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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

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. Mrs. Bonnie Mizenko, Mr. Paul Palombo, and Dr. Randi Riesbeck followed. 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. Now located at 5100 Cleveland Street in Virginia Beach, 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. The center collaborates with multiple government, private and commercial partners through our Interagency Council to support our students. Transition Fairs, community outreach and these partnerships provide invaluable resources to many in the community. 

Our mission is to respond to the needs of the adult population by offering a comprehensive educational program to the community. Adult Basic Education offers instruction to improve participants’ reading, mathematics, or language skills; General Educational Development offers preparation for the GED® examination; English Language Acquisition offers instruction to foreign-born adults to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Community Education and Workforce Training offers courses and programs that enhance personal growth and professional development. Industry certification programs are offered with on-line partners and off-site classes are offered throughout the community.

Continuing a tradition of forward-thinking and life-long learning, the center's Media Center provides a modern, student-centered "Learning Commons" where technology, resources, and creativity combine in a "café" atmosphere that encourages collaboration and discussion.

We encourage you to access Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Strategic Plan for Student Success; access our website: alc.vbschools.com or browse our catalog to learn more about the many programs offered at the center each semester. We invite you to visit the Adult Learning Center, where learning never ends!