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2026 Believers and Achievers Award

NPS is proud to announce that Jasi Sheriff has been selected as a recipient of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Currency Believers & Achievers Award!

The statewide Believers & Achievers program recognizes Nebraska high school students who demonstrate excellence in academics, participation in NSAA activities, leadership, citizenship, and involvement in their schools and…


Fall Parent Teacher Conferences

Our Fall Parent Teacher conference schedule is below. Conference time is a great opportunity to check in with your child's teacher to address any issues and celebrate their success! We can't wait to see everyone next week! 

Monday, October 12th:

PreK to 8th grade- 4pm to 7pm

*Includes Little Panthers Preschool, ALL Elementary schools, Middle…


No School Fri., 10/9/26

There will be No School for Students Friday, October 9th, 2026, as this is a Staff Work Day. Have a great long weekend! 


September Award for Excellence Winner

Sydney Krause, Special Education Paraprofessional at Bel Air Elementary, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for September 2026!


Thank you, Sydney, 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 Sydney's nomination:

  • Sydney consistently…


Former NHS Coach Dan McLaughlin to Be Recognized

Norfolk Public Schools is proud to celebrate former Norfolk High School Head Football Coach Dan McLaughlin, who will be inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame on October 4th, 2026, in Lincoln. NE.

McLaughlin has made history as the only coach in Nebraska football history to lead three different schools to state championships including Broken Bow, Norfolk Senior High and…


International Literacy Day

Today is International Literacy Day. In honor of that, I have prepared a short flyer about how important literacy is to our students' future and how we are looking forward to working with you to help our students achieve success. 

Erik Wilson, Superintendent 

Norfolk Public Schools


NPS Activity Pass Information

As fall activities get underway, families and community members who plan to attend Norfolk Public Schools activities may want to consider purchasing an activity pass.

Information about activity pass options, pricing, and how to purchase a pass can be found on our Activity Pass Information page:


Absence Request Feature in Infinite Campus

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! 

We're excited to introduce a new feature in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal!

Parents and guardians can now submit an Absence Request directly through Infinite Campus. Whether your child is sick, has a doctor's appointment, will be attending a funeral, or has another reason for being absent, you can easily notify your child's school through…


2026-2027 Online Registration Information

Norfolk Public Schools has opened Online Registration for the 2026-2027 school year. All families are required to complete their annual student updates and release agreements through the Campus Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.

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Upon logging into the Parent Portal,…


2026 Back to School Information

The 2026–2027 school year is just around the corner! Below you’ll find important dates, times, and details for upcoming Back-to-School events. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and wish all of our families a safe and successful start to the school year!

*Dates/Times/Details subject to change*

*For the 2026/2027 school year, Group A will begin school on Wednesday, Aug.…