NNPS News & Announcements
Exciting things are happening in Newport News Public Schools each and every day! Learn how we are preparing our students to be college, career and citizen-ready and more about our innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Feb 20, 2020: All Newport News public schools and offices will be closed on Friday, February 21, due to weather and road conditions.
Feb 20, 2020: Apply for NNPS-ODU Teacher Residency Program
Feb 19, 2020: All afterschool activities and athletic events are canceled for Thursday, February 20, due to anticipated weather conditions.
Feb 18, 2020: NNPS proposed calendars for 2020-2021
Feb 18, 2020: Students learn the power of HIStory at RISE! Male Empowerment Conference
Feb 17, 2020: WVEC: Newport News students construct lockers for astronauts
Feb 13, 2020: NNPS students use computer science skills in Engineering Design Challenge
Feb 07, 2020: School Board approves Huntington Middle School Academic Plan
Feb 06, 2020: Archers celebrate victory and prepare to compete at State Tournament
Feb 06, 2020: Woodside High Seatbelt Club buckles down to get others to buckle up!
Jan 30, 2020: All-City Science, Engineering & Technology Fair Winners
Jan 10, 2020: NN School Board appoints new member to fill unexpired term
Jan 07, 2020: NN Education Foundation, NNPS hire director to boost support for education
Jan 07, 2020: School Board seeks input on Huntington student assignment proposals
Dec 20, 2019: First Step Screening Registration is now open
Dec 20, 2019: NN Libraries and NNPS partner to support literacy
Dec 12, 2019: NN School Board to Host Candidate Forum
Dec 11, 2019: Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor named Virginia Art Educator of the Year
Nov 21, 2019: Clean School Award honorees recognized
Nov 21, 2019: Newport News Education Foundation earns grant for STEM education
Nov 21, 2019: NNPS teachers earn recognition in Financial Literacy Education
Nov 20, 2019: NN School Board accepting applications for upcoming vacancy
Nov 18, 2019: American Education Week #NNPSproud
Nov 11, 2019: NNPS honors employees who have served
Oct 28, 2019: Career and Technical Education Instructional Supervisor named president-elect of VACTEA
Oct 25, 2019: Renita Williams appointed to Governor Northam's Commission on African American History Education
Oct 23, 2019: NNPS honors Transportation team, receives Blue Bird's 15,000th propane bus
Oct 08, 2019: NNPS graduation rate reaches all-time high, tops state average
Oct 04, 2019: Wear Blue on Monday, Oct. 7 as we STAND Together Against Bullying
Oct 03, 2019: October is National Bullying Prevention Month and STAND Month in NNPS
Oct 02, 2019: NNPS partners with Livingtree to bring families closer to school
Sep 30, 2019: NNPS students making strides in achievement
Sep 30, 2019: Please take our Calendar Survey by Oct. 6
Sep 27, 2019: NNPS students named AP Scholars
Sep 24, 2019: Menchville Lead4Change team awarded Grand Prize in challenge
Sep 24, 2019: NNPS participates in Denbigh Day Parade
Sep 24, 2019: NNPS receives 2019 Environmental Education and Stewardship Grant
Sep 16, 2019: NNPS partners with Health Hero to offer free flu vaccine
Sep 13, 2019: Sprint 1Million Eligibility Survey for High School Students, Sept. 16-20
Sep 12, 2019: NNPS launches CyberSTEAM Program
Sep 05, 2019: Schools, offices closed Friday, Sept. 6
Sep 04, 2019: Weather Announcement for Thursday, Sept. 5
Aug 22, 2019: Back to School Information
Aug 22, 2019: Free School Meals at NNPS
Aug 13, 2019: Cox partners with Livingtree to enhance family engagement in NNPS
Aug 06, 2019: Governor names NNPS Chief Academic Officer to STEM Commission
Aug 05, 2019: Newport News students gain work, career experiences this summer
Jul 30, 2019: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is August 2-4
Jul 29, 2019: NNPS offering summer meals for all children
Jul 08, 2019: Newport News schools earn Exemplar Performance School Awards
Jun 14, 2019: Apply for the NNPS Apprenticeship Program by July 8
Jun 11, 2019: 2019-20 Support Staff of the Year
Jun 11, 2019: Achievable Dream High School named among Best High Schools Teaching Personal Finance
Jun 11, 2019: Deer Park and Nelson Elementary Schools earn VIP Awards
Jun 11, 2019: Heritage High SADD Chapter earns Governor's Transportation Safety Award
Jun 11, 2019: John Gnik named Virginia High School League State Forensics Champion
Jun 11, 2019: NNPS teachers graduate from UVA Master's Degree program
Jun 10, 2019: Congratulations to the NNPS Class of 2019
Jun 03, 2019: Changes to High School Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing
Jun 02, 2019: Wear blue on Monday, June 3 #LoveForVB
May 20, 2019: Parent Survey extended until June 13
May 16, 2019: 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year
May 03, 2019: Please take our Parent Survey by May 12
May 01, 2019: STEP: Summer Training and Enrichment Program application information
Apr 22, 2019: NNPS Home to National Plant Manager of the Year
Apr 22, 2019: NNPS Named a 2019 Best Community for Music Education District
Apr 19, 2019: After-school & athletic activities cancelled Friday, April 19; kickball tournament rescheduled
Apr 16, 2019: SPARK Summer Program Registration Information
Apr 09, 2019: NNPS employees recognized for dedicated service
Apr 09, 2019: SPARK Student Intern Opportunities
Apr 08, 2019: High school students: Earn a free computer! Apply by April 19
Apr 08, 2019: NNPS home to VHSL State Champions and State Player of the Year
Apr 08, 2019: Please take the Tech & Learning Survey by April 26
Mar 29, 2019: Students work as optical engineers in latest design challenge
Mar 18, 2019: Career Pathways Summer Internship Program
Mar 18, 2019: Register for Community Drone Day at Heritage, May 4
Mar 14, 2019: NNPS contributes helping hands and fast feet during One City Marathon
Mar 11, 2019: Newsome Park Security Officer named one of Virginia's Most Outstanding Crossing Guards
Mar 04, 2019: Register Now for Megagenesis 2019: A College and Career-Ready Experience