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Our Mission: New Kent County Public Schools will equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in the three Es (Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment). Through a supportive and dynamic learning environment, we prepare students for lifelong success and empower them with the desire and capacity to make positive contributions to their communities and country.

Goal 1: Student Achievement/Employment, Enlistment, Enrollment
Optimize teaching and learning to prepare students for post-secondary readiness.

Goal 2: Recruitment and Retention of Highly Effective Talent
Recruit and retain highly skilled and committed team members by providing personalized and differentiated pathways for professional growth, improvement, and advancement.

Goal 3: Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness
Optimize division efficiency and effectiveness by establishing and strengthening structures, processes, and systems around facility management and budgetary planning.

Goal 4: Strengthen Partnerships with Families and the Community
Build meaningful, collaborative relationships with families and community members to enhance student learning, well-being, and engagement.

News & Announcements

NKMS Open House on August 13th

The New Kent Middle School Open House will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, from 12-6 p.m. Schedules and Chromebooks will be distributed. Families can meet teachers, purchase gym uniforms, visit informational tables, and more. School supply donations for middle school students can also be dropped off.

PowerSchool Enrollment Forms Email

Parents and guardians, please check your email for a code and directions to complete the PowerSchool Enrollment Forms. This will give you an opportunity to update any contact information or other important information and to digitally sign New Kent County Public Schools' back-to-school forms.

If you need to make a change to your student's PowerSchool information or to gain web access, please contact your student's school registrar.

Sixth Grade Families: RSVP Now for Lion Camp!

Lion Camp is our student-only orientation event for rising sixth grader students, designed to help new students get comfortable with the building, meet staff, and prepare for a successful year. This year’s camp will be held on Friday, August 8th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Don’t forget to RSVP by July 18th!

NKMS Fall Sports Info Now Available

Tryouts for Middle School Cheer and Middle School Football begin the week of July 28th at New Kent Middle School. Tryouts for Middle School Volleyball will be held August 13th-15th at New Kent Middle School. All participants must have a VHSL athletic physical dated after May 1st, 2025 on file. Physicals can be submitted to the coach or to Ms. Barbara Duckett.

You're Invited: Principal Chat with Mr. Fudge

New Kent Middle School families are invited to attend a Principal Chat with Mr. Sammy Fudge, the new NKMS principal. These informal sessions will be held in the NKMS auditorium:

July 15th for parents and guardians of rising 6th grade students
July 16th for parents and guardians of rising 7th and 8th grade students

Both sessions run from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

RSVPs are requested by Monday, July 14th, 2025.

Two images side by side of Mr. Sammy Fudge and Dr. Brian Nichols outside of New Kent Middle and Dr. Therese O'Dea and Ms. Megan Worrell outside of New Kent Elementary

NKCPS Announces New Leadership at New Kent Middle School and New Kent Elementary School

New Kent County Public Schools has announced two key leadership appointments effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Sammy Fudge will return as Principal of New Kent Middle School, a role he previously held over a decade ago, bringing 20+ years of educational leadership experience and most recently serving as an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in North Carolina. Additionally, Ms. Megan Worrell has been promoted to Assistant Principal at New Kent Elementary School, advancing from her current roles as math interventionist and administrative intern, where she has led PBIS initiatives and earned recognition as the 2022 William G. Lowry Math Educator of the Year. Both appointments reflect the district's commitment to strong internal leadership development and experienced educational guidance.