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📣 ATTENTION VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES! 📣

The Virginia state budget includes a one-time bonus of $1,000 per SOQ position for school divisions. What does this mean for you? It could mean a lot!

❗️❗️❗️ Please be advised that due to the possibility of severe weather this afternoon impacting our area, Norfolk Public Schools will cancel all after-school activities on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. ❗️❗️❗️

According to the National Weather Forecast, wind speeds possibly reaching 45 miles per hour or greater in our area, and accompanied by heavy rainfall, could impact bus transportation.

👉👉👉 After-school care will continue as scheduled. 👈👈👈

We encourage families to make necessary arrangements and stay informed about weather conditions. The school division will provide any further updates via email, our website, social media channels, and BlackBoard notifications.

Thank you, and stay safe!

Good afternoon, Norfolk Public Schools’ Staff and Families:

Please be advised that due to the severe winter storm impacting our area, Norfolk Public Schools will be closed for in-person learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and Friday, February 21, 2025. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snowfall, strong wind gusts, and dangerously low wind chills will create unsafe travel conditions, making it necessary to keep school buildings closed. Additionally, the risk of power outages and icy roads will further impact transportation and daily operations.

As a precautionary measure and to ensure continuity of learning, all students will continue with remote learning on both days (2-20-25 and 2-21-25), following their regular schedules for live, online, synchronous instruction. Families are encouraged to review any materials provided by their child’s(ren’s) teacher(s) to ensure they are prepared for virtual learning.

NPS staff members are expected to continue to work remotely on both days (2-20-25 and 2-21-25) as directed by their school-level or departmental supervisors.

We encourage you stay informed by monitoring NPS communications, including robocalls, text messages, the NPS website, and social media updates. The NPS administration will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide any necessary updates. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Please be advised that due to the winter storm expected to impact our area beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Norfolk Public Schools will close for in-person learning on this date. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Wednesday beginning at 6:00 a.m. through Thursday at 6:00 p.m. with forecasts predicting up to 8 inches of snow.

NPS staff members are expected to work remotely in accordance with direction provided by school-level/departmental supervisors.

Out of an abundance of caution, all students will transition to remote learning (live, online, synchronous instruction) starting Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Families are asked to review any materials sent home by your child’s(ren’s) teacher(s) to ensure preparation for remote learning (live, online, synchronous instruction).

We encourage you to monitor NPS communications, including robocalls, text messages, the NPS website, and social media channels. The NPS administration will continue to closely monitor the forecast throughout the week and provide updates regarding the status of the school division.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff during this winter storm.

📢 Superintendent’s Proposed Operating Budget for FY2026: Investing in Our Schools! 📢

Norfolk Public Schools is committed to supporting both our staff and students in the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong’s proposed budget priorities include:

✅ Salary increases (4.5% for full-time, contracted classified staff, teachers, and administrators) and a higher starting teacher salary ($60,088)

✅ No increase in health insurance premiums for employees

✅ More support for students, including additional staff for English Learners, students with disabilities, and attendance support

✅ Expanded academic resources, like a robust tutoring program

✅ A new Equity & Excellence Learning Center @ Southside STEM Academy at Campostella

✅ Enhanced school safety with more security cameras & vehicles

✅ Right-sizing our school division to strengthen student programs & outcomes

📍 Learn more: Visit the Budget at a Glance webpage for details on how this plan benefits our students
https://www.npsk12.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=62&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=32196&PageID=1

📣 Now Accepting Applications for School Board Advisory Committees!
NPS is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on the following School Board Advisory Committees:

• Special Education Advisory Committee
• Gifted Education Advisory Committee
• Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
• School Health Advisory Council

Applications accepted through February 17, 2025!

Applicants for citizen member positions must reside in the City of Norfolk. Preference may be given to Norfolk residents applying on behalf of agencies, organizations, or businesses.

🌐 Learn more about these committees and the valuable input they provide in support of our students and submit your application at https://www.npsk12.com/Page/14631.

Join us in making a difference for our students and schools! ✨

Happy New Year and Good Evening NPS Staff and Families:

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Norfolk Public Schools will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY on Monday, January 6, 2025. Essential personnel will report on time. In addition, before and after school childcare will not be provided. All after-school activities will be cancelled. We ask our families to plan accordingly.

The NPS administration will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the day tomorrow. Updated information will be provided to you via email as well as the NPS Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Channel 47. The school division will additionally provide updates via BlackBoard voicemail messages and text messages.

Please stay safe!

🌟🎉 IT'S OFFICIALLY SPIRIT WEEK! 🎉🌟

As we close out the final week of the Annual Combined Charities Campaign for United Way of South Hampton Roads, we’re excited to announce a Spirit Week filled with fun and community engagement! 🙌💙

Join us in showing your support from Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18, 2024! Each day will have a special theme, so let’s come together to make a difference and have a blast while doing it!

✨ Monday - wear any of the colors: red, blue, or yellow
✨Tuesday - get out and do an act of public service
✨Wednesday - crazy hat/sock day
✨Thursday - help donate by bringing in loose change
✨Friday - write a note of encouragement for someone special

Let’s finish strong!

❗❗Due to impending weather conditions that may result in scattered severe storms and the possibility of strong wind gusts, all Norfolk Public Schools’ afterschool activities are cancelled today, Friday, September 27, 2024.

After school childcare programs will close at 5 p.m. today.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates regarding division-wide operations as needed.

Please remember to check npsk12.com and our social media channels for the most up-to-date information regarding closings and delays.

Good afternoon, Norfolk Public Schools’ Families:

In July, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 establishing cell phone-free education in Virginia K-12 public schools by January 1, 2025. Norfolk Public Schools’ administrators are currently evaluating the division’s cell phone policy and would appreciate your input as they work to revise and update it.

Visit the NPS homepage for more information and consider taking the survey by October 4, 2024.

Thank you for your time and thoughts!

https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsXQVRPsQQQsPsPsP&lang=0

Due to impending weather conditions that may result in significant flooding and the possibility of hazardous road conditions, all Norfolk Public Schools’ after school activities are cancelled today, Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

After school childcare programs will close at 5 p.m. today.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates regarding division-wide operations as needed.

Please remember to check npsk12.com and our social media channels for the most up-to-date information regarding closings and delays.

🎉Happy Labor Day Weekend Norfolk Public Schools' Families!🎉

There's no school for students on Friday, August 30, 2024, due to a Teacher Workday. Also, all Norfolk Public Schools and Offices are closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labor Day.

We will see everyone back and resume all normal schedules on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.