NEWPORT PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
March 18, 2026 || 5-7 PM
Newport families with future Wildcats are invited register for the 2026-2027 school year, explore our preschool classrooms, meet our team, share a meal, and take home free materials and resources.
Check out the EVENT FLYER for more details!
Quarter 4 Events Calendar
Take a look at what’s coming up across Newport Independent Schools this spring!
Join us for a FREE district-wide family adventure full of reading, math, teamwork, and fun!
Families will travel from room to room solving challenges, collecting gold coins, and racing to uncover the leprechaun’s treasure. 🪙
📅 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Newport Intermediate School
✨ Open to ALL Newport Independent School families
✨ All ages welcome
✨ Free event
📱 Register your team by scanning the QR code on the flyer
or contact katie.lucas@newport.kyschools.us
As part of our commitment to keeping children safe while traveling to and from school, we want to remind you about Kentucky’s school bus stopping laws and important safety procedures. Understanding these rules helps protect students when they are boarding or exiting the bus and ensures a safe environment for everyone on the road.
Red Lights + Stop Arm = Stop
* When a school bus extends its stop arm and flashes red lights, drivers/vehicles on the road must stop. (Please see the images for stopping requirements.)
* Vehicles should remain stopped until the bus retracts the arm and turns off the red lights.
Amber (Yellow) Lights = Prepare to Stop
* Yellow lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.
Safety Reminders
* Children may cross the street unexpectedly.
* Never pass a stopped school bus, as it is both illegal and dangerous.
Legal Consequences
* Failing to stop for a school bus in Kentucky can result in fines, points on your driver’s license, and possible criminal penalties.
We are currently seeing an increase in fevers and sore throats among our elementary students. As we work together to keep our school community healthy, we would like to remind everyone about the importance of proper handwashing and covering our mouths when coughing or sneezing.
Good hand hygiene is one of the best ways to stop the spread of germs. Please encourage your child to:
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom.
Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.
It is also very important that students:
Cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze.
Throw away used tissues right away.
If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands.
If your child has a fever, sore throat, or is not feeling well, please keep them home and contact your healthcare provider as needed. Students should be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication before returning to school.
Thank you for your support in helping us keep our students safe and healthy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.
Regardless of the outcome of tonight's game, Newport will again compete for the 9th Region crown beginning March 7, 2026, when Snapp & Co. will look to hoist the regional trophy and punch their tickets to the Sweet 16 state tournament. There's more to play for so stay tuned!
ON YE WILDCATS!
🌟 Wildcat Wonder & Imagination🌟
Join us on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 5:30–7:00 PM at Newport Intermediate School for a fun, FREE evening filled with hands-on activities for the whole family!
This is a DISTRICT-WIDE event open to ALL Newport families and students of every grade level.
We’ll have creative craft stations, STEM building challenges, painting, board games, bingo, and more – designed for kids from preschool through high school.
🎟 Spots are limited to 30 families (one spot per family), and reservations are required.
💙 We are also looking for volunteers!
If you’d like to help run a station, assist families, or be part of the fun, we’d love to have you join us.
To RSVP for your family OR to sign up as a volunteer:
📞 Call: 859-292-3066
📱 Text: 859-816-6344
Come relax, create, and have fun as a family—we can’t wait to see you there!
Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
Since their establishment, FRYSCs have become a cornerstone of Kentucky’s education system, grounded in the belief that when families are supported, students thrive. Here at Newport Independent School District, we are incredibly fortunate to have three coordinators who go above and beyond every day: Ms. Molly, Ms. Blackwell, and Ms. Watts. Thank you for being a constant source of care, connection, and support for our students and families.
This week, February 2nd–6th, we proudly celebrate National School Counselors Week. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible school counselors for the vital role each of you play in supporting our students’ academic success and their social and emotional well-being. Through your guidance, compassion, and unwavering dedication, you help students navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and reach their full potential. Your encouragement, care, and commitment leave a lasting impact on our schools and our community. The Newport Independent School Community is deeply grateful for all that you do: every day, for every student.
