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Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) of Hampton Roads are a valuable resource, available 24 hours a day. The seven full-service FFSC’s in Hampton Roads are staffed with highly-trained specialists who understand the unique demands of military life.

1RUIRON ,QWHUQDWLRQDO $LUSRUW Norfolk International Airport has a military information booth where uniformed personnel can receive information about Hampton Roads bases, transportation and telephone numbers for duty offices, ombudsmen and emergency assistance. Phone: 444-8040; hours are Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You can also reach the USO center at Norfolk International by calling 2330567; hours are 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., 7 days a week. If you need assistance after 9:00 p.m., call to verify a volunteer will be there.

1HZSRUW 1HZV :LOOLDPVEXUJ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO $LUSRUW Contact number and hours of operation for Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport: Information Booth – 877-0221; hours vary with staffing.

The airport's USO center provides service members with activities as well as information, referrals, and information about local USO events. They can be reached at 969-5604.

+RXVHKROG *RRGV The Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Offices (CPPSO) in Norfolk and at Joint Base Langley-Eustis has a full range of services available including storage of household goods, baggage and vehicles. Contact the CPPSO upon arrival even if the delivery address is unknown. For those who plan to live on the Southside, call 443-3700 and follow the prompts. For those who plan to live on the Peninsula, call 764-2045. Before signing delivery documents, note all known loss or damage sustained to the shipment. If any property was damaged or lost, contact the CPPSO as soon as possible to find out how to file a claim.

'HIHQVH 3HUVRQDO 3URSHUW\ '36 0RYH PLO In an effort to make moving a little bit easier for you, the US Department of Defense (DoD) United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) developed the Defense Personal Property Program, or DP3. As part of the DP3 mission, an internet-based system to manage DoD household goods moves was created. It’s called the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Through DPS and the DP3 initiative, you will have the ability to self-counsel and submit your application online, track your shipment through DPS or Interactive Voice Response (IVR), have the option to file a claim online, and to settle directly with your moving company as well as Full Replacement Value (FRV) of lost and damaged goods.

Get up-to-date information on military and community resources such as TRICARE, child care, schools, ombudsman information, ships’ care lines and much more.

FUNCTIONS AND/OR SERVICES FFSC PROVIDES: Clinical Counseling-(Individual, Couples, and Child Counseling ) Personal Financial Management Information & Referral Family Employment Assistance Transition Assistance Family Advocacy Program Deployment and Mobilization Support Ombudsman Support

Relocation Assistance Parenting Programs Stress and Anger Management Command Support Crisis Support Suicide Prevention Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Support

CALL AN FFSC SPECIALIST NAVSTA Norfolk | 444-2102 JEB Little Creek | 462-7563 NAS Oceana | 433-2912 Dam Neck Annex | 433-2912 NSA Northwest Annex | 421-8770

NWS Yorktown | 887-4606 Newport News | 688-6289 After Hours: 444-NAVY or (800) FSC-LINE (372-5463)

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MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA 150 W. Brambleton Ave. | Norfolk, VA 23510 757.222.3990 | Fax 757. 853.1634 The contents of this special section are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the U.S. government, the DoD, the DoT or the U.S. Coast Guard. Opinions of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Military Newspapers of Virginia or The Flagship®.

The availability of these newspapers and the appearance of advertising in these publications, including any inserts or supplements, do not constitute endorsement by the federal government, the DoD, the DoT, the U.S. Coast Guard or Military Newspapers of Virginia of products or services advertised.

Military Newspapers of Virginia is a private firm in no way connected to the Department of Defense or United States Coast Guard.

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Publisher: LAURA BAXTER

MNV Editor: REBECCA HASTINGS

Photographer: HARRY GERWIEN

Creative Director: TRICIA LIEURANCE

Designers: ALLYSON GARNER SUSAN COFER KYLE RAYMER ROSS FROEHLICH

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1DY\ /RGJHV Hampton Roads offers three convenient Navy Lodge locations at Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek and Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic, Dam Neck. The Norfolk Lodge provides 292 rooms, including eight suites; Little Creek offers 100 rooms and Dam Neck offers 50 rooms. These modern, comfortable rooms provide more conveniences to their guests than one might expect from a commercial chain of hotels. Cribs are available upon request, as well as irons and ironing boards.

