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Virginia Beach Schools Enhance Safety, Ban Cell Phones
8/26/2025
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- Virginia Beach City Public Schools started the 2025-2026 school year on August 25, serving around 64,500 students.
- Superintendent Dr. Donald Robertson announced the addition of two security assistants in all elementary schools for improved safety.
- A new policy bans cell phone use in class, allowing exceptions only for emergencies.
- Staff concerns regarding healthcare changes will be discussed in an upcoming school board meeting.
