Norfolk Public Schools is committed to providing your children with a high-quality education that prepares them to thrive today and excel tomorrow. And we can’t do that without listening to you. That’s why we need you to take part in our School Climate Survey. The survey asks for feedback on student and academic support, safety and behavior, school leadership, and family involvement. The results will help us understand your children’s needs, determine our strengths, and identify opportunities for improvement.

In March 2022, the City of Norfolk School Board approved a plan to close Tidewater Park Elementary School. Students enrolled at Tidewater Park will transition to Ruffner Academy, which will change from a middle school to a combined school for grades 3 through 8 beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. The 2022-23 school year will be a planning year for this transition.

This planning includes discussions with the staff, students and families of the affected schools - Ruffner Academy, Tidewater Park Elementary School, Jacox Elementary School and P.B. Young, Sr., Elementary School.

Your input is critical as we work to develop a new program at Ruffner that offers academic excellence to those who live within its zoned area as well as city-wide appeal for new choice seats. (All students in the school will be enrolled in the offered educational program.)

Please provide your input as we strive to deliver equity and excellence for all.