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  • Norfolk Public Schools offers six exciting middle school specialty programs!Students can explore world languages, military science, or future healthcare careers while engaging in hands-on learning and developing critical thinking skills. These programs prepare students for high school pathways in engineering, arts, technology, and leadership.Admission is based on an application, including a written essay for rising middle schoolers. The Young Scholars Program at the Academy of International Studies at Rosemont is for students identified as gifted in specific areas.For more details, check the information on this page or contact the program coordinators at each school.Click the link below to start choosing a middle school for 6th grade!

    NPS School Specialty Programs
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  • GEARS Elementary Parent Workshop FlyerParent Workshop

    Join Us for the GEARS Elementary Parent Workshop!Get ready for an engaging experience designed just for parents! Dive into valuable insights, connect with fellow families, and explore exciting resources to support your child's educational journey. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to empower your family and enhance your child's learning environment!
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  • The Office of Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services works to develop the gifts and talents evident in our children by working with all of our stakeholders to create a wide range of engaging learning experiences that nurture our students’ social, academic, and emotional growth.  Watch "I Am Gifted"
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  • Join the Gifted Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) to advocate for the needs of exceptional students in NPS across the district.

    GEAC believes that all students deserve to be challenged, learn something new every day, and have the academic and social-emotional support needed to cultivate their true potential.

    The first GEAC meeting is on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the Media Center at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood.
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  • ODU Reign In Science Day

    ODU Reign In Science Day