Northampton County Public Schools

Learn about the Fentanyl epidemic affecting our youth at a forum hosted by the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office. Join us for insights from the DEA, ESDTF, and ESCSB. Ideal for middle and high school students and parents/guardians

Happy National Librarian Day! 📚 Today, we celebrate our amazing librarians who make our school libraries vibrant hubs of learning and discovery. Thank you for your dedication to fostering a love of reading and knowledge in our students!

🏫 Prospective NMS families and students! Join us for another exciting Information Night at NMS! Meet our principal, and staff, and learn about our awesome extracurriculars like sports, band, choir, STEM, and more! RSVP in our bio for an unforgettable evening!

Dive into Friendship According to Humphrey! 📚 This week, we brought Humphrey the Hamster back to elementary schools as part of All-District Reads. This is a great opportunity for parents and children to bond over reading or catch up on recorded chapters available on our website!

🤠Happy trails to Charlene Jenrette as she rides into retirement! 🌵 We celebrated her accomplishments with a western-themed lunch at Central Office. Charlene plans to swap office life for more horseback riding and traveling. We wish her all the best!

📢 Attention Parents/Guardians! Pre-K & Kindergarten registration at Occohannock Elementary (Apr 17) & Kiptopeke Elementary (Apr 18), 2-6 PM. Enroll your child in a nurturing learning environment. Visit ncpsk12.com for details. Thank you!

Please read the following note from Superintendent Dr. Lisa Martin.

📚 Need a boost during spring break? NCPS students, don't let the break slow you down! 💡 Get ahead with Tutor.com – FREE for you! From math to science, writing to test prep, we've got you covered.

Parenting can be very hard and may feel lonely, but, you are not alone. Parent Coaching is here to support you at all times. It is a FREE resource provided by NCPS that connects you to a therapist. Click here to register for support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

April 3 is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 We would like to express our gratitude to our outstanding paraprofessionals, who support our students and teachers in countless ways on a daily basis. Thank you for everything you do!

As we recognize World Autism Awareness Day, let's celebrate the diverse strengths and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum. Together, we can foster a more understanding and accepting society. Thank you to everyone who helps make every student feel welcome at NCPS!

During National Assistant Principals Week, we want to recognize and thank our amazing APs for their exemplary leadership and dedication to our students' success. 🙌

Spring Break begins Monday, April 1, and runs through Friday, April 5. Enjoy your time away—and we'll see you back in class on Monday, April 8! 🌞🌱

Northampton County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, March 29th, due to deteriorating road conditions. We will continue to monitor the weather through the night.

👏 Congratulations to Rylee Coates, winner of the Envirothon T-Shirt design contest! 🌿 A big thank you to Ms. Julie Head and the Eastern Shore SWCD for organizing this opportunity! 🎨 We're celebrating Rylee's win as part of Youth Art Month! 🎉

Northampton County Schools will be dismissing early. NMS/NHS will dismiss at 1:00 pm and the elementary school will dismiss at 1:30 today due to flooding in the roadways. Please stay safe!

Our next School Board Meeting will take place Thursday, March 28 at 6:00pm. Join us in the School Board Office or via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/97011138374) for the meeting.

🎨 Yesterday's KES held an art show at Local-ish Art in Cape Charles! It was a celebration of creativity and talent! 🎉 Students poured their hearts into their artwork, showcasing their unique visions. The first-place submission (Klara) will go on to the VSBA's Spring Art Contest! Congrats and thank you Local-ISH Art for hosting this event!

🌟 Last night was STEM Night at our elementary schools! 🚀 Students explored the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting activities and experiments🔬

March is Youth Art Month! We’re proud to celebrate the students and educators who bring joy and inspiration to our schools and community through their artistic endeavors. An arts education cultivates the thinkers, innovators & leaders of tomorrow! 🎨#YAM