NNPS Youth Development

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Members of our department are dedicated to helping young people make positive changes no matter what circumstances they face.

The Office of Youth Development operates on the premise that all young people will be successful when offered the right combination of opportunities, supports, and services to help them develop in a positive way.

10/30/2026

Who wouldn’t want to close out STAND Month and Red Ribbon Week with a spirit day and a visit from the Pawsitive Patrol? Today, our partners from AK9I joined us in schools to visit with students and staff for the first time this year. Memorable moments like these definitely make for a fun Friday!

10/30/2026

This week, we wrapped up our first Level Up Girls sessions for the month! Thank you to our community partners, Quality of Life Inc. for providing our girls with a great introductory experience! We are already excited for next month!

10/27/2026

Our schools are closing out STAND Month strong with STAND parades all across the city! Check out a sampling of these parades in which the Warwick band and cheerleaders came to Sedgefield and the Denbigh band came to Sanford. Our high school leaders led the way while our elementary students created student-led chants and posters to share the message about STANDing up against bullying!

10/23/2026

Just another fantastic Fun Friday! Today, officers from across the city spent time with students from Kiln Creek, Stoney Run and Sanford! We are so excited to have this continued partnership with the Newport News Police Department that helps to build positive relationships with our youth!

10/16/2026

Check out this great evening for youth! Come out to the Tennis Center on Friday, October 30 for this special edition of Night Nets!

10/15/2026

Earlier this week, approximately 300 5th grade Blossom and RISE! students attended the NNPS Band Expo. This was the perfect opportunity to expose them to related arts options as they prepare to make their middle school schedule selections for 6th grade! A great time was had by all! Thank you to for the invitation and a great evening!

10/12/2026

Today, students from Warwick High School participated in Buddy Reading with some of our Saunders Spartans! Activities like this not only give our high school students the opportunity to serve as leaders within their community, but also provide a glimpse into the future for our elementary learners. Thank you to our Youth Development Leads and Activities Directors for making experiences like these possible!

10/09/2026

Are you ready to discover the power of being Authentically You?

The 2026 More Than a Princess Conference: Authentically ME! is about celebrating who you are, embracing your individuality, and learning to be your most authentic self!

A day of empowerment, self-discovery, and fun awaits you!

Register today!

Date: Saturday, November 7, 8:30 – 3:00
Location: Heritage High School
Open to NNPS students 5th – 12th grade

5th grade registration https://bit.ly/47Mz7ry

Middle and High School Registration https://bit.ly/4yHfQne

Thank you for sponsoring our annual event!

10/09/2026

The first Fun Friday of the year was a hit! We checked up on our Level Up students, met Level Up parents AND the new elected (just yesterday) Vice President and Historian of Sedgefield Elementary! We held a math fact competition, became honorary police officers, and celebrated our outstanding student leaders! What a great way to end the week! Thank you to our partners at the Newport News Police Department for their support!

10/01/2026

Check out these pics from our Level Up middle school transition meetings! It was great to catch up with our students and hear about their successful starts to sixth grade!

Address

12465 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA
23606

Telephone

+17572837850

Website

http://www.nnschools.org/youthdevelopment/

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