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The RISE! Male Empowerment Conference aims to equip our male students with the skills, information, & support needed to become the best version of themselves. nnschools.org/rise Newport News, VA Joined December 2019-
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Have you registered yet to be a RISE male mentor? Organizations and individuals are partnering with @nnschools to connect students with great role models. Find out more and get registration information at sbo.nn.k12.va.us/rise/
With so much going on in our communities and the world, we need positive role models to help change the narrative! Be a catalyst for change!
With so much going on in our communities and the world, we need positive role models to help change the narrative! Be a catalyst for change!
It’s World Changer Wednesday! Today’s RISE Male Empowerment panel, “Boss Moves,” will connect students with extraordinary men who will share their leadership journeys! Students check your Passport in Canvas and StudentVue for the Zoom link.
The RISE Male Empowerment Network is on a mission to recruit and train 100 male mentors in 100 days! Our students have told us that the one thing they need is a “person!” If you are interested in joining the effort to improve student outcomes apply at tinyurl.com/NNPSRISEMentor
Members of the @NNPS_RISE Male Empowerment Network are ready to connect with students for today’s World Changer Wednesday Empowerment Sessions on mindset and mental health! Students, check your Passports for session links and information! #NNPSYDMatters #EmpowerNNPS
This week, @nnschools RISE Male Empowerment will address “Mind Over Matter” and provide insight, strategies, and resources to students in grades K-12 to promote positive mindset and self-management! Check you “Passport “ in Canvas for Zoom links!
The @NNPS_RISE Male Empowerment discussion tonight, “When They See Us,” gave students, staff, and the community the wisdom and insight critical for improving student outcomes! Can’t wait to continue this conversation! #NNPSYDMatters #EmpowerNNPS
The @NNPS_RISE Student Advisory Council has worked hard to organize this great event examining perceptions of Black males. Student voice matters! Join us for this webinar tonight from 6:00pm -8:00pm at protect-us.mimecast.com/s/OyodC82x4nUY….
Our students are excited to participate in a courageous conversation with @nnschools staff about perceptions of Black males and the impact on their educational experiences! #NNPSYDMatters #EmpowerNNPS
March is Student Empowerment Month! Check out the schedule of incredible events for students in grades K-12, sponsored by the RISE Male Empowerment Network! #NNPSRISE
Students, Families, and all NNPS Staff are invited to join us this Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6 PM, as we, virtually, kick off the 2020-2021 School Year! There will be giveaways, lit music, and special guests! There is only one place to be, and that is at the NNPS Virtual Block Party!
Boys Read Too Summer Reading Program created a brotherhood of scholars connecting young men from Newport News, Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, and Texas! We were #ALLIN! A huge #ALLIN to the following NNPS schools that had student representatives during the Program! #NNPSProud
Boys Read Too is super excited to have the Honorable Jugde Dontae Bugg with us today! @NNPS_RISE @HeritageHS @_canesathletics #NNPSProud #5800Family
Session 4: ✅ Special thanks to Dr. Marcellus L. Harris III (@MLHarrisIII) for facilitating the fourth and final session of our Summer Reading Program!
I am excited about tomorrow! #NN #BoysReadToo
At the conclusion of our third session, we asked our parents to reflect on the question, “ What was greatest academic challenge and how did they overcome it?” Here are a few of our parents responses.
Let’s Go! Session 4: Boys Read Too will take place on Wednesday, July 15. Dr. Marcellus Harris, Newport News City Councilman and Professional School Counselor, will facilitate a discussion on the text “What’s your life’s blueprint” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let’s RISE!
Session 3: ✅ Special thanks to Mr. Vernon Woodard (@vlw80) for facilitating the third session of our Summer Reading Program! You still have time to register for next week as Dr. Marcellus Harris will serve as facilitator! Contact Dr. Diron Ford today to register!

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