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
👇Check out what's on the free webinar schedule for this month from our partners at ParentGuidance.org.
🕖7:00 PM & 9:00 PM ET
🌎 English & Spanish sessions available
Find the full schedule and register for free at the link below!
🔗 parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
#ParentGuidance #MentalHealthSupport #FreeResources #ParentingSupport
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS CELEBRATION 🏆
Please join us as we celebrate our 2025 VHSL Class 1 Boys Soccer State Champions at their Championship Ring Ceremony!
📅 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 Northampton High School Gymnasium
The ceremony will be held prior to the Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Green Run.
Come out early to honor our champions and show your Yellow Jacket pride!
Northampton County Public Schools is looking for passionate people to fill several vacancies across the district. Whether you are a teacher, an instructional assistant, or a support specialist, there’s a place for you here to help our students thrive.
We are currently hiring for:
✅ Parent & Family Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)
✅ Family & Consumer Science Teacher
✅ Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
✅ Instructional Assistants
✅ Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer
✅ Behavior Support Aide
Ready to start your journey with us? Visit ncpsk12.com/page/hr to see the full job descriptions and submit your application!
#JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunity #EducationCareers #EducationJobs #NowHiring
This is a reminder that our next Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting will take place on:
🗓️ January 14, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 NCPS Central Office, 7207 Young St, Machipongo, VA
SEAC meetings offer parents, caregivers, and community members an opportunity to support and shape special education services in Northampton County Public Schools. All are welcome, and public comments are encouraged during the designated portion at the start of each meeting.
Questions or public comment submissions can be directed to Alana Walmsley, Director of Student Services, at awalmsley@ncpsk12.com
Thank you for helping us support all learners!
If you are a parent of a child with a disability in Northampton County or are a Northampton County resident with a disability and would like to apply to be a member of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), please click here for the application.
Sincerely,
Northampton County Public Schools
📍 Northampton High/Middle School
🕖7 p.m. (Doors @ 6:30 p.m.)
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Come out and support our amazing singers! 🎶🙌
➡️ Read the full newsletter online here: https://parentguidance.org/newsletter/january-2026-equipping-your-child-healthy-choices/
#MentalHealthMatters #ParentingSupport #ParentGuidance #FreeResource #NCPS
Visit https://cookcenter.info/ATLJan27 to register today!
🧼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!
Here’s to a new month of free mental health webinars hosted by our partners at ParentGuidance.org. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, screen time, or school avoidance, these live, anonymous sessions are here to support your family in 2026.
🕖7:00 PM & 9:00 PM ET
🌎 English & Spanish sessions available
Find the full schedule and register for free at the link below!
🔗 parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
#NewYear2026 #ParentGuidance #MentalHealthSupport #FreeResources #Parenting
Enjoy the remainder of your break—we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, January 5!
#HappyNewYear
Wishing everyone in our community a very joyful Christmas! May this day be filled with the joy of giving and the love of family.
Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones, and get some well-deserved rest!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #NCPS
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.
