Mental health matters every day. 💚
Taking time to connect, manage stress, and ask for help can support our overall well-being.
As we start a new chapter, please remember that our counselors are here to support our students. Check out additional mental health resources available to NCPS students and families on our website: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
Taking time to connect, manage stress, and ask for help can support our overall well-being.
As we start a new chapter, please remember that our counselors are here to support our students. Check out additional mental health resources available to NCPS students and families on our website: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
🎒 Back-to-School season just got a whole lot easier!
Our Back-to-School forms are now 100% online. No more paper, no more lost forms—just complete everything right from your phone or computer.
What you need to know:
👉Visit the NCPS Back-to-School Forms Page to get started: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/back-to-school-forms
👉You’ll need an active PowerSchool account first. New families will start with a quick pre-registration form!
👉Need a walkthrough? Watch the NCPS E-Collect Forms Tutorial Video on our forms page before you dive in.
❓Already turned in paper forms? You're all set—no further action needed! If you haven't turned them in yet, swap over and finish online instead.
Questions? Give your school office a call at 757-678-5151.
We can't wait to welcome our students back for an amazing year! See you all on Monday, August 24, for the first day of school! 🚌✨
#NCPS #BackToSchool
Our Back-to-School forms are now 100% online. No more paper, no more lost forms—just complete everything right from your phone or computer.
What you need to know:
👉Visit the NCPS Back-to-School Forms Page to get started: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/back-to-school-forms
👉You’ll need an active PowerSchool account first. New families will start with a quick pre-registration form!
👉Need a walkthrough? Watch the NCPS E-Collect Forms Tutorial Video on our forms page before you dive in.
❓Already turned in paper forms? You're all set—no further action needed! If you haven't turned them in yet, swap over and finish online instead.
Questions? Give your school office a call at 757-678-5151.
We can't wait to welcome our students back for an amazing year! See you all on Monday, August 24, for the first day of school! 🚌✨
#NCPS #BackToSchool
🚌Check us out!
The NCPS Bookmobile's next stop is the A. Jones Jr. Back to School Event!
Join us this Saturday, August 22, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at 8131 Sylvan Scene Dr. in Machipongo.
Every child gets 2 FREE BOOKS! Can't wait to see you there! 📚
The NCPS Bookmobile's next stop is the A. Jones Jr. Back to School Event!
Join us this Saturday, August 22, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at 8131 Sylvan Scene Dr. in Machipongo.
Every child gets 2 FREE BOOKS! Can't wait to see you there! 📚
Children don’t need perfection—they need connection! Take advantage of no-cost Parent Coaching, offered by our school district and Parent Guidance, with regular sessions and expert content from therapists. Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
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
🎒Big adventures start with small steps!
We're enrolling for Pre-K and Kindergarten at Kiptopeke and Occohannock Elementary Schools! Give your little one the perfect start in a warm, fun, and supportive school family.
Spaces are filling up - enroll today!
Call 757-678-5151 to get started!
We're enrolling for Pre-K and Kindergarten at Kiptopeke and Occohannock Elementary Schools! Give your little one the perfect start in a warm, fun, and supportive school family.
Spaces are filling up - enroll today!
Call 757-678-5151 to get started!
Free Community Meal & Food Distribution! 🍽️❤️
Need a warm meal or extra groceries this week? Epworth United Methodist Church in Exmore is here to support families with a free hot meal and Foodbank distribution.
📅 Every Wednesday from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Epworth United Methodist Church, 4158 Seaside Rd, Exmore, VA 23350
Please share this with any neighbors who could use some extra food support!
How can we help kids navigate feelings of loneliness and social isolation? 💛
The latest mental health newsletter from @ParentGuidance offers valuable insights and practical guidance for families.
Read more here: https://parentguidance.org/newsletter/august-2026-loneliness-and-isolation/
The latest mental health newsletter from @ParentGuidance offers valuable insights and practical guidance for families.
Read more here: https://parentguidance.org/newsletter/august-2026-loneliness-and-isolation/
We’re looking forward to welcoming families back for our division-wide Open House! 🏫
Families are invited to visit their schools on Thursday, August 20, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
Come meet staff, get familiar with your school, and get ready for the 2026-27 school year!
Families are invited to visit their schools on Thursday, August 20, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
Come meet staff, get familiar with your school, and get ready for the 2026-27 school year!
Get a preview of what the Northampton Bands have been working on! 🎶
Families and community members are invited to the Parent & Community Preview Show on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:00 pm at Northampton High School.