Personnel can make reservations anytime in advance. Orders must be presented at check-in along with a valid military identiďŹ cation. Reservations are held up to 6 p.m. without deposit. Check-in time is 3 p.m., but early arrivals will be accommodated according to room availability.

Due to base restrictions, not all Navy Lodges are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pet Friendly.â&#x20AC;? For guidelines and restrictions, contact the Navy Lodge Central Reservation Center at 1-800-628-9466. For information or for reservations, call the central reservation center, visit www.Navy-Lodge.com or call a Hampton Roads Navy Lodge:

NAVY LODGES Navy Lodge Little Creek | 464-6215 1125 Gator Blvd., Bldg 3335, VA Beach

The Navy Housing Welcome Center maintains a large data base of community rental and sales listings to suit every need. Services are customized to assist in locating living accommodations and to familiarize customers with the Hampton Roads area. It provides home buying, selling and property management workshops each month.

The instructors are Realty specialists who provide information about the home buying process, how to determine the sales price, selecting a real estate agent and real estate closing details.

Housing information for outbound families is available in the departure library. Plan for your new duty station by visiting the Navy Housing Welcome Center where you can access information on all military bases worldwide. Other services include command presentations, brieďŹ ngs and training; showing services for personnel without transportation and counseling for special needs. Maps, telephones, copiers, fax machines and more are available.

$UP\ +RXVLQJ 6HUYLFHV Military Family Housing: Balfour Beatty Communities: 560A Cape Henry Rd., Virginia Beach | Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | www.ftstoryfamilyhousing.com or call 962-3511.

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Norfolk Navy Lodge | 489-2656 7811 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk Navy Lodge Dam Neck | 437-8100 1697 Regulus Ave., VA Beach

1DY\ +RXVLQJ 6HUYLFHV All DoD personnel, married and single, assigned to a command in Hampton Roads can receive housing information from the Navy Housing Welcome Center located at 7924 14th St., Bldg. SDA-337 in Norfolk. For services, call 445-2832 or (800) 628-7510. The Yorktown satellite center is located at 1970 Von Steuben Dr. in Newport News. For services, call 847-7806 or (800) 704-5488.

The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division provides a varied program of recreation, social and community support activities on U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. Their programs provide active duty, reserve and retired Navy personnel and their families with sports and physical ďŹ tness activities, child development and youth programs and a variety of food and beverage services. For more information, visit mwr.navy.mil. For Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), call or visit one of the Hampton Roads ITT ofďŹ ces.

MWR FACILITIES Dam Neck Annex* | 492-6806

For Public Private Venture (PPV) housing, Navy Housing counselors qualify members for PPV Housing. Housing counselors will process housing applications for referral to PPV housing. Lincoln Military Housing is the housing partner who managers the PPV homes. Members are also counseled on lease agreements, sales contracts, tenant and landlord issues and other housing concerns.

JEB-Little Creek | 462-7665

Service members can rent apartments, condominiums, town homes and houses through the Rental Partnership Program (RPP). Properties extend from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg. The RPP provides affordable housing at a discounted rate. Military members agree to a one-year ease and pay rent by allotment. Other savings for civilian property managers and owners include reduced turnovers, operations and maintenance costs. Details are available at the Navy Housing Welcome Center.

NWS Yorktown | 887-4609

JEB-Fort Story | 422-7472 NAS Oceana | 433-3301 NMC Portsmouth | 953-5439 NAVSTA Norfolk | 445-6663/6664 NWS Cheatham Annex* | 887-7418 NNSY Portsmouth | 396-1776/396-1777 NSA Northwest Annex | 421-8628 *Local attractions tickets only

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&KLOG &DUH Hampton Roads offers a number of excellent child care options, including the Navy Child Development Centers and Navy-sponsored Child Development Home program (call 1-866-628-9232 for more on CDH). Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) provides free child care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old when active duty and/or family members have medical appointments at NMCP. For reservations or more information, call 953-6873.

