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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall
VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall

Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

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Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

VB Technical & Career Education Center celebrating 50 years
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The Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center (Tech Center, 2925 N Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house reunion on Wednesday, March 29, from 6-8 p.m., for all students and staff both past and present. The Tech Center opened its doors in September 1972 to provide career-training opportunities for students in grades 11 and 12. Over the past 50 years, the Tech Center has maintained focus on career preparation and employability for its students and continues to evolve to meet the demands of the ever-changing workforce. Having served more than 40,000 students, the Tech Center currently has 682 students enrolled in programs for the 2022-23 school year.

Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring
Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring (opens in new window/tab)

For the very first time, Virginia Beach high schools will be playing lacrosse interscholastically starting this spring. With the Beach District season recently underway, each high school is fielding a varsity boys and a varsity girls team. On Tuesday, March 28, Kempsville and Ocean Lakes will play in a girls/boys doubleheader at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex (2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.) The Beach District schedule for all VBCPS schools begins on April 4.

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Community Listening Sessions Scheduled March 25 – April 3 ​​​​​​​ to Gain Resident Input on Future Election System

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2023) – The City of Virginia Beach, in partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, will hold a series of community listening sessions between March 25 and April 3. Residents will have an opportunity to provide their input on the City’s election system and how they elect their representatives. Feedback will be captured by the event moderators and provided to City Council in a final report.

Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness
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Great Neck and Salem Middle schools in Virginia Beach have once again received distinction as AVID National Demonstration Schools. This elite designation has been awarded to only 200 of 8,000 AVID schools in the United States and around the world. AVID National Demonstration Schools exhibit a college and career readiness culture through rigor and high expectations for all students throughout the school.

Our School

The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach, through the Adult Learning Center, has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to adult education. The adult and continuing education program was created during the mid-1960s and was called Adult and Vocational Education. Mr. James Darden was chosen as the first public school director of an Adult Education program in the state of Virginia. Mr. Darden was followed by Mrs. Bonnie Mizenko and later, Mr. Paul Palombo and Dr. Randi Riesbeck. Dr. Joey Phillips is the current Director of the Adult Learning Center. 

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on April 4, 1995 celebrating the formal opening of the Adult Learning Center at its former location on Virginia Beach Boulevard. It continues to be a valuable community resource, as the largest adult education program in Hampton Roads and one of the largest in the state of Virginia.

Highly-qualified, dedicated staff members work at the Adult Learning Center offering numerous career and workforce training programs, community education, and ABE/GED® and ELA classes. Classes are also held at satellite sites: Larkspur Middle School, the Renaissance Academy and the Technical and Career Education Center to offer convenient instruction and training to the residents of Hampton Roads. Off-site classes are also offered throughout the community.

Continuing a tradition of forward-thinking and life-long learning, the center's renovated library provides a modern, student-centered "Learning Commons" where technology, resources, and creativity combine in a "café" atmosphere that encourages collaboration and discussion. The library has over 12,000 titles, 2,000 eBooks, 85 journals and magazines; as well as laptops, iPads and a WIFI network available to those who wish to read, study, converse, and receive tutoring. Staff and students recently formed an Environmental Club to promote activities and awareness of issues that impact the environment. In addition to the successful medical programs offered, additional career training programs will expand to include renewable energy and conservation.

The School's Planning Council and Interagency Committee partners with school departments, local government and private sector organizations. Transition Fairs, community outreach and these partnerships provide invaluable resources to many in the community. 

We encourage you to access Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Strategic Plan for Student Success, Compass to 2020. We encourage you to browse our catalog to learn more about the many programs offered at the center each semester: Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED® preparation and testing, English Language Acquisition (ELA), career training, and community education. Visit the Adult Learning Center where learning never ends!