News & Announcements
NKMS
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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:
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July 15th for parents and guardians of rising 6th grade students
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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.
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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.
NKCPS
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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.
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The Virginia Department of Education offers key resources for families of students with disabilities, including the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey (open through December 12th, 2025), a two-part virtual training on "Critical Decision Points" (July 9th and 16th, 2025), and the 2025 Family Engagement Summit with in-person sessions in Glen Allen (June 7th) and Harrisonburg (August 9th). Registration links and contact information for Dr. Chiquita Seaborne are provided for all educational opportunities.
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Free summer meals and snacks are available for all children and teens aged 18 and under through the SUN (Summer Nutrition) Meals program. No application is needed, and meals are offered at schools, parks, and other community locations. Families can find nearby meal sites using the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder at https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals.