Dear Newport High School Families,
I wanted to give you a heads-up that our 7th and 8th grade students will be completing their spring iReady diagnostic assessments on April 15th (Math) and April 16th (Reading). This is a great opportunity for us to check in on how your student is progressing across the school year.
iReady is an adaptive reading and math assessment that adjusts its questions based on how a student responds, giving us a more accurate picture of where they are academically. We use this data to inform instruction and ensure students are getting the right level of support , whether that means enrichment or additional help in a specific area. The spring diagnostic is especially important because it allows us to compare growth from the beginning of the year and helps us plan for the year ahead.
No preparation is needed on your student's part. We just ask that they get a good night's sleep, come to school ready to focus, and do their personal best.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Nick Wilson
Principal
Newport High School
I wanted to give you a heads-up that our 7th and 8th grade students will be completing their spring iReady diagnostic assessments on April 15th (Math) and April 16th (Reading). This is a great opportunity for us to check in on how your student is progressing across the school year.
iReady is an adaptive reading and math assessment that adjusts its questions based on how a student responds, giving us a more accurate picture of where they are academically. We use this data to inform instruction and ensure students are getting the right level of support , whether that means enrichment or additional help in a specific area. The spring diagnostic is especially important because it allows us to compare growth from the beginning of the year and helps us plan for the year ahead.
No preparation is needed on your student's part. We just ask that they get a good night's sleep, come to school ready to focus, and do their personal best.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Nick Wilson
Principal
Newport High School
📝✨ Kentucky Summative Assessment Window ✨📝
Newport High School students, it’s time to show what you know! 💪📚
📅 Testing Window: May 1st – May 15th
During this time, students will complete the Kentucky Summative Assessments — an important opportunity to demonstrate all the hard work and growth from this school year.
🎯 Get plenty of rest
🥗 Eat a good breakfast
⏰ Arrive on time and ready to focus
Let’s finish strong, Wildcats!
#WildcatPride #FinishStrong #KSA #NewportHighSchool
Newport High School students, it’s time to show what you know! 💪📚
📅 Testing Window: May 1st – May 15th
During this time, students will complete the Kentucky Summative Assessments — an important opportunity to demonstrate all the hard work and growth from this school year.
🎯 Get plenty of rest
🥗 Eat a good breakfast
⏰ Arrive on time and ready to focus
Let’s finish strong, Wildcats!
#WildcatPride #FinishStrong #KSA #NewportHighSchool
🎓✨ 150th Commencement Ceremony ✨🎓
A milestone moment you won’t want to miss! Join us as we celebrate the 150th Commencement of Newport High School — honoring a legacy of excellence and the bright future of the Class of 2026.
📅 May 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Newport High School Gymnasium
For 150 years, Newport High School has shaped leaders, inspired dreams, and built a proud Wildcat tradition ❤️🖤. Now it’s time to celebrate the next generation as they take their final walk as students and their first steps into the future.
A milestone moment you won’t want to miss! Join us as we celebrate the 150th Commencement of Newport High School — honoring a legacy of excellence and the bright future of the Class of 2026.
📅 May 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Newport High School Gymnasium
For 150 years, Newport High School has shaped leaders, inspired dreams, and built a proud Wildcat tradition ❤️🖤. Now it’s time to celebrate the next generation as they take their final walk as students and their first steps into the future.
🎓✨ Senior Awards Night 2026 ✨🎓
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026! 🏆
📅 May 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 NHS Auditorium
This special evening honors the hard work, dedication, and success of our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. From academic excellence to leadership and service, we can’t wait to recognize the best of the best!
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026! 🏆
📅 May 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 NHS Auditorium
This special evening honors the hard work, dedication, and success of our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. From academic excellence to leadership and service, we can’t wait to recognize the best of the best!
Tomorrow is a big day. Our juniors will be taking the SAT, a national college-readiness assessment administered by the College Board.
Here's how you can help tonight: make sure your student gets a solid night's sleep, eats a good breakfast in the morning, and arrives at school ready to give it their all. A few simple things can make a real difference.
Our students have put in the work all year long. Tomorrow is their chance to show up and show out.
Do your best, Wildcats. We're proud of you.
Thanks,
Nick Wilson
Principal
Newport High School
Here's how you can help tonight: make sure your student gets a solid night's sleep, eats a good breakfast in the morning, and arrives at school ready to give it their all. A few simple things can make a real difference.
Our students have put in the work all year long. Tomorrow is their chance to show up and show out.
Do your best, Wildcats. We're proud of you.
Thanks,
Nick Wilson
Principal
Newport High School
Newport High School Parents/Guardians,
3rd quarter report cards are coming home with your student today! Take a look and reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Nick Wilson
Principal
3rd quarter report cards are coming home with your student today! Take a look and reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Nick Wilson
Principal
SAT Day is one week away Newport families!
Our Juniors will be taking the SAT on Tuesday, March 24th, and we want to make sure everyone is set up for success.
Please arrive prior to 8:15 AM--plan accordingly so students aren't rushing when they walk in the door.
What to Bring: A fully charged MacBook, and any other approved testing materials.
Please leave phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, and any other prohibited electronics at home. these items cannot be in the testing room.
Our students have put in the work, and we're proud of them. Test day is just their chance to show it.
