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Newport News Public Schools Youth Development presented the 2025-2026 STAND Awards on June 5 to honor schools that foster a positive culture and a sense of belonging. Awardees include Discovery STEM Academy, Hilton Elementary, Knollwood Meadows Elementary, Booker T. Washington Middle, and Warwick High School.

Newport News Public Schools held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 on June 3, 5 and 6 at six high schools, awarding diplomas to 1,616 students who received nearly 2,500 offers and over $77 million in scholarships. Speakers urged graduates to value support and pursue future goals.

Second and third graders from Newport News elementary schools participated in the Engineering Design Challenge at Newsome Park Elementary on June 4. Working in teams to design a lift system to move cargo, Duttrow Elementary won while the Port of Virginia served as a community partner.

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