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to Hampton Roads The Armed Forces have played a pivotal role in Hampton Roads, a nautical term meaning protected anchorage or safe harbor, since the English set foot here in 1607.

THE SOLDIERS who accompanied the ﬁrst settlers are the predecessors of the thousands of men and women who have donned uniforms to protect the United States. The region is proud to house bases associated with each branch of the military, including: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Monroe, Coast Guard Station Portsmouth and numerous Navy bases – including Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story. With so much presence in the area, the Navy is the heart of the region. With more than 95,000 uniformed men and women currently stationed here, the Navy has had undeniable impact on the region’s history, economy and culture. More than 300,000 residents are part of the Navy family, plus an overwhelming number of retired or separated Sailors who choose to remain here.

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is the Navy’s premiere weapons facility. More than 3,000 military and civilian personnel work on the 11,500-acre base, maintaining missiles and other ordnance for the Atlantic Fleet. With a list of Navy resources, childcare options, community information and contact information for public and private schools and religious organizations, this special section is intended to help make the transition to Hampton Roads a little easier and a little more enjoyable while getting to know the Navy and civilian communities. What are you waiting for? EXPLORE HAMPTON ROADS.

Naval Station Norfolk is the world’s largest naval base. More than 60,000 military and 10,000 civilian personnel work on the base, which homeports more than 80 Atlantic Fleet ships and 16 squadrons. The world’s largest amphibious base – formerly Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and now part of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story – is the homeport for 30 amphibious ships, including patrol aircraft and salvage ships. About 80 tenant commands are based at JEB-Little Creek, including Naval Special Warfare Group II, East Coast-based SEALs and the Armed Forces School of Music.

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JEB-Fort Story is home to the 11th Transportation Battalion, which conducts amphibious operations. It is the Army’s only saltwater-puriﬁcation training site. The site offers amphibious training for all branches, including explosive ordnance disposal Sailors and Navy SEALs. Naval Air Station Oceana is the most sophisticated and critically important air station in the Navy, with collectively almost 20 squadrons and almost 300 aircraft stationed there. The base employs 10,500 military and 2,340 civilian personnel. Dam Neck Annex, also part of NAS Oceana, hosts the Fleet Combat Training Center, which trains more than 1,000 students each month. Dam Neck employs another 2,412 military and 1,080 civilian personnel.

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CHECKING IN: Working Hours Arrival – Norfolk normal hours of operations are from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Personnel arriving during normal working hours should report to their respective unit’s administrative department for check-in. All After Hours Arrivals – Report to the Naval Station Norfolk Quarterdeck located at Bldg. N-26, 1530 Gilbert St., Suite 2000, Norfolk. The Quarterdeck can be reached at 322-2866. Ensure your orders are stamped with the reporting date and time prior to departing the Quarterdeck. NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Norfolk International Airport provides an information booth from 8 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Uniformed personnel have information about Hampton Roads bases, transportation and telephone numbers for duty offices, ombudsmen and emergency assistance. The booth may be reached by calling 444-3040. PERSONNEL SUPPORT ACTIVITY: The Personnel Support Activity located on Naval Station Norfolk provides one-stop service personnel reporting to or departing from commands in this area. Detachments are at every naval installation to assist with personnel, disbursing and educational matters. For information about services, locations and hours, visit https://psanet.psalant.navy.mil or call 445-4998. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: The Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Offices (CPPSO)

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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. DEFENSE PERSONAL PROPERTY SYSTEM // www.move.mil 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. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS OF HAMPTON ROADS: 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 highlytrained specialists who understand the unique demands of military life. Get up-to-date information on military and community resources such as TRICARE, child care, schools, ombudsman information, ships’ care lines and much more.

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Relocation Services & Information Call an FFSC specialists at: NAVSTA Norfolk, 444-2102 JEB Little Creek, 462-7563 NAS Oceana, 33-2912 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) For information on workshops and services, check FFSC Signal newsletter available at any of the FFSC locations or visit www.cnic.navy.mil/NorfolkSta/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/ SupportServices. For information about services available at the JEB-Fort Story Army Community Service Center, visit www.discovermwr.com/media/ publicationsdirectoryofmilitaryandcommunityservices.pdf. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: FFSC offers one-on-one consultation from experienced relocation counselors – including extensive information and referral services. FFSC provides information about housing, child care, schools and local resources, including Welcome Aboard Packets and information about bases worldwide. For those with household goods in transit, the FFSC Lending Locker offers short-term loans of basic furniture and kitchen items, such as foldout mattresses, cribs, car seats, strollers, kitchen utensils, folding tables and chairs.

are referred to appropriate mental health providers in the community for individual and family counseling. FFSC also offers a variety of therapeutic and educational groups. STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS: FFSC offers stress management workshops for active duty or family members, as well as programs to help reduce the stress of deployments and parenting. PARENTING WORKSHOPS: Learn and grow with strategies from today’s leading experts in child rearing. The centers’ parenting workshops make expert advice easily available. Parenting workshops include Parenting in a Military Family, Dads and Discipline, Enhancing Step families, Single Parenting in the Military and others. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Transition Assistance Program is a four-day course that

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FFSC offers a variety of workshops, including Welcome to Hampton Roads. FFSC can also help foreign-born spouses acclimate to the area and provide audio and video language tapes. For more information, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/CNRMA/ FleetFamilyReadiness. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER RESOURCES: Each FFSC has a one-stop Career Development Resource Center (CDRC) open to military personnel and family members. The CDRC offers employment assistance, job leads, computer job search resources and employment workshops.

