KES students put their artistic talents to work for a great cause! 🎨
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, students participated in a schoolwide Anti-Bullying Poster Contest.
The top 48 posters earned a spot on display in the cafeteria, where students and teachers voted for their favorites.
Congratulations to our winners:
⭐️ Ava, 1st
⭐️ Skylar, 2nd
⭐️ Imelda, 3rd
⭐️ McKenzie, 4th
⭐️ Piper and Ahlani, tied for 5th
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread the message that our division culture is rooted in kindness!
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, students participated in a schoolwide Anti-Bullying Poster Contest.
The top 48 posters earned a spot on display in the cafeteria, where students and teachers voted for their favorites.
Congratulations to our winners:
⭐️ Ava, 1st
⭐️ Skylar, 2nd
⭐️ Imelda, 3rd
⭐️ McKenzie, 4th
⭐️ Piper and Ahlani, tied for 5th
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread the message that our division culture is rooted in kindness!
🍂❤️ Help us make a difference for local families! NCPS Student Services is hosting a fall food drive, and we’re collecting non-perishable food donations at KES, OES, NMS & NHS through November 13. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference! 🥫🧡
Mrs. Hale’s 5th-grade students at Occohannock Elementary had quite the surprise when they got to see their own inventions brought to life! 🌊
As part of a recent writing project, students dreamed up their own inventions and put their ideas on paper. Mrs. Hale’s father took inspiration from three of those designs and built a one-of-a-kind “stingray table!”
A big thank you to Mrs. Hale’s father for taking the time to turn these students’ ideas into something they can enjoy right in their classroom. 🙌
As part of a recent writing project, students dreamed up their own inventions and put their ideas on paper. Mrs. Hale’s father took inspiration from three of those designs and built a one-of-a-kind “stingray table!”
A big thank you to Mrs. Hale’s father for taking the time to turn these students’ ideas into something they can enjoy right in their classroom. 🙌
📚 Quarter 1 Report Cards Go Home November 6!
NCPS families, be sure to check your student’s backpack on Friday for their report card! Take a moment to celebrate their accomplishments, review their progress, and set goals for continued growth.
You can also access grades and assignments anytime through the Parent PowerSchool Portal: https://ncps.powerschool.com/public/home.html
If you have trouble logging in, please call your school's main office at 757-678-5151.
Our elementary behavior specialist, Amy Watkins, and our secondary behavior specialist, Kerri Barella, held a Positive Behavior strategies professional development to assist all Instructional Assistants, ISS monitors, Behavior Support Aides, and Personal Care Assistants with the students they serve in all NCPS schools.
Northampton County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, November 4 due to fog.
All staff should report to their work site 2 hours late. Afternoon employees report at their regularly scheduled time.
All classes will dismiss at their regular time. After-school and evening events will continue as scheduled.
All staff should report to their work site 2 hours late. Afternoon employees report at their regularly scheduled time.
All classes will dismiss at their regular time. After-school and evening events will continue as scheduled.
This is a friendly reminder from Northampton County Public Schools that all schools will be closed on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, for teacher work and professional development days. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Wednesday, November 4!
🍂 As Daylight Saving Time ends, let’s refresh our morning routines and help students get plenty of rest so they arrive at school on time and ready to learn! Thank you for making attendance a priority! 🙌
🍂❤️ Help us make a difference for local families! NCPS Student Services is hosting a fall food drive, and we’re collecting non-perishable food donations at KES, OES, NMS & NHS through November 13. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference! 🥫🧡
Happy Halloween to our students, staff, families, and community.
Have fun and be safe! 👻
Have fun and be safe! 👻
This is a friendly reminder from Northampton County Public Schools that all schools will be closed on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, for teacher work and professional development days. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Wednesday, November 4!
🍎 Nominate Your Teacher of the Year!🍎
It’s time to celebrate Northampton County Public Schools' outstanding educators! Do you know an educator who demonstrates exceptional passion and unwavering dedication to student success? We invite you to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for Teacher of the Year!
