Office of Family and Community Engagement

Great summer opportunity for rising 9th graders!
https://www.embouldintodream.org/

🏋️‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🤾‍♂️ Interested in getting fit? Join the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation FitPop series of Community pop-up fitness with line dancing, cardio and more! Indoor and outdoor free fitness opportunities!

Sign up here:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/vbparksrec/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=fitpop&viewMode=list

🪡🧵Join the Horizons Hampton Roads "Community Matters" Quilt Project!

Donate, Create, Request or Share!

Express your interest here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs0usRbwdzmEu2SncIur9Xg34v-DsMKjB0vBKKJ3bHM9qHGw/viewform

Tidewater Compost partners with Arrowhead Elementary School PTA to grow a greener school and community!

Sign-up to join this composting community at www.tidewatercompost.com

Doorstep residential pickups or drop-off service available.

✔ Reduce landfill waste
✔ Lower greenhouse gas emissions
✔ Support hands-on sustainability education
✔ Build a healthier, more resilient community

Your participation helps Arrowhead Elementary! Sign-up today!
VBSchools

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Register to run here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=208164

Support local youth & become a sponsor here:
https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/208164/t/vARGxfQFetURkU41xrAiFQeblQRhuvte

Free summer camp Operation Smile
Rising 7th & 8th graders are invited to apply to the summer camp. Rising 9th -11th graders can apply to be a camp mentor.

Click here to register: https://shorturl.at/QaIUQ

YWomen Prosper Empowerment Academy
Interested? Click on the link to register:
https://shorturl.at/3eF0b

📣 Congratulations to another inspiring group of 2026–2027 Future-Ready Grant recipients! 🎉

Today’s featured grant projects include:
✨ Cleared for Takeoff: Elevating Code with Drones – Woodstock Elementary School
✨ Charting the Course: Walk the Graph – Glenwood ES PTA
✨ 4 Colored 100-Beaded Magnetic Numberline – Woodstock Elementary School
✨ Igniting the Spark: Tiny Robots, Limitless Possibilities: Transforming Learning with Ari – Creeds Elementary School

These innovative projects will spark student curiosity through coding, robotics, mathematics, and hands-on STEM exploration. 🚀

👏 Thank you to these incredible educators for empowering our students with future-ready skills and experiences!

Please visit vbef.org to learn how you can support the Virginia Beach Education Foundation!

Fore! ⛳️ It’s time to hit the links for a great cause!

Whether you’re a scratch golfer or just in it for the lunch 🥪, the Virginia Beach Education Foundation Educators' Open Golf Tournament is back. This is more than just a day on the green—it’s a direct investment in the students and teachers of Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

Here are the details you need to know:

📅 When: Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 Where: Heron Ridge Golf Club
⏰ Tee Times: Choose from 7:30 AM or 1:00 PM (Shotgun Start)

Pricing:
▪️$200 for Individual Players
▪️$75 for VBCPS Staff and Students

Your registration includes a meal (lunch or dinner, depending on your flight) and access to our silent/online auction. Grab your favorite foursome and register today to help us support local education!

🔗 Register now at vbef.org or scan the QR code in the flyer below!