Good morning, Newport News.

The westbound Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel is closed through early Monday for repaving, so drivers heading to the Peninsula must use I-664 and the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel (some local residents plan to stay home due to expected traffic).

Newport News Public Schools reported strong academic gains with its latest Standards of Learning results that showed increases in both reading and math across all school levels.

The district achieved one of the state’s top overall progress rates, reflecting dedicated efforts by students, educators, and families.

Newport News Public Schools held efficiency meetings at three high schools from Sept.

29 to Oct. 1 to gather community views on reworking school boundaries. Feedback from in-person and online submissions — available until Oct. 12 — will guide boundary scenarios for the School Board’s January review and December meetings.