We hope you enjoy this time to relax and celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.
We'll be closed December 22 – January 2, and look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday, January 5!
#WinterBreak #HappyHolidays #NCPS
Congratulations to Ms. Kathryn Middagh of Kiptopeke Elementary School, named the 2027 NCPS Division Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Middagh is dedicated to helping her students believe in themselves and reach their full potential, reminding them every day that progress comes from effort, not perfection. We are proud to have her representing our division! 🥳
#NCPS #TeacherOfTheYear
We are so proud to celebrate these outstanding educators who represent the heart and dedication of our schools:
🌟Ms. Marie Arrington - Northampton High School
🌟Ms. Laura Lembke - QUEST Center
🌟Ms. Meridith Feldman - Northampton Middle School
🌟Ms. Kathryn Middagh - Kiptopeke Elementary School
🌟Ms. Shelley Goetchius - Occohannock Elementary School
Each of these teachers inspires our students every day through their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Swipe through to learn more about what makes each of them so special!➡️
Stay tuned - the big announcement for the NCPS Division Teacher of the Year will be made this Friday, December 19!! 🙌
#NCPS #TeacherOfTheYear #SupportingExcellence
One-on-one support makes the winter days feel brighter! ❄️ Help your family navigate seasonal stress with no-cost Parent Coaching by our partners at ParentGuidance.org
Register for personalized and confidential support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
#ParentingSupport #HealthyFamilies
Celebrate the holidays with music by our Middle School Beginning and Intermediate Bands!
📅Dec. 18
🕡6:30 p.m.
📍Northampton Middle School
Enjoy the sounds of the season with performances by the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band & Modern Band!
📅Dec. 16
🕡6:30 p.m.
📍Northampton High School
Northampton County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Monday, December 15 due to concerns about early morning road conditions and a wind chill below freezing. Please note that breakfast will not be served due to the delayed opening.
-All staff should report to their work site 1 hour 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.
We will continue to monitor conditions, and should weather not improve as expected, additional notifications will be shared through our regular communication channels.
Thank you for your continued cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay warm and stay safe.
School success starts with smiles! 🦷 Take advantage of the Eastern Shore Rural Health Traveling Oral Health Program for our middle and high school students! Services to prevent oral health problems are available right at the school.
➡️ No appointment needed: Students with CURRENT 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
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
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Following two days of inclement weather closures, Northampton County Public Schools will resume a normal, on-time, full-day, in-person schedule on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time. The 21st Century Program will be in session.
The early release previously planned for Wednesday, December 10, has been canceled.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.
Join us for the next School Board Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
The meeting will be held at the School Board Office:
7207 Young Street, Machipongo, VA
For information about this meeting, please visit https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/school-board
Have questions? Please reach out to our Board Clerk, Ms. Karen Reid, at 757-678-5151 Ext. 2002.
All afternoon and evening activities, practices, and events are also canceled.
🗨️Ask a Therapist Live - Free & Confidential Parenting Support!💬
Don't miss the next free, live monthly webinar event from our partners at ParentGuidance.org this Tuesday! This is your opportunity to submit questions about youth mental health or parenting directly to a licensed family therapist. The best part? Participation is completely anonymous!
📅Tuesday, December 9
🕗8:00 PM
📍The comfort of your own home
Register today: https://cookcenter.info/ATLDec9
📸FREE picture with Santa!
🍪Enjoy milk and cookies!
📅 Tuesday, December | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Eastville Community Health Center
#Santa #HolidayFun #FreePhoto #CommunityPartner
personalized support for you and your child. Get help with anything from behavior challenges to
seasonal stress.
Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Northampton County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Friday, December 5, due to expected weather, including wind chill below freezing, and concerns about early morning road conditions. Weather conditions are anticipated to improve after 8:00 a.m.
Please note that breakfast will not be served due to the delayed opening.
👉All staff should report to their work site 1 hour 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.
We will continue to monitor conditions, and should the weather not improve as expected, additional notifications will be shared through our regular communication channels.
Thank you for your continued cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Stay warm and stay safe.
🤔Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being? Submit them anonymously before or during a live session with a skilled therapist who provides thoughtful, personalized answers to as many questions as possible.
Sign up for free here: https://cookcenter.info/ATLDec9
✨Why should you be excited? ✨
Because it's YOUR chance to:
👉Gain expert advice: Everyone can use help navigating the complexities of parenthood
👉Ask questions anonymously: Feel free to ask anything without fear, as all questions are submitted anonymously. Your privacy is our priority!
👉 Be part of a supportive community: Connect with fellow parents facing similar challenges, and let's foster a network of understanding and empathy.
Mark your calendars for the session on Tuesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET and get ready to embark on a journey to improve self-discovery and family well-being!
School success starts with smiles! 🦷 Take advantage of the Eastern Shore Rural Health Traveling Oral Health Program for our middle and high school students! Services to prevent oral health problems are available right at the school.
➡️ No appointment needed: Students with CURRENT 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