If you have any questions before the 24th, please reach out to our Instructional Coach, Eric Hill at eric.hill@newport.kyschools.us or to me directly at nick.wilson@newport.kyschools.us
Let's have a great test day, Wildcats!!
--Nick Wilson, Principal
Our Juniors will be taking the SAT on Tuesday, March 24th, and we want to make sure everyone is set up for success.
Please arrive prior to 8:15 AM--plan accordingly so students aren't rushing when they walk in the door.
What to Bring: A fully charged MacBook, and any other approved testing materials.
Please leave phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, and any other prohibited electronics at home. these items cannot be in the testing room.
Our students have put in the work, and we're proud of them. Test day is just their chance to show it.
If you have any questions before the 24th, please reach out to our Instructional Coach, Eric Hill at eric.hill@newport.kyschools.us or to me directly at nick.wilson@newport.kyschools.us
Let's have a great test day, Wildcats!!
--Nick Wilson, Principal
Our Varsity Boys Basketball team will face off against the Highlands BlueBirds tonight inside Bellevue's Ben Flora Gymnasium as they attempt to bring home ANOTHER 36th District title. The game will tipoff at 7 pm and we want to pack the house in Red, Black, and White! If you are able, plan to attend and cheer our Wildcats to victory. You can purchase tickets via GoFan or at the gate.
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!
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!
Good morning,
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!
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!
Welcome back Wildcats, classes resume on January 6, 2026!
Follow the QR code on the photo to get your t-shirt for the NCC @ Newport boys basketball game that will take place on January 27, 2026!
Wildcat Family:
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.
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.
📣 Exciting News NHS Families, 🎉
Progress Reports are coming home on November 19, 2025!
We’re proud of the hard work our students have been putting in, and this is a great opportunity to celebrate growth, check in on goals, and keep the momentum going strong for the rest of the term.
Please be on the lookout for your child’s progress report on 11/19. Take a moment to review it together, celebrate successes, and make a plan for any next steps.
Let’s keep learning alive and thriving—wonderful things are happening! 🌟
🔥 GAME DAY ALERT, WILDCAT NATION! 🔥
Our NHS WILDCATS hit the road to take on Kentucky Country Day on Friday, November 21st, 2025 at 7:30 PM!
Let’s travel strong and show them what RED & BLACK pride really looks like! ❤️🖤🐾
📍 Location: Kentucky Country Day 4100 Springdale Road Louisville, KY 40241
💲 Cost: $10 at the gate or purchase ahead using the GoFan link below.
https://gofan.co/event/5411135?schoolId=KY6181
📣 Be loud. Be proud. Be WILDCAT STRONG!
Let’s go, Newport! 💥🏈
Our NHS WILDCATS hit the road to take on Kentucky Country Day on Friday, November 21st, 2025 at 7:30 PM!
Let’s travel strong and show them what RED & BLACK pride really looks like! ❤️🖤🐾
📍 Location: Kentucky Country Day 4100 Springdale Road Louisville, KY 40241
💲 Cost: $10 at the gate or purchase ahead using the GoFan link below.
https://gofan.co/event/5411135?schoolId=KY6181
📣 Be loud. Be proud. Be WILDCAT STRONG!
Let’s go, Newport! 💥🏈
✨ Calling all young women at NHS! ✨
Interested in leadership, growth, and making a difference? 💡 The Young Women Lead Club is now accepting sign-ups!
📍 Stop by the Youth Service Center at the High School to sign up today.
📞 For more information, contact Torrie Watkins.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, lead, and inspire! 💪💖
Interested in leadership, growth, and making a difference? 💡 The Young Women Lead Club is now accepting sign-ups!
📍 Stop by the Youth Service Center at the High School to sign up today.
📞 For more information, contact Torrie Watkins.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, lead, and inspire! 💪💖
Big Smiles, the Mobile Dentist, is returning to Newport High School
🗓 December 8th – 10th, 2025
This in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe, comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed dentists.
Services include:
Complete dental exam
X-rays
Cleanings
Fluoride and sealants (when necessary)
Restorative care such as fillings (if needed)
If you would like your student to be seen by the dentist at school, please complete the attached enrollment form and return it to school, or enroll online at:
🔗 https://www.myschooldentist.com/NHNIKY_schsrm
Dental care is FREE for all students with Medicaid or CHIP.
All insurance is accepted.
Families without insurance can request donated care on the registration form.
🗓 December 8th – 10th, 2025
This in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe, comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed dentists.
Services include:
Complete dental exam
X-rays
Cleanings
Fluoride and sealants (when necessary)
Restorative care such as fillings (if needed)
If you would like your student to be seen by the dentist at school, please complete the attached enrollment form and return it to school, or enroll online at:
🔗 https://www.myschooldentist.com/NHNIKY_schsrm
Dental care is FREE for all students with Medicaid or CHIP.
All insurance is accepted.
Families without insurance can request donated care on the registration form.
Newport High School Track Team will be hosting a craft show on Saturday November 1, 2025. Please come support the Track program at NHS!
📸 Picture Day Update!
Wildcats, please note that Make Up Picture Day at NHS has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Make sure to bring your best smile and be ready for your photo!
Wildcats, please note that Make Up Picture Day at NHS has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Make sure to bring your best smile and be ready for your photo!
Dear Families and Staff,
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 open tomorrow, September 19, following our regular schedule.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class!
Thank you for your continued support.
🎉 We’re Coming to You! 🏠
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
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