NNPS News
Michelle Price
Executive Director of Public Information and Community Involvement
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.
Oct 29, 2024: General Stanford Elementary earns Purple Star 2nd Award recognition
Oct 25, 2024: Five NNPS Schools Recognized as Exemplar Schools
Oct 24, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Denbigh High School 9th grader Aisha Elrahhal
Oct 23, 2024: NNPS transportation employees celebrate launch of newest propane fueling station on Transportation Employee Appreciation Day
Oct 21, 2024: NNPS students receive awards for short films at Next Generation Storytellers Film Festival
Oct 18, 2024: NNPS bands showcase talents at Marching Band Expo
Oct 16, 2024: NNPS receives CPR kits sponsored by NN Shipbuilding on World Restart a Heart Day
Oct 15, 2024: NNPS Preschoolers explore magic of reading with Mayor's Book Club
Oct 10, 2024: NNPS to host Family Empowerment Series of forums
Oct 09, 2024: NNPS students, officials focus on health benefits and pedestrian safety on Walk to School Day
Oct 03, 2024: Newport News Public Schools awarded $2 million DoDEA grant for STEM education
Sep 30, 2024: Students' short films to debut at Next Generation Storytellers Film Festival
Sep 25, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Dutrow Elementary School Kindergartner Prince Jalilian
Sep 19, 2024: NNPS recognized as first K-12 Canvas Certified Institution
Sep 18, 2024: NNPS employees complete Clerical Apprenticeship Program
Sep 09, 2024: Reminder: Students are required to wear IDs each school day
Sep 05, 2024: NNPS breaks ground on new Huntington Middle School
Aug 28, 2024: Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy is planned for NNPS
Aug 26, 2024: NNPS welcomes students and families to a new school year
Aug 22, 2024: Warwick senior Razvan Verde to serve as School Board student representative for 2024-25
Aug 20, 2024: Make sure immunizations are up-to-date!
Aug 19, 2024: Employees show off their NNPS pride at Convocation
Aug 14, 2024: Back to School: NNPS Teacher of the Year offers tips for teachers, students, families
Aug 13, 2024: NNPS teacher receives ODU's clinical faculty award
Aug 08, 2024: Activities, Athletics and Special Events Canceled Aug. 8
Aug 07, 2024: Graduates celebrate receiving diplomas at summer ceremony
Aug 06, 2024: Back to School!
Jul 25, 2024: NNPS Community Relations earns 11 national awards for communications
Jul 24, 2024: Summer learning is hands-on and fun for NNPS students
Jul 17, 2024: Clear Backpacks and Student IDs Required for 2024-2025 School Year
Jul 03, 2024: NNPS students experience movie making with industry professionals
Jul 01, 2024: Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation awards $5,000 grant to Warwick softball program
Jun 24, 2024: Coalition of Concerned Clergy donates $50,000 to support Heritage band's trip to Rome Parade
Jun 18, 2024: NNPS employees recognized for vital roles in keeping schools clean
Jun 14, 2024: Community members play golf to support Newport News Education Foundation
Jun 11, 2024: Joyful, grateful 2024 NNPS graduates receive diplomas
Jun 11, 2024: NNPS Elementary STAR awards honor student leaders
Jun 06, 2024: NNPS Offering Summer Meal Service
Jun 03, 2024: STEM Community Day provides exploration opportunities for all
May 31, 2024: NNPS awards exemplary support staff employees
May 30, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Gildersleeve 8th grader Lauren Kirby
May 29, 2024: Salute to Success Student Recognition Dinner honors NNPS top students
May 21, 2024: NNPS students link up with NASA's International Space Station
May 20, 2024: Learn More about Virtual Learning for the 2024-2025 School Year
May 17, 2024: New Horizons event celebrates NNPS students receiving job offers
May 16, 2024: Woodside High School senior Aaron Lin has been chosen as a 2024 Gates Scholar
May 15, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Discovery STEM Academy 5th grader Crewe Campbell
May 13, 2024: Woodside teacher selected for prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute
May 10, 2024: Students build their dreams at Engineering Design Challenge
May 08, 2024: NNPS recognizes 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year honorees
May 03, 2024: Menchville Honors Research students present spring projects
May 02, 2024: Heritage teacher and activities director receives national recognition
May 01, 2024: Warwick Debate Team excels at state championships
Apr 30, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Heritage Senior Leon Hicks
Apr 29, 2024: Students build winning designs at Canstructure Competition
Apr 26, 2024: NNPS Family and Community Engagement coordinator receives national award
Apr 25, 2024: Point Option science students build, test drive solar go-karts
Apr 24, 2024: Career pathways event showcases STEM fields for students
Apr 22, 2024: Partnership continues to help students learn science at The Mariners' Museum and Park
