Free meals for kids and teens.
Enjoy healthy lunches in a fun, welcoming environment.
No registration required — just stop by and eat with us!
Dates: Beginning June 2, 2026 - June 30.2026.
Open to all children 18 and under
Meals served on-site at any Newport Independent School from 11:00 - 12:00.
We can’t wait to see you this summer!
https://newportwildcatcafe.com/
Start of School Assistance (SOSA) is an EducateNKY volunteer initiative that helps students in Covington and Newport start the school year feeling welcomed, supported, and ready to learn. Volunteers will serve during the first three days of school, supporting arrival, classrooms, lunch, recess, or departure based on each school’s needs.
Scan the QR code or click HERE to sign up!
Keep your child learning, growing, and having fun all summer long in a safe and engaging environment!
📅 June 2 – June 30
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
🍎 Breakfast & Lunch Provided Daily
📚 Academic Support in Reading, Math, & STEM
🎨 Afternoon Enrichment Activities
🚌 Bus Transportation Available for NPS & NIS Students
🎉 Exciting Field Trip Opportunities
📍 Program Locations:
• Grades K-2: Newport Primary School
• Grades 3-6: Newport Intermediate School
• Grades 7-12: Newport High School
⚠️ Registration ends June 1!
For questions or to register, contact:
📧 NPS: Vanessa.tafolla@newport.kyschools.us
📧 NIS: Aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us
📧 NHS: Torrie.watkins@newport.kyschools.us
Keep your child learning, growing, and having fun all summer long in a safe and engaging environment!
📅 June 2 – June 30
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
🍎 Breakfast & Lunch Provided Daily
📚 Academic Support in Reading, Math, & STEM
🎨 Afternoon Enrichment Activities
🚌 Bus Transportation Available for NPS & NIS Students
🎉 Exciting Field Trip Opportunities
📍 Program Locations:
• Grades K-2: Newport Primary School
• Grades 3-6: Newport Intermediate School
• Grades 7-12: Newport High School
⚠️ Registration ends June 1!
For questions or to register, contact:
📧 NPS: Vanessa.tafolla@newport.kyschools.us
📧 NIS: Aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us
📧 NHS: Torrie.watkins@newport.kyschools.us
The music department of NHS proudly presents a special concert featuring the Newport High School Choir, Middle School Band, and Symphonic Band!
Come enjoy an evening filled with outstanding performances, student talent, and community spirit as our musicians share the music they’ve been working hard to prepare.
📍 Newport High School Auditorium
📅 May 14th, 2026
⏰ 6:30
Bring your family and friends and support these amazing student performers! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵
Let's give a big thanks to our wonderful nursing staff for taking such great care of our students!
New virtual training opportunities are available for families and caregivers!
These FREE one-hour sessions are provided through the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health and and focus on topics that really matter for families right now.
🗓 Upcoming Sessions: Click on the date to register
• Supporting the Grieving Child – May 13 at 12:00 PM
• Behavior Management 101 – May 15 at 9:00 AM
• Behavior Management 101 – May 27 at 12:00 PM
These are great opportunities to learn more about supporting your child at home and navigating real-life challenges.
📌 Please direct any questions about the trainings or registration to: lena.morehead@ky.gov
Newport MIddle School Football will be holding Workout and Skill Training for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders:
Dates: Tuesday, April 21, Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Newport High School
For more information, contact Coach Marcus Graham.
marcus.graham@newport.kyschools.us
🍀 The Amazing Shamrock Sprint was a SUCCESS! 🍀
We had an incredible turnout of families, students, and staff who came together to race, solve clues, and most importantly—have FUN!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated as a team—you brought the energy, teamwork, and excitement that made the night so special.
And to our amazing volunteers… we could not have done this without you. From running stations to helping families, serving food, and keeping everything moving—you are the reason this event ran so smoothly.
This is what Newport is all about—community, connection, and showing up for our kids.
We are so grateful for each and every one of you! 🧡💚
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.