How to nominate:
➡️Online: Scan the QR code in the graphic or visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ncps_va
➡️Paper: Complete and submit a paper nomination form
⏰ Deadline: All nominations are due by 9:00 AM on November 16, 2026.
Help us honor the incredible teachers who inspire our students every single day! 💙✨
It’s time to celebrate Northampton County Public Schools' outstanding educators! Do you know an educator who demonstrates exceptional passion and unwavering dedication to student success? We invite you to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for Teacher of the Year!
How to nominate:
➡️Online: Scan the QR code in the graphic or visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ncps_va
➡️Paper: Complete and submit a paper nomination form
⏰ Deadline: All nominations are due by 9:00 AM on November 16, 2026.
Help us honor the incredible teachers who inspire our students every single day! 💙✨
💙 Make a difference every day! NCPS is hiring Instructional Assistants at OES, NMS, and the QUEST Center. Enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and family-friendly hours! Apply today at ncpsk12.com/page/hr.
👻 Don't Ghost School! Great attendance is spooktacular!👻
Our friends at Occohannock Elementary School are sharing a fun reminder that #AttendanceMatters! Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. Let's make every day count! 🧡🖤
Our Parent Literacy Course is a great way to build your confidence in supporting your child's reading journey at home! 📚
Designed for parents and caregivers of PreK-6th grade students, this free, self-paced course covers the Science of Reading, how reading develops, ways to build early literacy skills, strategies to strengthen reading comprehension, and fun activities you can use at home.
The easy-to-use platform lets you start, pause, and resume whenever it fits your schedule.
Learn more and sign up: https://share.articulate.com/XZk5o8aP_CBx1LsVnijsk
Designed for parents and caregivers of PreK-6th grade students, this free, self-paced course covers the Science of Reading, how reading develops, ways to build early literacy skills, strategies to strengthen reading comprehension, and fun activities you can use at home.
The easy-to-use platform lets you start, pause, and resume whenever it fits your schedule.
Learn more and sign up: https://share.articulate.com/XZk5o8aP_CBx1LsVnijsk
📰 Introducing the first NCPS Student Services Newsletter! Explore the programs, resources, and initiatives supporting our students and families. A new edition will arrive each quarter!
📖 Read the first edition: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2e6165f9af.html
📖 Read the first edition: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2e6165f9af.html
As the days get shorter and the temperatures get cooler, it's important to remember that mental health matters! 💚
Less daylight and changing seasons can affect our mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. Taking small steps to care for our mental health can make a big difference.
Let's continue looking out for ourselves and one another as we move into the colder months! For resources, check out our website: ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
Less daylight and changing seasons can affect our mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. Taking small steps to care for our mental health can make a big difference.
Let's continue looking out for ourselves and one another as we move into the colder months! For resources, check out our website: ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
Knowing how to support your child’s mental health can be tough, but free help is available. 💙
ParentGuidance.org offers a no-cost, on-demand course by expert Dr. Greg Hudnall on Suicide Prevention. Learn the warning signs, what to say, and how to access critical tools like the 988 Lifeline.
Scan the QR code or visit ParentGuidance.org to watch anytime.
#ParentingSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ParentGuidance
ParentGuidance.org offers a no-cost, on-demand course by expert Dr. Greg Hudnall on Suicide Prevention. Learn the warning signs, what to say, and how to access critical tools like the 988 Lifeline.
Scan the QR code or visit ParentGuidance.org to watch anytime.
#ParentingSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ParentGuidance
🍂❤️ Help us make a difference for local families! NCPS Student Services is hosting a fall food drive, and we’re collecting non-perishable food donations at KES, OES, NMS & NHS through November 13. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference! 🥫🧡
Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning! 📚 From building reading skills in the early grades to analyzing complex texts in high school, every page read and skill learned prepares our students for future success!