Apr 19, 2024: NNPS Secondary STAR awards honor students, organizations
Apr 16, 2024: NNPS Family and Community Engagement coordinator nominated for national award
Apr 15, 2024: First NNPS All-City Music Festival held at CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts
Apr 15, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Woodside senior Ethan Clinkenbeard
Apr 12, 2024: NNPS receives national recognition for music education support
Apr 11, 2024: NNPS celebrates newly-resurfaced Todd Stadium with ribbon cutting
Apr 10, 2024: Newport News teacher named 2025 Virginia regional teacher of the year
Apr 08, 2024: Three NNPS Odyssey of the Mind teams take top honors at state
Mar 28, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Saunders 3rd grader Kenner Zelaya Gutierrez
Mar 25, 2024: Students experience variety of activities at March Mania 2.0
Mar 25, 2024: Students imagine generating the future at Engineering Design Challenge
Mar 22, 2024: Christopher Newport University Community Walk travels to Hidenwood Elementary School
Mar 21, 2024: Newport News Council PTA honors PTA Reflections winners
Mar 21, 2024: NNPS SciPacks send fun activities home with students
Mar 21, 2024: Six inducted into Newport News Track and Field Hall of Fame
Mar 20, 2024: Three NNPS Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to state
Mar 15, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Hines Middle School 8th grader Martha-Ann Wells
Mar 14, 2024: A day at the pool: Dive into the NNPS Learn to Swim program
Mar 13, 2024: NNPS Youth Development receives national Magna Award
Mar 12, 2024: Archers advance to national tournament
Mar 11, 2024: Student projects receive awards at Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair
Mar 11, 2024: Student readings, awards cap 30th annual Artistic Verses at Torggler
Mar 05, 2024: Public Hearing on Proposed Operating Budget
Feb 28, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Discovery STEM Academy 5th grader Adrianna Brown
Feb 16, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Menchville Junior Andrea Santos
Feb 15, 2024: NNPS proposed calendar for 2024-2025
Feb 14, 2024: Leaders, students connect at NNPS RISE! Male Empowerment Conference
Feb 13, 2024: NNPS partners with local, veteran-owned American K-9 Interdiction
Feb 08, 2024: Two career and technical education educators chosen for leadership fellowship
Feb 06, 2024: City Wide Youth Art Show on display February 3-23
Feb 02, 2024: Students fundraise over $17,000 for United Way of the Virginia Peninsula
Feb 02, 2024: Students light up the sea at Engineering Design Challenge
Feb 01, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Crittenden Middle School 8th grader Billy Lemon
Jan 30, 2024: NNPS students recognized for Rep. Scott's App Challenge
Jan 30, 2024: Student projects showcased at All-City Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair
Jan 25, 2024: Every voice in the NNPS community encouraged to SpeakUp for Safety
Jan 24, 2024: From WAVY.com: Warwick High Cheerleaders perform at NBA game
Jan 18, 2024: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Knollwood Meadows 5th grader Melody Cabrera Lopez
Jan 12, 2024: Health and P.E. outreach to parents continues with Dangers of Vaping Webinar
Jan 09, 2024: All schools and offices closing early Tuesday, January 9
Jan 09, 2024: Archers excel at regional tournament as three teams advance to state
Jan 08, 2024: NNPS receives government grant for propane school buses
Jan 05, 2024: Superintendent participates in facilities talk with U.S. Secretary of Education
Dec 11, 2023: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Newsome Park 2nd grader Justice Rollins
Dec 08, 2023: NNPS teachers receive award for financial literacy education
Dec 07, 2023: NNPS CODES! launches during Computer Science Education Week
Dec 07, 2023: NNPS Launching E-Hall Pass in Middle and High Schools
Dec 01, 2023: NNPS hosts Take Your Legislator to School Day at Watkins ECC
Nov 27, 2023: Basketball season will make history with first female coaching a Peninsula District boys team
Nov 15, 2023: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Woodside Senior Cameron Hibbler
Nov 14, 2023: NNPS hosts More Than A Princess girls empowerment conference
Nov 13, 2023: Discovery STEM Academy advances to FIRST LEGO League VA-DC semifinals
Nov 13, 2023: Newport News and Christopher Newport University Community Walk visits Riverside ES
Nov 10, 2023: Revised Procedure on Equal Educational Opportunities-Treatment of Transgender Students
Nov 08, 2023: NN School Board receives GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Nov 07, 2023: NNPS STEAM Camps earns state recognition as Program that Works
Nov 06, 2023: Heritage High band invited to perform at prestigious Rome parade
Nov 02, 2023: NNPS participates in Lunch and Literacy discussion on urgency of reading proficiency