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OUR MISSION

In partnership with our parents and community, our mission is to empower each student with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the academic and technological challenges of the future.

Current PCI for 2009-2010

Bettie F Williams Elementary School and the Bayside Tri-Campus

Bettie F. Williams, Newtown, and Diamond Springs elementary schools combined in 2007-08 to form the “Bayside Tri-Campus.”  The purpose of creating the first-ever elementary tri-campus in Virginia Beach City Public Schools is to improve student achievement.  This is done by offering a highly focused instructional program at each school that is designed to meet the developmental needs of the students in the tri-campus community.  To accomplish this goal, each school houses just two grade levels.  Diamond Springs serves students in kindergarten and first grade.  Students in second and third grade attend Newtown, and the fourth and fifth grade students go to Bettie F. Williams. 

Each school is staffed with a full complement of administrators, faculty members, and support personnel.  Although three different schools that make-up the tri-campus, we work together as one school to serve the community.  For example, the same buses serve all three schools, there will be one PTA for all schools, and one School Planning Council for all three schools. 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT BETTIE F. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY

Programs offered at Bettie F. Williams include an extended day POWER Program designed to target students who need additional support in math and reading. Certified teachers provide instructional services with Math Navigator and Read180 curriculum. Transportation is provided as needed.
Virginia Beach City Parks and Recreation also provide an after-school recreational program.
Using a Local Origination Broadcasting system, morning announcements are televised by students and aired daily as part of a technology-focused program.

BETTIE FORBES WILLIAMS
(SEPT 1900 - APRIL 1962)

In 1961, the Princess Anne County School Board named and dedicated its newest school in honor of Bettie Forbes Williams. Bettie Forbes Williams became the second Supervisor of Negro Elementary Schools in 1946 after teaching in Princess Anne County for 24 years. You may obtain additional information about Bettie Forbes Williams from our office.