Teach Green looks at eco-friendly school supplies, and NNPS provides this promotional video.

Newport News Cupstacking Championship, Yates Reading Passport, Teach Green School Highlight: Worms at Watkins, and Hilton LEGO mini-grant

Keyboarding class at Yates, Earth Day at Deer Park, Jumping Jaguars at Jenkins, and the 2010 Recycled Art Contest at Nelson.

Dutrow Elementary's Odyssey of the Mind team is headed to the World Competition, students learned bike safety and got free helmets at McIntosh's Bike Rodeo event, and Knitting 4 Life renews interest in a traditional skill.

This episode spotlights the Environmental Club at Deer Park Elementary, art sculptures at Hilton Elementary and the Magruder Primary production of 'The Ruby Bridges Story.'

Caring bus driver Connie Wombles is spotlighted, Warwick High School's History Club honors Black History month, and Hilton Elementary students write letters to the children of Haiti.

Waters Edge Church gave out donuts to every school in Newport News and the surrounding area, Hilton Elementary put on a holiday program, and Heritage High hosted the All-City Science, Engineering and Technology Fair.

This episode features a visit from the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, who takes a tour of An Achievable Dream Academy and the Middle and High School. And Richneck Elementary celebrates Veterans Day with local vets attending the program.

The Career Pathways video, produced for the Business and Education Summit, is featured, along with Carver Elementary students, all of whom received free bookbags from Costco. Lastly, in honor of Red Ribbon Week, Nelson Elementary students said No to drugs.

Three recent celebrations are showcased: Three schools were awarded the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant; Hilton Elementary was recognized as a Blue Ribbon school; and Dr. Marjorie Wallace of Huntington Middle was named Regional Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Kilgore, along with members of the School Board and administration, take a three-day bus tour to the 40 fully accredited Newport News Public Schools.

NNPS honored seventy elementary and fifty-two middle and high school students with the 2009 Community Spirit Awards. Also, the 2009-2010 Teachers of the Year were announced at the annual banquet.

In this episode, we explore how Nelson Elementary has gone Green! Also, we go to Crittenden Middle for a Career Day, hosted by the seventh grade students. Students had the opportunity to hear directly from a variety of adult presenters about their careers.

The program Young Men of Distinction at Dozier Middle School has been getting young men together to help them with their education and their lives. They are taught how to study, and about having faith and confidence in themselves.

Larry Binns, a carpenter at Newport News Public Schools, helps students at Huntington Middle School grow through music.

An instructional assistant at Dutrow Elementary School shares her love of reading by creating a journalism class to help students study photojournalism as a career pathway.

You don't have to be an educator to help students learn. Sailors from the USS Carl Vinson enjoy helping our in the classrooms at Gildersleeve and Hines Middle Schools. Watch how these sailors, along with members of other military branches, help students learn throughout Newport News.

The sports field is a great outdoor classroom where learning can happen. Three dedicated teachers at Woodside High School are using Ultimate Frisbee as a tool for teaching teamwork, leadership, and building strong character traits.

It's so important for every Newport News employee to create a safe environment in our schools and support sites. Karen Savage is helping students feel connected at Carver Elementary by creating a Mentor/Mentee program that focuses on building lasting friendships.

Take a look at beautiful artwork by Warwick High students displayed at Downing Gross Community Center. Also watch as students compete in a new sport called Sports Stacking. Also enjoy a montage of the Annual George S. Green Field Day at Todd Stadium.

Newport News Public Schools honors Community Spirit Award recipients. Community Spirit Awardees display acts of kindness throughout the community in many different ways.

Christopher Newport University

Take a closer look into the partnership of Sanford Elementary and Christopher Newport University. Also, Ms. Kavanaughs fourth grade class continues their partnership with the Dragon Whales of the US Navy with a visit to the Naval Air Station in Norfolk.

Take a look into the reading program at McIntosh Elementary, and then join in the fun with Yates Elementary in their Family Fun and Fitness Night.

NNPS Magnet Schools invite parents and students out to learn about their programs. Also, see how Passage and Dozier Middle Schools celebrate students as they achieve and succeed in their education.

Take a look at Nelson Elementary as they celebrate one hundred percent PTA participation, and, Palmer Elementary held its annual summer awareness workshop for educational summer activities.

You have heard of a science fair, but how about an education fair? Crittenden Middle School hosts a Night of Excellence. Also, Magruder Primary hosts Hoops for Life in effort to raise money for Relay for Life.

Passage Middle School and Lee Hall Elementary provide SOL practice in an interesting manner. Take a look at the Passage Lock-In and Game-Night at Lee Hall.

Investing in our Future: Smart, Safe Schools. Take an inside look into our school system- where we were, where we are, and where we are heading

Schools put on Family Fitness Night to provide tips and things to do as a family to promote healthy lifestyles. Heritage High School hosts the unveiling of a stamp in the Black Heritage Series for the United States Postal Service.

Passage Middle School hosts a student/faculty basketball game as means to collect canned food for a local church. Magruder Primary invites alumni and current students out for a night of fun and learning at their annual holiday homecoming.

Newsome Park Elementary helps fathers invest time with their sons by hosting their annual father-son breakfast. Also, Gatewood P.E.E.P. and Warwick High student volunteers put on their annual fall carnival for all the children and parents.

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across Newport News Public Schools as students commit to being drug free. Take an inside look to see how each of our schools are helping our students celebrate.

See how partnerships between businesses and schools help our students achieve. Also meet author and illustrator, David Beidrzycki, during his visit at McIntosh Elementary. Also, learn some writing and drawing tips he shared with the students of McIntosh

Hear first-hand accounts of teachers and students and what they think about our award-winning school district.

Achievable Dream Academy welcomes James Earl Jones who speaks on the importance of reading, School Supply ListsSegments include: Literacy in our school system, Special Education Field Day in honor of George Green, and School Supply Lists. Actor James Earl Jones shares his views on literacy as he makes a personal appearance to the Achieveable Dream Academy.

See how Newport News Public Schools is helping students make better food choices with the the Junior League.

Students and Teachers of Newport News demonstrate their desire to give back to the community by raising money for Relay for Life.

Newport News Public School, Dutrow Elementary, is named an International Baccalaureate school. Get an inside look at how this benefits students at Dutrow. Also meet Newport News native, Earnest White, a local artist, as he visits Carver Elementary School students.

Newsome Park Elementary School Community Day is a chance for students to showcase what they have learned. Guests are treated to a wide variety of interesting and educational projects.

Newport News Public Schools celebrates Black History Month and commemorates the many black achievers who have local schools named after them.

Take a tour of the Aviation Academy, located at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. This specialized four year program teaches high school students with an emphasis on engineering, particularly in the field of aviation. The academy also offers students a Pilot Ground School course for NNPS students.

Newport News Public Schools and Reach Out and Read, a national non-profit organization demonstate their commitment to promoting literacy. Also included in the video segment are reading tips for parents.

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across Newport News Public Schools as students commit to being drug free. Take an inside look to see how each of our schools are helping our students celebrate. This program will also spotlight Family University Network (FUN), Newport News Public Schools successful Parent Involvement Program.

A look at the relief efforts and support by the entire Newport News Public School Division for families and students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Hear first-hand accounts of those who have found a new home here in our award-winning school district.