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March Success Pin Recipients


Begeman wins Debate Award

Congratulations to Chris Begeman, Instructional Leader at the Senior High and Debate Coach for receiving the Service Award in the activity of Debate from the Nebraska School Activities Association! 

Taryn Retzlaff, Assistant Director at NSAA, said "His passion for empowering students and fostering a love for communication is evident in every aspect of his career. His invaluable expertise…


March 2025 Award for Excellence Winner

Brandon Ritze, Head Custodian, Norfolk Junior High School, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for March 2025.

Thank you, Brandon, 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 Mr. Ritze's nomination:

  • Brandon is an outstanding worker, communicator,…


10am late start, Wednesday, February 19th due to weather conditions

There will be a 10 am late start tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th, due to weather conditions. School will be dismissed at 2pm, as it normally is each Wednesday. Please stay safe and warm. 


10am late start, Tuesday, February 18th due to weather conditions

There will be a 10 am late start tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th, due to weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm. 


No school today, Wed. Feb 12th due to weather

There will be NO school today, Wed. Feb. 12th due to the weather. Stay safe! 


2025 Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences Schedule: 


Monday, February 10th:

PreK to 8th grade- 4pm to 7pm

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

Tuesday, February 11th: 

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

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


January 2025 Award for Excellence Winner

Teresa Watters, Special Education Teacher, Norfolk Middle School, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for January 2025.

Thank you, Teresa, 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 Mrs. Watter's nomination:

  • Teresa goes above and beyond with…


Little Panthers Preschool Application 2025-2026 School Year

2025-2026 application links: 

English LINK
Spanish LINK

 

 

 


Winter Weather

Norfolk Public Schools uses a telephone mass communication system to individually notify families of school closings due to weather. Please take a minute to ensure we have the correct phone number in infinite campus. Having your voicemail set up is also very important if you are unable to answer the call. 

When school is closed, the system will call the households of all students with this…