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Sign up for financial education workshops like The Art of Money Management, Car Buying Strategies, Savings and Investments and many others. FFSC provides one-on-one financial counseling to help manage debt, create a budget or address specific concerns. CLINICAL COUNSELING: FFSC offers short-term counseling and crisis intervention for active duty individuals and military couples. Family members

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Command career counselors can set up a quota. The CDRC is available for individual services. For service members who are still unsure about separation or retirement, FFSC offers Career Options Navy Skills and Evaluation Program (CONSEP).

For more information or for reservations, call the central reservation center, visit www.Navy-Lodge.com or call a Hampton Roads Navy Lodge directly:

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM: Identifying resources to meet the special needs of family members can be overwhelming while moving. Special needs consist of ongoing requirements for medical treatment, psychological services or special education. FFSC can assist families with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) enrollment process and find suitable resources for care and information. SPONSOR TRAINING: This single-session training teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors. Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources and FFSC relocation assistance. The training is available by request at Dam Neck Annex, Little Creek, Norfolk, Northwest Annex, Oceana and Yorktown. NAVY LODGES: Hampton Roads offers three convenient Navy Lodge locations at Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek and Fleet Combat

- Navy Lodge Little Creek 1125 Gator Blvd., Building 3335, Virginia Beach, 464-6215. - Norfolk Navy Lodge 7811 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, 489-2656. - Navy Lodge Damneck FCTCL Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, 437-8100. NAVY HOUSING SERVICES: 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) 6287510. The Yorktown satellite center is located at 1970 Von Steuben Dr. in Newport News. For services, call 847-7806 or toll free (800) 704-5488. 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. 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 lease 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.

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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, briefings and training; showing services for personnel without transportation and counseling for special needs. Maps, telephones, copiers, fax machines and more are available. Army Housing Services â€“ JEB Fort Story: 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, 962-3511 VEHICLE DECALS: Decals are required for all vehicles and must be obtained from

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the pass office. Decals are valid for three years or until end of enlistment. Applications include proper DoD identification, registration, a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurance and state inspection. Vehicles must display the inspection sticker from state of registration. Virginia law requires $25,000 (injury or death to one person), $50,000 (injury or death to two or more persons) and $20,000 (property damage). Lesser amounts of insurance are acceptable if they meet the minimum requirements for the state the vehicle is registered in.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private, nonprofit organization providing emergency financial assistance to active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families. Interest-free loans or grants offer qualified service members help with basic living expenses such as food, rent, utilities, emergency transportation, funerals, medical and dental bills, essential car repair, pay problems and other emergency needs.

NAVY EXCHANGES: 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. It 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.

NAVY MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION (MWR): The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs provide on and off-base opportunities for fun – often at little or no cost – including kayaking trips, paintball, sporting events, as well as discount tickets to theme parks, concerts and movies. For more information, visit www.mwr.navy.mil. For Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), call or visit one of the Hampton Roads ITT offices.

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.

VIRGINIA DMV / VEHICLE REGISTRATION: While stationed in Virginia, if you purchase a vehicle, you may title and register that vehicle in your home state or you may title and register the vehicle in Virginia. Visit www.dmvNOW.com or call (804) 497-7100 for more information and locations of local DMVs.

ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGES: The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) offers a full service location at JEB-Fort Story. For a listing of services, locations and hours of operation, visit http://odin.aafes.com/ bases/index.asp.

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Navy Legal Service Offices — Legal Assistance can draft some legal documents, such as a wills, power of attorneys, affidavits and adoptions. The staff also offers advice for the proper course of action to take in a given situation. NLSO Mid-Atlantic HQ: 9620 Maryland Ave., Suite 100, Norfolk | Quarterdeck: 341-4470 | Admin: 341-4427 | Legal Assistance: 341-4489 | Defense: 341-4469 | Tax Assistance Center: 3419081NLSO Mid-Atlantic primarily assists service members in Hampton Roads. The geographic area of responsibility includes Virginia (except the Washington, D.C. area), North Carolina and West Virginia. BRANCH OFFICES: - JEB Little Creek-Fort Story : 1168 Gator Blvd., Bldg. 3370, Virginia Beach, 462-4759 — Office provides civil legal assistance on an appointment basis and provides walk-in notary and power of attorney services during working hours. - NAS Oceana : 799 Hornet Dr., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, 4332215, ext. 223 — Office provides civil legal assistance on an appointment basis and provides walk-in notary and power of attorney services during working hours.

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hesapeake Virginia

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

CHESAPEAKE was formed in 1963 by a political consolidation of the City of South Norfolk with the former Norfolk County, which dated to 1691. The new city joined the ranks of the current Seven Cities of Hampton Roads which are linked by the circumferential Hampton Roads Beltway. And just like much of Hampton Roads, the area boasts an impressive history. Chesapeake’s history goes far back into Virginia’s colonial roots. On the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, which passes through Chesapeake, lays the site of the Battle of Great Bridge. On Dec. 9, 1775, the red coats and colonists clashed in the Battle of Great Bridge when the American rebels defeated the British and drove them from nearby Norfolk. Today, the municipal center complex rests a few hundred yards from that historic spot. Until the late 1980s and early 1990s, much of Chesapeake was either suburban or rural, serving as a bedroom community for the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach with residents commuting to these locations. Beginning in the late 1980s and accelerating in the 1990s, however, Chesapeake saw significant growth, attracting numerous industries and businesses of its own.

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1963

The business community includes more than 80 foreignbased companies from 19 different countries. This economic

Population: 222,209 Median Income (Household) $67,855

development and the attractive residential properties have created a population boom. Chesapeake has grown from 78,000 at its inception to an estimated 222,209 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Today, Chesapeake is a vibrant community that enjoys the best of two worlds – one of urban variety, culture and excitement and another of rural landscapes and relaxed country living. In fact, nearly 300 farms occupy close to one-fifth of the city’s land, growing corn, soybean and wheat. Chesapeake 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.

