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NPS to host Job Fair

Norfolk Public Schools will be hosting a job fair on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for several positions that will be available for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The job fair will be held at the NPS Administration Building located at 512 West Philip Avenue in Norfolk.  


Available positions include: 

Paraprofessionals:
-Classroom
-Special Education


Spring NSAA Academic All-State Award Winners

Congratulations to these Norfolk Senior High students on being named recipients of the Spring 2025 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006, the NSAA & the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools, based on academic excellence, leadership, & NSAA activity contributions. Congratulations! 


Youth Summer Sports camps

Norfolk Public Schools offers Youth sports camps throughout the summer. These camps are a great way to practice skills, stay active and have some fun. 

Check out all the options HERE and get signed up today! 


Summer Food Service Program Update

The USDA’s Summer Food Service Program provides no-cost meals to children ages 1- 18 years at approved locations across the state. To find information about summer meals sites near you, visit the SFSP Site Finder.

 


Norfolk Senior High ranked in Top 10

Norfolk Public Schools has been ranked 9th among the Top 30 high schools in Nebraska by Money, Inc. This ranking reflects the school's strong performance in standardized tests, graduation rates, and college acceptance statistics. Congratulations to everyone for this achievement!

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NPS Tech and Maintenance Sale

Norfolk Public Schools will host a Tech and Maintenance sale on Thursday, May 29th from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Maintenance Building (206 E. Northwestern).

All items are sold as-is and it's a cash-only sale—everything is priced to go!

Items List (items are subject to change)

-Desktops

-Projectors (many with broken/missing…


May Success Pin Recipients


May Award for Excellence Winner

Xochitl Naranjo, Title Teacher, Jefferson Elementary and Woodland Park Elementary, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for May 2025.

Thank you, Xochitl, for your dedication, hard work, and service to our students, staff, and the NPS community!

Listed below are excerpts from some of the submitted narratives of Ms. Naranjo's nomination:

  • Xochitl Naranjo is…


Begeman wins Debate Award

Congratulations to Chris Begeman, Instructional Leader at the Senior High and Debate Coach for receiving the Service Award in the activity of Debate from the Nebraska School Activities Association! 

Taryn Retzlaff, Assistant Director at NSAA, said "His passion for empowering students and fostering a love for communication is evident in every aspect of his career. His invaluable expertise…


March 2025 Award for Excellence Winner

Brandon Ritze, Head Custodian, Norfolk Junior High School, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for March 2025.

Thank you, Brandon, for your dedication, hard work, and service to our students, staff, and the NPS community!

Listed below are excerpts from some of the submitted narratives of Mr. Ritze's nomination:

  • Brandon is an outstanding worker, communicator,…