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Operating as usual
Join Eastern Virginia Medical School and for the Teen Health 360 / Family Life Education Forums on March 22 (virtual), or in-person March 23 at Mary B. Pretlow Library or March 27 at Richard Bowling Elementary. All meetings from 5 to 6 p.m. Curriculum is available for review at the Pretlow and Jordan-Newby libraries. Materials, survey and Zoom registration at www.npsk12.com/Page/19846
or scan the QR code below.
CALL FOR PRESENTERS: Norfolk Public Schools’ Department of Learning Support is looking for education professionals and community organizations interested in presenting at NPS’ next community summit this summer.
Potential presenters, please scan the QR code in the featured flyers, or visit https://www.npsk12.com/connectingforstudents to apply.
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 7, 2023.
On Tuesday, students from The Commodore Corner and Granby High School attended the culminating Rotary luncheon of the ongoing Career Visitation Partnership between NPS High Schools and the Norfolk Rotary Club. Each year, Norfolk High School students are selected to shadow a Rotarian at a career visitation of their choosing! These visits allow students to gain hands-on knowledge of potential careers, make connections, determine choices, and for one student this year, be offered a job. This year students visited maritime diving centers, ODU engineering labs, EVMS medical school, the Virginia Zoo, realty companies, schools, veterinarian offices, and a host of other career options. Upon completing their visitations, students are asked to write an essay reflecting on their experience; the top four essayists are rewarded $100 gift cards and are asked to read their essays to the Rotarians at the luncheon while snippets from the other essays are read throughout the program.
Pictured are this years' winners along with Rotary Leaders: Rotary President Laurie Harrison, Puneeth Bheeseetty, Trent Wagers. Fiona John, and Noelle Searing, and Rotary Career Visitation Sponsor, Bob Heely
Does your child dream of exploring fine & performing arts? What about engineering & sciences, technology, or leadership & service? Applications close TODAY for our newest specialty program, the Compass Academy at Ruffner! Open to grades 3-8. Apply at http://npsk12.com/specialtyprograms
Norfolk Public Schools partnered with TowneBank and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) to provide some awesome opportunities for students.
The first in-person celebration was held since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations to for winning 1st Place in the division! (Check out the March NPS Now Newsletter for the full list of winners: https://www.npsk12.com/Page/18221.)
Meanwhile, NPS' high school students were able to meet with recruiters from MEAC schools at the Harrison Opera House for a College Fair.
Watch the story here: https://youtu.be/vx_WOEz0vK8.
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
The Norfolk Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is hosting an in-person, **special call meeting** on Wednesday, March 29th at 6 PM to review the "2023-2024 Annual Plan/Part B Flow-Through Application."
For more information, please contact the Department of Learning Support-Special Education Services at 757-628-3950.
📍Location: Granby High School Library, 7101 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505
YESSSSSSS, 1300 Panda Nation!!!
Way to be on top of it! We have a feeling there are going to be A LOT of 🥧pies 🥧headed for Dr. Lucy Litchmore on March 24! 😱😋🤩
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...
far exceeded their fundraising goal of $2,000 and raised $3,176.17 for the American Heart Association!!!
There were 197 people who donated or raised money, and the top fundraiser was Avonlea Douthit, who raised $375.
Way to go, Ambassadors and Young Scholars!
March is , and for the first time since the pandemic, Norfolk Public Schools' students will see their masterpieces displayed in person!
Exhibitions are planned for elementary, middle, and high school-aged artists to share their works of art.
Artwork from elementary-aged artists is currently hanging in the Kroc Center Hampton Roads. It’s the first time the exhibition will be housed there!
For more, watch: https://youtu.be/Zd2mej_LFgg
The theme for this year’s Virginia Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month celebration is “Your Art Your Voice.”
ICYMI: The March edition of the NPS Now Newsletter is online here: http://npsk12.com/Page/18221!
The publication features the latest on hiring initiatives to ensure that Norfolk Public Schools is attracting and retaining the best employees for the division, all of the exciting details surrounding another great year of Read with MEAC, and much more!
Enjoy!
Enjoy these notable highlights from the 2022-23 boys' basketball season. These young men truly brought the b-ball excitement.👏🏀😎
The 2022-23 basketball season has come to an end. NPS had 7 teams qualify for the playoffs, and three made it to the states. Here is a look at plays from this past season, starting with the ladies. 👏❤🏀
The School Board of the City of Norfolk will hold a Special Call Meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building (800 E. City Hall Avenue, 23510).
