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!
What We Do
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.
$25,000+ in classroom grants in 2024!
Graduate Scholarships
Dozens of traditional scholarships are offered annually to the graduating class of Norfolk Senior High.
$81,000+ in traditional scholarships awarded to the Class of 2025!
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, and many more.
$70,000+ in donor gifts to fund the restoration of the historic Norfolk Junior High Auditorium!
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 2025!
2025 Individual Prize Drawings
Every new participant of the 2025 NPSF Staff Campaign, as well as all those who sustain or increase their gift from last year, will have their names placed in a district-wide drawing to win an individual prize.
Check in later to see the awesome prizes available during the 2025 NPS Foundation Staff Campaign!