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ampton Virginia

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

HAMPTON is one of America’s oldest cities and with a proud and rich history and is one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Hampton is the most populous settlement with the name and is the sixth most populous city in Virginia. Hampton’s history is traced to April 30, 1607 when Captain John Smith and company landed at Kecoughtan. They declared the land brought them “great comfort,” before continuing upriver to establish Jamestown. On October 1, 1609, Fort Algernourne, one of America’s first forts, was constructed at Point Comfort – the site several fortifications would occupy. Hampton is nestled along the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and graced with miles of shoreline and breathtaking water views. Hampton has a distinct small-town feel with little traffic and an abundance of amenities. With an average commute time of 20 minutes, Hampton is literally in the heart of Hampton Roads. 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.

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1908

As the home of NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton lays claim to the birth of the American space program – the first training ground for American astronauts like John Glenn and

Population: 137,436 Median Income (Household) $49,815

Alan Shepherd and the Mercury Seven. Langley Speedway offers NASCAR fans an outlet for their “need for speed.” Call 865-RACE (7223) for more information about the track and for upcoming races. In addition to the cost of living being well below the national average, Hampton has one of the lowest crime rates in the region and was rated as one of the “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine. Hampton was also recently named one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” in the first-ever national competition held by America’s Promise. Hampton offers exciting nightlife and family entertainment with endless choices to spend leisure time. With its prime waterfront location, boating is one of the most popular activities. The city has numerous cultural treasures, a vibrant arts community, distinctive festivals and signature events. Feature parks, nature preserves, community centers, public golf courses, classes or programs are available for almost any hobby or interest.

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JAMES CITY COUNTY began as the roots of our nation’s heritage spread from Jamestown. For thousands of years, migratory hunters lived along the Chesapeake Bay. Then in June 1606, King James I granted a charter to the Virginia Company to establish a satellite English settlement in the Chesapeake region. By December, 108 settlers sailed from London instructed to settle Virginia, and to find gold and a water route to the Orient. On May 14, 1607, the Virginia Company explorers landed on Jamestown Island. The first representative assembly in the New World convened in the Jamestown church on July 30, 1619. The General Assembly met in response to orders from the Virginia Company “to establish one equal and uniform government over all Virginia.” 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. By the early 1640s, English settlers began spreading up and down the county, establishing generally modest farms and small plantations. The chief crop, tobacco, became the cornerstone of Virginia’s economy for 200 years.

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In 1676, after a dispute between Gov. William Berkeley and frontier settler leader Nathaniel Bacon, Bacon set the town ablaze, destroying the church, statehouse and many other buildings. Fire destroyed the colony’s fourth statehouse in October 1698. As Jamestown never had recovered from Bacon’s Rebellion, Governor Francis Nicholson and the General Assembly decided to move the seat of government to Middle Plantation. Richmond became Virginia’s capital in 1780. Jamestown began to slowly disappear above ground.

Population: 67,237 Median Income (Household) $76,705 City Info: 253-6728 www.jccegov.com Libraries: www.wrl.org Parks: 259-3200 www.jccegov.com/recreation School Info: 253-6777 www.wjcc.k12.va.us

A military post was located on the island during the American Revolution, and in 1861 the island was occupied by Confederate soldiers. Little further attention was paid to Jamestown until preservation was undertaken in the twentieth century. James City County’s most important treasure was Jamestown Island, the scene of periodic commemorative celebrations beginning in 1807. It was saved from both desecration and commercialization by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA), which in 1893 acquired 22 1/2 acres around the church site. Since the National Park Service came on the scene in 1934, the two organizations have worked together to protect and develop the island as an important historical site. In 1907, the nation observed the 300th anniversary of the settlers’ landing at Jamestown. A great celebration took place, principally at the site where the Norfolk Naval Base is now situated. It featured elaborate exhibits and an armada of ships. A hard-surfaced road was built linking Williamsburg and Jamestown for those wanting to see the actual settlement site. World War I brought the twentieth century to James City County’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. During that war, industrial activity added to the County’s agricultural economy. By the 1950s the economy was growing away from its agricultural heritage and toward manufacturing and service-oriented businesses. The College of William and Mary, long an academic and cultural pillar and leader of the area’s economy, contributed further to County growth. Student enrollment more than doubled from 1955 to 1970, leading faculty, administrators, and students to seek new housing areas beyond the city limits. 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 Service’s bucolic Colonial Parkway, to make worldwide tourism to the Historic Triangle a major economic activity for the county.

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ewport News Virginia

No one knows for sure where Newport News got its name, but “Newportes Newes” ﬁrst appears in the Virginia Company records in 1619, making it one of the oldest place names in the New World. -Courtesy of newport-news.org

THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS was formally organized and became independent of Warwick County in 1896 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. It was one of only a few cities in Virginia to be newly established without earlier incorporation as a town. Newport News is currently ranked as Virginia’s fifth largest incorporated city by population and is located at the southwestern end of the Virginia Peninsula on the north shore of the James River, thus playing a huge role in the maritime industry. The City of Newport News was essentially founded by Collis P. Huntington. Huntington, a Northern railroad tycoon from Connecticut, brought two magnet industries to Newport News: the Chesapeake and Ohio 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 first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and is today the sole builder of the Navy’s carriers.

