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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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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall
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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
VB Technical & Career Education Center celebrating 50 years (opens in new window/tab)

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
Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness (opens in new window/tab)

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.

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Career and Community Education

Walk-in registration for Career and Community Education courses is available by appointment only, call 757-648-6050 extension 64608 to leave a voice mail requesting an appointment.

There are multiple ways to register for Career and Community Education courses:

  1. Register Online - Click here to view the catalog and get started
     
  2. Complete this form. Mail with payment to Adult Learning Center, Attention: Registrar. 5100 Cleveland Street, Va Beach, VA 23462 or fax with credit card payment to 757-648-6078.
     
  3. Email ALCINFO@vbschools.com to receive a form that you can print, fill out with credit card payment, scan and return by email.

For questions about registration or courses, please call 757-648-6050 extension 64608 and leave a message. We check voice mail daily.  

English Language Acquisition (ELA)

ELA Classes are available for adult non-native speakers of English. Six levels of classes are offered including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. New students will need to schedule an interview; students will enter the program based on class availability, pending a valid test score on program assessments. If classes are full, students will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when openings occur. A valid, current, government-issued picture ID and proof of residency are required. Interviews are by appointment only. Please call 757-648-6050 to schedule your interview.

GED®/Adult Basic Education

The Adult Learning Center’s PRE-GED®/ABE and Fast Track GED® classes are open to adults who are age 18 and older and who are not enrolled in high school. A valid and current government-issued photo identification is required for proof of age and identity.

Students interested in enrolling in PRE-GED®/ABE and Fast Track GED® classes will participate in a placement evaluation and take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). TABE scores are used to determine in which GED® class students are placed to help them prepare to take the GED® exam.

There is a $5.00 fee for the placement evaluation, and the TABE test takes a total of five hours. Due to adjusted operations at this time as a result of COVID-19, components of the TABE test will be administered to students remotely. In order to take the TABE test remotely, students will need access to a computer with Google Chrome and a webcam.

If you are interested in enrolling in PRE-GED®/ABE and Fast Track GED® classes, please call the Adult Learning Center at 757-648-6050 to ask about the availability of registration appointments.