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1DY\ ([FKDQJHV The Navy Exchange (NEX) carries a wide variety of products from clothing, luggage to health and beauty aids to house wares, electronics, giftware, toys and office supplies. NEX also offers a wide variety of services throughout the area, including barber shops, beauty salons, dry cleaners, laundries, tailor shops, watch repair, flower shops and photo processing. Most exchanges also feature retail merchandise stores, cafeterias, garages and gas stations.

NEX also includes uniform shops. The Uniform Support Center’s mail order program is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week from CONUS, Guam, Hawaii, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, call (800) 368-4088.

NEX offers locations at NAVSTA Norfolk, Armed Forces Staff College and LANFLT Norfolk in Norfolk; FISC Norfolk, Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg; Oceana, Little Creek and Dam Neck in Virginia Beach; NNSY Portsmouth in Portsmouth; NSGA Chesapeake in Chesapeake; and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Yorktown. For information, visit www.navy-nex.com or call (800) 628-3924 Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

$UP\ $LU )RUFH ([FKDQJHV Exchanges can be found near Fort Eustis, Langley Airforce Base, and other military installations in the area. For information, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeStores.

7UHDVXUH 6KRS Naval Station Norfolk’s Treasure Shop is located in the former Immaculate Conception Chapel. Founded in 1973, The Treasure Shop is a nonprofit consignment shop operated by military and civilian volunteers. All Treasure Shop proceeds go to local charities.

The shop is open from September to May, Mondays and Wednesdays.

For more information, call 423-0790. The Treasure Shop accepts all types of items with the exception of clothing and uniforms.

Finding quality accessible and affordable child care is possible for every military family. National Military Family Association, Military OneSource, the Child Care Aware Hotline (800) 424-2246 and Military Homefront all provide information about child care resources.

For additional choices in the Hampton Roads community, contact The Planning Council’s Childcare Resource and Referral Service.

The Planning Council, contracted by the Virginia Department of Social Services, trains child care providers and helps parents locate quality child care. Referrals may be received by calling the Child Care Answer Line at 622-9268 ext. 3045 or 3051, by emailing lspencer@theplanningcouncil.org or by visiting www. theplanningcouncil.org/childreferral.htm.

+HDOWK &DUH Hampton Roads has some of the finest military medical facilities in the world. There are more than 100,000 active duty service members and approximately 430,000 TRICARE beneficiaries in the area.

TRICARE Standard, Extra and Prime is open to all rates and ranks. Services provided at several locations. Flexibility in choosing a specific health care provider will affect the amount patient will pay in cost share.

For information, call 1-877-874-2273. Medical Appts 1-866-645-4584. Mental Health Appts 1-866-645-4584.

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237,216 TRICARE Standard, Extra and Prime Open to all rates and ranks Services provided at several locations Flexibility in choosing a specific health care provider will affect the amount patient will pay in cost share.

For more information, call (877) 874-2273 Medical Appointments: (866) 645-4584 Mental Health Appts: (866) 645-4584

Dental Information: United Con- DENTAL cordia Tricare Family Dental Plan. United Concordia Tricare Family Dental Plan 1-800-866-8499 - 24 Hours.

(800) 866-8499 – 24 hours For information, visit www. www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com TRICAREdentalprogram.com.

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&KHVDSHDNH Chesapeake was formed in 1963 by a political consolidation of the City of (67 South Norfolk with the former Norfolk County, which dated to 1691. The new city joined the ranks of the &,7< ,1)2 current Seven Cities of Hampton FLW\RIFKHVDSHDNH QHW ZZZ FSV N YD XV Roads which are linked by the circumferential Hampton Roads Beltway.

