Kemps Landing Magnet School opened its doors in September 1995 for academically gifted sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in Virginia Beach. As one of the options in Virginia Beach's gifted program, KLMS is an alternative program to which students may choose to apply. Academic rigor and challenge characterize the offerings at KLMS. Not only do students pursue topics at an accelerated pace, but they also explore course topics in greater depth and detail. The school has been created to provide a choice for gifted middle school students and their parents who seek greater academic challenges.

MISSION STATEMENT

Kemps Landing Magnet School will provide a challenging and rigorous program, based upon the unique needs of identified academically gifted learners, which allows these students to be risk-takers as they develop their potential through the pursuit of original and innovative curricula.  

• School Office hours - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  
• Guidance Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  
• Transportation is provided. Students ride the bus to and from their neighborhood each day. Activity buses are provided in the afternoon. Activity buses will depart KLMS at 4:30 p.m. daily.
  
• Kemps Landing Magnet School does not offer a competitive sports program, however students may return to their neighborhood middle schools to participate in sports activities.

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