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.
Parents and Staff,
Newport Independent Schools will be closed today, Thursday September 18, due to a waterline break. No classes will be held.
Thank you.
Newport Families,
See below for information about our upcoming family event at NIS!
Vea abajo para obtener información sobre nuestro próximo evento familiar en NIS
Healthy Family Festival -Festival
Familiar Saludable
Newport Intermediate School
Escuela Intermedia de Newport
Wednesday, October 23 | 🕓 4:30–6:00 PM
Miércoles, 23 de octubre | 🕓 4:30–6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and community spirit!
¡Acompáñenos para una noche llena de diversión, risas y espíritu comunitario!
This is more than just an event it’s a celebration of our school community coming together to learn, laugh, and support one another. Bring your family and let’s make positive memories together!
Esto es más que un evento: es una celebración de nuestra comunidad escolar reuniéndose para aprender, reír y apoyarse mutuamente. ¡Traiga a su familia y hagamos recuerdos positivos juntos!
Newport Families, please see the message below for a community event TOMORROW!
Family Bingo Night
Noche de Bingo Familiar
Tuesday, September 16 5:00-7:00 PM
Martes, 16 de septiembre 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Newport Intermediate School Gym (enter through the gym doors on the 9th Street side of the building)
Gimnasio de Newport Intermediate (entrar por las puertas del gimnasio en el lado de la calle 9)
Join us for a FREE evening of fun, prizes, and connection!
¡Acompáñanos para una noche gratuita de diversión, premios y comunidad!
Everyone welcome!
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Family Bingo Night
Noche de Bingo Familiar
Tuesday, September 16 5:00-7:00 PM
Martes, 16 de septiembre 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Newport Intermediate School Gym (enter through the gym doors on the 9th Street side of the building)
Gimnasio de Newport Intermediate (entrar por las puertas del gimnasio en el lado de la calle 9)
Join us for a FREE evening of fun, prizes, and connection!
¡Acompáñanos para una noche gratuita de diversión, premios y comunidad!
Everyone welcome!
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Families in Newport,
You are invited to participate in the FRC Advisory Council meeting on September 12th! Please see the flyers below for more details. Thank you!
You are invited to participate in the FRC Advisory Council meeting on September 12th! Please see the flyers below for more details. Thank you!
Thank you to St. Paul's Church for their generous donation to Mrs. Wilson's class. We're grateful for your constant generosity!
Hello, Newport Families!
Our 21st Century After-School Program begins on Tuesday, September 2nd. If you are interested in signing your student up for club, please reach out to your Site Coordinator(s) to get registration forms. Once you have returned your form to the correct school, you will receive a call from the Coordinator to confirm your students spot in the program.
Our program at NIS is from 2:45-5:00pm. All students start in the cafeteria and receive an after-school snack. After snack, students participate in WIN (What I Need) time, which is academic based, focusing on skills and lessons that students need additional support on. After WIN Time, students participate in a variety of enrichment activities such as Cooking Club, Athletic Adventures, Coding, Building Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, and more! Dismissal is at 5pm.
Please remember that attendance is very important for both our students and our program. Students must attend at least 3 days of programming each week. If your student is unable to attend club, you must let the front office, or the Site Coordinator know by 12pm that they are not attending club.
Reach out to your Site Coordinator(s) if you have any questions!
Site Coordinator Contact Information:
Newport Primary School: Carla Oetinger- carla.oetinger@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3011
Newport Intermediate School: Aubrey New- aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3021 extension: 4203
Newport High School: Torrie Watkins- torrie.watkins@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3023
Our 21st Century After-School Program begins on Tuesday, September 2nd. If you are interested in signing your student up for club, please reach out to your Site Coordinator(s) to get registration forms. Once you have returned your form to the correct school, you will receive a call from the Coordinator to confirm your students spot in the program.
Our program at NIS is from 2:45-5:00pm. All students start in the cafeteria and receive an after-school snack. After snack, students participate in WIN (What I Need) time, which is academic based, focusing on skills and lessons that students need additional support on. After WIN Time, students participate in a variety of enrichment activities such as Cooking Club, Athletic Adventures, Coding, Building Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, and more! Dismissal is at 5pm.
Please remember that attendance is very important for both our students and our program. Students must attend at least 3 days of programming each week. If your student is unable to attend club, you must let the front office, or the Site Coordinator know by 12pm that they are not attending club.
Reach out to your Site Coordinator(s) if you have any questions!
Site Coordinator Contact Information:
Newport Primary School: Carla Oetinger- carla.oetinger@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3011
Newport Intermediate School: Aubrey New- aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3021 extension: 4203
Newport High School: Torrie Watkins- torrie.watkins@newport.kyschools.us
859-292-3023
The first two days were filled with smiles, high fives, new routines, and lots of learning already underway. Our students came ready, our teachers came prepared, and the energy in the building has been amazing.
We’re off to a strong start and can’t wait to keep the momentum going. Here’s to a year full of growth, joy, and success!
🎉 What an amazing Open House to kick off the 2025-26 school year! 🎉
Thank you to everyone in our Newport community who came out to support our students. We were thrilled to have over 25 community partners volunteer their time to connect with families and show their support for our schools. ❤️
A huge thank you to our teachers and staff. Your energy, preparation, and passion set the tone for an incredible year ahead. We are truly grateful for all you do.
Let’s keep the momentum going! This is going to be our best year yet! #NewportProud
🎉 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
🎓 This summer, some of our rising 6th graders took part in a hands-on college experience at NKU—thanks to a partnership with EducateNKY!
Students explored programs like Pre-Med, Engineering, Journalism, and more through fun, interactive activities. They toured dorms, visited the planetarium, and met students from neighboring districts—all for free thanks to NKU and EducateNKY.
We’re excited this pilot program will return next summer and grow even bigger!
📸 Check out a few pictures from the week below!
#NewportPride #CollegeStartsNow #EducateNKY #FutureReady
Students explored programs like Pre-Med, Engineering, Journalism, and more through fun, interactive activities. They toured dorms, visited the planetarium, and met students from neighboring districts—all for free thanks to NKU and EducateNKY.
We’re excited this pilot program will return next summer and grow even bigger!
📸 Check out a few pictures from the week below!
#NewportPride #CollegeStartsNow #EducateNKY #FutureReady
Mark your calendars! Open House at Newport Intermediate is scheduled for August 7th from 5-7pm. We will have the building open so you can see your classrooms, visit teachers, and get excited about the start of a new year!
It was exciting to see some familiar faces and new ones at the Popsicles with the Principals event hosted by our FRC Coordinator, Ms. Blackwell, this afternoon.
We played games, ate popsicles, and then Mr. Grigson and Dr. Watkins even got pied in the face!
If you missed this fun event, don't worry there are always more opportunities to come to the school for an engaging event!
We can't wait to see everyone on August 7th from 5-7 for open house then then August 8th for Home Visit Day!
Good Morning NIS Families!
Next week we will be hosting a FREE meet and greet event with the principals of Newport Intermediate. Come down to the school from 3-4pm on July 17th to enjoy fun games and sweet treats with Dr. Watkins and Mr. Grigson!
Next week we will be hosting a FREE meet and greet event with the principals of Newport Intermediate. Come down to the school from 3-4pm on July 17th to enjoy fun games and sweet treats with Dr. Watkins and Mr. Grigson!
Hello, Newport Families! Don't forget that we are accepting registration forms for our 2025 Summer Program. Our program starts next week! Students will be participating in the program with their current grade. Please reach out to the appropriate site coordinator to get your student(s) registered before it's too late!
For students currently in K-2nd Grade:
Destiny Woodyard- 859-292-3011 ext. 2209
Email: destiny.woodyard@newport.kyschools.us
For students currently in 3rd-6th Grade:
Aubrey New- 859-292-3021 ext. 4203
Email: aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us
For students currently in 7th-12th Grade:
Torrie Watkins- 859-292-3023 ext. 7616
Email: torrie.watkins@newport.kyschools.us
LAST DAY OF TESTING!!!!
ATTENTION 6th GRADE FAMILIES!!
The end of the year is almost here, and we are excited to celebrate your 6th graders as they prepare to move on to the high school! Invitations to the 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony have recently been sent home.
The promotion ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 29th at 5:00 PM. Each family will receive six tickets, which will be sent home with your student TOMORROW, May 21st. Please remind your child to bring them home safely, as no extra tickets will be available.
Students should arrive at 4:00 PM and enter through the main entrance. Doors for families will open at 4:30 PM, and guests will enter through the gym entrance, where tickets will be collected.
Students should dress appropriately and follow the school dress code. Caps and gowns will be provided, but please note: they must be returned after the ceremony and will not be kept.
We are looking forward to celebrating this special milestone with your family. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Thank you, and we’ll see you on May 29th!
On-Demand Part A TOMORROW!
5th Grade Editing & Mechanics is TOMORROW
We are now accepting registration forms for our 2025 Summer Program here at NIS! Students currently in grades K-6 will be completing our summer program at the Intermediate School this year.
If you would like to register a student who is currently in grades K-2, please reach out to Destiny Woodyard at the primary school. Her phone number is 859-292-3011 and her email is destiny.woodyard@newport.kyschools.us.
For students currently in grades 3-6, please reach out to Aubrey New at the Intermediate School. Her direct line is 859-292-3021 ext. 4203 or email at aubrey.new@newport.kyschools.us.
If you would like to register your child, please reach out to the correct site coordinator. Students particpate in the grade they are currently in. For example, if your student is leaving 2nd grade to go to 3rd grade, they will stay with 2nd grade. If students are in 6th grade, they will stay with 6th grade. Please reach out to our site coordinators if you have any questions!