Chesapeake is a vibrant community that enjoys the best of two worlds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of urban variety, culture and excitement and another of rural landscapes and relaxed country living. It is host to many culturally-diverse events and is home to many beautiful parks, lakes and rivers. The city has more miles of deepwater canals than any other in the country. The Dismal Swamp Canal runs through Chesapeake as well. It is the oldest continuously used man-made canal in the United States today and has been in service for over 230 years. Chesapeake is home to Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, a Navy facility under Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.

Chesapeake is home to the Dismal Swamp Canal where Edgar Allan Poe reportedly penned parts of his famous poem, "The Raven."

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+DPSWRQ Hamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history is traced to April 30, (67 1607 when Captain John Smith and company landed at Kecoughtan. They declared the land brought them â&#x20AC;&#x153;great &,7< RU comfort,â&#x20AC;? before continuing upriver KDPSWRQ YD XV VER KDPSWRQ N YD XV to establish Jamestown. On October 1, 1609, Fort Algernourne, one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst forts, was constructed at Point Comfort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the site several fortiďŹ cations would occupy.

Discover Fort Monroe, a Union-held fortiďŹ cation where thousands of slaves sought shelter during the Civil War. Fort Monroe earned the name Freedom's Fortress as a result.

- visithampton.com/discover/ heritage

Like most cities in Hampton Roads, Hampton also has a strong military presence. Fort Monroe is headquarters for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and Langley Air Force Base hosts the 1st Fighter Wing and Air Combat Command. As the home of NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton lays claim to the birth of the American space program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ďŹ rst training ground for American astronauts like John Glenn and Alan Shepherd and the Mercury Seven.

Langley Speedway offers NASCAR fans an outlet for their â&#x20AC;&#x153;need for speed.â&#x20AC;? Call 865-RACE (7223) for more information about the track and for upcoming races.

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The County was formally created in 1634 as James City Shire by order of King Charles I. James City County is considered one of only eight original shires of Virginia to still be in existence today in essentially the same political form.

World War I brought the twentieth century to James City Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doorstep. The peninsula became a center for troop training and embarkation, munitions manufacturing, and supply storage. By the 1920s, automobile travel had begun to revolutionize the economy. The restoration of the old capital of Williamsburg was a vital factor in minimizing the effect of the 1930s depression, helping spur the local economy until the beginning of World War II. The county is home to the Busch Gardens Europe theme park, the massive Kingsmill Resort, and the Williamsburg Pottery Factory. The Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement attractions combine with Colonial Williamsburg, and are linked to Yorktown by the National Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bucolic Colonial Parkway, to make worldwide tourism to the Historic Triangle a major economic activity for the county.

James City County began as the roots of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage spread from Jamestown. For thousands of years, migratory hunters lived along the Chesapeake Bay.

Gloria Dei Lutheran School Toddler Program 2 yr. olds Preschool 3 yr. olds (2, 3 & 5 days) Prekindergarten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Half & Full Day Kindergarten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Half & Full Day Elementary Grades 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th Middle School 6th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th â&#x20AC;˘ Christian Atmosphere â&#x20AC;˘ Phonetic Based Reading â&#x20AC;˘ Computer Lab â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly Chapel â&#x20AC;˘ Music Program â&#x20AC;˘ Science Lab â&#x20AC;˘ Athletic Field â&#x20AC;˘ Spanish K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th â&#x20AC;˘ Art Instruction

â&#x20AC;˘ Enriched Curriculum â&#x20AC;˘ Physical Education â&#x20AC;˘ Library â&#x20AC;˘ Playgrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Field Trips â&#x20AC;˘ Transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Child Care â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Lunch Program â&#x20AC;˘ Summer Programs

Conveniently located to Langley with bus service available.

