2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 46
Commending Creeds Elementary School.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2026
WHEREAS, Creeds Elementary School, an outstanding public primary school that has served and inspired generations of young people in Virginia Beach, celebrated the 85th anniversary of the construction of its current school building in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Creeds Elementary School traces its roots to 1848, when the Blossom Hill School was constructed in the former Princess Anne County; a second school building was erected in 1908 and the present building, by then known as the Creeds School, was constructed by the Works Progress Administration in 1939 and 1940; and
WHEREAS, the Creeds School served as a high school until it was converted to an elementary school in 1954, ultimately becoming Creeds Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, Creeds Elementary School has provided an engaging and nurturing educational environment for young minds; generations of students have been inspired by the school's commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, over the years, countless parents, teachers, and administrators have worked tirelessly to ensure that Creeds Elementary School remains a beacon of learning and growth; the school maintains a 100 percent participation rate in its parent teacher association, demonstrating its commitment to family involvement in school life; and
WHEREAS, the impact of Creeds Elementary School extends far beyond the classroom, as it has played a pivotal role in shaping the values, character, and future of so many individuals who have gone on to achieve success in a wide range of career fields and community leadership; and