The 2025–2026 school year is just around the corner! Below you’ll find important dates, times, and details for upcoming Back-to-School events. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and wish all of our families a safe and successful start to the school year!
*Dates/Times/Details subject to change*
*For the 2025/2026 school year, Group A will begin school on Tuesday, August 12th and Group B, will begin school on Wednesday, August 13th. Information will be sent via your Infinite Campus account for your family's first day. All students will report to school on Thursday, August 14th. *Little Panthers Preschool has an alternate schedule, please see below.
*2025-2026 School Supply Lists
Little Panthers Preschool
2500 W. Norfolk Ave., 402-644-2501
Home visits are Thursday and Friday, Aug.7-8, and Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11-12. The first day of classes is Thursday, Aug. 14th, for group A and Friday, Aug. 15, for group B.
School days and hours:
4-year-old classes: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (not Wednesday).
3-year-old classes (half day): Morning classes: 8-11:30 a.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (not Wednesday); afternoon classes: 12:15-3:45 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (not Wednesday).
School photos for 4-year-olds will be Monday, Sept. 15th, with retakes Tuesday, Oct. 14th.
School photos for 3-year-olds will be Tuesday, Sept. 16th, with retakes Tuesday, Oct. 14th.
Elementary schools:
Bel Air Elementary School, 1101 N. 18th St., 402-644-2539
Grant Elementary School, 1106 W. Phillip Ave., 402-644-2544
Jefferson Elementary School, 406 Cottonwood St., 402-644-2546
Lincoln Montessori Elementary School, 310 S. Third St., 402-644-2550
Washington Elementary School, 1205 S. Second St., 402-644-2557
Westside Elementary School, 1703 W. Phillip Ave., 402-644-2561
Woodland Park Elementary School, 611 Meadow Lane, 402-644-2565
The first day of classes for students in Group A is Tuesday, Aug. 12. Group B will have its first day of classes on Wednesday, Aug. 13. All students will attend on Thursday, Aug. 14.
School hours are from 8:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and all of NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Open House - Monday, August 11th from 5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m.- ALL Elementary buildings
School photo dates:
Jefferson Elementary School: Friday, Aug. 29th, retakes Tuesday, Sept. 30th;
Grant Elementary School: Tuesday, Sept. 9th, retakes Tuesday, Sept. 30th;
Woodland Park Elementary School: Thursday, Sept. 4th, retakes Wednesday, Sept. 24th;
Washington Elementary School: Friday, Sept. 5th, retakes Friday, Oct. 3rd;
Westside Elementary School: Monday, Sept. 15th, retakes Tuesday, Oct. 14th;
Bel Air Elementary School: Friday, Sept. 12th, retakes Thursday, Oct. 9th;
Lincoln Montessori Elementary School: Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, retakes Tuesday, Sept. 30th.
Elementary Student Activity Pass Picture Days:
Photos will be taken at the NPS Tech Center at 308 S. 6th Street
Thursday, Aug. 14th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 18th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
$40 per activity pass.
Only checks or cash will be accepted.
Norfolk Middle School
1221 N. First St., 402-644-2569
Middle School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m., all NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule pickup dates: *School photos will be during schedule pickup, so students should dress appropriately.
— 5th grade: Monday, July 28th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
— 6th grade: Tuesday, July 29th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
An additional time for all 5th and 6th graders is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July. 31st, and Monday, Aug. 4th.
Open House- Thursday, August 7th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Makeup photo times will be during the school day on Tuesday, Sept. 9th.
Norfolk Junior High School
510 Pasewalk Ave., 402-644-2516
Junior High School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., all NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule pickup dates: *School photos will take place during schedule pickup. Students should dress appropriately.
— 7th grade: Tuesday, July 29th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
— 8th grade: Thursday, July 31st, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Additional times for all 7th and 8th graders will be from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4th; and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6th.
Open House- Thursday, August 7th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Makeup photo times will be during the school day on Monday, Sept. 8th.
Norfolk Senior High School
801 Riverside Blvd., 402-644-2529
Senior High School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., all NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule pickup dates: *School photos will be taken during schedule pickup, and students should dress appropriately.
— Wednesday, July 30th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Seniors)
— Thursday, July 31st, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Juniors)
— Monday, Aug. 4th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Sophomores)
— Tuesday, Aug. 5th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Freshmen)
Open House- Monday, August 11th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Photo retakes will be Friday, Sept. 5th.
