
Each day in Newport News Public Schools the focus is on one mission: ensuring that all students graduate college, career and citizen-ready.
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NNPS News Highlights
- Christopher Newport University and Newport News Community Walk travels to Gildersleeve
- Students, families enjoy lots of activities at March Mania 3.0
- Scheduled network maintenance, April 7
- Students master the crane, command the dock at Engineering Design Challenge
- First students in NNPS program reflect on Dual Language Immersion
- STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: B.C. Charles Elementary School 1st grader Lincoln Ly
- First NNPS Senior Rally was filled with motivation, high energy and fun
- NNPS teams excel at Regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
- NNPS student work honored at Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair
- NNPS archers qualify for nationals
- STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ella Fitzgerald Middle School 6th grader Isabella Norman
- Statement Reaffirming Commitment to Public Safety, Education, and Due Process for All Residents
- Reafirmando el compromiso con la seguridad publica, la educacion y el debido proceso para todos los residentes
- April 07 - 11, 2025: Spring Break, schools and offices closed
- April 14, 2025: Schools closed for students; full day teaching planning
- April 22, 2025: Report Cards Issued.
- May 02, 2025: Live Well Family Fun Fest, 5:30-8:30 PM at Todd Stadium
- May 26, 2025: Memorial Day, schools and offices closed
- May 31, 2025: NNPS & CNU STEM Community Day, 10am-2pm, Freeman Center at CNU
- June 05, 2025: Graduation: An Achievable Dream, 6pm, Ferguson Center
- June 06 - 10, 2025: ECC, Elementary, Middle School Early Dismissal (June 6, 9, 10)
- June 06 - 10, 2025: High School Half-Day Dismissal (June 6, 9, 10)
- June 07, 2025: Graduation: Menchville, 10am, Hampton Coliseum
- June 07, 2025: Graduation: Warwick, 2pm, Hampton Coliseum
- June 07, 2025: Graduation: Woodside, 6pm, Hampton Coliseum
- June 08, 2025: Graduation: Denbigh, 2pm, Hampton Coliseum
- June 08, 2025: Graduation: Heritage, 6pm, Hampton Coliseum
- June 10, 2025: Last Student Day
- June 10, 2025: Marking Period 4 ends (reports issued)
- June 11, 2025: Last Teacher Day
- June 19, 2025: Juneteenth, schools and offices closed
- June 20 - Aug. 08, 2025: Summer operating hours; all schools and offices closed on Fridays
This Just In: Battle of the Books, Woodside Student Writers Conference, AADA Burgers and Books Literacy Night

Interviews for Teachers and Associate Teachers, 9am-4pm on Wednesdays in Human Resources. Visit NNPS Careers

The registration window for 2025-2026 is OPEN for all Preschool students new to district. More about Preschool

Join us at the NNPS & CNU STEM Community Day, May 31, 10am-2pm, at The Freeman Center at CNU! Learn more!

Join us at the 4th Annual NNPS & NNEF Golf Classic, June 12, at the Kiln Creek Golf Club.

The Maritime Engineering & Environmental Studies Academy is open for applications. Magnet & Specialty Programs

Follow the next chapter of the new 600-student Huntington Middle School, anticipated to open in 2026.

Use SpeakUp confidentially report threats of violence, bullying, and peers in crisis. Safety & Security at NNPS

Information and guidance is coming soon for the educational use of Generative Artificial Intelligence at NNPS.