Posted On: Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Virginia Board of Education awarded seven York County School Division schools the 2010 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) incentive program that encourages advanced learning and achievement in public schools. Bethel Manor Elementary, Coventry Elementary, Grafton Bethel Elementary, Mount Vernon Elementary, Tabb Elementary, Tabb High and Waller Mill Elementary Schools were among 288 schools from 15 school divisions that earned the award. The board also awarded four York County School Division schools the 2010 Virginia Board of Education’s Competence to Excellence Award. The schools are recognized for having met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and are making progress toward the goals of the governor and the board. Dare Elementary, Grafton High, Magruder Elementary and York High Schools were among 281 schools from 17 school divisions that earned the award.