My son attended HFDS for 3K and 4K and had a wonderful experience. The teachers were kind,…read morethoughtful, and patient with him. The day school's Director was professional, well organized, and considerate. Everyone made us feel welcome and valued. I always felt comfortable with their policies and procedures and I knew my son was well cared for while he was at school. I especially appreciated the school's communication with parents during the onset of COVID, the temporary Spring 2020 closing, and their robust and well-thought out plan for reopening that fall. HFDS has a great program for young children and I highly recommend it.

HFDS has been an amazing school for my family! 3 of my 4 children have gone through the preschool…read moreand my youngest, who is 2, will start next year. The atmosphere is just what we were looking for in a preschool - a loving, caring, nurturing environment where each of my children had such individually special experiences and gained so much confidence from their time there. I only wish HFDS went through middle school!

We are pleased academically which is the main reason our child continously attending the Catholic…read moreHigh School - Virginia Beach besides the fact that our child has been attending Catholic schools for 14 years now. However, their Girls Varsity Basketball program is not that great. Their main focus is typically on specific player(s) to grow. If your child was not getting playing time in public school bring them here and if you are a type of parent who has time to be in coaches' face all the time, then your child will be awarded a "consolation" playing time. This is a perfect place for your child and your family. But if sports TRULY matters to your child while attending high school, then, you may want to consider exploring different school where she can grow, develop, and be successful! As of right now, their Boys Varsity Basketball program is excellent - from players' development to training to coaching! This is the best time to join your athlete student!

I have two children, one graduated from CHS and one is currently enrolled. The school curriculum…read moreis amazing. Not only did/does it prepare them for their next adventure at college, it offers a multitude of after school clubs and sports which makes the students well rounded. The faculty and staff are top notch!

He helped me fight bullies and i like the teachers also ots cool how the school is pretty big im…read morenot gonna lie i HATE the math teacher you should fire her

This school is horrible is not amazing at all i would not want to go back there and be there with…read morethem but they have to be in a place of their choice and not just in their home and not in the way that I would want to be in a relationship W and I would be so sad if I didn't

My daughter attended this school from January 2025 until the summer of 2026. She has grown so much…read moreas an individual, both academically and emotionally, and she is truly a citizen of the world. She is not afraid to speak up against injustice, loves and protects nature, and is incredibly kind. Classroom: It provides a true Montessori environment that promotes independence and peace, making it the perfect place for kids of all backgrounds because they truly meet you where you are. The teacher-to-student ratio is 8:1. The staff are genuinely amazing and passionate about their work. Field trips, show-and-tell, nature walks, and much more are part of the experience. They invite people from all over to teach about animals, places, and everything in between. I never worried about dropping my kids off at school because I knew they were in good hands. My daughter is very confident and always tells me about the fun activities she participated in at school. Ms. Michelle was her main teacher, and she is like a real life Ms. Honey from Matilda. Ms. Jackie, Ms. Leanne, Ms. Sandy, and all the other educators are extraordinary, and I am forever grateful for giving my children a well rounded start in life. Extracurriculars: The school offers soccer and yoga. My daughter participated in both, and it's wonderful to see her practice her yoga poses at home. A note to know: There is no aftercare or beforecare available. School begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. I cannot recommend this school enough, and it is so bittersweet that my daughter has aged out and is moving on to her next adventure.

Ms. Jackie and her staff are phenomenal. Our first daughter was enrolled for 3 years at Sandpiper…read more Our second daughter started this spring. We love the school's philosophy and their willingness to accommodate our schedule and last minute changes. We feel strongly enough to drive 45 minutes across town for our children to attend Sandpiper. In our now 5 year affiliation with the school we have never heard a whiff of impropriety. My guess is the parents complaining in the reviews raised a lot of red flags of their own and the school decided these parents weren't worth the trouble. I think we've all met the type.

My son has attended this school for 3 years. The staff and administrators are amazing. He…read moreabsolutely loves school!

