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NPS to Host Job Fair for Upcoming School Year

Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) will be hosting a job fair on June 19, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for several positions that will be available for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The job fair will be held at the NPS Administration Building located at 512 West Philip Avenue in Norfolk.  

Available positions include: 

Custodians

Paraprofessionals

  • Classroom
  • Special…


Norfolk Junior High to Host 100th Anniversary Celebration

In 1923, a quarter was good to see a movie in the theater, a penny was enough to get you one egg, and seventy-five dollars was good enough for a used, 1917 Buick. In that same year, $500,000 was the price tag for a new Senior High school building for the residents of Norfolk. The building on Pasewalk Avenue between 5th and 6th street served as the Norfolk High School until the late 1960s, when the…


May 2023 Award of Excellence Winner

Norfolk Public Schools is pleased to announce that Cori Pena, Nurse, Jefferson, Westside, and Woodland Park Elementary and Little Panthers Preschool, is the winner of the NPS Award for Excellence for May 2023.

Thank you, Cori Pena, 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…


NERP Hosts Arts Festival

The Northeast Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (NERP) hosted an Arts Festival at Norfolk Middle School on Friday evening and Saturday morning of March 31st and April 1st. A National Presenter, Trix Bruce, came from Seattle to be a part of the event. 

The NERP program provides support services for teachers, students, and families in the 20 counties of Northeast Nebraska. Approximately…


Settles Slated to become next High School Principal

After a comprehensive interview process involving students, parents, teachers, staff members, administrators, and community members, Jason Settles has been selected to serve as the Principal of Norfolk Senior High School for the 2023-2024 school year (pending official Board approval on 4-17-2023). We had several strong candidates, but in the end it was evident that Mr. Settles was the best choice…


NPS Student Selected for NSAA Committee

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) announced the next individuals selected to the NSAA Student Advisory Committee for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The new members will join the current seniors serving. Out of many outstanding applicants, only ten were selected from the extremely competitive process. Norfolk's Jay Koozer was one of the ten new students selected. 

The…


March 2023 Award of Excellence Winner

Norfolk Public Schools is pleased to announce that Stephanie Anderson, Special Education Teacher, Woodland Park Elementary School, is the winner of the NPS Award for Excellence for March 2023.

Thank you, Stephanie Anderson, 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…


Big Red Keno Science & Math Program Event

Norfolk Public Schools has been awarded funds from the Big Red Keno Science & Math Program. We are excited to continue our partnership with Norfolk Public Schools and participate in the 8th Project Problem Solve Annual Event for area students.

Celebrate with us:
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Where: Lincoln Montessori Elementary School
310 S 3rd Street…


Norfolk TeamMates Needs You

Governor Jim Pillen has declared February Nebraska Mentoring Month. "We know the hope that mentoring gives to kids. There is nothing as rewarding as being a mentor to a young person," said Governor Pillen. 

Meeting one hour a week consistently over time can make an amazing impact in the life of a child. Data collected verifies that TeamMates mentees show an improvement in grades, have fewer…


Pink Panthers Make School History with National Debut

Competing at the National Dance Team Competition (NDTC) is nothing new for the Pink Panthers, but this year they were able to take it to a whole new level. The first step to competing at the NDTC was to qualify. In July, the team competed at a UDA camp and earned a superior rating for their home routine. This initially qualified the Panthers for the National Dance Team Competition. The team decided…