Covid-19 Guidance Document 
2021-2022 School Year

Newport Independent Schools Covid19 Dashboard

Jennifer Packwood is one of three distinguished finalists that will be recognized and honored at Council of Exceptional Children Conference in Louisville on November 22, 2021.

New programs added to appeal to more students

The Newport School of Innovation - the mostly online program launched three years ago by the Newport Independent Schools district - continues to grow and attract new students into the district.

NSOI, as the school is known, has started the school year with 32 students, an increase of 10 students from last year. And with some new opportunities for students to enroll that have been approved by the district's administration and the Newport Board of Education, Newport Innovation Coordinator Josh Snapp expects additional enrollment throughout the school year.

Newport Independent Schools has partnered with Ethos Labs (Newport, KY) to create a COVID-19 testing program that will ensure a continued safe return to school.  This is a completely voluntary program that is supported by the State, so there is no cost to you or Newport Independent. We politely request that you enroll yourself in this program to help accomplish the following goals for a successful school year:

1. Safe in-person learning environment for the entire school year

2. Minimize the need to quarantine children at home for extended time

3. Minimize absentee days due to COVID-19 for teachers and students

Registration at:   https://www.ethosbacktoschool.com/

Student and Staff Registration Instructions for Covid-19 Testing with Ethos Labs

The Newport Independent Schools has hired a Spanish teacher, filling a position that had been open for more than two years. 

Beatriz Granados Molina – a native of Ciudad Real, a small town near Madrid, Spain – is teaching grades eight through 12, which are the grades she taught during her 22 years as English as a Second Language teacher in her native country.

Congratulations Jennifer Packwood

Ms. Packwood is one of three distinguished finalists that will be recognized and honored at Council of Exceptional Children Conference in Louisville on November 22, 2021. This award is the highest honor a special education teacher can achieve in KY. It highlights and showcases the teacher’s innovative practices, professional leadership, and significant contributions to students, community and school.

Jennifer is a co-teacher at Newport High School and specializes in Post-Secondary Transition Services. She was nominated because of the tremendous success she has had in ensuring students with special needs receive the supports and services needed to become successful adults. Ms. Packwood values her colleagues, opportunities to grow professionally, friendships she develops with her students and their families.

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