Newport News schools keep most student fees steady for 2026-2027
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Most fees paid by Newport News families with children enrolled in NNPS schools will remain largely unchanged for the 2026-2027 school year, according to a fee schedule presented to the NNPS School Board during its regular session Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Administration Building Auditorium, 12465 Warwick Boulevard. Tuition rates, which apply only to out-of-division and non-Virginia resident students, do not affect Newport News resident families, who are not charged tuition to attend NNPS schools.
For resident students, course fees for electives and extracurriculars remain modest. In Visual and Performing Arts, middle school fees run as low as $5.00 per year for Art, Chorus, and Theater Arts, while high school Art and Theater fees range from $7.50 per semester to $15.00 per year. Band and Orchestra students at both levels pay an additional $50.00 annual instrument rental charge, and uniform costs vary by school. Career and Technical Education and iSTEM courses cost between $3.00 and $10.00 depending on grade level and course length.
Driver Education’s behind-the-wheel instruction is the largest single course fee for resident students, at $225 — compared with $325 for students who live outside NNPS. Physical Education and Sports Medicine fees remain minor: $5 for a lost lock, $15 per year for Sports Medicine, and no charge to rent a heart-rate monitor unless it is damaged or lost, in which case replacement costs up to $150 plus a $15 charger fee.
The district also detailed charges for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment that resident families may face. Replacing individual technology components costs $9 for a keyboard, $10 for a protective case, $20 for an AC adapter, or $45 for an LCD screen, while a device that is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair can cost up to $480. Lost or damaged textbooks, library books, and calculators are billed based on the prorated value of the item.
District officials outlined how the fee schedule affecting resident families is built each year. The process begins with fee requests submitted by individual schools and departments, followed by coordination among the Departments of School Leadership, Curriculum & Development, and Finance. Principals and supervisors review the proposed fees before a final schedule is published on the NNPS website.
NNPS officials emphasized protections built into the fee structure for resident families facing financial hardship. According to the presentation, no student is denied resources or participation due to an inability to pay, and the district offers payment plan assistance to families who need it.
The presentation did not indicate any proposed increases to course, activity, or equipment fees charged to Newport News resident students for 2026-2027, and no vote totals or additional board action on the fee schedule were specified in the materials presented.
City of Newport News Hosts Stars in the Sky Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Newport News announced plans to host the Stars in the Sky Celebration on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at Victory Landing Park. The event will run from 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM, with fireworks beginning at 9:00 PM and visible over the James River.
Victory Landing Park is located at 50 26th Street in Newport News. The city notes that additional details about the celebration will be shared as the event date approaches. Residents are encouraged to plan to attend this Fourth of July gathering in their community.
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