Good Morning Virginia Beach!

Happy National Donut Day! Whether you're Team Glazed, Chocolate Frosted, or Maple Bacon, today is the perfect excuse to support a local doughnut shop and grab some free goodies they’re offering to celebrate the day!

— Kim Checcio

One of the most impactful community initiatives happening at the Oceanfront this summer officially kicked off last weekend at Atlantic Park Surf.

Atlantic Park Surf’s “Next Wave” program launched with more than 100 local students ages 8–18 participating in free swim and surf lessons at North America’s first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon in Virginia Beach. The program is presented in partnership with Adidas and VIRGINIA, Pharrell Williams’ creative and cultural platform.

Participants from Virginia Beach Public Schools, YELLOWHAB and Atlantis Apartments spent the day learning water safety, swim fundamentals and beginner surf skills from professional instructors, including Norfolk State University swim coach Shaun Anderson and pro surfer Jason Borte.

The program is designed to make water access and surf culture more accessible to local youth while building confidence, community and safety skills in and around the water. Lessons include on-land safety instruction, beginner swim education and controlled surf sessions designed specifically for first-time surfers.

The weekly program will continue through mid-October, with participants receiving life jackets, wetsuits, surfboards, snacks and hands-on instruction throughout the season.

👉🏼 Click Here: Learn more about the Next Wave program and its mission for local youth

Virginia Beach City Public Schools has officially released important information for Graduation Week 2026, with ceremonies taking place June 9–13 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Families attending should plan ahead:
• Students must arrive one hour before their ceremony
• Graduation tickets are required for entry
• Extra time is recommended for parking and security screening

VB Schools is also asking guests to travel light. Large bags and backpacks will not be permitted, while clear bags and small clutches are encouraged. Medical and diaper bags will be subject to inspection, and all bags are subject to search.

Can’t attend in person? Ceremonies will be livestreamed throughout the week, and the community is encouraged to celebrate graduates online using #VBCPSGradWeek.

Graduation Schedule
• June 9: Bayside HS, Salem HS
• June 10: An Achievable Dream Academy, Floyd E. Kellam HS, Ocean Lakes HS
• June 11: First Colonial HS, Tallwood HS
• June 12: Green Run Collegiate, Green Run HS, Princess Anne HS
• June 13: Kempsville HS, Frank W. Cox HS, Landstown HS

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as graduation season officially begins across Virginia Beach.

👉🏼 Click Here: For full graduation schedule and times

E-bikes are becoming a bigger part of getting around Virginia Beach, especially at the Oceanfront, but city leaders say more safety measures need to be in place before rules change on the Boardwalk bike path.

This week, Virginia Beach City Council decided to keep the current restriction in place for now, even after a city task force recommended allowing e-bikes on the bike path alongside new education, signage and speed enforcement efforts.

Council members said they want clearer regulations first, including possible speed limits, age restrictions and stronger enforcement around pedestrian-heavy areas of the Oceanfront. The discussion comes as e-bike usage continues to grow locally, with city leaders pointing to safety concerns and recent accidents in the resort area.

The city is expected to continue working with a new state e-bike safety workgroup before making any future changes.

👉🏼 Click Here: See what changes city leaders are considering next

Peach, Love, and Little Donuts is giving away hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any donuts and merchandise throughout the day.✌🏼❤️🍩

At Clothes Mentor Virginia Beach, you'll find gently worn, like-new pieces from brands like Lululemon, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, and more — all up to 70% off retail. Every item is hand-selected to be on-trend or classically timeless, so you're never digging through a rack of rejects.

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