BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ralph Northam closes all Virginia schools for the remainder of the academic year. Update from Aaron Spence to families to come momentarily.

Twitter is both breaking my heart & lifting my spirit tonight. We will get through this, with some scars yes, but stronger for it. Thank you to our amazing & resilient teachers, students and parents. It’s because of you that I know VBSchools will thrive in these difficult times.

📺 Tune in for VB's virtual City Council meeting on Tuesday, 3/31 where we'll be discussing immediate relief for residents and businesses!

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a statewide Stay at Home order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The order directs all Virginians to stay home except in extremely limited circumstances. FMI: tinyurl.com/vs83ock

If you need help with non-medical needs, reach out to United Way of South Hampton Roads for assistance. HOTLINE: 757-858-7777. #COVID19 #Food #Housing

Phase 2, the VBCPS 2019-2020 Emergency Learning Plan, is designed to address essential standards, while at the same time giving serious consideration to equity and access, so that we provide learning experiences for all students. bit.ly/3c4m4my #VBAlwaysLearning

The Foodbank SEVA & ES in partnership with the Eastern Shore Chapel, will be holding a drive-thru food pantry on Saturdays from Noon -3 p.m., 2020 Laskin Rd, VB. foodbankonline.org/directory/list… #Foodpantry #COVID19

It seems like just yesterday, I was worshipping at Mt. Olive Baptist in the historic Seatack community. What I wouldn’t give to be back with these people in church on this #EasterSunday. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy, and I hope you all have a blessed Easter!

There are many ways you can help during the #COVID19 pandemic. These range from protecting yourself & others by staying home & practicing social distancing to saving personal protective equipment for frontline responders to reducing panic buying of food. ow.ly/fgq750zlPx2

Can’t wait for #SITW2021 in the 757!

We've updated our website with information regarding Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) under the CARES Act. Please visit our website for more information at vec.virginia.gov/html/peuc.html.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says his administration will share guidelines for businesses and the public on Friday, a week from May 15, when he expects to ease some public restrictions related to COVID-19. "Our next steps depend on testing, tracking and our ability to quarantine."