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School Board of the City of Virginia Beach names Dr. Donald Robertson Jr. superintendent

The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach voted to name Dr. Donald Robertson Jr. as superintendent at its meeting Jan. 23. A native of Hampton Roads, Dr. Robertson began his career as a math teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) in 1988 and progressed in leadership roles including assistant principal of Bayside High School, principal of Salem High School, chief strategy and innovation officer, chief schools officer, chief of staff and acting superintendent. 

Logo Virginia Beach City Public Schools Charting the Course

Hundreds of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) students will participate in the 16th Annual African American Male Summit on Jan. 20 at Frank W. Cox High School. Boys in grades six through 12 will share ideas with each other and with adult community members on topics such as student leadership, community involvement, relationship-building, and physical and mental well-being.

School Counseling

The School Counseling Department can provide resources to help students navigate high school and begin their journey to post graduate plans for college, military, or the workforce. School Counselors are available to assist students’ academic, social and emotional, and academic needs. The current contact information for each counselor and their related duties are below.

VBCPS Counseling Mission

The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools High/Middle/Elementary School Counseling Program is to partner with parents, community, faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students thus preparing them with the knowledge and skills to be productive members of society.

For an overview of Virginia Beach City Public Schools' School Counseling Services please visit the VBCPS Student Support page.

Contact the Counseling Team

Note: Please select the tab below where your last name belongs to see information about your counselor.

Additional Help

Registrar: Akisha Wimbush
Phone: 757.648.5261

Data Technician: Daniel Duggan
Phone: 757.648.5261

Department Chair: Casey Six
Phone: 757.648.5266
Duties: NCAA Coordinator, Virtual VA Coordinator

Graduation Coach: Linda Francis
Phone: 757.648.5261

Access Advisor: Jessica Pugh
Phone: 757.648.5261
Duties: FAFSA Applications, SAT and College Application Fee Waivers