Having previously been delayed to this upcoming weekend, the final four teams will vie for the title this Sunday at the Owensboro Sportscenter in Owensboro, Kentucky. Our semifinal game will be played at 1:30 pm our time, 12:30 pm CST. If we advance past the Lyons again, we will play in the championship game that same day at 5:30 pm our time, 4:30 pm CST. Let's get as many of us down to Owensboro as we can and cheer on our boys as they work to earn another title!
If you cannot attend the game(s), you can still attend the game by purchasing a virtual ticket to the arena and livestreaming the game via PrepSpin. Go to go.prepspin.com and click on the Newport game. From there, click Register and it will take you to the checkout process. The cost will be a one-time fee of $19.99. After registering, log in and click on the game. The game will then begin or a countdown timer will display leading up to tipoff. You can also listen to the games on the All "A" Radio Network at https://www.youtube.com/@AllAClassic.
⚽🔥 FUTSAL & SOCCER CLINIC IS BACK! 🔥⚽
Newport Independent Schools is hosting a Futsal & Soccer Clinic at Newport Intermediate School, and it’s open to ALL ages!
🗓 Saturdays in February
• February 7th
• February 14th
• February 21st
• February 28th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This is a fun, low-pressure way for kids to move, play, and build skills:
✔️ Fun activities & games
✔️ Gym shoes only
✔️ No cleats or shin guards needed
Whether your child plays soccer or wants to try something new, this is a great chance to get active and have fun.
📧 Questions? Email: zachary.rechtin@newport.kyschools.us
Wildcats advance! Tonight, the varsity boys' basketball team will face Harlan High School in the quarterfinals of the All "A" Classic at the Owensboro Sportscenter in western Kentucky. The game will begin at 7 pm (6 pm CST) and will be livestreamed on PrepSpin.com.
To view the game, go to https://go.prepspin.com and click on the Newport game. From there, click Register and it will take you to the checkout process. The cost is $19.99 for each day of the tournament. After registering, log in and click on the game. The game will then begin or a countdown timer will display leading up to the game.
Here is the link to the updated bracket: https://www.allaclassic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Boys-Basketball-Statewide-Brackets.pdf.
Go Cats!
Our boys basketball team has once again advanced to the statewide All "A" Classic tournament! This year, the tournament is being held at the Owensboro Sportscenter in Owensboro, Kentucky. The first game is this Thursday and tip-off is at 6 pm our time, 5 pm CST.
If the distance is too far, or if the impending inclement weather prevents you from attending, you can still attend the game by purchasing a virtual ticket to the arena and livestreaming the game via PrepSpin. Go to go.prepspin.com and click on the Newport game. From there, click Register and it will take you to the checkout process. The cost is $19.99 for each day of the tournament. If you only watch the first game, you will only be charged one daily fee. After registering, log in and click on the game. The game will then begin or a countdown timer will display leading up to the game.
Go Wildcats!
January 6th through March 13th
Congratulations to these Newport Primary students for being recognized as 2025 winners of the Northern Kentucky Junior Fire Marshal Poster contest! 🐾❤️🖤
We love collaborating with Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45 IAFF on this contest every year!
Ticket reservations are now open and available for our Winter Play, It’s A Wonderful Life.
The show will be presented at our NHS auditorium at 900 East Sixth Street.
Show times are Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12, at 7 PM, and Sunday, December 14, for a 2 PM matinee.
Tickets will be $5 for adults and $2 for students and children. We will be accepting cash only for this show . Also please be aware that seating in the auditorium is limited. We will assign specific seating upon request.
Therefore, to reserve your seats, please call (859) 292-2800 or email nhsdrama@newport.kyschools.us and clearly leave your name, a phone number where you can be reached, the show you wish to attend, and the number of seats that you will require.
Limited handicap seating is also available. Please keep in mind we will be able to reserve tickets for the number requested and we will do our best to ensure that ticket requests are seated together. You will only receive a callback if there is an issue with your seats, otherwise you will be good to go. If the show is sold out we will update this message.
Thank you and have a good evening.