The public may attend in person or view the live stream at https://norfolkpublicschools.swagit.com/live/, YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va/live, or tune in to WNPS Ch. 47.
is thankful for our community partners, so we're recognizing them on social media. This month: The International Longshoremen’s 1248 Union!
The International Longshoremen’s 1248 Union is committed to improving the lives of its members and families. Each year the longshoreman provides scholarships for the children from their families and to the community. For eight years, the longshoreman have selected schools in the Hampton Roads community to donate bikes for families of students who would not necessarily be able to experience biking adventures due to limited funds. Thank you to the International Longshoremen’s 1248 Union for supporting healthy lifestyles and making our students smile.
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
The deadline to apply for Norfolk Public Schools’ newest specialty program, the Compass Academy at Ruffner, is coming up on March 17!
Students in grades 3 through 8 will explore academic and career pathways in engineering and sciences, fine and performing arts, technology, and leadership and service.
Enrollment is limited, so apply soon!
Let Compass guide your student’s path to success! Find enrollment details and applications at www.npsk12.com/specialtyprograms.
Check out these deliveries — they indicate the start of the Booker T. Washington High School roof replacement project! The images show materials including insulation, the base roof deck, and the membrane sealants. The entire roof will be removed and replaced, including new decking covered with multiple layers of foam board insulation and topped with a water tight membrane. Work crews will start on the roof areas over locker rooms and the gym, the auditorium, and cafeteria. Crews will work on roofing over academic areas before school begins and after the instructional day ends.
The City of Norfolk School Board voted to approve the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar. Next school year, Norfolk Public Schools' students will return to their classrooms before Labor Day, on August 28, 2023. 🏫📅🚌
School Board members voiced support for providing more instructional time for students and teachers at the beginning of the school year.
Find the approved 2023-2024 Academic Calendar at www.npsk12.com under “Our District.”
To all of the students at Southside STEM Academy at Campostella, WE SEE YOU! 👀😎🆒💯
THANK YOU to SVT Robotics, the City of Norfolk Government, the Norfolk Police Department, and the local businesses that invested in our students. 👏❤️
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
📣📣 is hiring! 📣📣
Join us for a job fair on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crossroads School. Both classified and teaching positions are open!
Complete the online application at
www.npsk12.com/hr and print the completed application prior to submitting. Bring
the application and copies of supporting credentials to the job fair. Questions? Call the Department of Human Resources at 757-628-3905 for more information.
The March edition of the NPS Now Newsletter is online here: http://npsk12.com/Page/18221!
The publication features the latest on hiring initiatives to ensure that Norfolk Public Schools is attracting and retaining the best employees for the division, the latest on the Superintendent’s proposed budget for 2023-2024, all of the exciting details surrounding another great year of Read with MEAC, and much more!
Plus, there is a message from Superintendent Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong.
Enjoy!
Clear and constructive communication is paramount to creating a positive atmosphere in sports. It ensures a rewarding and enjoyable experience for parents & coaches. 😎❤️💯
Middle School students at Southside STEM Academy at Campostella just wrapped up two weeks of swim lessons for FREE at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA.
The lessons are part of a program called , which provides water safety skills and life guarding training to underserved communities. The scholarships are fully funded through donations from POOLCORP.
The company believes the experience of enjoying the water should be universal, which was no doubt evident by the smiles, laughs, and enthusiasm SSAC Scholars displayed!
We are so thankful to the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and POOLCORP for this opportunity and can’t wait to share with even more NPS’ students in the future!
Please visit our photo gallery for all of the sights and sounds from our 😎 SSAC swimmers: https://norfolkpublicschools.photodeck.com/-/galleries/ssacymca-water-safety-program
Love, love, love this, Little Creek Elementary!
We can't wait to see what you all do when you are challenged by a peer school in the ongoing ! ✔️💯🤩
Attendance competition in full effect! Information below!
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
The Norfolk Public Schools Office of Gifted Education and Academic Rigor Services invites parents and students to attend their next meeting on **TONIGHT** from 6:00-7:30 PM in the media center at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, 1701 Alsace Ave.
