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The Norfolk Public Schools Foundation (NPSF) hosts the Traditions Breakfast each fall in October.  At this event, Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson provides a keynote address to a room of local community members including leaders in business/industry, city government, retired NPS, education advocates, parents,…

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year. 

USDA previously extended child nutrition waivers through December 2020 based upon available funding at the time. The new extension will allow schools and other local program operators to continue to use the Summer Food…

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The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education revisited the school’s Return to School Plans (Covid-19) during their regular monthly meeting on 10/12/2020.   During the previous month’s meeting (9/14/2020), the school board members asked Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson, to return the current approved plan back to the Return…

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As we near the end of the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year, I cannot help but be filled with a sense of gratitude.  I am extremely thankful that our COVID case count has remained low, that no one in our schools has fallen seriously ill, and that our schools are still open!

This is in thanks to our amazing staff who have been working tirelessly to implement our safety procedures…

The following email was sent to families of Norfolk Public Schools on 10/2/2020:

I would like to thank everyone for your patience as we transitioned into our no charge breakfast and lunch program.  Participation has been great and we are thankful for the opportunity the USDA has provided schools by extending the program through December 31st.

There are a few updates to share:

• Weekend…