My adult son went to Independence Middle School when VBPS was transitioning from the Junior High to…read moreMiddle School model. He only went to 7th & 8th grades at IMS. Sixth grade was still elementary school. The school is conveniently located in my neighborhood. So it was an easy bike ride to school. My step daughter played on the then Junior High softball team. The ballpark is located adjacent to the school. During my son's time at Independence I served on the PTA Board & as volunteer pianist for the Chorus Teacher, making it easier for her to direct. The school is one that hasn't been replaced in the School Board's continuing project of replacing schools with glitzy new buildings. This makes me happy since replacement takes away the history one experienced in the former building. The sense of place is destroyed. Today my IMS Voting Precinct looks just as it did when my children attended. That makes me happy. The students that attend the school are from a mix of elementary schools. The children from Thoroughgood Elementary are split between Independence & Great Neck Middle. During my children's era those classmates were reunited at Cox High School. Since redistricting the children attend Princess Ann High School, as do most of their IMS classmates. Voting at the school brings back many memories. Those of us who are neighborhood old timers always run into someone we know at the polls. So I enjoyed my voting experience today for many reasons.

The best teachers. My daughter studied here, it's the best school. I am very grateful to the…read moreteachers of this school.

In the Spring of 2016 Old Donation School, formerly known as Kemps Landing and renamed Old Donation…read moreSchool Home of Brickell Academy moved into its new building on Independence Blvd in the Bayside area of Virginia Beach. It came in under time and under budget. My son attended three years under ODS middle. The school, staff and students are like no other at the beach. Rigorous testing is required for admittance and they take only 200 per grade level which is a recent increase. The school houses gifted elementary and middle 2nd grade to 8th grade. The building is spectacular in every way and specifically devoted to gifted learning. Every educator has an endorsement in gifted teaching. The administration led by Kelly Hedrick principal is one of VBS finest leaders. The building offers a big feature that no other elementary, or middle school does. The auditorium seats hundreds and is state of the art in every way. It is is true gem and the VBS system can thank Kelly Hedrick for fighting to have it in the budget. The auditorium is used throughout the district. Virginia Beach is lucky to have a strong gifted program. Many of the students graduate from 8th and move onto the academy system at the beach and are prepared for success in high school.

this school makes me genuinely upset so many kids are disrespectful to classmates and teachers and…read morethen get no repercussions. kids are threatening to do stuff every day like shoot up the school like.. what? and even if they get reported nothing happens. the teachers also VERY CLEARLY care about some students more than others and treat them VERY differently. the food is actually disgusting sometimes and just looking at it makes me want to throw up sometimes. the principals are usually around young girls and it doesnt seem right to me, more just creepy because its ALWAYS the girls. and that one sub/past stingray teacher is really weird. i had to tell him to stop touching my head (repeatedly) and had to hit his hand away to get him to stop. he also used to let kids look at scabs under a microscope, which, ew. but he had to keep the scab after (also gross). this kid tried to stab me and my friends with pencils, no repercussion. people told me to kms, and guess what? no repercussion. the teachers are usually hard on kids for no reason too. the amount of kids with a morale this school are probably very small. i know a whole bunch of kids who have been so stressed out to the point theyre sobbing or physically ill. please focus more on these kids mental health and how people are treating each other. its actually angering how much the staff/the students dont care about each other.

I graduated from here,Nice Teachers,good football team,swim team, baseball, basketball, and…read morevolleyball team women's and men; what the school is known for and there Medical Program this is the #1 School for the Medical or Medicine program at and for A high school level too get ahead of the game before college.

Beautiful high school located in the heart of Ghent. It is within walking distance to all the…read moreshops/restaurants on Colley and 21st Street. They have a huge field that is always kept green and it seems that they are big into sports. Surrounding the other side of this public high school is the residential neighborhood. If you and your family lives nearby, you have a great school right next door!