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QES 2027 Teacher of the Year Ms. Katie Freeman
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Engage | Empower | Elevate
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
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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.
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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.
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The New Kent County School Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, will now be held on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, in the New Kent Historic Courthouse Boardroom at 6:00 p.m.
The Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The Agenda for the meeting will be available on BoardDocs.
The Tuesday, February 17th, School Board Work Session has been canceled.
Families, staff, and community members are invited to join our upcoming New Kent County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting. Click the button below to join.
This meeting will focus on reviewing the annual plan.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. in the New Kent High School media center.
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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.
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Applications for the 2026-2027 New Kent County Public Schools Pre‑K/Early Learning and Head Start programs will open Monday, February 2nd. Families may learn more and complete one streamlined application for both programs by visiting the Registration & Enrollment>Pre-K/Early Learning webpage.
Upcoming Events
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New Kent Historic Courthouse Boardroom
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New Kent Historic Courthouse Boardroom
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New Kent Historic Courthouse Boardroom