Due to inclement weather and road conditions on Tuesday, February 24, it will be a virtual learning day for all Northampton County Public Schools students and 10-month staff. All afternoon and evening activities are also cancelled.

All 11- and 12-month staff will report to their worksite on a 2-hr delay.

Recognizing that many in our community are experiencing power outages, please notify your school or supervisor as soon as possible if you are unable to work or access virtual instruction due to loss of power or connectivity.

about 8 hours ago, Northampton County Public Schools
royal blue background: virtual learning day for students and 10 month staff. 11/12 month have a 2hr delay
Happy Public Schools Week! 🌟

This week, we celebrate the power that public schools have to transform lives and communities, one student at a time.

To all of our teachers and staff—thank you so much for all you do! #PSW26
about 17 hours ago, Northampton County Public Schools
yellow background with 3 circle images of students. Graphic text reads: Celebrating public Schools week!" with division logo

Due to inclement weather and road conditions on Monday, February 23, 2026, all Northampton County Public Schools students and staff will have a virtual learning day. All afternoon and evening activities are also cancelled.

School offices and central office buildings will be closed to all staff except essential personnel, who should report to their work site if required.

Employees are encouraged to remain in contact with their immediate supervisor. 11- and 12-month employees should contact their supervisors regarding work-from-home assignments.

Thank you for your continued cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay warm and stay safe.

1 day ago, Northampton County Public Schools
royal blue background with alert that reads: virtual learning day

📢Now Hiring Instructional Assistants!

Join our NCPS team! We're looking for passionate individuals to support our students. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and family-friendly hours.

👉Apply now: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/hr
#NCPS #WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers

6 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
a blue and white graphic flyer advertising instructional assistants
🤔Did you know that even if your hands look clean, they can still have icky germs on them? 🦠Stay healthy at school by washing your hands regularly!

🧼Before eating
🧼After using the bathroom
🧼After playing outside
🧼After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
🧼After touching animals
👀Whenever your hands are visibly dirty!

Just follow these 5 easy steps: Wet, Get Soap, Scrub, Rinse & Dry!
7 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
know when to wash your hands at school
wash your hands

Northampton County Public Schools would like to remind our families that all schools will dismiss early for all students tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13, for teacher professional development. Additionally, all schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day. We will resume a normal, on-time, in-person schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

11 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
Early dismissal on 2/13 and no school on 2/16
Small acts can make a big impact. Whether it's a friendly smile, a helpful hand, or an encouraging word, you can make a difference by spreading kindness throughout our community.

✨Kindness costs nothing, but means everything. ✨

Happy VA Kindness Week!

#KindnessMatters
12 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
be kind
🌟Help us keep you informed! We want to make sure every family receives the latest updates. Please log into PowerSchool to confirm your contact info is current. Check for:
✅ Correct Email Address
✅ Correct Phone Number

#StayConnected
16 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
check your contact info
Feeling strong starts with support 💜 NCPS students in grades 6-12 have free, immediate, and confidential access to teletherapy and on-demand wellness courses through Uwill. Your mental health matters. Get started today by visiting app.uwill.com.

Note: Students 18 and younger need parent/guardian permission before their first therapy session.
16 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
u are strong
🚨IMPORTANT: Parents as Partners Event is POSTPONED!
Your safety is our top priority! Due to the weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our 3rd Annual Parents as Partners event originally scheduled for today, Saturday, Feb 7. We are currently working on rescheduling and will share the new date here as soon as it’s finalized.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and warm, and keep an eye out for the new date! 💙🩵
17 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
Parents as Partners event postponed, new date TBD
Parents as Partners event postponed, new date TBD
February is Dental Health Month, a perfect time to reinforce the importance of caring for your teeth and gums. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits can prevent cavities and protect your overall health! 🦷✨

Through our partnership with Eastern Shore Rural Health, our students can access convenient dental care and preventative services right at their school! 🏫🪥
18 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
Northampton CPS_Social_Dental Health Month 2026
Due to freezing temperatures overnight and resulting wet and potentially hazardous road conditions, we are making a necessary schedule adjustment to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. Northampton County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule for students and staff on Thursday, February 5. Because of the delay, breakfast will not be served.

We will continue to assess the weather and provide updates as needed.

At this time, 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.
19 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
2hr delay Feb. 5, 2026
Keep clean hands in your plans! 🧼Washing your hands with soap and water can prevent the spread of germs. If you can’t get to a sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as a backup!
20 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
An educational graphic titled "KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN" from the Virginia Department of Health. The central image features two brown-skinned cartoon hands:  The left hand has a brown smudge of dirt on the palm.  The right hand appears clean to the naked eye, but a magnifying glass held over the palm reveals various colorful, microscopic cartoon germs and bacteria.  The footer includes the website vdh.virginia.gov and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) logo.
Un gráfico educativo titulado "MANTENGA SUS MANOS LIMPIAS" del Departamento de Salud de Virginia. La imagen central presenta dos manos de dibujos animados de piel morena:  La mano izquierda tiene una mancha marrón de suciedad en la palma.  La mano derecha parece limpia a simple vista, pero una lupa sostenida sobre la palma revela varios gérmenes y bacterias de dibujos animados microscópicos y coloridos.  El pie de página incluye el sitio web vdh.virginia.gov y el logotipo del Departamento de Salud de Virginia (VDH).
The February ParentGuidance.org calendar just dropped!🙌 Even though we're a few days into the month, there are still plenty of amazing free virtual sessions left to catch. Mark your calendars for these upcoming topics:
💫Feb. 4: Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
💫Feb. 18: Helping Your Child Succeed: 3 Parenting Styles
💫Feb. 26: Social Media: Protecting Your Child

Don't miss out on these expert-led tools to help your family thrive! Register today: https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/#mhs-calendar
#ParentGuidance #MentalHealthMatters
21 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
parent_guidance
parent_guidance
Black History Month provides an opportunity to learn about our shared history and the people who have contributed to making us who we are today.

