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Virginia Beach Summer School

The school division's 2023 Summer School programming will offer opportunities for elementary, middle and high school levels.

Family and Student Wellness Expo, Bayside High School Stadium, June 3, 2023, Noon to 3 PM, 4960 Haygood Rd, Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 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).

2023-24 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 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).

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

For the 14th straight year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

School Counseling

Contact Us

School Counselor: Blair Sutter

School Counselor: Kaitlyn Spensieri

Online Resources

Visit the VBCPS Student Support page for more information about the VBCPS guidance program.

What Do Counselors Do?

Fairfield Elementary currently has one full-time school counselor who is certified through the State Board of Education. The school counselor works collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to help students succeed. The counselor supports student success by offering SEL (social and emotional learning) resources such as:

  • Monthly SEL lessons that promote character development and teach skills such as resolving conflicts, making positive choices, and respecting oneself and others.
  • Individual and small group counseling (with parental knowledge and consent) to those students needing additional support with concerns or conditions such as organizational skills, family deployment, grief, anxiety, etc.
  • Parent and caregiver education workshops are offered at various times of the school year to help parents in areas such as homework, discipline, and SOL test success.