250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA 23669 (757) 851-6292

Shaping Hearts & Minds K5-12th Grade Early Learning Center (2 ½ - 4 year olds) Challenging and Loving Academic Experience Math Dual Enrollment / AP English & Biology 40 years of Training Christian Servants Low Teacher/Student Ratio Biblically Integrated Worldview The purpose of Denbigh Baptist Christian School is to assist the family in fulfilling their God-given responsibility for training their child. We do this by... ...providing an education marked by a Biblical worldview ...striving for curricular and extra-curricular excellence ...equipping students to impact their world for the glory of God ...maintaining an affordable tuition

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13010 Mitchell Pt. Rd. Newport News, VA 23602

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1HZSRUW 1HZV The City of Newport News was formally organized and became independent of Warwick County in 1896. It was essentially founded

by Collis P. Huntington. Huntington, a Northern railroad tycoon from Connecti&,7< ,1)2 cut, brought two magnet industries to ZZZ QQJRY FRP Newport News: the Chesapeake and Ohio VER QQ N YD XV Railroad and Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Now known as Northrop Grumman Newport News, the shipyard, chartered in 1886, has built aircraft carriers for the Navy since the 1930s, including the ďŹ rst nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and is today the sole builder of the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carriers.

The ďŹ rst vessel built by the yard was the tugboat Dorothy. Newport News is also home to the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Eustis, home of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and to the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, featuring traditional and experimental devices like the Avro-Car which resembles a ďŹ&#x201A;ying saucer.

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The city provides residents and visitors with plenty to do. History buffs can stroll through Civil War battleďŹ elds and 1862 Peninsula Campaign sites or peruse the exhibits at The Marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, which records 3,000 years of maritime history.

Children of all ages love the Virginia Living Museum where exhibits depict Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea and introduces visitors to more than 250 living species native to Virginia through discovery centers and interactive hands-on exhibits.

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1RUIRON Established in 1624, Norfolk was the colonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prosperous town by 1775.

(67 It was an important port for exporting goods to the British Isles and beyond. But on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 1776, &,7< ,1)2 during the three-day siege of the ZZZ QRUIRON JRY Revolutionary War, most of Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s QSV N YD XV early structures were destroyed. In the spring of 1862, the Battle of Hampton Roads took place off the northwest shore of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sewellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Peninsula, marking the ďŹ rst ďŹ ght between two ironclads, USS Monitor and CSS Virginia.

1907 brought both the Virginian Railway and the Jamestown Exposition to Sewellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point. The large naval Review at the exposition demonstrated the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorable location and laid the groundwork for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Naval base. By 1917, as the United States built up to enter World War I, Naval Air Station Hampton Roads had been constructed. Now home to Naval Station Norfolk, the largest Navy base in the world, it is impossible to miss the imprint of the Navy at work and at play.

Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easily-walked downtown waterfront boasts attractions such as the battleship USS Wisconsin and Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, an interactive science and technology. Tugboats and visiting cruise ships share the waters with sailboats and merchant ships. Other treasures include The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk Botanical Gardens and the Virginia Zoological Park. Norfolk serves as home to the two highest level professional franchises in the state of Virginia, the Norfolk Tides baseball team and the Norfolk Admirals hockey team.

3RTXRVRQ Poquoson is an independent city lo(67 cated on the Virginia Peninsula, and is the oldest continuously named city in Virginia. It is also one of the few to retain a name which derived &,7< ,1)2 FL SRTXRVRQ YD XV from the Native Americans who SRTXRVRQ N YD XV inhabited the area before colonization by the English began in the 17th century. The ďŹ rst mention of Poquoson was in Captain Christopher Calthrope land grant issued by a court in Elizabeth City on April 26, 1631. Three years later the Poquoson Parish was named as a beneďŹ ciary in the will of Benjamin Symms for â&#x20AC;&#x153;a free school to educate and teach the children of Elizabeth City and Poquoson.â&#x20AC;? This New Poquoson Parish originally included the areas known today as Poquoson, Tabb, Grafton, Dare and Seaford.

The place now known as Poquoson was inhabited by Native Americans. They used the term "pocosin" to describe this area. The word loosely translates into "great marsh" or "flat land." The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is said to be derived from this word. - citytowninfo.com

Poquoson, which was formerly part of York County, became an incorporated town in 1952 and an independent city in 1975.

However, the ties remain close. Over 30 years after Poquoson became a politically independent entity, some constitutional services such as the courts, sheriff and jail continue to be shared with neighboring York County.

