NNPS News

Aug 25, 2026: NNPS makes major gains on Standards of Learning assessments

Aug 24, 2026: NNPS students, teachers and staff make a great start on first day of school

Aug 19, 2026: 2026-2027 Student Representatives to the School Board announced

Aug 13, 2026: NNPS Teacher of the Year shares his advice for supporting students

Aug 05, 2026: NNPS summer graduates proudly receive diplomas

Aug 05, 2026: NNPS welcomes new educators for 2026-2027 school year

Aug 04, 2026: Families will supply clear backpacks for students for 2026-2027

Jul 29, 2026: Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date before school starts!

Jul 09, 2026: Students get P.E. credits with a twist during summer Outdoor Education

Jul 06, 2026: Denbigh Aviation Academy students take 8th in national robotics competition

Jun 29, 2026: Student representative to the Newport News School Board gives presentation to Virginia Board of Education

Jun 18, 2026: Importance of clean schools shines at NNPS Clean School Awards

Jun 17, 2026: NNPS art teachers, students created art featured at new Huntington Park Botanical Garden

Jun 15, 2026: Golfers, sponsors participate to benefit students at NNPS and NNEF Golf Classic

Jun 11, 2026: NNPS Public Information, Web teams earn national awards for communications

Jun 10, 2026: Summer Meal Service For Children, Teens

Jun 09, 2026: NNPS Youth Development recognizes schools for positive school culture, belonging

Jun 08, 2026: NNPS Class of 2026 graduates prepared, excited, proud

Jun 05, 2026: Students move cargo from shore to store at Engineering Design Challenge

Jun 02, 2026: NNPS Telecom students receive international Viddy Award for cooking competition show

Jun 01, 2026: STEM Community Day brings exploration and discovery to all

May 29, 2026: Woodside High School named American College Application Campaign School of Excellence

May 28, 2026: NNPS students show creativity in Clerk's Law Day Art Contest

May 27, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Heritage High School 12th Grader Marcus Dozier

May 26, 2026: VDOE establishes three regional STEM hubs

May 22, 2026: NNPS celebrates exemplary support staff employees

May 20, 2026: NNPS aerial drone teams compete at Northeast Regional Championship

May 15, 2026: Salute to Success Student Recognition Ceremony honors NNPS top students

May 13, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Warwick High School 12th Grader Aliyah Davis

May 11, 2026: New Horizons event celebrates NNPS students receiving job offers

May 06, 2026: NNPS honors 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year

May 01, 2026: NNPS receives national recognition for music education support

Apr 30, 2026: NNPS students win awards in VSBA Tidewater Region Student Art Contest

Apr 29, 2026: NNPS honors student leaders with Elementary STAR Awards

Apr 29, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Crittenden Middle School 8th Grader Tyson Solomona

Apr 27, 2026: NNPS students perform at All-Virginia Elementary Chorus

Apr 27, 2026: NNPS students sweep awards at Canstructure Competition

Apr 24, 2026: NNPS Secondary STAR Awards recognize student leadership, volunteerism

Apr 17, 2026: Woodside teacher awarded James Madison Graduate Fellowship

Apr 16, 2026: NNPS Chronic Absenteeism Challenge winners are announced

Apr 15, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Katherine Johnson Elementary School 5th Grader Landon DeCaul

Apr 02, 2026: Greenwood and Woodside library art project hits ceiling

Mar 30, 2026: NNPS students excel at Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair

Mar 27, 2026: Students sink or SWIFT at Engineering Design Challenge

Mar 27, 2026: Virtual Asynchronous Learning Day, Tuesday, April 21

Mar 25, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Palmer Elementary School 4th Grader Roxanna Grande Gomez

Mar 20, 2026: NNPS to hold first Social Studies Symposium on April 18

Mar 19, 2026: NNPS student's winning design adorns NNFD dog's vest

Mar 18, 2026: An Achievable Dream Academy places fourth at State Odyssey of the Mind

Mar 17, 2026: Students, families, community enjoy all that March Mania 4.0 had to offer

Mar 15, 2026: NNPS schools and offices closed Monday, March 16, due to potential severe weather

Mar 11, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Gildersleeve Middle School 8th Grader Isaiah McClain

Mar 10, 2026: NNPS archers make strong showing at state tournament

Mar 09, 2026: Students' art-inspired poetry showcased at Artistic Verses

Mar 06, 2026: An Achievable Dream Middle & High School designated Heart Safe School

Mar 05, 2026: 2026 NNPS Senior Rally gives students a chance to celebrate finishing strong

Mar 03, 2026: Public Hearing on Proposed Operating Budget

Feb 27, 2026: Sentara expands innovative school-based telehealth clinics to Newport News Public Schools

Feb 26, 2026: Soundscapes honors NNPS with Community Partner Award

Feb 25, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Richneck Elementary School 4th Grader Giovanni Gonzalez

