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New Kent County Public Schools invites prospective employees to attend the Transportation Job Fair on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Kent High School, where attendees can meet the transportation team, explore career opportunities, and learn how to support students and families across New Kent County. The event will highlight paid training, competitive pay and benefits, out-of-zone waivers for employees’ children, and include light refreshments, on-site job offers, and the opportunity to test drive a school bus. Candidates hired at the fair may also earn a $500 first-paycheck bonus and qualify for a hiring incentive of up to $4,000 in the first year. Those unable to attend are encouraged to apply online and consider joining #TeamNewKent.

New Kent County Public Schools will host Celebrate the Arts 2026 on Saturday, April 25th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Kent High School, offering a free community event showcasing student creativity through theatre and music performances, a curated student art exhibit, and hands‑on craft activities. Elementary families whose children have artwork selected for display will receive a personal invitation from their art teachers. All community members are invited to attend this celebration of student talent and artistic achievement.

The New Kent County School Board will meet for a School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, in the New Kent Historic Courthouse Boardroom at 6:00 p.m.

The Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. 

The meeting will be available virtually on The New Kent Schools - School Board Meetings YouTube channel.

The Agenda for the meeting is available on BoardDocs.

NKCPS invites families, staff, and community members to review proposed instructional materials for the 2026-2027 curriculum adoption. Materials will be available for public viewing at the Heritage Public Library—New Kent Branch from February 17th through March 20th during regular operating hours. Community feedback collected during this period will help guide final curriculum recommendations and support our division’s commitment to high‑quality, standards‑aligned learning for all students.

The Virginia Department of Education is requesting all parents of children with disabilities receiving special education services to complete the Annual Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2025-2026 school year.

The survey, available in English and Spanish, will remain open through December 11th, 2026.

Parents should complete one survey for each child currently receiving services, with online submission preferred.

For questions, contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne at (804) 418-4672 or via email.

New Kent County Public Schools is proud to announce its 2027 Teachers of the Year, recognizing five exceptional educators whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment to students exemplify excellence across the division: Ms. Amy Leonard of George W. Watkins Elementary School, Ms. Sabrina Dunn of New Kent Elementary School, Ms. Katie Freeman of Quinton Elementary School, Mr. Patrick Kimrey of New Kent Middle School, and Mr. Josh Bell of New Kent High School. 

On Friday, December 12th, 2025, division and school administrators surprised each honoree at their respective schools to celebrate their outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership, and school culture. Together, the 2027 Teachers of the Year embody our division’s mission to engage, empower, and elevate every student while fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments. 

NKCPS and GWES leaders officially recognized Ms. Amy Leonard as the 2027 NKCPS Division Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.