Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) is proud of the organized program of athletics offered for boys and girls in middle and high schools. Our goal is to develop young men and women to be successful citizens in our highly competitive world. Opportunities endorsed by the Virginia High School League (VHSL) in 32 athletic competitions plus debate, forensics, theater festival, school publication and academic competition enhance student participation.

The Middle School Athletic League has voted to adopt the following plan for sports and activities upon an in-person return to school:

January 4, 2021 – February 17, 2021:

Volleyball
Scholastic Bowl
Wrestling

February 18, 2021 – April 1, 2021:
Girls Soccer
Basketball
Track
Forensics
Boys Soccer
Softball

April 12, 2021 – June 4, 2021:
Baseball
Field Hockey

April 12, 2021 – June 12, 2021:
Football
Cheerleading

May 3, 2021 – June 11, 2021:
Co-ed Tennis

This plan models what Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) is currently doing on the High School level. NPS will offer the five seasons already established, with a condensed playoff format.

In addition to the season, NPS middle school principals will grant athletic/activity eligibility to NPS students enrolled in Virtual Scholars Program for the 2020-2021 school year. The students will have to participate with the NPS school they are enrolled through.

NPS Middle School Athletic Directors will spend the next few weeks developing schedules to be posted on each school’s websites.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your student athlete’s athletic director.