FOUNDED

1896

The first vessel built by the yard was the tugboat Dorothy. Newport News is also home to the Army’s Fort Eustis, home of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and to the U.S. Army

Population: 180,719 Median Income (Household) $49,562

Transportation Museum, featuring traditional and experimental devices like the Avro-Car which resembles a flying saucer. The city provides residents and visitors with plenty to do. History buffs can stroll through Civil War battlefields and 1862 Peninsula Campaign sites or peruse the exhibits at The Mariner’s Museum, which records 3,000 years of maritime history. Children of all ages love the Virginia Living Museum where exhibits depict Virginia’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. Newport News is also home to 32 city parks, including one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Newport News Park is a magnificent 8,000 acre-oasis home to an incredible variety of native wildlife — deer, foxes, otter, raccoon and beaver, to name a few — all found in a natural setting of lush woodlands, flowering meadows and shimmering lakes.

City Info: 926-8000 www.nngov.com Libraries: www.nngov.com/library School Info: 591-4500 www.sbo.nn.k12.va.us Parks: 926-1400 www.nnparks.com

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orfolk Virginia

Norfolk hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. -Courtesy of www.norfolk.gov

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.

1907 brought both the Virginian Railway and the Jamestown Exposition to Sewell’s Point. The large naval Review at the exposition, demonstrated the Peninsula’s favorable location and laid the groundwork for the world’s largest Naval base.

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. See page 40 for more information on those and other local sports teams!

1736

Established in 1624, the city was the colony’s most prosperous town by 1775. It was an important port for exporting goods to the British Isles and beyond. But on New Year’s Day 1776, during the three-day siege of the Revolutionary War, most of Norfolk’s early structures were destroyed. In the spring of 1862, the Battle of Hampton Roads took place off the northwest shore of the city’s Sewell’s Point Peninsula, marking the first fight between two ironclads, USS Monitor and CSS Virginia.

Norfolk’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.

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NORFOLK is named for the large natural harbor of the same name located at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. The city is bordered to the west by the Elizabeth River and to the north by the Chesapeake Bay. One of the oldest of the Hampton Roads cities, Norfolk is considered to be the historic, urban, financial and cultural center of the region.

Norfolk has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has its defense headquarters here. It also has the corporate headquarters of Norfolk Southern Railway, one of North America’s principal Class I railroads and Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company.

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Population: 242,803 Median Income (Household) $42,677 City Info: 664-4000 www.norfolk.gov Libraries: www.npl.lib.va.us School Info: 628-3830 www.nps.k12.va.us Parks: 441-2400 www.norfolk.gov/rpos

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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 city’s name is said to be derived from this word. -Courtesy of citytowninfo.com/places/virginia/poquoson

POQUOSON is an independent city located 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 from the Native Americans who inhabited the area before colonization by the English began in the 17th century. The term “poquoson” was used to describe a boundary line between two elevated tracts of land. Such a boundary contained a stream, river, or creek with its adjoining marsh which lay between two tracts of higher ground. Poquoson was used as a common noun and is found in many deeds along the eastern seaboard. Through the years the term became a proper noun for the land that lies between two such Poquoson’s – the Old Poquoson River and the New Poquoson River.

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The first 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 beneficiary in the will of Benjamin Symms for “a free school to educate and teach the children of Elizabeth City and Poquoson.” This New Poquoson Parish originally included the areas

Population: 12,150

known today as Poquoson, Tabb, Grafton, Dare and Seaford. The southern portion of the Poquoson District in York County was incorporated in 1952 to retain control over its schools. The city form of government was adopted in 1975. Mrs. Carroll Lee (Peggy) Moore III is the designer of the City logo. Her entry was judged the best in a contest during the National Bicentennial Celebration. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Poquoson with surrounding York County for statistical purposes. 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.

Median Income (Household) $84,315 City Info: 868-3000 www.ci.poquoson.va.us Libraries: www.ci.poquoson.va.us/library School Info: 868-3055 www.poquoson.k12.va.us Parks: 868-3055 www.ci.poquoson.va.us/ parks_recreation/home

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Legend has it that Benedict Arnold was held captive in one of the homes in the Olde Towne Historic District. -Courtesy of visitportsva.com

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. Directly opposite of Norfolk, the city of Portsmouth has miles of waterfront on the Elizabeth River as part of the harbor of Hampton Roads and is another Hampton Roads community that boasts a lot of waterfront shorelines. Portsmouth is connected to the rest of Hampton Roads by two underwater tunnels – the Midtown and Downtown tunnels. Portsmouth is also home to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Established in the 1830s, the facility is the Navy’s oldest continuously operating medical hospital. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the oldest shipyard in the country – actually located in Portsmouth despite the name – 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 Guard’s Fifth District and the Coast Guard’s Integrated Support Command.

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Many of Portsmouth’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, it’s easy to get to –

Population: 95,535 Median Income (Household) $45,488

just a quick ferry ride from downtown Norfolk, a 20-minute drive from Virginia Beach and less than an hour from Colonial Williamsburg. Olde Towne Portsmouth has over 40 restaurants in one square mile and offers something for every palate and every budget. Besides shops and restaurants, the area features events such as “First Weekend” each month, a Farmer’s Market, arts and antiques shows and holiday-related events like the “Annual Ghost Walk” and “Winter Wonderland.” The Children’s Museum of Virginia is the state’s largest children’s museum, with more than 80 hands-on exhibits and an antique toy and model train collection. Sports enthusiasts will love the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, which honors Virginia athletes, coaches, administrators, educators and journalists who have made a major impact on the world of sports. The city also has great options for active folks, including: golfing, boating, cycling, urban hiking, canoeing and rowing.

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uffolk Virginia

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

city in land area in Virginia and the 11th largest in the country.

