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Aftershock Free Take Home Lab Kits

**Take Home Lab Kits Update:  Generous donors have funded these kits to continue the distribution through June 25, 2020.**

Aftershock is committed to providing Free Take Home Lab Kits once per week.

Each kit includes everything needed to complete the…


Grab N Go Breakfast & Lunch Pickup at NPS

**Grab N Go meals update: Meal program will be continued during summer months (through 8/5/2020).**

Norfolk Public Schools and Lunchtime Solutions will be providing Grab N Go breakfasts and lunches at no charge for any child or young adult in Norfolk households (ages 0-18) regardless of income or free and reduced meal qualification. A maximum of five breakfasts/ lunches may be…


Norfolk Public Schools recognizes World Language Week Distinguished Scholar Award for 2020.

Norfolk Public Schools is excited to recognize NHS student Brynn Carmichael for being a World Language Week Distinguished Scholar Award recipient for 2020 by the Nebraska Department of Education.   

The World Language Week Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes Nebraska high school students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural…


2020 Spring Special Events

Norfolk High School has set alternate dates and made alternate plans for some key 2020 spring events, including graduation, honors night, and prom. 

Summer school plans are also being finalized. 

Please click here to see the most current details.  Check…


John Erwin to be Norfolk High School Assistant Principal for 2020-2021.

Dr. Jami Jo Thompson announced to school district staff today that Mr. John Erwin will be the Assistant Principal at Norfolk High  School for the 2020-2021 school year.

John Erwin has served NPS as former Dean of Students, Math Teacher, and Coach at Norfolk High School.  

Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson told us, “Mr. Erwin will be a great addition to the building leadership team…


Dave Nelson new NHS Dean of Students for 2020-2021

Norfolk Public Schools Announces Dave Nelson to be Norfolk High School Dean of Students for 2020-2021.

Mr. Dave Nelson will be the new Dean of Students at Norfolk High School for the 2020-2021 school year.  He will be replacing current Dean of Students, Tracy Lichty, who was recently promoted to the Principal of Westside Elementary School for 2020-2021.

Dave Nelson…


NPS Buildings Closed the Remainder of School Year (Los edificios de NPS estaran cerrados lo que resta del año escolar)

On 3/23/2020, Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson sent the following messages to NPS Families:

Dear Families,

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that I have received recommendations by the Nebraska Department of Education and the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department indicating that our school buildings should remain closed for the remainder of the…


NPS Announces Westside Principal for Fall 2020

Norfolk Public Schools Announces Lichty to be Westside Elementary School Principal for 2020-2021.

Dr. Jami Jo Thompson announced to school district staff today that Mr. Tracy Lichty will be the Principal at Westside Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year.

Tracy Lichty has 20 years of experience with Norfolk Public Schools, serving as the Senior High Dean of Students and…


Home-based Learning (Aprendizaje basado en el hogar)

Effective 3/25/2020, Norfolk Public Schools will be engaging in home-based learning opportunities during the COVID-19 school building shutdown.  This process will continue until health and school officials determine it is the right time for classes to resume in school buildings.


We miss our students and wish we could all be together to continue learning.  Luckily, we have the opportunity…


March 16 Update - Information Regarding School Closure - message from Dr. Jami Jo Thompson

A MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. JAMI JO THOMPSON - CORONAVIRUS UPDATE TO NPS FAMILIES (3/16/2020 P.M.):
Dear Families, 

The Nebraska Department of Education has issued guidance to schools indicating that:  “By Monday, March 23rd, all schools across the state are to move to an alternate learning structure with students no longer reporting to a traditional setting,…