We hope to see you there!
Families and community members are invited to the Parent & Community Preview Show on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:00 pm at Northampton High School.
We hope to see you there!
New to Northampton Middle School or getting ready for 7th grade? Join us for Jump Start Orientation on Tuesday, August 18, from 12:00-3:00pm!
Students will have an opportunity to get familiar with Northampton Middle School before the new school year begins. 🌟
Students will have an opportunity to get familiar with Northampton Middle School before the new school year begins. 🌟
🚗 Attention NHS Juniors & Seniors - Parking passes are required for all student drivers! 🚗
If you plan to drive to school this year, be sure to check out the information in the photos below regarding parking pass pickup.
⚠️Limited parking is available - First Come, First Served.
👉Seniors can pick up their parking passes as early as tomorrow, August 18, at 10 a.m. at the NCPS Central Office, 7207 Young Street, Machipongo.
👉Juniors can pick up their parking passes as early as Thursday, August 20, at 2 p.m. during Open House at NHS.
If you plan to drive to school this year, be sure to check out the information in the photos below regarding parking pass pickup.
⚠️Limited parking is available - First Come, First Served.
👉Seniors can pick up their parking passes as early as tomorrow, August 18, at 10 a.m. at the NCPS Central Office, 7207 Young Street, Machipongo.
👉Juniors can pick up their parking passes as early as Thursday, August 20, at 2 p.m. during Open House at NHS.
The first day of the 2026-27 school year is almost here! 🎒
With school starting on August 24, families can help make the transition back to school as smooth as possible. Here are some tips:
✅ Get back into school-year sleep and morning routines
✅ Double-check school supply lists
✅ Review transportation plans, drop-off and pickup routines, and after-school arrangements
✅ Talk with your child about what they are looking forward to this school year
We look forward to seeing familiar faces, welcoming new students, and kicking off another great year of learning together!
With school starting on August 24, families can help make the transition back to school as smooth as possible. Here are some tips:
✅ Get back into school-year sleep and morning routines
✅ Double-check school supply lists
✅ Review transportation plans, drop-off and pickup routines, and after-school arrangements
✅ Talk with your child about what they are looking forward to this school year
We look forward to seeing familiar faces, welcoming new students, and kicking off another great year of learning together!
Let’s hear it for the Northampton Marching Band! 📣
Come out on Tuesday, August 18, at 6 PM for their Parent & Community Preview Show.
🎶 Experience a special preview of their pre-game and competitive shows.
Don't forget your lawn chair! ☀️
Come out on Tuesday, August 18, at 6 PM for their Parent & Community Preview Show.
🎶 Experience a special preview of their pre-game and competitive shows.
Don't forget your lawn chair! ☀️
The first day of school is just 10 days away! 🙌
Young people strengthen our schools and shape the future of our community.
On International Youth Day, we celebrate their ideas, accomplishments, resilience, and potential—and we thank everyone who works to ensure they have opportunities to learn and grow! 🌟
On International Youth Day, we celebrate their ideas, accomplishments, resilience, and potential—and we thank everyone who works to ensure they have opportunities to learn and grow! 🌟
Free Community Meal & Food Distribution! 🍽️❤️
Need a warm meal or extra groceries this week? Epworth United Methodist Church in Exmore is here to support families with a free hot meal and Foodbank distribution.
📅 Every Wednesday from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Epworth United Methodist Church, 4158 Seaside Rd, Exmore, VA 23350
Please share this with any neighbors who could use some extra food support!
As we prepare for the new school year, we’re reminding families that August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
Having conversations with your child’s healthcare provider can help you make informed decisions about recommended vaccines.
Learn more about the required immunizations for school: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/school-health
Having conversations with your child’s healthcare provider can help you make informed decisions about recommended vaccines.
Learn more about the required immunizations for school: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/school-health
Today is Book Lovers Day, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the stories, characters, and ideas that inspire us. 📚🌟
We encourage everyone to spend time with a favorite book, discover a new author, or share a reading recommendation with someone in our school community.
What book are you enjoying right now?
We encourage everyone to spend time with a favorite book, discover a new author, or share a reading recommendation with someone in our school community.
What book are you enjoying right now?
✨Virginia's Tax-Free Weekend is HERE!✨
Take advantage of the tax savings and get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Swipe through to find your student's grade level and check off your list🤗
#TaxFreeWeekend #BackToSchool #NCPS #SchoolSupplies