Burned by the British in 1779 and damaged by other fires throughout the next century, Suffolk survived to become a city in 1910. In 1974, it became the present City of Suffolk, consolidating with the towns of Holland and Whaleyville and the County of Nansemond. The end result was a new municipality encompassing a total of 430 square miles, making it the largest

Country living provides outdoors-types with plenty to do as well. From free-fall skydiving with U.S. Parachute Association to fishing along the city’s 8,000 acres of waterways – the city is certain to keep you adrenaline flowing. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers a nice getaway to bicycle, hike, bird watch or just to enjoy a family picnic.

1742

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. At the time of English settlement, the Nansemond Indians lived along the river. In the early colonial years, the English cultivated tobacco as a commodity crop, but later turned to mixed farming.

The charisma of Suffolk is clear and its population is expected to more than double in the next 20 years. But 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.

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SUFFOLK Of all the Hampton Roads communities, Suffolk offers the greatest opportunity for a little extra acreage for real country living. Geographically, Suffolk is the largest independent city in land area in the entire Commonwealth. Though it is the largest of the cities in Hampton Roads, it has the smallest population.

Peanuts grown in the surrounding areas became a major industry for Suffolk and the area is known as the heart of peanut production. Suffolk is also the birthplace of Mr. Peanut, the mascot of Planters’ Peanuts. In 1912, an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici moved from Pennsylvania to Suffolk and opened Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. Each year in the fall, the City of Suffolk hosts Suffolk Festivals Incorporated’s annual Peanut Fest, hosting close to 200,000 visitors over four days.

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Population: 84,585 Median Income (Household) $65,104 City Info: 514-4000 www.suffolk.va.us Libraries: www.suffolk.lib.va.us School Info: 925-6750 www.spsk12.net Parks: 514-7250 www.suffolk.va.us/parks

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Virginia Beach is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest pleasure beach in the world. -Courtesy of visit-virginia-beach.com

VIRGINIA BEACH The most populous city in Virginia, it began as a small resort area in Princess Anne County after the 1888 arrival of rail service and electricity and the opening of the original Princess Anne Hotel at the oceanfront near the tiny community of Seatack. The growing resort of Virginia Beach became an incorporated town in 1906 and an incorporated city in 1952. Although the resort was initially dependent upon railroad and electric trolley service, the completion of Virginia Beach Boulevard in 1922, which extended from Norfolk to the oceanfront, opened the way for automobiles, buses, trucks and passenger rail service, the latter of which was eventually discontinued.

Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels and restaurants along its oceanfront. Every year the city hosts the East Coast Surfing Championship as well as the North American Sand Soccer Championship. The city features 79 miles of scenic waterway, 60 miles of bike paths, 38 miles of shoreline and 28 miles of public beach. In fact, the city is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest pleasure beach in the world, which is located near the longest bridge-tunnel complex in the world – the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The beaches contribute substantially to the tourism that produces a large share of Virginia Beach’s economy and welcomes approximately 2.75 million visitors annually. Although Virginia Beach is best known for its tourism, the military and agribusiness sectors contribute considerably to the city’s economy. Virginia Beach is home to three military installations – Naval Air Station Oceana, NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The “sound of freedom” fills the sky every day as Navy jets swoop through the air on training missions. The Contemporary Art Museum of Virginia features internationally renowned artists, as well as regional and local favorites. Animal lovers should not miss the

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Williamsburg is home to two exciting theme parks, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.

WILLIAMSBURG, originally Middle Plantation, a 1632 fortified settlement located on high ground on the Peninsula between the James and York rivers, it was renamed Williamsburg after the capital of the Virginia Colony was moved there from Jamestown in 1698. The new city was renamed in honor of England’s reigning monarch, King William III. Williamsburg became one of America’s first planned cities. Laid out in 1699 under the supervision of Gov. Francis Nicholson, it was to be a “new and well-ordered city” suitable for the capital of the largest and most populous of the British colonies in America. A succession of beautiful capitol buildings became home to the oldest legislative assembly in the New World. The town received a royal charter as a city in 1722. The young city grew quickly into the center of political, religious, economic and social life in Virginia leading to the American Revolution.

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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. The first hospital established in America for the care and treatment of mental illness was founded in Williamsburg in 1773. General George Washington assembled the Continental Army in Williamsburg in 1781 for the siege of nearby Yorktown and the winning of American independence.

Population: 14,068 Median Income (Household) $50,794 City Info: 220-6100 www.williamsburgva.gov Libraries: www.wrl.org School Info: 253-6777 www.wjcc.k12.va.us Parks: 259-3760 www.williamsburgva.gov/index. aspx?page=38

The Capital was again moved in 1780, this time up the James River to Richmond, where it remains today. Williamsburg reverted to a quiet college town and rural county seat. In retrospect, Williamsburg’s loss of capital city status was its salvation as many 18th century buildings survived into the early 20th century. The Restoration of Williamsburg began in 1926, after the Rector of Bruton Parish Church, the Reverend Doctor W. A. R. Goodwin, brought the city’s importance to the attention of John D. Rockefeller Jr., who then funded and led the massive reconstruction of the 18th century city we see today. National attention soon focused on the restoration effort. During a landmark visit in 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed its main thoroughfare, the Duke of Gloucester Street, “the most historic avenue in America.” 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 Service’s rural Colonial Parkway, a 23-mile-long National Scenic Byway which is carefully shielded from views of commercial development. Williamsburg also offers non-automobile driving alternatives for visitors and citizens. The intermodal Williamsburg Transportation Center is located in a restored Chesapeake and Ohio Railway station near the Historic Area, downtown, and the College.

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Whether you’re a history buff, water lover, or both, Yorktown offers plenty to plan a great day, weekend or full week of fun. -Courtesy of visityorktown.org

of the 1607 founding of Jamestown in 2007. During its 350-year history, the County of York has figured prominently in both the political and economic history of the Virginia Peninsula, the Commonwealth, and the Nation. The port of Yorktown, which remains the seat of government, was the site of the final battle of the American Revolution.

