Norview Pilots Student 9/8/26

Sincerely,

Norview Administrative Team

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”.

You’re Invited to Open House!

Norview High School families, please join us on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.

Open House is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, visit their classrooms, and learn more about what your child will experience this school year. Families will learn about course content, expectations for success, and how student progress will be measured and communicated.

We look forward to welcoming you and partnering with you to support your child’s success. See you at Open House!

🎭 Drama Club

Interest Meeting: Tuesday, September 8
📍 Auditorium

Auditions & Crew Sign-Ups: Thursday, September 10
Join us for auditions and crew sign-ups for this year’s production, Poe: Dreams of Madness.

🎤 Speech Club

Interest Meeting: Monday, September 14
📍 Room 305

Interested in public speaking and developing your communication skills? Come learn more about the Speech Club!

🌎 WorldQuest Current Events Competition

Interest Meeting: Wednesday, September 16
📍 Room 305

Interested in current events and global issues? Come learn how you can be part of Norview’s WorldQuest team!

The Norview High School Robotics Team 1793 will be having an interest meeting in Room 105 on September 17 from 2:05-4 pm. The team and team captains will introduce each aspect of the team and competition to new and interested students. Please see Macide Gurel in Room 314 during 3A for passes and details.

✈️ Wishing You All the Best!

We wish Mr. Coro all the best as he begins an exciting new chapter. Thank you for your dedication to our students and your contributions to the Norview English Department. Once a Pilot, always a Pilot! 💙💛

💼 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA is back at Norview!

This year, Norview High School is reactivating its Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter. FBLA is the largest business, career, and technical student organization in the world, and students in all grade levels are invited to join!

Why Join FBLA?

As an FBLA member, students will have opportunities to:

• Develop leadership skills

• Learn important business principles

• Build technical and problem-solving skills

• Explore careers and develop a post-graduation career plan

📍 Interested in joining? See Ms. Bates in Room 331.

💼 High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL)

Looking for opportunities to connect what you learn in the classroom to the real world of work?

Norview's CTE Department is looking for students interested in:

• Entrepreneurship

• Internships

• School-Based Enterprises

Ms. Britt and Ms. Bates serve as Norview's HQWBL Ambassadors and can help students learn more about these opportunities.

📍 Questions or interested in participating?
See Ms. Britt in Room 216 or Ms. Bates in Room 331.

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.

Norview High School is proud to welcome Lyndsey McIntosh as our new Behavior Specialist! With a background in special education, behavior support, and restorative practices. Ms. McIntosh is passionate about helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while building positive relationships throughout our school community.

This school year, her guiding motto is "Be the Catalyst." Whether it's encouraging a student, supporting a teacher, or inspiring positive change, she believes that even the smallest actions can create a lasting impact. Ms. McIntosh looks forward to partnering with students, staff, and families to help every Pilot thrive.

We’re excited to welcome Ms. Ashley Butts to the Norview team as our new Attendance Technician! Ms. Butts brings strong organizational skills and a student-centered approach to supporting daily attendance. She will work closely with families, staff, and students to improve attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. She's a native to the area Chesapeake, VA and attended Tidewater community college and Hampton University. She enjoys traveling and crafting.

Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade.

Students who do not have proof of completion of the vaccine prior to entering their senior year or equivalent of the senior year, will not be permitted to attend school until proof is submitted to the school nurse.

🚗 Student Parking Information

All students who drive to school and park on campus must register their vehicle and display a valid student parking decal.

What Do I Need?

• A valid driver’s license
• A completed VDOE Student Parking Pass Standard Form
• $10 parking decal fee
• Parking decal must be clearly visible on the front or back window

📍 Student Parking

Students must park in the designated student parking lot located off of Middleton Place. Parking in unauthorized areas is not permitted.

📝 How to Get a Parking Pass

Parking applications will be available:

• During all lunch shifts the first week of school
• In the Main Office with Mrs. Wrightsell
• The form may also be printed in advance and submitted during the first week of school.

⏰ Important Deadline

Students have a two-week grace period to register their vehicle. All forms must be completed and parking decals properly displayed no later than Friday, September 4.

Students who plan to drive to school are encouraged to complete the process as soon as possible.

Parents and students will be able to find their bus stop by selecting the "Transportation" link on www.npsk12.com. There is a direct link for Find My Bus Stop. Please follow the instructions on the page once it goes live. Bus schedules are expected to be available starting August 19th.

The bus stop for your student is based on the address in Synergy. If your address is incorrect, you will need to come to Norview's main office to completed an address update form, and to complete a B-70 form for transportation. It could take up to two weeks to process any changes, so please make sure you update contact information as soon as possible.

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.

9/4/2026 No School Teacher Work Day

9/7/2026 No School Labor Day

9/21 and 9/22 Underclassmen Pictures

10/2/2026 Homecoming

10/5/2025 Parent Teacher Conference Day

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

Link to NHS Website

Link to ParentVue and StudentVue