George Parker, III was the superintendent of Newport News Public Schools from July 1, 2018, to February 1, 2023, resigning in the wake of the shooting of Abby Zwerner.

[6] Newport News Public Schools offers elementary, middle, and high school students the chance to focus on environmental science, communication and performing arts, aviation, global studies, and math, science, technology, and engineering through a variety of magnet and specialty program options.

Students at Warwick High School can apply to enter a two-year IB program.

[9] NNPS offers a telecommunications course, other known as Telecom, for high school juniors and seniors.

These courses teach the basics of television production and allow students to experience it first-hand at the division's local cable station.