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What preschool do you think is great in Virginia Beach? Why?

chrispix August 14, 2008

What preschool do you think is great in Virginia Beach? Why?

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shepherd1969 April 29, 2009

We absolutely LOVED Sunnybrook Day School. The staff is phenomonal!! They have a great curriculum, field trips, play area... More »

JessicaLor February 4, 2013

Virginia Beach Friends School. The outstanding faculty nurtures the best in the students in a supportive, cooperative... More »

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Relocating due to PCS in Navy

chenoamb September 30, 2012

My family and I are relocating to the area and will be looking at homes and schools. My son is in 4th grade and I will be stationed at Little Creek... More »

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MagnetMom October 4, 2012

Hi chenoamb, and welcome to the GreatSchools Virginia Beach parent community. Here's a really easy way to... More »

Cello88 November 4, 2012

Hi there, we are a military family and just moved to the Little Creek area in July. Whilst I cannot predict how your... More »

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Looking to relocate

tdivan January 1, 2012

I am relocating from IL looking for a good public high school. Prefer in a smaller community any suggestions?

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MagnetMom January 30, 2012

Hi tdivan, Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ You'll be able to determine the... More »

sclayboss May 2, 2012

Remember they have academies at the schools. I prefer First Colonial or Kellam, stay away from Bayside and Landstown.... More »

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What school districts have the best reputation in or around Virginia Beach?

Miriam August 14, 2008

What school districts have the best reputation in or around Virginia Beach?

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felita2000 April 10, 2012

I'm sorry Miriam, I think I posted my question in the wrong box lol!

MagnetMom April 11, 2012

Hi felita2000, You can start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in Virginia Beach,... More »

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OSS for bringing mini pocket tool to school. Thoughts?

sauromom November 9, 2011

My son, in fourth grade, was suspended for bringing his mini pocket tool to school. He was suspended for only a day because he's doing really well... More »

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MagnetMom December 27, 2011

Hi sauromom, Sadly "zero tolerance" policies have zero common sense built into them. Your son sounds... More »

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Best area to move to for schools?

nymom34 July 27, 2010

My husband and I are considering moving to the Virginia Beach/Chesapeake area for his job. We are still a few years away from worrying about school... More »

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CJonline August 19, 2010

It really depends on who you talk to, at what time. I would say look in Virginia Beach the kempsville area. Kempsville... More »

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What school districts have the best reputation in or around Chesapeake?

Miriam August 14, 2008

What school districts have the best reputation in or around Chesapeake?

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kclsmom November 17, 2008

New student-learning disabilities class-ADHD,ODD,and anxiety disorder. What can I expect from Camelot Elementary School?... More »

kelkel75 December 6, 2009

I am possibly looking at a home to where my daughter will have to attend Southwestern Elementary to finish out the 5th... More »

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What preschool do you think is great in Mathews? Why?

chrispix August 14, 2008

What preschool do you think is great in Mathews? Why?

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ashbgang November 18, 2009

I Think I Can All three of my children have attended this school. My children have learned how to be good classroom... More »

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What is best recommended high school in Hampton Rds regions?

kse22306 October 11, 2009

What is best recommended high school in Hampton Rds regions?

pta who do are just starting out

Anonymous October 6, 2009

my sons school is new. This year they ar starting a PTA, yeah. It is just strange how they are doing it. They sent home a letter for people to... More »

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healthy11 October 6, 2009

I've been on nominating committees for various organizations, and we generally saw our role as "previewing" candidates... More »

askforme October 6, 2009

well, in todays bookbag, the school sent home a note saying nominations will be done on Thursday. This makes me feel better. Thank... More »

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