Norview Pilots Student Nov. 2025

We’re excited to welcome Mr. Justin Smith as our new Assistant Principal! Mr. Smith is a proud Norview graduate who once walked the same halls you do—and even taught here before stepping into this new leadership role.

His deep connection to Norview and commitment to our students make his return especially meaningful. Be sure to say hello and give him a warm Pilot welcome when you see him around school!

Norview High School, our mission is to empower and inspire every student to reach their full potential. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to become responsible contributing members of society. Our staff is committed to building a positive school culture where our diverse student population can “take flight”.

Congratulations Mariah Stewart. Norview's Teacher of the Year!

We are proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. Under Virginia’s new accountability system, Norview High School was rated as On Track for the 2024–2025 school year with an overall performance of 82.5%.

This achievement reflects the commitment, perseverance, and teamwork shown by our entire school community. Every teacher, staff member, and student plays an important role in making Norview a place where excellence is expected and achieved.

👏 Congratulations, Pilots! Your efforts both in and out of the classroom continue to move Norview forward. Let’s keep soaring higher as we build on this success in the year ahead. 💙✈️

We are proud to announce that Norview High School has been recognized by Cognia for 100 years of continuous accreditation! This incredible milestone reflects a century of dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to student success.

👏 Congratulations to our students, staff, and community for upholding Norview’s legacy of excellence in education. Here’s to the next 100 years of learning, leading, and soaring high! 💙✈️

We’re proud to recognize our students for their growing commitment to getting to school and class on time each day! Your efforts make a real difference—our number of daily tardies has been steadily decreasing, and that’s a direct result of your responsibility, focus, and pride in being a Norview Pilot.

Arriving on time sets the tone for a successful day of learning and shows respect for your teachers and peers. Let’s keep up the great work and continue building strong habits that lead to success—in school and beyond!

Attention parents of student athletes, on November 12 healthcare providers will be on campus to conduct physicals for $20. You can purchase your ticket on gofan.co
Physical examinations will begin at 5 pm in the commons.

Lunch League is where sports meet positive behavior! Students earn the chance to compete in fast-paced games during lunch on Fridays all while showing teamwork, leadership, and positive behavior. The teams are set, the schedule is made, now you just have to show up for your team. See you at the next game!

Student fans are more than welcome to attend for $1 paid to our school's PBIS team.

Norfolk Technical Center (NTC) Field Trip
Explore future career opportunities!

Date: Thursday, November 20th (permission slips due Monday November 10th)
Time: Departing at 11:00 a.m. | Returning at 1:15 p.m.
Lunch: Students will eat lunch prior to departure.

Permission slips are available in Academic Affairs or from your school counselor. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about exciting career paths! 75 students may attend.

Signed permission slips due no later than November 11th

We are incredibly proud of our Senior Chorus students who recently auditioned for the 2025 Senior Honor State Chorus! This prestigious opportunity requires students to perform a prepared piece in German and sight-read brand new music—a challenge that only the most skilled vocalists can master. Out of the entire state of Virginia, only 15 students per voice part are accepted!

👏 Congratulations to our outstanding seniors:
🎵 Peyton Donahue – earned a perfect score in sight reading!
🎵 Melanie Parrish – scored just one point away from perfect!

These talented Pilots will represent Norview at the VMEA Conference in November, where they’ll participate in a three-day workshop and perform for music educators from across the state.

We couldn’t be prouder—your hard work, talent, and dedication continue to make Norview High School shine! 💙🎤

Congratulations to Author Allison Mickunas for being featured in this month's NATIONWIDE W!DA Focus Bulletin. Please see the attached article.

During the week of October 23 in Room 240 with Ms. Blagg, we utilized a lesson on a modern voice in our discussion of The Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Herring included an article in her preparation on Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl Show of which I was skeptical, at first, as discussion of the show revealed how many students were disappointed in Lamar's performance.

We read a critic's review of the show and began to explore the many ways in which Kendrick Lamar covered themes of civil rights and liberties under threat for Black Americans. When we began to relate his imagery, symbolism, lyrics and songs back to voices of the CRM, the students made the connection with Lamar's message. They revealed growth in their thinking as they read the critical response, finally determining that the artist was not using his Super Bowl Show to entertain America, but rather to speak truth to a fraught country.