We are dedicated to creating spaces where all students can see themselves reflected and valued.

Learn more: https://blackhistorymonth.gov
21 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
recognizing black history month

During National School Counseling Week, we want to celebrate the amazing professionals who support our students every day:

⭐ Marcus Brown, KES
⭐ Monique Dean, OES
⭐ Jordan Kellam, NMS/NHS
⭐ Stephanie Smith, NMS/NHS
⭐ Ivory Turner, NMS/NHS

Your work helps students build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to tackle whatever comes their way. Thank you for all you do! 🙏

#NSCW26

21 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
thank you school counselors
It's Groundhog Day—and we want to hear your predictions! 🐾

Will the groundhog emerge and see their shadow today, giving us six more weeks of winter? 🤔
22 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
groundhog day
Don’t miss out on a morning of community support and free resources!
📢 The 3rd Annual Parents as Partners is almost here!

Come out to the NCPS QUEST Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 AM – 12 PM to connect with local partners, attend helpful info sessions, and see our talented students’ work at the Art Show! 🖼️🤝

The Benefits:
✅ 2 FREE Books per student at the NCPS Book Mobile
✅ FREE Pizza (First 50 families!) 🍕
✅ FREE Car Seats (for eligible families)

We’re "Building Bridges for Student Success" by bringing the tools you need directly to you. See you there! 💙🩵

#NCPS #FamilyEngagement #ParentsAsPartners #StudentSuccess
22 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
parents as partners flyer
parents as partners flyer

School success starts with smiles! 🦷 Take advantage of the Eastern Shore Rural Health School Dental Program for all NCPS students! Services to prevent oral health problems are available right at their school!

➡️ No appointment needed: Students with CURRENT, COMPLETED, and SIGNED registration and health history forms on file don't need an appointment or a parent present to be seen —students are briefly taken out of class.

Need to register your student? Find the forms here 👇 & return them to the school nurse.
🔗esrh.org/downloadable-documents

‼️Registration forms must be filled out completely, including Section L (signed and dated), along with the health history form.

#EasternShoreRuralHealth #SchoolHealth #DentalAccess #CommunityPartners #NCPS

24 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
A flyer for the Northampton County Public Schools School Dental Program, provided by Eastern Shore Rural Health. The top of the flyer features a chalkboard with a large, bright yellow smiley face and the headline "School Success Starts with Smiles! Take Advantage of Our School Dental Program!".  Key Information:  Services: Available to children ages 6 months to 18 years to prevent and treat oral health problems.  Access: Students with signed registration and health history forms on file do not need an appointment or a parent present to be seen during school hours.  Forms: Registration and health history forms can be found at esrh.org/downloadable-documents and should be returned to the school.  Kiptopeke Elementary Dental: Call 757-331-1048 (Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays).  Occohannock Elementary Dental: Call 757-789-9734 (Open Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays).  Hours: Locations are open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m..  Travel Program: Preventive dental care is also offered at Northampton High and Middle Schools on select days for students attending those schools.
Un volante para el Programa Dental Escolar de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Northampton, proporcionado por Eastern Shore Rural Health. La parte superior del volante presenta una pizarra con una cara sonriente amarilla brillante y el titular "¡El éxito escolar comienza con las sonrisas! ¡Aproveche nuestro programa dental escolar!".  Información Clave:  Servicios: Disponibles para niños de 6 meses a 18 años para prevenir y tratar problemas de salud bucal.  Acceso: Los estudiantes con formularios de registro e historial de salud firmados no necesitan una cita ni la presencia de un padre para ser atendidos durante el horario escolar.  Formularios: Los formularios se pueden encontrar en esrh.org/downloadable-documents y deben devolverse a la escuela.  Dental de la Primaria Kiptopeke: Llame al 757-331-1048 (Abierto los martes y miércoles).  Dental de la Primaria Occohannock: Llame al 757-789-9734 (Abierto los lunes, jueves y viernes).  Horario: Las ubicaciones están abiertas de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m..  Programa de Viaje: También se ofrece atención dental preventiva en las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Northampton en días seleccionados para los estudiantes que asisten a esas escuelas.
This flyer, titled "Northampton High and Middle School Students, School Success Starts with Smiles!", promotes the Traveling Oral Health Program.  Key details include:  Program and Services: The Traveling Oral Health Program provides services at school to prevent oral health problems.  Requirements: Students with current registration and health history forms on file do not need an appointment or a parent present to be seen, as they are briefly taken out of class.  Action Steps: Parents must complete and sign registration forms, including Section L, and a health history form.  Resources: Forms are available at esrh.org/downloadable-documents and should be returned to the school nurse.  Contact Information: For questions, call 757-442-4819 ext. 1158.  Visually, the flyer features a close-up image of a smiling person with red lipstick, the Eastern Shore Rural Health logo, and a color scheme of green, yellow, and blue.
Sometimes, you need to talk. For our students in Grades 6-12, we are proud to offer Uwill Mental Health & Wellness, a confidential and secure service designed to support our community.

Remember: U are not alone. Help, care, and support are always available.

Find out more and access services today: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
25 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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