YORK COUNTY Stretching 27 miles between Williamsburg and Hampton, York County is part of the “Historic Triangle” of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, which hosts millions of tourists each year, especially during the 400th anniversary

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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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Although the county is the third smallest in Virginia, it is one of the most densely populated in the state. It is also one of the fastest growing areas in Virginia – the county’s population grew more than 10.3 percent between 2000 and 2005, increasing from 56,297 to an estimated 62,100.

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In 1975, the county lost 15.5 square miles of land as the incorporated town of Poquoson, which had been within York County, became an independent city, although ties between the county and the new city remained close. More than 30 years later, they continue to share courts, sheriff’s office, a jail and some constitutional services.

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Population: 65,464 Median Income (Household) $81,055 City Info: 890-3300 www.yorkcounty.gov Libraries: www.yorkcounty.gov/library School Info: 898-0300 http://yorkcountyschools.org Parks: 890-3500 www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec

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Hampton Roads offers a number of excellent child care options, including the Navy Child Development Centers and Navysponsored Child Development Home program. 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. You will need the childâ€™s current immunization record. For reservations or more information, call 953-6873. 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 Councilâ€™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 http://www. theplanningcouncil.org / childresource.htm. Parents are urged to research each child care facility thoroughly before settling on a particular one. Ask when the center or home facility will be open. Ask how the program is administered â€“ whether snacks and meals are offered, what the adult-to-child ratio is and what the age ranges are for children. Visit the facility to learn more about it, including its licensing and accreditation.

Navy Child and Youth Programs (866) NAVY-CDC (1-866-628-9232) â– NAS Dam Neck Annex CDC 492-8685 â– Willoughby CDC 444-3008 â– NAVSTA Norfolk CDC 444-3239; Youth Center 444-8259 â– JEB Little Creek CDC 462-7868; Youth Center 462-8718 â– JEB Fort Story CDC 422-7413; Youth Center 422-7714 â– NAS Oceana CDC 433-3164; Youth Center 433-3976 â– NWS Yorktown CDC 887-4733; Youth Center 887-4310 â– NNS Portsmouth CDC 967-2676; Youth Center 396-1990 â– NSA Northwest Annex CDC 421-8266; Youth Center 421-8258 â– Child Development Homes 462-8930 â– Midway Manor Youth Center 444-1007 â– There are also four Child and Youth 24/7 Centers: NAVSTA Norfolk, 445-8815 NSA Norfolk, 444-7267 Portsmouth, 953-7050 JEB Little Creek, 462-4841

â€œTri-Service Coordinatedâ€? Health Care refers to the coordination of resources between the local military hospital, clinics, and civilian sources. All branches of service are covered by TRICARE. TRICARE Service Centers offer military appointments, civilian network referral, benefits information and claims assistance. Hampton Roads is part of the TRICARE North Region. TRICARE options in Hampton Roads: â– TRICARE Standard, Extra and Prime â– Open to all rates and ranks â– Services provided at several locations â– Flexibility in choosing a specific health care provider will affect the amount patient will pay in cost share. â– For more information, call 1-877-874-2273, Medical Appointments 1-866-645-4584, and Mental Health appointments 1-866-645-4584. â– Dental: United Concordia Tricare Family Dental Plan 1-800-866-8499 â€” 24 hours www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com

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The Navy Exchange Military Moving Center offers free and easy on-line access to connect essential services at a new home. The service can be used before arriving in the area, provided the new address has been established. With this service, utilities can be selected and purchased, billing and payment methods can be chosen and utilities can be disconnected among many

UTILITIES & SERVICES Chesapeake • Garbage/Recycling, 382-2489 • Water/Sewer, 382-6352 Hampton • Garbage/Recycling, 727-8311 • Water/Sewer, 727-6346 Newport News • Garbage/Recycling, 269-2700 • Water/Sewer, 926-8000 Norfolk • Garbage, 441-5813 • Recycling, 441-1347 • Water/Sewer, 664-6700 Portsmouth • Garbage/Recycling, 393-8663 • Water/Sewer, 393-8524 Suffolk • Garbage, 514-7630 • Recycling, 543-5766 • Water/Sewer, 514-7000 Virginia Beach • Garbage/Recycling, 427-4650 Miss Utility: (Call Before You Dig) • (800) 552-7001

other services. The referral feature can connect members to a variety of services like self-storage facilities, local movers and alarm monitoring. Compare pricing and plan offerings from multiple service providers. To register for the service, the new address and move-in date is required to get started. For more information, visit www.militarymovingcenter.com/nexcom. Cable: Charter Communications • (Suffolk), (888) 438-2427 Cox Communications • 224-1111 Verizon Fios Internet and TV • (888) 881-8161 Electricity: Dominion Virginia Power • (866) 366-4357 Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia • (Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk) • (800) 543-8911 Virginia Natural Gas • (866) 229-3578 Local Phone Service: Cox Communications • 224-1111 Cavalier Telephone • (800) 291-9699 Verizon • (800) 837-4966

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Hampton Roads is home to a number of local minor league as well as college sports teams.