The GEAC advises the School Board on the educational needs of all gifted students in Norfolk Public Schools. GEAC membership encompasses parents of gifted students, Norfolk Public Schools alumni, representatives of community organizations, school personnel, and other vital stakeholders in Gifted Education.
Meetings are held in person on generally the second Tuesday of each month (with some exceptions). Please visit the Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services website for more information, including a complete listing of meeting dates. https://www.npsk12.com/Page/10001
GEAC maintains the belief that rigorous education should be constantly present in our school system and available to ALL students. Please join us in advocating for the needs of NPS’ exceptional students across the district.
The School Board of the City of Norfolk will hold a Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the School Administration Building (800 E. City Hall Avenue, 23510) with a Workshop at 4 p.m. followed by a Closed Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. and a Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The public may attend in-person or view live stream at https://norfolkpublicschools.swagit.com/live/, YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va/live, or tune in to WNPS Ch. 47.
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
The Norfolk Public Schools Office of Gifted Education and Academic Rigor Services invites parents and students to attend their next meeting on Tuesday, March 14 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the media center at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, 1701 Alsace Ave.
The GEAC advises the School Board on the educational needs of all gifted students in Norfolk Public Schools. GEAC membership encompasses parents of gifted students, Norfolk Public Schools alumni, representatives of community organizations, school personnel, and other vital stakeholders in Gifted Education.
Meetings are held in person on generally the second Tuesday of each month (with some exceptions). Please visit the Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services website for more information, including a complete listing of meeting dates. https://www.npsk12.com/Page/10001
GEAC maintains the belief that rigorous education should be constantly present in our school system and available to ALL students. Please join us in advocating for the needs of NPS’ exceptional students across the district.
The deadline to apply for Norfolk Public Schools’ newest specialty program, the Compass Academy at Ruffner, has been extended to March 17!
Students in grades 3 through 8 will explore academic and career pathways in engineering and sciences, fine and performing arts, technology, and leadership and service.
Enrollment is limited, so apply soon!
Let Compass guide your student’s path to success! Find enrollment details and applications at www.npsk12.com/specialtyprograms.
Join EVMS and for the Teen Health 360 Community Forum Family Life Education Forums, starting March 15. Use the QR codes and links below to sign up or visit evms.edu/TeenHealth360 for more information.
Over half a million views and still counting! 📈📈📈
The 2013 Middle School Boys’ Basketball Championship Final between Azalea Gardens and Norview is the most watched video of all-time on the NPS YouTube channel. This exciting game took place 10 years ago on March 13, 2013 at Blair Middle School and featured future college athletes including Keyontae Johnson (Kansas State basketball), D.J. Mack, Jr. (ODU football), Kevin Marks (University of Buffalo football), and Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey (JMU/University of Texas football). The Azalea Gardens Rockets defeated the Norview Navigators 44-38 to win the title.
Azalea Gardens "Rockets" vs. Norview Middle "Navigators"Recorded March 13, 2013 at Blair Middle School
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
Our roadmap to the future is now online: find Norfolk Public Schools’ strategic plan, “Continuing the Drive | Equity and Excellence for All” at www.npsk12.com/npsstrategicplan.
This comprehensive guide to the division’s goals, measures, objectives, and strategies will guide our work for the next five years and track our progress with easy-to-use tables.
NPS created this plan with and for you and our students, staff, and families. Come with us on the road to Equity and Excellence for All!
Want to teach?
Want to earn a tuition-free master’s degree w/licensure in math, science, or special ed and receive a stipend?
Check out https://ww1.odu.edu/eps/academics/teacher-in-residency for information on the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
Contact: La-Neka S. Brown at [email protected].
The Norfolk Public Schools Office of Gifted Education and Academic Rigor Services invites parents and students to attend their next meeting on Tuesday, March 14 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the media center at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, 1701 Alsace Ave.
The GEAC advises the School Board on the educational needs of all gifted students in Norfolk Public Schools. GEAC membership encompasses parents of gifted students, Norfolk Public Schools alumni, representatives of community organizations, school personnel, and other vital stakeholders in Gifted Education.
Meetings are held in person on generally the second Tuesday of each month (with some exceptions). Please visit the Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services website for more information, including a complete listing of meeting dates. https://www.npsk12.com/Page/10001
GEAC maintains the belief that rigorous education should be constantly present in our school system and available to ALL students. Please join us in advocating for the needs of NPS’ exceptional students across the district.
