Mission:

With a standard of excellence spanning over 100 years, Newport Grammar School works in collaboration with involved, caring parents and community members to:

• Provide a creative, personal, and challenging education for all students;
• Strive to create an environment conducive to optimal achievement and fulfillment for both students and staff;
• Foster life-long interest in learning;
• Inspire all to strive for individual excellence;
• Accept others' differences and become contributing members of a global community.

About Us:

Newport Grammar School had its beginning on December 7, 1897, when Miss Cynthia McSween sold the city of Newport 5 acres of land to which to build a school. The purchase price was $500. If the school were erected, Miss McSween agreed to provide a fifty-foot street on the north side of the tract intersecting what is known as Mims Avenue. Land for a street connecting to Woodlawn Avenue was donated by Mr. B.D. Jones.

The 1904 school catalog describes the school as follows: "The building is of hand-molded brick with 16" solid brick walls and commands a splendid view of the surrounding country. It is two stories and is located in the southern part of the town, occupying the highest point and faces north. There are eight study and recitation rooms, an auditorium and large halls. It is equipped with furnaces, is modern in design, and well lighted. Cost, $12,000. Value of grounds and equipment, $4,000. Total $16,000. The spendid educational plant was established under the urgent demands of the rising generation for better facilities for mental and moral improvement. It speaks well for the citizens of Newport.