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Old Dominion University: www.odusports.com

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Virginia Wesleyan College: www.vwcathletics.com Hampton University: www.hamptonpirates.com William and Mary: www.tribeathletics.com

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P In order to enroll a child in a Virginia public school, state law requires the parent/guardian to provide certain information to the child’s school division. BIRTH CERTIFICATE An official certified copy, not a photocopy, of the child’s birth record must be provided. At the time of enrollment, the child must be five years of age or reach his/her fifth birthday on or before Sept. 30 of the school year. Information on obtaining a certified copy of a birth certification is available at the Virginia Department of Health website. If a certified copy of the child’s birth record cannot be obtained, the person enrolling the child must submit a sworn statement setting forth the child’s age and explaining the inability to present a certified copy of the birth record. STREET ADDRESS Documentation of the street address or route number of the child’s residence must be provided. If no street

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information on each vaccine. For further information, please call the Division of Immunization at 1-800-568-1929 (in state only) or 804-864-8055.

VACCINES Documentary proof shall be provided of adequate age appropriate immunization with the prescribed number of doses of vaccine indicated below for attendance at a public or private elementary, middle or secondary school, child care center, nursery school, family day care home or developmental center.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER The child’s Federal Social Security Number (SSN) must be provided upon enrollment or within 90 days thereafter. However, a child may not be excluded from school if a SSN is not provided. The division superintendent or a person acting on his behalf may waive this requirement if he finds that an individual is not eligible to obtain a SSN in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Education or if the parent is unwilling to provide such number.

Vaccines must be administered in accordance with the harmonized schedule of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians and must be administered within spacing and age requirements. Children vaccinated in accordance with either the current harmonized schedule or the harmonized catch-up schedules (including meeting all minimum age and interval requirements) are considered to be appropriately immunized for school attendance. LIST OF REQUIRED VACCINATIONS: ■ Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap). ■ Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) ■ Hepatitis B ■ Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ■ Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) ■ Pneumococcal (PCV) ■ Polio ■ Varicella (Chickenpox) Visit www.vdh.state.va.us/epidemiology/immunization for specific

EXPULSION STATEMENT When a student is registered, the parent must provide a sworn statement about whether the child has been expelled. The statement must indicate whether the child has been expelled from attending a private school or another public school in Virginia or a school in another state for an offense involving weapons, alcohol or drugs or for willful infliction of injury to another person. INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN Copies of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) must be submitted for children who require Special Education or have developmental disabilities. Education specialists at Fleet and Family Support Centers have additional information and phone numbers for area schools and community agencies. Some Hampton Roads area schools require children rent or purchase their textbooks. The rental amount varies by school district or grade and must be paid upon enrollment.

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St. Gregory the Great School 5343 Virginia Beach Blvd. • Virginia Beach • 497-1811

Atlantic Shores Christian School 1217 Centerville Tnpk. N • Chesapeake • 479-9598

St. John the Apostle 1968 Sandbridge Rd. • Virginia Beach • 821-1100

Cape Henry Collegiate 1320 Mill Dam Road • Virginia Beach • 481-2446

St. Mary Star of the Sea School 14 N. Willard Avenue • Hampton • 723-6358

Chesapeake Bay Academy 821 Baker Road • Virginia Beach • 497-6200

St. Matthew School 3316 Sandra Lane • Virginia Beach • 420-2455

Hampton Roads Academy 739 Academy Lane • Newport News • 884-9100

St. Patrick Catholic School 1000 Bolling Avenue • Norfolk • 440-5500

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd. • Suffolk • 539-8789

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Norfolk Academy 1585 Wesleyan Drive • Norfolk • 461-6236

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RELIGIOUS, OTHER All Saintsâ€™ Episcopal Day School 1969 Woodside Lane â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 481-0577 Alliance Christian Schools 5809 Portsmouth Blvd. â€˘ Portsmouth â€˘ 488-5552 Alpha Beta Cappa Christian Academy 7425 Chesapeake Blvd. â€˘ Norfolk â€˘ 857-5215 Anchor Christian School 3624 Dupont Circle â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 460-0024 Atlantic Shores Christian Schools (Jr./Sr. High) 1217 N. Centerville Tnpk. â€˘ Chesapeake â€˘ 479-9598 Atlantic Shores Christian Schools (Elementary) 1861 Kempsville Road â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 479-1125 Azalea Garden Christian School 5160 Beamon Road â€˘ Norfolk â€˘ 855-3563 Back Bay Christian Academy 1212 Princess Anne Road â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 426-7943 Bayview Christian School 707 E. Bayview Blvd. â€˘ Norfolk â€˘ 480-9154 Bethel Christian School 1647 BriarďŹ eld Road â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 826-7711

Bina High School For Girls 425 Washington Park â€˘ Norfolk â€˘ 627-2462 Calvary Baptist Day School 4832 Haygood Road â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 499-4076 Calvary Christian Academy 2311 Tower Place â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 325-4222 Calvary Christian School System 2311 E. Little Creek Road â€˘ Norfolk â€˘ 480-4400 Calvary Classical School 403 Whealton Road â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 262-0062 Canterbury Day School 3164 Magic Hollow Road â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 468-2245 Cathedral of Faith Christian School 2020 Portlock Road â€˘ Chesapeake â€˘ 545-8050 Cedar Road Christian Academy 916 Cedar Road â€˘ Chesapeake â€˘ 547-9553 Central Christian Academy 1200 Hodges Ferry Road â€˘ Portsmouth â€˘ 488-4477 Chesapeake Christian Academy 1229 Hazel Avenue â€˘ Chesapeake â€˘ 420-9504 Churchland Country Day School 4249 Taylor Road â€˘ Chesapeake â€˘ 484-8783 Coastal Christian Academy 640 Kempsville Road â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 217-2151 Cookâ€™s Day School 22 Marple Lane â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 838-1221 Cornerstone Christian School 1212 Willow Avenue â€˘ Chesapeake â€˘ 424-7230 Denbigh Baptist Christian School 13010 Mitchell Point Road â€˘ Newport News â€˘ 249-2654 Denbigh Christian Academy School 1233 Shields Road â€˘ Newport News â€˘ 874-8661

