In addition to mosquitoes, marigolds repel garden pests, too! We have lots of marigolds growing in the Gerson Instituteâs garden to keep the bugs away from our veggies. The flowers are edible as well, and add color and flavor to salads or can be a gorgeous garnish when you want to dress up a dish.
First-time appointments should call (919) 250-3947.If coming from another school system, a completed Discipline Status Enrollment form is required. In order to attend kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31 of the current school year. In accordance with state law, gifted children who are age 4 by April 16 also will be considered for admission.
The Newport News Parks and Recreation morning School Age Program (SAP) will open on the same delay as schools and operate until school opening. If schools open on a two-hour delay, then the school-age program will open at 8:50 a.m. instead of 6:50 a.m. Please note that children must be registered before they can attend the SAP. For more information about the School Age Program, call 926-1400.