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Portsmouth, named for Portsmouth, England, is the smallest in Hampton Roads. It was founded in 1752 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on behalf of Col. William Crawford, a wealthy merchant and ship owner, who dedicated the four corners of High and Court Streets for a church, a market, a courthouse and a jail.

Portsmouth is also home to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Established in the 1830s, the facility is the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest continuously operating medical hospital. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the oldest shipyard in the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; actually located in Portsmouth despite the name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility that builds, remodels and repairs all classes of Navy ships. Portsmouth is also headquarters to the Coast Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fifth District and the Coast Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Integrated Support Command.

Many of Portsmouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractions are clustered within easy walking distance of each other, making it the perfect place to spend a day.

And with its central location, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to get to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just a quick ferry ride from downtown Norfolk, a 20-minute drive from Virginia Beach and less than an hour from Colonial Williamsburg. The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Virginia is the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum. Sports enthusiasts will love the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, which honors Virginia sports ďŹ gures.

6XIIRON Of all the Hampton Roads communities, (67 Suffolk offers the greatest opportunity for a little extra acreage for real country living. Geographically, Suffolk is the largest independent city in land area &,7< ,1)2 in the entire Commonwealth. Though it VXIIRON YD XV ZZZ VSVN QHW is the largest of the cities in Hampton Roads, it has the smallest population.

Suffolk was founded by English colonists in 1742 as a port town on the Nansemond River as part of the Virginia Colony. Before European contact, indigenous tribes lived in the region for thousands of years.

Suffolk is the largest city in Virginia, and within our 430 square miles are rich woodlands, verdant fields, sparkling waters, and friendly people.

- suffolkva.us/welcome

The city is careful about development and preserving the landscape while creating communities for new residents. The revitalized downtown features historical attractions as well as shopping and dining. Newer developments offer residents the option of suburban-style living.

Country living provides outdoors-types with plenty to do as well. From free-fall skydiving with U.S. Parachute Association to ďŹ shing along the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8,000 acres of waterways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the city is certain to keep you adrenaline ďŹ&#x201A;owing. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers a nice getaway to bicycle, hike, bird watch or just to enjoy a family picnic.

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9LUJLQLD %HDFK The most populous city in Virginia, it began as a small resort area in Princess (67 Anne County after the 1888 arrival of rail service and electricity and the opening of the original Princess &,7< RU Anne Hotel at the oceanfront near ZZZ YEJRY FRP YEVFKRROV FRP the tiny community of Seatack.

The growing resort of Virginia Beach became an incorporated town in 1906 and an incorporated city in 1952.

Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels and restaurants along its oceanfront. The city features 79 miles of scenic waterway, 60 miles of bike paths, 38 miles of shoreline and 28 miles of public beach. The Contemporary Art Museum of Virginia features internationally renowned artists, as well as regional and local favorites. Animal lovers should not miss the Virginia Aquarium. The American Music Festival, the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend, and the NAS Oceana Air Show are just a few of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivals and events not to be missed.

Although Virginia Beach is best known for its tourism, the military and agribusiness sectors contribute considerably to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. Virginia Beach is home to three military installations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Naval Air Station Oceana, NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

:LOOLDPVEXUJ Williamsburg became one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (67 ďŹ rst planned cities. Laid out in 1699 under the supervision of Gov. Francis Nicholson, it was to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;new and well-ordered cityâ&#x20AC;? suitable for the &,7< ,1)2 capital of the largest and most popuZLOOLDPVEXUJYD JRY ZMFF N YD XV lous of the British colonies in America.

Williamsburg also became a center of learning. Famous political leaders emerged from the College of William and Mary, (which had been founded in 1693), such as Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler. General George Washington assembled the Continental Army in Williamsburg in 1781 for the siege of nearby Yorktown and the winning of American independence. The Capital was again moved in 1780, this time up the James River to Richmond, where it remains today.

Williamsburg is known internationally as the premier center for the preservation and interpretation of American colonial history.

