Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
At its Dec. 2 meeting the New Kent County School Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorized three new course offerings (including AP Business and Finance and a baking/pastry specialization) and adopted the 2026 school board meeting calendar.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
During public comment and board discussion Dec. 2, a resident urged county supervisors to fund a replacement for New Kent Elementary School; board members unanimously endorsed the project, cited facility deficiencies and capacity concerns, and asked residents to contact supervisors ahead of budget decisions.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
George Watkins Elementary students presented their entrepreneur club work and products; the board also honored student athletes and highlighted a senior pursuing HVAC through Bridging Communities technical center and other recognitions.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
After wide discussion about how students learn civics and whether a new test or graduation requirement is appropriate, the board voted unanimously to postpone the item until the Virginia Department of Education provides guidance and the division clarifies what problem, if any, needs solving.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
At the VSBA delegate assembly briefing, the board signaled support for a one‑year implementation delay for major state policy changes, weighed removing chronic absenteeism from accountability calculations, and supported increasing the free enrollment cap for Virtual Virginia to expand student access to courses.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
Board members pared jargon from a proposed superintendent evaluation form, agreed student academic progress should be the most heavily weighted standard, and asked the superintendent and staff to provide evidence and recommended performance indicators; the board also discussed a policy‑review workflow to bring outdated policies up to date online.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
After extended discussion about a proposed $976,000 tennis‑court upgrade with a 50‑year warranty, the New Kent County School Board voted unanimously Nov. 11 to forward its FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan to the county for funding consideration; the vote does not guarantee county approval or immediate funding.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
At its Nov. 11 meeting the New Kent County School Board recognized Veterans Day programming, named New Kent Middle and High Schools as Virginia Distinguished Purple Star Schools, celebrated Quentin Pre‑K’s excellence honor roll distinction, and heard a public comment from a 4‑H ambassador urging broader 4‑H integration.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
Superintendent’s office and assessment staff previewed new Virginia Department of Education performance-designation calculations; preliminary district projections show several schools expected to earn "Distinguished" designations while others are projected as "On Track." Final published scores were expected from VDOE the following week.
Virginia / School Districts / NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS
The New Kent County School Board unanimously adopted a resolution designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day and removed any requirement that schools use a specific external curriculum the board had previously considered.