Lalisha Fitchett, an English teacher at Brandon Middle School, is the 2026 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Citywide Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Robertson Jr. made the announcement during a surprise visit to Brandon Middle on Dec. 19.
Kindergarten
Welcome to kindergarten and the beginning of your child’s academic career with VBCPS! We are excited to have you learn more about our campus, our staff, and so much more as you chart your kindergarten journey.
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Full-day Kindergarten
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) offers full-day kindergarten classes for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30 of the upcoming school year. Students attend the neighborhood elementary school assigned to their attendance zone.
Every VBCPS elementary school offers a full-day kindergarten program, except Newtown Elementary School and Bettie F. Williams Elementary School.
Kindergarten Readiness Video Series
Contact Information and Resources
For questions about the kindergarten program, please contact the Department of School Leadership at 757.263.1088. For questions about the kindergarten curriculum, please contact the Department of Teaching and Learning at 757.263.1070.