Vision

Every day, every NPS student is actively being equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a contributing member of their community, while being highly prepared to thrive in life, and pursue their career or college aspirations upon graduation.

Mission

NPS engages and empowers students to lead academically successful, socially responsible, compassionate, and purposeful lives.  

We will foster a thriving learning community that cultivates growth through:

Engaged Learning:  

Provide students rigorous instruction (highly academic learning experiences) that is connected to their lived experiences and the real world making learning valuable and relevant.

Empowering:  

Instruction affirms, creates a sense of social and emotional safety and honors all students and communities of color including their ethnic, racial, and linguistic identities and develops all students’ abilities to recognize and critique social inequities.

Introduction

The curriculum at Newington High School provides varied programs for students to secure the type of education best suited to their particular needs, interests, and abilities. It is designed to prepare all students for higher education and/or entry into the world of work. The choice of sound programs to meet individual requirements is of foremost importance. Wise planning will take into account the setting of realistic goals based on capabilities and interests. The acquisition of knowledge is but one element of a good education. The development of skills that lead to: effective communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and positive citizenship are also essential elements of students' education.