We are "capping" off School Social Work Week by congratulating Mrs. Melissa Capps on being selected as Norfolk Public Schools' School Social Worker of the Year for 2022-2023!
Some of Mrs. Capps' accomplishments include the following: Developing the School Social Work Department Website, mentoring new staff, providing the photo edits and slideshow for the Community Outreach Project, updating the 2022-2023 Tutoring List, and serving as a resource person for our department with more than 20 years of experience.
Mrs. Capps currently serves at the School Social Worker at Sewells Point and W. H. Taylor Elementary Schools, where she is well respected by her team members.
Mrs. Capps is often described by her colleagues as being a very compassionate and humble person. She is also described as a "great leader" who is willing to go above and beyond to get the job done!
Thank you, Mrs. Capps, for all of your hard work and dedication to NPS!
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Scholastic Bowl season has started, and it's been very competitive this year. Listen as the academic team from Lake Taylor High School shares their perspective. Go to www.easterndistrictva.org to catch the next #ScholasticBowl matchup and support your school's team. 👏🌟😎💻📚📖❤️📣 #AcademicallyFierce #WeAreNPS
Norfolk Public Schools provides FREE, school-sponsored, one-to-one online tutoring and homework help through @FEVtutor. NPS’ teachers and school leaders worked closely with FEV Tutor to develop tutoring plans designed to help students improve their skills this school year! Please visit npsk12.com to create your scholar’s FREE tutoring schedule, or e-mail [email protected] Happy learning! #FEVTutorNPS #NPSInThisTogether
ICYMI: Increased security measures are now in place for all our school buildings. Watch this #NPSNow video to know more. Our #YouTube channel is a great way to stay informed about the district. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va. #NPSInThisTogether 🤝❤️👏🏫😊
Enjoy this follow up video about the FREE eye exams and glasses event at #SherwoodForestElementary last month. Watch these students try on their new glasses. Their smiles say it all. 😎❤️ We would like to thank our partners at #HomerOptical and #Essilor. Their generosity has been a great help to our students and their families. 🤓👏😊⭐️ Thank you, Principal Holland, for all your help and support in putting this event together. 💚🏫💙👏 #NPSCares #Kindness #NPSNow
ICYMI: Norfolk Public Schools' Learning Support and School Nutrition Departments have partnered to provide work opportunities for our special education post-graduate students. ❤️👏😎🌟 Seven Post-Secondary Career & Development Program students work at the #NPS central kitchen. They're not only learning a lot, but they're also positively impacting everyone around them. 🍎🍓🥗🍕🍗🍞️🙂 #NPSCares #NPSInThisTogether
The marching band season starts in August, and it takes a lot of effort from band directors and students alike to prepare. See what our high school bands go through to get lined up and ready to play.
Norfolk Public Schools provides FREE, school-sponsored, one-to-one online tutoring and homework help through @FEVtutor. NPS’ teachers and school leaders worked closely with FEV Tutor to develop tutoring plans designed to help students improve their skills this school year! Please visit npsk12.com to create your scholar’s FREE tutoring schedule, or e-mail [email protected] Happy learning! #FEVTutorNPS #NPSInThisTogether
ICYMI: #SherwoodForestElementary partnered with #HomerOptical and #Essilor, a leading eye care company, to offer FREE eye exams and glasses if needed to students. 🤓👀😎👁🥹 We want to thank our partners for this incredible act of kindness. 👏🌟❤️ And we are grateful to Principal Dennis Holland for his leadership, for making this event possible, and for all he has done this school year. 😎👏💚🌟💙 See more awesome videos about events happening at Norfolk Public Schools on our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va. #NPSCares #Kindness #NPSNow
The Granby Boys Volleyball Team had a successful regular season and is looking to make a deep run in this year's playoffs. With a regular season record of 16-5, they could go all the way. 🏐☄️👏💚💙😎 #SportsSpotlight #NPSVolleyball
ICYMI: Norfolk Public Schools updated its procedures for visitors entering our school buildings. Take a look at this #NPSNow video to know more. Check out our channel on YouTube to know what's happening in our district. https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va. #NPSInThisTogether 🤝❤️👏🏫😊
