Norfolk Public Schools announces new initiatives and honors educators in December updates

Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong, Superintendent
Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong, Superintendent
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Norfolk Public Schools, the public school district serving Norfolk, Virginia, announced several initiatives and achievements in a series of tweets posted on December 9 and 10, 2025.

On December 9, the district shared details about an upcoming event at Lake Taylor High School. According to the tweet from that day, ” Press Release. Lake Taylor High School Comprehensive CTE School Plan

Read more: https://t.co/iP5pZo0kuI

Join us for a presentation and input session.
@LakeTaylorHSNPS
Dec 11, 6 to 7 PM

Your feedback matters.

#NPS #CTE #LakeTaylorHS https://t.co/OvuqfLSs8h“. The session invites community members to provide input on the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) plan.

The following day, Norfolk Public Schools announced a new initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes. In a tweet dated December 10, the district stated, ” Press Release: Norfolk Public School Announces New School Performance & Support Framework to Drive Excellence and Equity

Read more: https://t.co/UFEfexRZl6https://t.co/OGELSUb53B“. This framework is intended to promote both excellence and equity across all schools in the district.

Later on December 10, recognition was given to outstanding educators within the district. The tweet read: ” Congrats to NPS educator Angela Winters of Oceanair Elementary, named the 2025 Virginia Elementary Art Educator of the Year. (@VAartED)

The conference also honored NPS leaders Samantha Wegener and Dr. Georgeanna Fellio.

Full story: https://t.co/vPdLlcOWgS

#VAEA #NPS https://t.co/JywZtpvOPe“.

Norfolk Public Schools serves as one of Virginia’s largest urban school districts with a focus on academic achievement and community engagement through various programs and recognitions.



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