The mission of Norfolk Public Schools is to prepare all students to pursue their goals for the future. The vision of Norfolk Public Schools is to be a top performing school that provides outstanding educational opportunities for every student and is a source of pride and an asset to our community. Norfolk Public Schools is a Class A school that serves 4300+ students, ranging in ages birth to 21 years old, in a district covering 68.8 miles (including Madison, Pierce, Stanton and Wayne counties). The school includes Little Panther Preschool, 7 Elementary School buildings, a Middle School (grades 5-6), a Junior High School (grades 7-8), and a High School (grades 9-12).