All 81 Virginia Beach public schools are fully accredited for 2026-27. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25-27; winter break Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Call 757-263-1000.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Facts on this page come from Virginia Beach City Public Schools, its 2026-27 calendar (PDF), its division data and the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profiles.
Every public school in Virginia Beach, with its zone and report card: Virginia Beach public schools.
Every public school in the city belongs to one division, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), run by the elected School Board of the City of Virginia Beach. Superintendent Donald E. Robertson Jr. leads the division from the School Administration Building at 2512 George Mason Drive. About 64,000 students were enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade in fall 2025, the division’s data page says.
Who to call
- Main line: 757-263-1000, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Start with your child’s school.
- School Board clerk: 757-263-1016
- Student health and immunizations: 757-263-2025
- Pre-K assessment center: 757-263-2800
- School data and report cards: Office of Planning, Innovation and Accountability, 757-263-1199
2026-27 calendar: the dates that matter
The School Board adopted the calendar Nov. 12, 2024, and revised it July 15, 2026.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 30 | First quarter ends |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | Staff day, no school for students |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Flex staff day (Election Day), no school for students |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day, schools closed |
| Nov. 25-27 | Thanksgiving, schools closed |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 25-26 | Staff days, no school for students |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day |
| March 29 to April 2 | Spring break |
| Friday, April 9 | Staff day, no school for students |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day |
| June 8-12 | High school graduations |
| Friday, June 11 | Last day for students |
If bad weather closes schools, the designated make-up days are Nov. 2 for the first quarter, Jan. 25 for the second and April 9 for the third; the superintendent picks the fourth-quarter day. Closings are posted on the division’s weather page.
Finding your school and registering
Look up your zoned school with the School Locator. Families who want a different school can file an out-of-zone request. Register at the school office or online. Bring:
- two proofs of address, such as a lease or mortgage statement and a current gas, electric or water bill (handwritten leases must be notarized)
- a certified birth certificate
- immunization records with full dates
- a physical exam from the past 12 months for elementary students
- two emergency contact numbers
- the last report card, if your child has one
A child must turn 5 by Sept. 30 to start kindergarten. Free routine childhood shots are offered by the Virginia Beach Health Department; call 757-518-2700 for clinic hours.
Ratings and results
Accreditation: all 81 VBCPS schools earned full accreditation for 2026-27 from the Virginia Department of Education, and 77 of 81 raised their scores on the state’s School Performance and Support Framework, based on 2025-26 data, the division announced.
Performance categories: the framework sorts every school into one of four groups.
That is 23% Distinguished, the same share as schools statewide, and 11% Needs Intensive Support, against 12% statewide, according to the division’s accreditation and performance page. Look up any single school’s profile, test scores and enrollment on the state’s School Quality Profiles.
Other measures the division reports:
- On-time graduation rate of 96.9%, against 93.5% statewide, and a 2% dropout rate.
- 74% of Advanced Placement exams scored 3 or higher in 2024-25.
- Students outperformed the state on every 2025-26 Standards of Learning test in reading, writing, science and history, and on every math test except Grade 7 math.
- $16,316 spent per student in 2023-24.
The School Board
The board meets at the School Administration Building, 2512 George Mason Drive, with the formal meeting at 6 p.m. Upcoming meetings: Tuesday, Oct. 27; Tuesday, Nov. 10; Monday, Nov. 23; and Tuesday, Dec. 8. Agendas are posted at www2.vbschools.com/schoolboard/agenda.pdf. Watch on VBTV channel 47, on Zoom or at schoolboard.vbschools.com/meetings/live. Kathleen Brown chairs the board. Ask the clerk at 757-263-1016 about accommodations before meeting day.
What this means for you
- Students are off Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 11 as well as Thanksgiving week.
- Registering a new student? Gather the proofs of address and shot records first.
- Check a school’s state profile before you rely on a ranking website.
Related: Friday night football, moving to Virginia Beach and the high school scoreboard.
Which schools serve each part of the city: see our Virginia Beach neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving break for Virginia Beach schools?
Schools are closed Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Students also have no school Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, which are staff days.
When is winter break for Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Dec. 21 to Dec. 31, 2026, plus Jan. 1, 2027. Spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027, and the last day for students is June 11, 2027.
How do I find which school my child is zoned for in Virginia Beach?
Use the VBCPS School Locator on vbschools.com, then register at that school’s office. Out-of-zone requests are made through the division’s out-of-zone request page.
What do I need to register my child for school in Virginia Beach?
Two proofs of address, such as a lease or mortgage statement and a current utility bill, a certified birth certificate, immunization records, a physical exam for elementary students, two emergency phone numbers and a recent report card if your child has one.
How are Virginia Beach schools rated?
All 81 schools earned full state accreditation for 2026-27. On the state’s performance framework, VBCPS lists 19 schools as Distinguished, 39 On Track, 14 Off Track and 9 Needs Intensive Support for 2025-26.
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