We’re proud of our amazing educators whose commitment ensures the very best learning opportunities for our youngest Wildcats. ❤️🖤
Newport Independent Schools will be open tomorrow, September 19, following our regular schedule.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class!
Thank you for your continued support.
Newport Independent Schools will be closed today, Thursday, September 18, due to a waterline break. No classes will be held.
Teachers: This will be treated as a non-work day and you are not to report to school.
Custodial staff are to report as normal.
Thank you.
Hello, Newport Families! Our 21st Century After-School program is in full swing. We are still accepting registration forms but due to NIS and NPS having a wait list, our site coordinator(s) will reach out when we have an opening for your student.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Your 21st Century Site Coordinators
Newport High School: Torrie Watkins
torrie.watkins@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3023
Newport Intermediate School: Aubrey New
aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3021 ext. 4203
Newport Primary School: Carla Oetinger
carla.oetinger@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3011
Several Newport Independent Schools email accounts were compromised today, Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Malicious emails with false Zoom meeting links or other attachments have been sent from those accounts. Zoom is not an official communications platform for Newport Independent Schools and that link actually points outside the U.S.
You should always delete any suspicious emails you receive with a strange or unknown attachment or link, but please pay extra attention to message from the school district at this time. If you do click on the link, take steps to protect your account and immediately change your email password as a precaution. At this time, we suspect that just opening the link could potentially expose your user credentials.
We are working diligently to identify and clean all compromised accounts and will provide more information when available.
-Rusty Adams
Director of Technology
September calendar snapshot!
Newport Independent Schools is hiring two Instructional Assistants at the Newport Regional School. A job description and list of qualifications is listed below. For more information, or to apply, please visit:
https://www.applitrack.com/newport/onlineapp/
Category: Support Staff
Date Posted: 7/24/2025
Location: Newport Regional School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2025
Job Summary
An instructional assistant in a Kentucky juvenile detention center helps students with their academic work, manages the classroom, and assists teachers. They work under the supervision of certified teachers, supporting the educational needs of incarcerated youth.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting with Instruction:
Instructional assistants help students with their coursework, provide individualized support, and reinforce learning concepts.
Classroom Management:
They help maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, assisting with classroom routines and behavior management.
Administrative Support:
They may assist with record-keeping, materials preparation, and other administrative tasks related to the classroom.
Building Relationships:
Instructional assistants often build positive relationships with students, offering support and encouragement.
Communication:
They communicate with teachers and other staff about student progress and needs.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Passing score on the KY Para-educator Assessment or Associate’s degree
High school diploma or G.E.D., preferred
Experience preferred
Understanding of child development, behavior management, and special education is beneficial
Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to build rapport with at-risk youth are important.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Juvenile detention centers are secure facilities, so staff must be prepared to work in a structured and controlled environment.
Instructional assistants may work with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups.
The work can be challenging but also rewarding, as it offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
DAYS WORKED AND SALARY:
186-day contract + 33 4-hour days in June/July, possible
Classified salary schedule approved by the Newport Board of Education
🔥HOMECOMING 2025🔥
📅 Friday, September 12th
📣 Parade – 6:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff – 7:30 PM
✨ Theme – The 90's
Wear your colors, show your pride, and come ready to cheer on our Wildcats! 🐾❤️
📅 Tuesday, September 16th
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Newport Intermediate School
Free fun + prizes + family time = a night you won’t want to miss!
Quarter 1
Events Calendar
August 14th through October 17th
25–26 Shopping Dates & New Hours!
🕛 New Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
📍 Where: Newport Board of Education - 30 W 8th St.
📲 To schedule an appointment:
Text Katie Lucas at 859-816-3644
Or call our office at 859-292-3066
Newport Independent staff are excited to see our students and families during Home Visit Day this Friday, August 8th, starting at 9:00 AM! We’re looking forward to connecting, sharing smiles, and kicking off a fantastic new school year together. See you soon! 💙🐾 #NewportProud #HomeVisitDay
📣 Heads up, Newport families!
Home Visit Day is scheduled for August 8th! 🏡✨
Our teachers and staff will be out visiting students all across the city.
👀 Keep an eye out—we may be stopping by your house!
📍 If you’ve moved recently, please call your school to update your address so we don’t miss you!