Congratulations to the Pilot Girls Cross Country team for qualifying for the state tournament!!! They will be competing in Leesburg, VA on November 8.

Congratulations also to our two boys individual state qualifiers Cayden Coleman and Deagan Whyles who will be competing as well!!!

Congratulations to Norview's freshman Treasure McClain! She has the school record with Pb is a 19:08 in the 5k. She also placed top 3 at the regionals meet. She #15 freshman in the state right now in the 5k. She can run anything from a 100m and up. she's just born to run.

100m Pb:12.94

200m Pb:26.75

400mPb: 59.36

🎶 Norview Orchestra Takes the Stage! 🎻
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible talent of our Norview High School Orchestra! Our student musicians are tuning up for a series of performances that promise to fill the season with music, collaboration, and community pride. Mark your calendars and come support our Pilots as they showcase their hard work and passion for the arts!

📅 Upcoming Performances:
🎵 Nauticus WinterFest Performance – Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 5:30 PM • Nauticus
🎵 Winter Concert (with Crossroads School) – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • 6:00 PM • Norview High Auditorium
🎵 Pre-Assessment Concert (with Academy of International Studies) – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 6:00 PM • Norview High Auditorium
🎵 Community Concert (with Norview Elementary & Middle Schools) – Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Norview High Auditorium

Come out and celebrate the sounds of Norview — where our Pilots continue to soar, one note at a time! 🎼✨

Friday, November 7th, Lake Taylor at Norview at 7pm...it is Senior Night for Band, Cheer, and Football!!!

Seniors and Parents- the financial aid application for college (FAFSA) has opened. This is the form that students and their families need to complete in order to receive grant money and/or loans for school. Ms. Scott, our Access Advisor, is available to assist you in filing the FAFSA to ensure it is done correctly. If you would like to set up an appointment, you can do that here- https://calendly.com/marycarter_scott/fafsa-filing-appointment-1 Feel free to reach out to Ms. Scott with any questions at mscott@nps.k12.va.us

Join us as over 60 talented Norview students bring Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday tale A Christmas Carol to life on stage! Experience the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this heartwarming story of redemption and holiday spirit.

📅 November 20–21, 2025

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 Norview High School Auditorium

Don’t miss this festive tradition—perfect for the whole family!

Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Children 8 and under and Norview staff are free.

The Centers for Disease Control released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, which can cause significant health impacts and strain on hospitals and health care workers. The CDC is making updates to the recommendations now because the United States is seeing far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Recommendations for when you may have a respiratory virus include staying home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that are not better explained by another cause. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.
Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.
If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true: your symptoms are improving overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Each time that you come back to work from COVID restrictions, the additional precautions mentioned above should be implemented.
You may return to your normal activities after a positive COVID test when, for at least 24 hours, both of the following are true:
Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
You have not had a fever (100.4℉ or higher) and are not using fever-reducing medication.
When you return to your normal activities, you should take additional precautions over the next 5 days including:
using a mask
practicing hand hygiene
physical distancing

NPS is proud to offer free, 24/7 online tutoring for ALL students in grades K–12 through Tutor.com. Whether your child needs help with homework, studying, or writing, expert tutors are available any time, day or night.

This service is available at no cost to NPS families.

To get started and learn more, visit npsk12.com.

We’re excited to introduce both our new and returning academic advisors at Norview High School! Our dedicated team is here to support students in navigating their academic paths, exploring career options, and achieving their personal goals.

On July 9, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 to help bring cell phone-free education to Virginia schools. Starting on January 1, 2025, all Virginia Schools will be cell phone-free “from bell-to-bell.” Learn more about the executive order and what it means for Virginia Schools on the Virginia Department of Education’s website. Follow Norfolk Public Schools on Facebook, Instagram, and X to stay informed about the latest developments regarding the implementation of Executive Order 33 throughout the school division.

Executive Order 33
Read Executive Order 33 here.

• How to Use Versatrans My Stop

  Versatrans My Stop allows parents to track their students' bus location and arrival times as well as receive notifications on delays or other pertinent information. It is an application that can be downloaded on the Apple or Android Store on your smartphone.
  
