The 31st annual Red Ribbon Run was held on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the Skyview park. The event is a one-mile run to finish off Red Ribbon Week in the local schools. The Red Ribbon Run began with a drug-free pledge and continued with a run through the park. Volunteer high school…
Norfolk Public Schools is pleased to announce that Matthew Arens, Network Administrator, is the recipient of the NPS Award for Excellence for September 2025.
Thank you, Matthew Arens, 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 Matthew's nomination:
-Matthew has…
Help us cheer on the Panthers! The Fall Activities schedule is up and going. Click HERE for the full schedule of events.
Norfolk Public Schools is proud to welcome two new faces to our School Resource Officer team — Officer Hansen and Officer Mason. They join Officer Tietz in helping keep our schools safe, building positive relationships with students, and supporting staff each day. We’re grateful for their commitment to our Panther community and look forward to a great year together!
The 2025–2026 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 2025/2026 school year, Group A will begin school on Tuesday, August…
The NPS Board of Education has approved the cell phone policy (Policy 6113) for the 2025-2026 school year. These policies will be included in the student handbooks.
Elementary:
Usage allowed at the end of the day once students have exited the building. Otherwise, devices are kept in their book bags and turned off throughout the entire school day.
Middle…
Norfolk Public Schools offers Youth sports camps throughout the summer. These camps are a great way to practice skills, stay active and have some fun.
Check out all the options HERE and get signed up today!
Congratulations to these Norfolk Senior High students on being named recipients of the Spring 2025 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006, the NSAA & the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools, based on academic excellence, leadership, & NSAA activity contributions. Congratulations!
The USDA’s Summer Food Service Program provides no-cost meals to children ages 1- 18 years at approved locations across the state. To find information about summer meals sites near you, visit the SFSP Site Finder.
Norfolk Public Schools has been ranked 9th among the Top 30 high schools in Nebraska by Money, Inc. This ranking reflects the school's strong performance in standardized tests, graduation rates, and college acceptance statistics. Congratulations to everyone for this achievement!
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