ICYMI: Norfolk Public Schools' Learning Support and School Nutrition Departments have partnered to provide work opportunities for our special education post-graduate students. ❤️👏😎🌟 Seven Post-Secondary Career & Development Program students work at the #NPS central kitchen. They're not only learning a lot, but they're also positively impacting everyone around them. 🍎🍓🥗🍕🍗🍞️🙂 #NPSCares #NPSInThisTogether
We observe Disability History and Awareness Month by highlighting the work of Norfolk Public Schools educators dedicated to meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities. To end the month, we talk with deaf and hearing-impaired teacher, Brianna Martineau. To see the full video and learn more about our services, visit us at npsk12.com/. #NPSInThisTogether
Norfolk Public Schools provides FREE, school-sponsored, one-to-one online tutoring and homework help through @FEVtutor. NPS’ teachers and school leaders worked closely with FEV Tutor to develop tutoring plans designed to help students improve their skills this school year! Please visit npsk12.com to create your scholar’s FREE tutoring schedule, or e-mail [email protected] Happy learning! #FEVTutorNPS #NPSInThisTogether
Norfolk Public Schools is getting ready for its 2022 #BigFeetMeet at Lake Taylor High School on October 27! We are so excited to support the #ChooseToInclude campaign, which reminds students that when we give others the chance to fulfill their dreams, everyone wins! Special Olympics Virginia
ICYMI: #SherwoodForestElementary partnered with #HomerOptical and #Essilor, a leading eye care company, to offer FREE eye exams and glasses if needed to students. 🤓👀😎👁🥹 We want to thank our partners for this incredible act of kindness. 👏🌟❤️ And we are grateful to Principal Dennis Holland for his leadership, for making this event possible, and for all he has done this school year. 😎👏💚🌟💙 See more awesome videos about events happening at Norfolk Public Schools on our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va. #NPSCares #Kindness #NPSNow
Halftime show at Booker T. Washington homecoming!
Norfolk Public Schools' Learning Support and School Nutrition Departments have partnered to provide work opportunities for our special education post-graduate students. ❤️👏😎🌟 Seven Post-Secondary Career & Development Program students work at the #NPS central kitchen. They're not only learning a lot, but they're also positively impacting everyone around them. 🍎🍓🥗🍕🍗🍞️🙂 #NPSCares #NPSInThisTogether
#SherwoodForestElementary partnered with #HomerOptical and #Essilor, a leading eye care company, to offer FREE eye exams and glasses if needed to students. 🤓👀😎👁🥹 We want to thank our partners for this incredible act of kindness. 👏🌟❤️ And we are grateful to Principal Dennis Holland for his leadership, for making this event possible, and for all he has done this school year. 😎👏💚🌟💙 See more awesome videos about events happening at Norfolk Public Schools on our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/NPSk12va. #NPSCares #Kindness #NPSNow
We observe Disability History and Awareness Month by highlighting the work of Norfolk Public Schools educators dedicated to meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities. Today, we talk with visual impairment teacher, Amy Colaizzi. To see the full video and learn more about our services, visit us at npsk12.com/. #NPSInThisTogether
Norfolk Public Schools provides FREE, school-sponsored, one-to-one online tutoring and homework help through @FEVtutor. NPS’ teachers and school leaders worked closely with FEV Tutor to develop tutoring plans designed to help students improve their skills this school year! Please visit npsk12.com to create your scholar’s FREE tutoring schedule, or e-mail [email protected] Happy learning! #FEVTutorNPS #NPSInThisTogether
HAPPENING TODAY! #YOUbelongwithNPS The job fair for classified positions is today, Wednesday, October 19. 👩🏫🚌👨🏾🏫 Location: 966 Bellmore Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504 Visit www.npsk12.com/hr for openings & to apply! Check out the latest incentives for teachers & bus drivers!
#YOUbelongwithNPS! Visit www.npsk12.com/hr for openings and to apply! Check out the latest incentives for teachers and bus drivers! 👩🏫🚌👨🏾🏫 Mark your calendars for the upcoming job fair for classified positions on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Location: 966 Bellmore Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504
As #HispanicHeritageMonth ends, we want to thank Hispanic servicemen & women, along with their families, who sacrifice for our country every day. Hispanic heritage is American heritage, & we're glad that you & your children are a part of the Norfolk Public Schools family. ❤️👏🌟👍😊🎉