  

  Step 1: Downloading the Versatrans My Stop App

  • Type "Versatrans My Stop" into the search field in the App Store (for Apple users) or Play Store (for Android Users)
  • Select Versatrans My Stop and download
  • After downloading My Stop navigate to the application and tap on it to open it. Select Norfolk Public Schools

  
  
  Step 2: Logging In

  Username = Student's ID# (7 digits)

  Password= Student's Date of Birth (01012024)

  Step 3: Map Tab
  No map will display but you will see a pin indicating the bus stop your student is assigned and the estimated time of arrival to student's stop

  Step 4: Scans Tab

  • This feature is inactive

  Step 5: Setup Tab - Notification Screen
  
  

  Understanding Notifications

  • Notifications will pop up immediately if you are in the application; if you do not have the application open, yet you are logged in, you will see the notification show up similar to how other notifications show up on your smartphone. Ex: 2-hour delay/early dismissal
  • Change password is an option but it is highly recommended to keep it as the date of birth so you
    

  Versatrans My Stop FAQ

  Why don't the users get a black screen asking them to put in their Username and Password?

  • It is important to make sure users download the correct app: Versatrans My Stop. There are many applications with similar names in the application store and downloading the incorrect application will create confusion.

  Why does the screen say "Your username or password is incorrect. Please try again."?

  • First, make sure users have selected the proper school district from the menu. Users can click on "Not your school" from the login screen to go back to a list of districts.
  • Second, make sure they are using the district-assigned credentials. Student ID# (7 digits) Password = Date of Birth (01012024)

  Why does the screen say "No Active Route Found"?

  • If their student's bus is not running at that time, the message will be "No Active Route Found". As soon as the bus is running, they will see route information.

  Why are users not getting any notifications in the application?

  • Notifications must be turned on within your phone settings. Users need to click on the Setup tab and ensure notifications are turned on.

  Why did the student's bus number change?

  • Drivers and transportation staff can change the bus number before or during a route. For accurate information to be transmitted, the correct bus must be selected in the transportation software.
  • Will the pickup and drop-off times still be accurate during early release or late start days?
  • Yes, the transportation department can adjust times for the occasions.

  Why are users no longer receiving notifications?

  • Users must be logged in to My Stop to receive notifications. Users should close the app when not using it rather than logging out.

  
  Support

  For any questions about Versatrans My Stop, or any transportation related questions, please reach out to the district/transportation department at 757-892-3320, xllO.

School Board Policy JED-R

Students assigned to a block schedule and who are absent seven (7) or more days (excused or unexcused) in a semester course, or fourteen (14) days (excused or unexcused in a school year, will not be granted credit or promoted, regardless of their grades; provided, however, that excused absences for religious holidays shall not be counted for the purpose of determining a student's eligibility for academic credit or a promotion.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to keep us informed about your student's attendance. Parents and guardians can submit absence excuse notes directly via email to NHS_Attendance@nps.k12.va.us. Include your student's full name, student ID, and the reason for the absence in your email. If available, please also include any official documentation, such as a doctor’s note, court appearance documentation, or any other relevant notices.

Thank you for helping us ensure accurate attendance records!

To ensure the safety and security of everyone at Norview High School, students are strictly prohibited from opening any exterior doors during school hours for anyone—whether it’s a fellow student, staff member, or visitor. There are signs posted on all exterior doors as a reminder. After the 7:25 bell, all students must enter the building through the main doors. Violating this policy by opening exterior doors will result in disciplinary action.

Has your contact information changed recently? We want to ensure that we can reach you in case of emergencies or important updates regarding your child.

Please come to Norview High School in person to update your phone number and emergency contacts. Don't forget to bring your ID for verification purposes.

Your child's safety is our top priority, and keeping the lines of communication open is essential. Help us stay connected and informed!

The year Norview will sell sporting tickets exclusively using GoFan.

11/4/2025 Teacher Workday - No School

11/11/2025 Veterans Day - No School

11/26 to 11/28 Thanksgiving Holiday - NPS Closed

12/2/2025 End of Interim

December 23-January 3 Winter Break

January 6 School

2/9/2026 Senior Cap and Gown Pictures

Plan accordingly to start the new year. The full academic calendar can be found here.

Link to NHS Website

Link to ParentVue and StudentVue