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October Success Pin Recipients


Norfolk Senior High students selected for All-State Ensembles

Norfolk Public Schools is proud to announce several Senior High students were selected to participate in the 2024 Nebraska All State Ensembles. The Panthers selected will participate in the 2024 Nebraska All-State Ensembles on November 20th-22nd at UNL, with a final performance at the Lied Performing Arts Center on Friday evening, November 22nd. 

Congratulations to these students: 

Noah…


Fall Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, October 14th:

PreK to 8th grade- 4pm to 7pm

*Includes Little Panthers Preschool, ALL Elementary schools, Middle School and Junior High

Tuesday, October 15th: 

PreK to 4th grade and 9th-12th grade- 4pm to 7pm

*Includes Little Panthers Preschool, ALL Elementary schools, and Senior High

Wednesday, October…


Public Input Meetings

Norfolk Public Schools has been working with RSP & Associates on a possible new elementary boundary change and/or policy change that better reflects our enrollment needs.

There will be two opportunities for public input on this topic. RSP will lead these meetings on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Norfolk Public Library, 308 Prospect Avenue from 5:30 pm to 7 pm and Tuesday, September 24,…


Luhr wins Distinguished Education Administrator Award

Norfolk Public Schools is proud to announce that Mary Luhr, Director of Student Programs, has received the Distinguished Special Education Administrator award from the Nebraska Association of Special Education Supervisors.


Mary Luhr has been at NPS for 16 years, most recently serving as the Director of Student Services. 


“Mary’s dedication to our students with special…


NPS to hold Parent Presentation

Norfolk Public Schools will be hosting Mr. Mike Donahue, Founder and Director of Value Up, a
motivational company that focuses on positive school culture. Mr. Donahue will present his message to 
our middle school, junior high and senior high students. He will also have a presentation open to
parents and community members.


Value Up is a motivational company based in…


2024-2025 Updated Budget Information

2024-2025 Draft Budget Summary

2024-2025 Draft Budget Presentation

Public Notice for 8/26 Board…


September 2024 Award For Excellence Winner

Norfolk Public Schools is pleased to announce that Neta Lowe, Science Teacher, Norfolk Senior High, was the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for September 2024.

Thank you, Neta Lowe, 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…


Leah Kasuske, Winner of PTI Teacher Appreciation Contest

PTI Nebraska recently had a Teacher Appreciation Contest where parents and students were able to nominate a teacher who they think deserves to be recognized for all the great things they do for their students. The winning teacher gets a $500 gift card for their classroom. 

Mrs. Leah Kasuske, 5th grade Teacher, was nominated by a past student, Corrin Rodriguez and was the winner of the contest.…


NPS Earns Diamond Badge for School Safety

Norfolk Public Schools earns ‘Diamond Badge’ School Safety and Security Certification 


Norfolk Public Schools was recently awarded the Diamond Badge School Safety and Security Certification from the Nebraska Department of Education. The badge certification is from the ‘Place School Safety First’ initiative and recognizes schools who meet the highest standards of safety…