(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) -- Eight Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) were recognized by the Virginia Board of Education's 2024-2025 Exemplar School Recognition Program with the Highest Achievement Award. In total, 141 schools were acknowledged for their high achievement or continued improvement as part of the program. “The Board is thrilled to recognize and celebrate the 141 schools who have earned this year’s top achievement,” said Board of Education President Grace Turner Creasey. “We applaud their commitment to excellence and high-quality education. Congratulations to all the Virginia educators, parents, and communities supporting these schools in achieving at the highest level." “Being recognized in the Exemplar School Recognition Program is a direct reflection of a school's commitment to high performance and increasing excellence," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons. "I am proud of each of the 141 schools that have been recognized today, and I commend each school’s leadership, educators, students, and community for earning this achievement.” 92 schools earned the Board of Education Highest Achievement Award, which included Frank W. Cox High, Green Run Collegiate, Ocean Lakes High, Old Donation School, Princess Anne Elementary, Shelton Park Elementary, Tallwood Elementary and Tallwood High. The Highest Achievement Award is dependent upon performance during the 2023-2024 school year. It's also based on demonstration of high levels of success across all school quality indicators, including success in narrowing achievement gaps. In addition, Green Run High School earned the 2024-2025 Board of Education Continuous Improvement Award. The Continuous Improvement Award uses 2023-2024 and prior school years to determine an increase in the combined rate for math, reading and science. To see the full list of schools that were recognized for the 2024-2025 Exemplar School Recognition Awards, click here.