Newport Independent Schools announces Nick Wilson as new principal at Newport High Schoool
Nick Wilson has been hired as Newport High School’s new principal. Wilson will succeed Tim Grayson, who is retiring upon…
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Newport school administrators camp out on roof to celebrate student attendance success
A pair of Newport Intermediate School administrators embarked on an impromptu rooftop camping excursion, thanks to the diligent efforts of…
‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ actress Karyn Parson to speak at Newport Schools academic conference
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actress Karyn Parsons is among several speakers scheduled to offer insight into bolstering academic excellence…
Newport native Keven Reinhardt named Athletic Director of Newport Independent Schools
Kevin Reinhardt, a Hall of Fame high school basketball player and Newport native, has been named Athletic Director of the…
For second year, Newport’s GED program is #1 in the state; partners with Brighton Center, Jailer Jim Daley
For the second year in a row, the Newport Independent School General Educational Development (GED) program – Campbell County Adult…
Newport Independent Schools launches effort to assist displaced Victoria Square Apartments families
The Newport Independent Schools has launched an effort to provide assistance and information to the students and families of Victoria…
Newport Independent Schools, NKU offer Diverse Educator Grant for master’s program scholarships
The Newport Independent Schools and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) have teamed up on a grant that is designed to enhance…
Two from Newport High School selected for traveling exhibit featuring artwork by students with disabilities
Artwork by a pair of Newport High School students has been selected to appear in a traveling art exhibit that…
Newport kindergarten teacher Kaleigh Rougraff named Kentucky VFW Teacher of the Year
Newport Primary School kindergarten teacher Kaleigh Rougraff has been named a VFW Teacher of the Year in the State of…
Newport schools’ Tuition Reimbursement Program for teachers is paying dividends for the district
Newport Intermediate School fourth grade math teacher Katie Chalfant had always wanted to return to college after receiving her bachelor’s…
Beatriz Granados Molina, a native of Spain, joins Newport Schools as new Spanish teacher
The Newport Independent Schools has hired a Spanish teacher, filling a position that had been open for more than two…
Newport Independent Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinic to student August 20
As students, teachers and staff prepare for the start of a new school year, The Newport Independent Schools will offer…
Newport Independent Schools’ GED program ranked best in Kentucky for 2020-21
The Newport Independent School General Educational Development (GED) program, Campbell County Skills U (CCSU), has been ranked the number one…
Newport school board rejects provision for repeating grades, provides programs to help students catch up
The Newport Board of Education has unanimously voted to reject the provisions of a recently-enacted state law that allows students…
Two students from Newport Independent schools win NKY Junior Fire Marshall Poster contest
Two students from the Newport Independent Schools were named winners of the St. Elizabeth Northern Kentucky Junior Fire Marshall Poster…
Newport schools nurse practitioner Liz Tanner is first to receive COVID vaccine, wanted to set example
Newport Independent Schools’ Nurse Practitioner Liz Tanner has become the district’s first employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Tanner, who…
Horizon awards $40,000 to help three nonprofits provide services through pandemic
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has distributed more than $40,000 across three nonprofits, bringing relief support totals to more…
Newport Independent Schools receives donation of masks from Campbell County Public Library
Newport Independent Schools has received a donation from the Campbell County Public Library of an estimated 250 masks for the district’s students…
Newport, CRG Residential dedicate $37M apartment building on site of former 4th Street School
Officials from the City of Newport joined representatives of CRG Residential Wednesday in cutting the ribbon and formally dedicating Academy on…
Newport Food Service workers formally honored by Kentucky House of Representatives
Newport’s Food Service workers – who are viewed by many as valuable but often unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Newport Independent Schools reopen in-person classroom instruction Sept. 29; fall sports to proceed
The Newport Independent Schools will reopen in-person classroom instruction on Sept. 29 and proceed with the district’s fall sports schedule,…
Our Rich History: The Newport public school system reflects the evolution of American education
By Roger VonStrohe Special to NKyTribune Part 37 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The evolution of…