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Emmanuel Lutheran School 23 Semple Farm Road â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 865-7800 Faith Academy School of Excellence 1010 E. 26th Street â€˘ Norfolk â€˘ 624-1724 Faith Outreach Education Center 3105 W. Mercury Blvd. â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 838-8949 First Baptist Christian School 237 N. Main Street â€˘ Suffolk â€˘ 925-0274 Fox Hill Private School 415 Fox Hill Rd. â€˘ Hampton â€˘ 851-0617 Gateway Christian Schools 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd. â€˘ Virginia Beach â€˘ 499-6551

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Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School 825 Greenbrier Pkwy. • Chesapeake • 548-9280

Norfolk Christian Lower School (VA Beach campus) 1265 Laskin Rd. • 428-1284

Gloria Dei Lutheran School 250 Fox Hill Rd. • Hampton • 851-6292

Norfolk Christian Upper School 255 Thole St., • Norfolk • 423-5770

Grace Baptist School of Norfolk 3423 Sewells Point Rd. • Norfolk • 853-6049

Old Donation Episcopal Day School 4449 N. Witchduck Rd. • Virginia Beach • 497-0563

Greenhill Farms Christian Academy 969 Philpotts Rd. • Norfolk |• 853-0111

Olivet Christian 14425 Old Courthouse Way • Newport News • 877-1159

Great Hope Baptist School 1401 S. Battleﬁeld Blvd. • Chesapeake • 482-5121

Ocean View Christian Academy 9504 Selby Place • Norfolk • 583-1808

Greenbrier Christian Academy 311 Kempsville Rd. • Chesapeake • 547-9595

Open Door Christian Academy 3177 Virginia Beach Blvd. • Virginia Beach • 340-6683

Hampton Christian Schools 2424 N. Armistead Ave. • Hampton • 838-7538

Orcutt Baptist School 653 Baxter Ln. • Newport News • 249-2323

Hampton Montessori School, Inc 225 Chapel St. • Hampton • 723-1428

Park View Elementary 260 Elm Ave. • Portsmouth • 393-8647

Hebrew Academy of Tidewater 5000 Corporate Woods Dr. Ste 180 • Virginia Beach • 424-4327

Parkdale Private School 321 Virginian Dr. • Norfolk • 583-5989

Holloman Child Development and Education Center 1520 Todds Ln. • Hampton • 838-3188

Parkview Christian Academy/Child Development Center 1116 Briarﬁeld Rd. • Newport News • 826-4074

Holy Tabernacle Christian Academy 14749 Warwick Blvd. • Newport News • 886-9515

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Indian Creek-Welcome Independent Baptist Church School 1200 Kempsville Rd. • Chesapeake • 547-3552 Independence Christian School 4413 Wishart Rd. • Virginia Beach • 464-4941 Ivy League Academy 520 Constitution Dr. • Virginia Beach • 499-6064

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Portsmouth Christian Schools 3214 Elliott Ave. • Portsmouth • 393-0725

Tabernacle of Prayer Christian School 3611 Colley Ave. • Norfolk • 625-4977

Primrose School at Cahoon Commons 660 Grassﬁeld Parkway • Chesapeake • 842-6589

Tidewater Adventist Academy 1136 Centerville Tnpk. • Chesapeake • 479-0002

Providence Baptist School & Day Care 501 Providence Rd. • Chesapeake • 523-6480

Tidewater Christian Academy 5225 Elmhurst Ave. • Norfolk • 857-5358

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 45 Main St. • Newport News • 596-0371

Toras Chaim 3110 Sterling Point Dr. • Portsmouth • 686-2480

St. Christopher School 3300 Cedar Ln. • Portsmouth • 484-6776

Trinity Lutheran School 6812 River Rd. • Newport News • 245-2576

St. Mary Academy 921 Holt St. • Norfolk • 622-7246

Trinity Lutheran School 6001 Granby St. • Norfolk • 489-2732

StoneBridge Lower School 4810 Portsmouth Blvd. • Chesapeake • 488-7586

Virginia Beach Christian Academy 5277 Princess Anne Rd. • Virginia Beach • 473-1190

Stonebridge Upper School 1629-A Jolliff Rd. • Chesapeake • 488-2214

Virginia Beach Country Day School 2100 Harbor Ln. • Virginia Beach • 481-0111

Summit Christian Academy 69 Saunders Rd. • Newport News • 599-9424

Veritas Christian Academy 700 Oak Grove Rd. • Chesapeake • 546-7504

Sweethaven Christian Academy 5000 W. Norfolk Rd. • Portsmouth • 484-4082

Warwick River Christian School 252 Lucas Creek Rd. • Newport News • 877-2941

Tabernacle Baptist Church of Virginia Beach 717 Whitehurst Landing Rd. • Virginia Beach • 424-4673

West Ghent School 1009 W. Princess Anne. Rd. • Norfolk • 622-4403

* DAMON Braces System * GAC, Speed Brackets, Herbst Appliance

New Patients and *Transfers Welcome

DePaul Medical Building, Norfolk (757) 489-1331 5660 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach (757) 424-3794 1029 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton (757) 838-2006 Dr. Catherine Oden Fulton Orthodontist www.DrCatherineFulton.com

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At Busch Gardens your family will find world-class rides, up-close animal encounters and imaginative playlands like Sesame StreetÂŽ Forest of Fun. Youâ€™ll also brave the Black Forest on Verbolten,SM our new multi-launch coaster. Then, dive into Water Country USA for zipping slides and plenty of splish-splashing fun.Together theyâ€™ll make your adventure complete.

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