- citytowninfo.com

With Williamsburg known internationally as the premier center for the preservation and interpretation of American colonial history, the Historic Triangle of Virginia, which also includes Jamestown and Yorktown, is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The three are linked by the National Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural Colonial Parkway, a 23-mile-long National Scenic Byway which is carefully shielded from views of commercial development.

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York County is home to several large and important military facilities of the United States. Located along the York River, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown was originally established during World War I by order of President Woodrow Wilson, and now includes the formerly separate Cheatham Annex Supply Complex. Camp Peary was established during World War II as a Seabee Training Base and is currently referred to as the Armed Forces Experimental Training Activity.

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Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce hosted the 19th annual Armed Forces Awards Luncheon to honor more than 100 outstanding Sailors, Marines and Soldiers stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story.

During the ceremony, 160 service members were honored and recognized by the chamber of commerce for their outstanding performances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a traditional and long-standing opportunity for the business community through the Chamber of Commerce to honor and recognize the men and women in uniform who have made signiďŹ cant contribution to their career,â&#x20AC;? said Jack Hornbeck, president and CEO, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a way for us to thank them for their jobs well-done and their service.â&#x20AC;?

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*RYHUQRU V 6FKRRO IRU 6FLHQFH 7HFKQRORJ\ The Governor's School for Science & Technology provides a cohesive, innovative science and mathematics program which embraces quality programming standards for gifted students recommended by the Virginia Department of Education and the National Association for Gifted Children, prepares students for acceptance into top universities, provides a cohesive sequence of courses in science, research and mathematics; provides opportunities for social peer interaction, as well as career and college guidance; and provides leadership education and opportunities throughout the program. An online application is available for 10th graders at http://nhrec.us/apply.

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Among the many programs offered are automotive technology, auto body repair, cosmetology, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician, criminal justice/ law enforcement, electricity and renewable Energy, early childhood education.

Course admission is subject to the policies of each school division and space availability in the class. Applications can be submitted through their high school counselors or online at http://nhgs.tec. va.us/~jwornom/admissionsapplication.pdf. Application deadline is generally April 1 of the school year prior to which a student desires entry.

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1HZSRUW $FDGHP\ The Newport Academy provides quality programming for students with emotional disabilities with a highly structured and supportive educational environment; caring staff trained to meet the unique needs of students with emotional disabilities; individualized education plans to address Virginia SOLs, functional academics, positive behavior management, and social skills development based on student needs; and appropriate services to insure student success in the least restrictive environment. To be considered for placement in the program, students must be identified for educational purposes as seriously emotionally disturbed and be referred by one of the member school divisions through the I.E.P. process. For more information, visit http://www.nhgs.tec. va.us/newportacademy.

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Admission to the York High School Pre-Diploma program (grades 9 & 10) and the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11 & 12) is by application. The pre-diploma program prepares students for participation in the IB Diploma Programme. All DP courses are taught by instructors trained in IB instruction at workshops conducted by the International Baccalaureate Organization and are designed to develop strong writing, time management and critical/higherorder thinking skills in students. The point of contact is Matt Ellis, International Baccalaureate at mellis1@ycsd.york.va.us.

Complete information is available at http://yorkcountyschools. org/parents/specialtyPrograms/ib.aspx.

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+LJK 6FKRRO $FDGHPLHV VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment for the Virginia Beach academy programs is based on a student’s application, normally due by Feb. 1 of the school year.

The individual applications may vary depending on the particular academy. Applications are available from guidance counselors, gifted resource teachers or online. Students and parents can visit the academies and participate in open houses, or call the academy coordinator at the school for more information. z Global Studies & World Languages Academy - Tallwood High z Health Sciences Academy - Bayside High School z Legal Studies Academy - First Colonial High School z Governor's STEM & Technology Academy - Landstown High z Visual and Performing Arts Academy - Salem High School z The Mathematics and Science Academy - Ocean Lakes High School z NEW Green Run Collegiate - Green Run High School. A public charter school that prepares students for college and is free. For more information about Green Run Collegiate, visit www.greenruncollegiate.com.

NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS z Academy of Visual and Performing Arts - Booker T. Washington; Contact sroundtr@nps.k12.va.us z International Baccalaureate Program - Granby High School; Contact rgardner@nps.k12.va.us z French American School - Granby High School; Contact kvoang@nps.k12.va.us

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CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS z International Baccalaureate Program - Oscar F. Smith High; Interested eighth graders in Chesapeake apply first for the grade 9-10 Pre-IB Academy at Oscar Smith. Students who reside outside the Oscar Smith school zone are bused to the school for all instruction in Grades 9-12. For information, call 548-3286. z Governor's STEM Academy - Grassfield High School; Admission to the program is through an application process. Applications are due Jan. 15 of each school year. More information at www.cpschools.com/Schools/GFH/STEM_Academy.htm. z Chesapeake Center for Science and Technology – 1617 Cedar Road; Open to students from any of seven Chesapeake High Schools and bus transportation is provided to morning or afternoon. See guidance counselor to apply. (Continued on page 22)

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z Science and Medicine Academy – Deep Creek High; Contact 487-7425; Requires additional science test, teacher recommendations, application; see your guidance counselor to apply.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS z The Visual and Performing Arts Center for Excellence - Churchland High; Students may apply to enter the program at grades 9 -12. Contact guidance counselor for information. z First College Courses program - Taught at Tidewater Community College (TCC); Partnership between Portsmouth Public Schools and TCC for high school seniors who have passed dual enrollment classes, and have completed all requirements for graduation, to enroll as fulltime college students at TCC during the second semester. Contact the guidance counselor for information.

SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS z International Baccalaureate Diploma Program - Kings Fork High School; contact guidance counselors or Carol Kennedy-Dickens, IB coordinator at carkennedy-dickens@spsk12.net. z Pruden Center for Industry and Technology, 4169 Pruden Blvd.

Open to students at Lakeland, Nansemond River, King's Fork, Smithfield, or Windsor high schools. Contact guidance counselors to apply.

HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS z International Baccalaureate Program - Hampton High School; Students may apply for openings until the first semester of the junior year. Ninth and tenth graders who want advance preparation for the two-year diploma program can apply to the pre-diploma program beginning in the 8th grade. Transportation is provided to and from school. For more information, visit http://goo.gl/xw8Toq. z Health & Medical Sciences Academy - Bethel High School; Applications are due by March 1 of each year for the fall semester and can be downloaded at http://goo.gl/rOyQtb. z Center for High Technology - Phoebus High School; Center for High Technology has three areas of focus: Governor’s Academy for Innovation Technology, and Engineering (GAiTE); Robotics and Automated Manufacturing Systems; and High Tech Graphics. For more information, call 727-1000. z Culinary Arts Program - Phoebus High School; Students develop chef skills, restaurant management skills, earn industry credentials and gain experience in the two-year culinary program operated right in the school restaurant, the Blue Phantom Inn. For more information, call 727-1030.

NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS z NEW Governor's Health Sciences Academy - Warwick High School and Bruton High School; Newport News Public Schools and the York County School Division are partnering for the program, to begin in September with two health science career pathways offered -- Support Services and Therapeutic Services. Career pathways will be added for a total of five focus areas for the

2015-16 academic year. z Aviation Academy Newport News/Williamsburg Airport More information at 886-2745 or email aaron.smith@nn.k12.va.us z Center for the Arts & Communication - Woodside High School, More info at 886-7530 or boyles@nn.k12.va.us z University Magnet - Heritage High School, More information at 928-6100 or gwendolyn.sifen@nn.k12.va.us z Governor’s STEM Academy - Heritage High School, More information at toinette.outland@nn.k12.va.us z International Baccalaureate Diploma Program - Warwick High School, More information at 591-4700 or patty.chaney@nn.k12.va.us

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Classes held at Old Dominion University, the Virginia Ballet Theatre and the Monroe Building/Virginia Stage Company. Students attend their home school for one-half day and The Governor’s School for the Arts in the afternoon.

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