On Tuesday, September 5, Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) welcomes more than 27,500 students back to school. This new beginning brings the excitement of many possibilities for NNPS students and staff as they work together to ensure that students are college, career, and citizen-ready. 

Students entering sixth-grade and ninth-grade are encouraged to attend orientation at their new school. Students may take a tour of the school, meet administrators and teachers, learn the schedule, meet classmates, and discover what clubs and activities are available. All early childhood centers, elementary schools and middle schools are holding open houses. Parents and students can meet teachers and principals, and get acquainted with the school’s learning environment. Contact the school for more information.

Sixth-Grade Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bus transportation provided for students. Visit www.nnschools.org/zonefinder for orientation bus stops.

Middle School Open House
For Students and Families
Wednesday, August 30 from 4 – 7 p.m.

Early Childhood Center & Elementary Open Houses
for Students and Families
Thursday, August 31 from 4 – 7 p.m.

Ninth-Grade & New High School Student Orientation
Friday, September 1 from 8 -11:30 a.m.
Bus transportation provided for students. Visit www.nnschools.org/zonefinder for orientation bus stops.

Bus stop information, including locations and pick up and drop off times, will be posted online beginning Wednesday, August 30 at www.nnschools.org/zonefinder.

Parents can know when the school bus is on the way with Here Comes the Bus®. This app allows families to view the real-time location of their child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet or computer for free. See the location of your child’s bus both before and after school; confirm that your child’s bus has arrived at the bus stop, at school or both; and receive a “push notification” or email message when the bus is a certain distance from the bus stop. Available in English, Spanish and French, the Here Comes the Bus app can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. To sign up, visit https://herecomesthebus.com and enter account number 74046 and your student’s NNPS ID.