Summer Learning at NNPS
Summer Reading
Reading, whether for pleasure or learning, has a great number of benefits. Reading can expose us to the thoughts, worlds, and experiences of others that we might not ordinarily have. The act of reading can create students who are emotionally intelligent, equity-minded, academically prepared, resilient, and innovative. The more we read, the more we learn!
Click the buttons below to learn more about the expectations for summer reading for your child.
Copies of texts can be found in your local branch of the Newport News Public Library, on the SORA app, and at local bookstores should you desire to purchase the book.
Elementary School Summer Reading Guidance
Elementary students are not required to read a particular book or series over the summer, but we encourage you to use the links below to create a reading plan that is just right for your student and family. Choose the list for the grade your child will enter in the fall.
K-2 Summer Reading Suggestions
3-5 Summer Reading Suggestions
Contact Shaundalyn Thomas, Elementary English Instructional Supervisor, with questions or concerns.
Middle School Summer Reading Guidance
Summer reading is required of all NNPS middle school students. Summaries of each text have been provided so that families can engage in discussions with their student(s) about the books. It is important that each student choose a book that is a good fit for them.
Middle School Summer Reading List (en español)
There is a Summer Reading Choice Board below that contains additional creative activities that can be done to enhance the students’ experience with their summer reading text. This is optional.
Summer Reading Choice Board (en español)
Contact Kelly McCoig Mancil, Secondary English Instructional Supervisor, with questions or concerns.
High School Summer Reading Guidance
Summer reading is required of all NNPS high school students. Summaries of each text have been provided so that families can engage in discussions with their student(s) about the books. It is important that each student choose a book that is a good fit for them.
High School Summer Reading List (en español)
There is a Summer Reading Choice Board below that contains additional creative activities that can be done to enhance the students’ experience with their summer reading text. This is optional.
Summer Reading Choice Board (en español)
Contact Kelly McCoig Mancil, Secondary English Instructional Supervisor, with questions or concerns.
Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Reading Guidance
Summer reading is required of all NNPS Advanced Placement (AP) students. Summaries of each text have been provided so that families can engage in discussions with their student(s) about the books. It is important that each student choose a book that is a good fit for them.
Grades 11 & 12 Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Reading List
There is a Summer Reading Choice Board below that contains additional creative activities that can be done to enhance the students’ experience with their summer reading text. This is optional.
Summer Reading Choice Board (en español)
Contact Kelly McCoig Mancil, Secondary English Instructional Supervisor, with questions or concerns.
Summer Reading Challenges
Barnes & Noble
Between July 1 and August 31st, kids in first through sixth grade can earn a free book when they read any 8 books and record them in their Summer Reading Journal (en español). When done, bring you completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store to choose your free book from the selected list.
Chuck E. Cheese
Work on building consistent reading habits across two weeks! Parents should mark off every day their child engages with reading on the Reading Rewards Calendar. When the chart is complete, present the certificate when checking out at your local Chuck E. Cheese to earn 10 free play points with any food purchase.
Panda Express
The Read with Me program offered by Panda Express is designed for PK-5th grade students and runs year-round. Once a student reads five books, you’ll receive a digital coupon for a free Panda Express kids meal to reward their achievement.
Pizza Hut
Running June through August, The BOOK IT! Program offered by Pizza Hut features a free app to set and track reading goals. When your child in PK-6th grade meets their monthly reading goal, the app generates a coupon code for a free Personal Pan Pizza - one each month, all summer long.
Newport News Public Library
Friends of all ages are invited to join in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge offered by the Newport News Public Library. To complete the challenge, participants need to read a total of 400 minutes during the month of July. There are weekly drawings to celebrate accomplishing important milestones throughout the month.