Feb 23, 2026: Four NNPS teams tackle Regional Odyssey of the Mind competition

Feb 19, 2026: Students bring history to life at Huntington's living wax museum

Feb 17, 2026: Every Day Counts attendance initiative kicks off in March

Feb 12, 2026: NNPS proposed calendar for 2026-2027

Feb 12, 2026: NNPS students raise more than $21,000 for United Way of the Virginia Peninsula

Feb 11, 2026: Role models, experts connect with NNPS students, families at RISE! conference

Feb 10, 2026: MEESA students' innovation wins Congressman Scott's App Challenge

Feb 09, 2026: NNPS student artwork on display at Downing-Gross

Feb 05, 2026: NNPS unveils new one-stop scholarship portal for students, families

Feb 02, 2026: Students visit for Groundhog Day prediction of early spring

Feb 01, 2026: NNPS Returns to Normal Schedule and Operations, Monday, Feb. 2

Jan 30, 2026: Inclement Weather Preparation

Jan 30, 2026: Miss Virginia visits Yates Elementary School

Jan 28, 2026: NNPS Admin Building Returns to Normal Hours

Jan 28, 2026: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Greenwood Elementary School 5th Grader Sophia Blackman

Jan 27, 2026: Action-packed Newport News Reads slate will charge up reading superpowers

Jan 27, 2026: NNPS Returns to Normal Schedule and Operations, Wednesday, Jan. 28

Jan 26, 2026: NNPS Employees to Work Remotely, Tuesday, Jan. 27

Jan 26, 2026: Students exhibit creative projects at NNPS Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair

Jan 25, 2026: NNPS Employee Remote Workday, Monday, Jan. 26

Jan 23, 2026: NN School Board, staff receive awards for budget document

Jan 21, 2026: NNPS educators earn additional degrees with administrators as instructors

Jan 16, 2026: NN School Board adopts new strategic plan Elevate 2030

Jan 14, 2026: NNPS students perform at All City Music Festival at Ferguson Center

Jan 13, 2026: NNPS archers stand out at state qualifying tournament with three teams advancing

Jan 12, 2026: Newport News School Board student rep selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Jan 09, 2026: U.S. Secretary of Education visits NNPS

Dec 17, 2025: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jenkins Elementary School 4th Grader Aiden Contes

Dec 16, 2025: More NNPS students accessing breakfast at school helps boost attendance

Dec 16, 2025: NNPS students share innovation at VSTE conference

Dec 12, 2025: Students use coding skills to solve Engineering Design Challenge

Dec 10, 2025: All Newport News Public Schools fully accredited, graduation rates rise to 97%

Dec 10, 2025: Newport News Public Schools robotics teams excel at regional qualifier

Dec 09, 2025: NNPS teachers earn gold stars for financial literacy education

Dec 09, 2025: Regular Operating Hours, Wednesday Dec. 10

Dec 08, 2025: Virtual Learning and Remote Workday, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Dec 07, 2025: Half Day Dismissal, Monday Dec. 8

Dec 03, 2025: NNPS hosts Take Your Legislator to School Day at Denbigh High School

Nov 24, 2025: Warwick student serves as panelist during Girl Scouts and Google partnership launch

Nov 20, 2025: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Menchville High School 10th Grader Sahasra Vishwanathan

Nov 18, 2025: Hundreds of students attend More Than a Princess girls' empowerment conference

Nov 17, 2025: NNPS unveils titles for month-long One City Reads

Nov 10, 2025: B.T. Washington's Oyster Day focused on regional bivalves

Oct 31, 2025: Christopher Newport University and Newport News Community Walk visits Warwick

Oct 30, 2025: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: B.T. Washington Middle School 8th Grader Agnes Dutle

Oct 29, 2025: NNPS dual language high school students give presentation to program's elementary schoolers

Oct 27, 2025: Two NNPS schools make VQB5 Honor Roll

Oct 24, 2025: NNPS hosts update, seeks community input

Oct 23, 2025: Two NNPS schools receive Purple Star awards

Oct 22, 2025: NNPS and community partners host pop-up food pantry for local families

Oct 21, 2025: Menchville cuts ribbon on newly-refurbished courtyard

Oct 20, 2025: National School Bus Safety Week provides reminders for all community members

Oct 16, 2025: NNPS Update to the Community rescheduled for October 23

Oct 13, 2025: NNPS Update to the Community postponed

Oct 09, 2025: NNPS musicians perform for the community at Band Expo

Oct 08, 2025: Student cell phone use not allowed from bell to bell will be enforced

Sep 29, 2025: NNPS I Am Enough Girls' Empowerment Event encourages girls to be their best selves

Sep 26, 2025: Virtual after school STEM Academy is open to students in grades 4-8

Sep 24, 2025: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Riverside Elementary School 5th grader Amaris Thompson

Sep 17, 2025: ODU and NNPS Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy opens

Sep 16, 2025: Afterschool activities and athletic events canceled for Tuesday, Sept. 16

Sep 05, 2025: NNPS Athletics adds livestreaming for fans

Sep 03, 2025: NNPS Telecom program to offer dual enrollment with ODU