Newport Independent School District

DIGITAL LEARNING DAY

On February 1, 2012, all learning communities in Newport Independent Schools will join the nationwide celebration of digital learning. Through the use of interactive technology within schools K-12, the district will be promoting the use of innovative technology to enhance and promote student engagement across the district.

Through the creative use of federal and local funds, Newport Independent Schools has equipped classrooms with interactive technology to enhance student learning and promote innovative teaching to promote 21st Century Skills to help prepare students to be college and career ready. In order to celebrate and showcase creative teaching in the district, all schools in Newport will be participating in this nationwide celebration.

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CHEERLEADING COMPETITION

KAPOS 9th Region Competition is Friday, January 27, 2012. Come support our Newport High School and Middle School Cheerleaders as they compete to bring home a winning trophy!

Conner High School, Hebron, KY

Doors open at 7:00pm to public

Cost: $5.00 per person

8:00pm Newport High performs

8:50pm Newport Middle performs

Our Cheerleaders

Mercedes Nickell, Alissa Hightchew, Tatyanna Feldhaus, Kierra Clark, Hannah Webb, Jalese Stone, Nicki Crail, Raven Rice, Madelyn Williams, Daja Brown, Matthew Arnold, JaShawn Stanley, Tyler Baldwin, Bradley Messer, Tyler Farmer, Robert Engram, and Taylor Tyler. Under the direction of Mrs. Watts, Ms. Rouse and Ms. Watkins.

Click on the "Learn More>>" to see information on the N.KY Cheer and Dance Coaches Competition on February 4, 2012.

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FREE HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

Newport Schools is committed to the well-being of our students. Our Nurse Practitioner is on hand every Thursday at the Newport Middle School from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., to give regular physicals; sports physicals; and immunizations. This is a free service to every enrolled student from preschool through high school. These services are by appointment only and some restrictions apply. Please call 859-291-1910 for further information or to schedule an appointment for your child.

BUY YOUR LAROSA'S BUDDY CARD!

The Newport High School prom committee has 60 LaRosa's Buddy Cards left to sell. The Buddy Cards cost $10 and offer 14 Buy-One, Get One Free large cheese pizzas from LaRosa's. The card is only valid for carry out or dine in, not delivery. The card expires one year from the activation date. You may call Jessica Cope (859-292-3008) for more information or to buy a card!
Thank you for your support.

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION

Our School Board Members were recognized at the January 25th regular School Board Meeting. Interim Superintendent, Pam Rye, acknowledged the dedication and hard work that our board members give to the school and community, then presented each member with a certificate from the Kentucky School Boards Association (Julie Smith-Morrow was absent). The certificate states:

For all of the work you do for the success of
your students and the betterment of your community,
the Kentucky School Boards Association is please to honor,
Andrea Janovic, Julie Smith-Morrow, Ramona Malone, and Melissa Sheffel for your selfless service.

DUNN WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Newport High Senior Stefan Dunn for receiving a $1,000 Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic Scholarship by Owen Electric Cooperative and Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives.

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DISTRICT WIDE SHAKEOUT DRILL

This year the entire Newport Independent School District will be one of many districts in Kentucky participating in the Great Central United States ShakeOut Drill. On February 7, 2012, at 10:15 a.m., Central Standard Time (11:15 a.m. for us in the Eastern Standard Time Zone), all Newport schools will participate in this event by holding our “Drop, Cover and Hold Drills” for all of our students and staff. For more information Click Here.

NEWPORT SENIOR EARNS AWARD

Newport Senior Shawn Roberts, Inside Linebacker for Newport Wildcats Football Team, will receive the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame’s Courage Award for 2012, at its banquet next month. Shawn is the first athlete from Newport High School to ever be granted with this honor. The NFF and CFHOF awards one courage award yearly to the football player in the Greater Cincinnati area who most significantly displays overcoming adversity in their life. Click Here to read more...

RACHEL'S CHALLENGE - STUDENT OF THE MONTH, NMS

The Newport Middle School Student of the Month is Ethan Snapp. Ethan is a Friends of Rachel Team Leader. This 8th grade student is much more than a good athlete; he also has a good heart. Ethan developed the idea for the Sporting Event, which was held on December 14th, for which Ethan was excited about giving $370 to the Special Olympics. Ethan's father is a special education teacher and Ethan has spent time with Mr. Snapp coaching the Special Olympic basketball team. Ethan has learned early in life that when one is given special talents he can use it to help special people in need.

Every month we honor one or more students from our district who are involved in a Rachel's Challenge club, also known as, Friends of Rachel (FOR). For more information about Rachel's Challenge, please visit www.rachelschallenge.org.

PROM DRESSES & MORE

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on May 18, 2012 and our students are already discussing what they want to wear. Did you know that the high school Youth Service Center has a closet dedicated to house donated formal dresses; tuxedos; men’s suits; and men’s & ladies accessories? Why not donate that formal wear to a student who would love the opportunity to look fabulous at their prom!

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NEW FROM NEWPORT SCHOOL'S FOOD SERVICE!

MySchoolBucks.com

A Safe and Convenient Online Meal Prepayment System

Now you can make deposits into your student’s school meal account, view account balances, create payment reminders and review purchase history, all in one secure online location. Read about the new program by clicking here.

NEWPORT OBSERVES JANUARY SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH

Like the students in the district, the members of our board of education must do their homework. This means sifting through complicated test data and financial reports while keeping abreast of the latest requirements handed down from state and federal governments, to name just a few “subjects.”

Our board members conduct business at one or more meetings monthly, but you’ll often find them at ball games, school celebrations and civic events because they are the link between the school system and the community. These responsibilities and others are the reason Kentucky and other states set aside the month of January to thank local school board members during School Board Recognition Month.

The members of the Newport Board of Education oversee our budget and make decisions regarding building projects. All this is done in the face of shrinking state and federal dollars for education and tough economic times locally. But beyond those “macro” duties, they also make certain the individual child in the district gets what he or she needs to successfully learn in school and beyond.

I hope the community as a whole, and individual parents, students and school staff will take a few minutes this month to acknowledge the critical role and responsibilities carried out by Ms. Janovic, Dr. Smith-Morrow, Ms. Malone and Ms. Sheffel.

Pam Rye

Interim Superintendent

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Newport Independent School District

301 East 8th Street | Newport, KY 41071 | Phone: 859.292.3001 | Fax: 859.292.3073