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. 12th (*they will dismiss at normal time) and Group B, will begin school on Thursday, Aug. 13th. Information will be sent via your Infinite Campus account for your family's first day. All students will report to school on Friday, Aug. 14th. *Little Panthers Preschool has an alternate schedule, please see below.
**2026-2027 School Supply Lists
Little Panthers Preschool:
2500 W. Norfolk Ave., 402-644-2501
Home visits are Thursday and Friday, Aug.6-7, and Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 10-11. The first day of classes is Thursday, Aug. 13th, for group A and Friday, Aug. 14, for group B.
School days and hours:
4-year-old classes: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (not Wednesday).
3-year-old classes (half day): Morning classes: 8-11:30 a.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (not Wednesday); afternoon classes: 12:15-3:45 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (not Wednesday).
School photos for 4-year-olds will be Monday Sept. 14th, with retakes Monday, Oct. 5th.
School photos for 3-year-olds will be Tuesday, Sept. 15th, with retakes Monday, Oct. 5th.
Elementary schools:
Bel Air Elementary School, 1101 N. 18th St., 402-644-2539
Grant Elementary School, 1106 W. Phillip Ave., 402-644-2544
Jefferson Elementary School, 406 Cottonwood St., 402-644-2546
Lincoln Montessori Elementary School, 310 S. Third St., 402-644-2550
Washington Elementary School, 1205 S. Second St., 402-644-2557
Westside Elementary School, 1703 W. Phillip Ave., 402-644-2561
Woodland Park Elementary School, 611 Meadow Lane, 402-644-2565
The first day of classes for students in Group A is Wednesday, Aug. 12 *They will dismiss at normal time. Group B will have its first day of classes on Thursday, Aug. 13. All students will attend on Friday, Aug. 14.
School hours are from 8:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and all of NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Open House - Tuesday, Aug. 11th from 5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m.- ALL Elementary buildings
School photo dates:
Jefferson Elementary School: Monday, Aug. 24th, retakes TBA
Grant Elementary School: Tuesday, Sept. 1st, retakes Tuesday, Sept. 22nd;
Woodland Park Elementary School: Monday, Aug. 31st, retakes Thursday, Sept. 24th;
Washington Elementary School: Friday, Sept. 4th, retakes Friday, Sept. 25th
Westside Elementary School: Monday, Sept. 14th, retakes Tuesday, Oct. 6th;
Bel Air Elementary School: Friday, Sept. 11th, retakes Friday, Oct. 2nd;
Lincoln Montessori Elementary School: Tuesday, Sept. 1st, retakes Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.
Elementary Student Activity Pass Picture Days:
Photos will be taken at the NPS Central Office, 512 W. Phillip Ave.
Thursday, Aug. 13th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
$40 per activity pass.
**Only checks or cash will be accepted.
Norfolk Middle School:
1221 N. First St., 402-644-2569
Middle School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m., all NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule pickup dates: *School photos will be during schedule pickup, students should dress appropriately.
— 5th grade: Monday, July 27th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
— 6th grade: Tuesday, July 28th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
An additional time for all 5th and 6th graders is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July. 30th, and Monday, Aug. 3rd.
Open House- Monday, Aug. 10th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Makeup photo times will be during the school day on Thursday, Sept. 10th.
Norfolk Junior High School:
510 Pasewalk Ave., 402-644-2516
Junior High School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., all NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule pickup dates: *School photos will take place during schedule pickup, students should dress appropriately.
— 7th grade: Tuesday, July 28th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
— 8th grade: Monday, Aug. 3rd, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Additional times for all 7th and 8th graders will be from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4th; and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5th.
Open House- Monday, Aug. 10th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Makeup photo times will be during the school day on Tuesday, Sept. 8th.
Norfolk Senior High School:
801 Riverside Blvd., 402-644-2529
Senior High School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., all NPS dismisses on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule pickup dates: *School photos will be taken during schedule pickup, students should dress appropriately.
— Wednesday, July 29th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Seniors, AFS Students)
— Thursday, July 30th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Juniors)
— Monday, Aug. 3rd, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Sophomores)
— Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Freshmen)
Open House- Tuesday, Aug. 11th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Photo retakes will be Tuesday, Sept. 8th.
