Blair Middle School

Your child will need to receive a Tdap vaccine and Meningococcal vaccine before entering the 7th grade. Failure to receive them before the 2026-27 school year will result in your child will not be able to attend school. If your child received a Tdap vaccine prior to entering 6th grade, they would not need another dose for 7th grade.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to make you aware of the Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics offered by the Norfolk Department of Public Health. These clinics are designed to ensure that all students are up-to-date with their vaccinations before returning to school.

For more information, schedules, and locations, please visit www.NorfolkPublicHealth.com.

To keep our ship secure and all crew members are safe, all adults must present a physical photo ID when coming aboard. Thank you for helping us maintain smooth and secure sailing for every member of our crew!

In accordance with state requirements, our school will be conducting scheduled lockdown drills. These drills are a vital part of keeping our students and staff safe, just like our fire and severe weather drills.

We ask for your support in talking with your child about the importance of:

• Taking every drill seriously.

• Following all adult directions immediately.

• Remaining calm, quiet, and focused during the drill.

While we hope never to need these procedures, practicing them ensures that students and staff are prepared in the event of an emergency. Your conversations at home help reinforce that these drills are not meant to cause fear, but to build confidence and readiness.

Parents, please see the link below if your child is requesting to change an elective.
We will begin processing requests the week of Sept. 8th, and although we cannot guarantee class changes, we will do our best to accommodate requests when possible.
Forms must be completed using your child's NPS email address.

**IF you are using the valid physical from last year you MUST turn in the following forms still this season:
1. Concussion education
2. Heat and illness form
3. Cardiac arrest form
Please refer to Blair Athletic on Facebook for up-to-date information regarding athletics.

ParentVUE is a secure web-based information management system that provides parents/guardians the ability to view their child’s assignments, grades, attendance and contact information. ParentVUE is free to all Norfolk Public Schools families and is available from any computer with internet access. In addition, ParentVUE offers app access for Android and iPhone devices. Students can access the same information via their StudentVUE account.

A ParentVUE account will provide real-time, view-only access to their student’s attendance information, class schedule, grades, missing assignments, and important district information.

To keep our voyage steady, students should be on board by 8:15 AM and ready to set sail for the day. Dismissal begins at 2:45 PM. Our doors open at 8:00 AM. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE BUIDING BEFORE THEN. Please ensure your student is dressed appropriately for the weather. All students must pass through the weapons detector upon entry. Breakfast-bound students will enter by the cafeteria; all others head straight to homeroom to begin the day’s journey.

Arrival & Dismissal Ports:
Arrival and dismissal brings heavy traffic seas, so please be patient. Families are encouraged to set clear pickup points away from busy Manteo Ave, and we kindly ask: do not drive on Spotswood during arrival or dismissal to keep our crew safe.

• Walkers & Car Riders will disembark down the art/health hallway to Manteo

Early dismissals end at 2:00 PM—please plan ahead! If an early pickup is necessary, notify the office by 1:30 PM by email at BlairMSQuestions@nps.k12.va.us. To avoid disrupting instruction, please schedule appointments after 2:45 PM. Be mindful that with our current state testing schedule, students who are dismissed early and have not completed the assessment, will be marked as an irregularity and reported to the Virginia Department of Education. We want to ensure our students are able to show their full knowledge. Let’s keep our ship running smoothly and our students on course!

Transportation information will be available through Norfolk Public Schools prior to school opening.

Please remember:

• Verify your student's bus assignment before the first day of school.

• 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.https://www.npsk12.com/Page/17630

  Find Your Bus Stop: https://www.npsk12.com/domain/922

• Arrive at bus stops at least 10 minutes early.
• Ensure emergency contacts are current.
• Update phone numbers and addresses with the school office if changes occur.

Communication is one of our highest priorities. To keep communication smooth and sailing in the right direction, a weekly newsletter will be sent via email every Sunday evening. Please ensure your contact information is up to date.

If you need to send attendance notes, share important documents, or ask questions, email inbox as your direct line to the crew.

📧 BlairMSQuestions@nps.k12.va.us

You can also stay informed through:

• Blair PTA
• Blair Middle School Website
• Norfolk Public Schools Website
• School Facebook Page
• School Instagram

Blair Middle School would love to have you volunteer! Click on the link below to apply. Effective June 1, 2026, the Raptor volunteer approval process requires a background check fee of $8 or $18, depending on the volunteer activities you select.

https://www.npsk12.com/departments/stNorfolk Public Schools is working with Virtual Peace of Mind to give students free online mental health support. This program connects students with licensed counselors through safe and private video sessions. These sessions can help with feelings, stress, friendships, and other problems that may affect learning.

Joining the program is your choice. A parent or guardian must give permission first. Families can learn how to sign up by reading the information below and filling out a short form. After the form is sent, Virtual Peace of Mind will contact the parent or guardian to set up services and explain the next steps.

This program helps more students get the support they need while keeping their information private. All counseling is done by Virtual Peace of Mind and follows strict privacy laws. Norfolk Public Schools does not take part in the sessions and cannot see any personal or medical information.

Families decide if they want to use this service. No student will receive help without parent or guardian permission.

Norfolk Public Schools cares about the whole child. This program shows their commitment to helping students stay healthy and succeed in school.