Investing in Students
We celebrate the gifts given by donors who want to create opportunities for students. Our donors include alumni, parents, community members, businesses, private foundations, retired teachers, and current NPS staff members who have all embraced the work of the Foundation. The NPS Foundation makes investing in students our priority through Scholarships, the Middle School Makerspace, STEM Carts, the Panther Pantry, and much more. We invest in success!
Learn more about the mission, vision, goals, and Board of Directors for the Norfolk Public Schools Foundation here on our website! Thank you for your support!
Foundation Programs
Classroom Grants
Classroom grants are intended to fund awesome educational projects that traditional school funding cannot support. Each spring, the Foundation encourages NPS staff to apply for a grant and give us their best ideas for a project to enhance learning for students in any classroom throughout the district.
$28,000+ in Classroom Grants and Help It Happen Grants awarded for the 2025-26 school year!
Graduate Scholarships
Dozens of traditional scholarships are offered annually to the graduating class of Norfolk Senior High.
$88,000+ in Traditional Scholarships awarded to the Class of 2026!
Designated Donations
Designated gifts support specific projects, classrooms, or school buildings as designated by the donor. Some examples include funding provided for the Career Academies, FFA, Speech and Debate, Aftershock, STEM enhancements, musical instruments, the Panther Partner Program, Panther Packs, Elementary Makerspaces, and many more.
$200,000+ raised to build the new accessible playground for students at Bel Air Elementary!
Panthers Supporting Panthers Continuing Education Scholarships
In May 2024, the Foundation partnered with Chris and Mickie Mueller to establish a scholarship for teachers within the district who are taking college courses to further their education. The scholarship program is growing, and applications will open again in the spring!
$3,000 in Continuing Education Scholarships awarded to staff in 2026!
2026 Individual Prize Drawings
Every participant of the 2026 NPSF Staff Campaign who donates a minimum of $25 will have their name placed in a district-wide drawing to win an individual prize.
- $75.00 Gift Card to Target
- Team of 6 Pass to Encrypt Escape Rooms
- America 250th Quilt
- $50.00 in Gift Cards to Local Restaurants
- Movie Night Gift Basket
- $50.00 Gift Card to Sixpence in Downtown Norfolk
- $100 gift Certificate for Sunglasses/Eyewear at Feidler Eye Clinic
If you give $50.00 or more throughout the year, then you are eligible to win a free day off of work through a special raffle in partnership with District Administration!
- One Day of Paid Time Off for a Classified Staff Member
- One Day of Paid Time Off for a Certified Staff Member
If you give $75.00 or more throughout the year, you will receive a new Be Outstanding T-Shirt!
If you give $150.00 or more throughout the year, you will receive a new Maroon NPS Polo in addition to a new Be Outstanding T-Shirt!
