Norfolk Public Schools

08/07/2025

🌟 Now Enrolling: Harbor Hope Center

Is your high school student on a journey of recovery from substance use disorder? The Harbor Hope Center is a full-time regional recovery school offering academic and therapeutic support in a safe, structured environment, at no cost to families.

🗓️ Accepting candidates for the September 2 opening
📍 Located in Chesapeake
🌊 Open to students enrolled in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach City Public Schools
💬 Families are encouraged to express interest by completing the form referenced in the flyer.
🔗 Interest Form: https://qrco.de/bg6gIz

27/06/2025

We are now accepting preschool applications for the 2025-2026 school year!

🗓️ For children 3 or 4 by Sept 30, 2025
📧 Placement confirmations via ParentVue email by May 30, 2025
🔄 Applications Accepted Ongoing

NOTE:
• Acceptance based on eligibility & risk factors, not first-come-first-served
• Risk factors include family income, parent education, housing, special needs

Questions?
🌐 Visit NPS preschool website for FAQs: https://www.npsk12.com/Page/9991
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 757-628-3944

Apply now and give your child a head start in education!

26/06/2025

📢 Community Engagement Opportunity

Your voice matters! Join us on TODAY for two community sessions to discuss the Norfolk Public Schools right-sizing initiative.

📍 Booker T. Washington High School
🕐 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

📍 Granby High School
🕔 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

These sessions will review recommendations from the School Board’s Educational and Facilities Planning Advisory Committee. All are welcome to share feedback before the School Board makes its final decision.

24/06/2025

📢 Community Engagement Opportunity

Your voice matters! Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, for two community sessions to discuss the Norfolk Public Schools right-sizing initiative.

📍 Booker T. Washington High School
🕐 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

📍 Granby High School
🕔 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

These sessions will review recommendations from the School Board’s Educational and Facilities Planning Advisory Committee. All are welcome to share feedback before the School Board makes its final decision.

21/06/2025

Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. and of Norfolk Government City Council will honor Former Superintendent Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong during their formal session on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The City will present a resolution recognizing Dr. Byrdsong's 27 years of service to Norfolk Public Schools.

📺 Watch live or learn more: www.norfolk.gov

19/06/2025

In observance of Juneteenth, all Norfolk Public Schools' offices are closed today, June 19, 2025.

18/06/2025

Norfolk Public Schools recognized the schools with the Best and Most Improved Attendance rates each month as part of the division’s focus on improving attendance.

Congratulations to the top schools that achieved the Best Attendance rate for May:
94.8% Camp Allen Elementary School (Grades K-5)
93.9% Ghent School (Grades K-8)
90.0% Academy of International Studies at Rosemont (Grades 6-8)
79.8% Maury High School (Grades 9-12)

Congratulations to the top schools with the Most Improved Attendance rate for May:
Richard Bowling Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood (Grades K-8)
Norview Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Norview High School (Grades 9-12)

Way to go for finishing out the 2024-2025 school year strong, scholars and staff! Keep up the fantastic work you all are doing to help reduce chronic absenteeism at NPS!

Remember, together we are proving that attendance truly counts at NPS and student success, one day at a time!

18/06/2025