Let this be our reminder that even the simplest gestures - a smile, a helping hand, a kind word - have immense power. Let's make the world a kinder place, one ripple at a time. 💖
#KindnessDay #BeKind
To every veteran, thank you for your bravery, courage, and sacrifices that secure our freedom. We are forever grateful.
#ThankYouVeterans #VeteransDay
⌛Time is running out! The deadline for the NCPS Student Services Food Drive is fast approaching on November 12! Help us make a difference and fill the shelves to support local families this season.
Your non-perishable donations—like canned goods, packaged dry goods, and more—make a HUGE difference right here in our community.
✨In-School Drop Off
✨Last Day to Donate: November 12!
Thank you for your generosity! Your donations matter! 💖
Join us for the next Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) meeting:
📅Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕓4:00 p.m.
📍NCPS Central Office, 7207 Young Street, Machipongo, VA
With dedicated partners, including parents, staff, and community members, SHAC helps the Division recognize the student as a whole person, focusing on the mental, physical, and educational aspects of school life. They advise on health policies and wellness initiatives that help students come to school, stay in school, and participate in their community.
For questions about SHAC and getting involved, please connect with Brittany Annon, NCPS Division Nursing Coordinator, by email at bannon@ncpsk12.com or phone call at 757-678-5151 x 4470
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for the next School Board Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 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://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/nhcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DMXKH851EA0A
Have questions? Please reach out to our Board Clerk, Ms. Karen Reid, at 757-678-5151 Ext. 2002.
📢Join us this Tuesday, November 11, at 8 PM, for Ask a Therapist Live.
This webinar is an opportunity to ask a licensed clinical therapist questions about parenting, your child's well-being, or anything that's been on your mind. Participation is anonymous and free.
Register here: https://cookcenter.info/ATLNov11
Uwill provides immediate access to support, anytime, anywhere:
💖Teletherapy: Connect with licensed therapists via video, phone, or chat. Choose a therapist based on your needs, including language and ethnicity.
💖24/7 Crisis Help: Licensed counselors are available 24 hours a day.
💖Wellness Content: Access videos on mindfulness, yoga, and more.
Learn more: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
(Please note, students under 18 need parent/guardian permission before their first therapy session.)
#MentalHealthMatters #Uwill #StudentWellness #NCPS
🌟 Nominate Our Teacher of the Year! 🌟
It's time to celebrate Northampton County's outstanding educators!
Do you know a teacher who embodies exceptional passion and unwavering dedication to student success? We invite you to nominate the truly ideal educators who make a difference every day!
Nominating is easy:
💫Use the Link/QR Code: https://linktr.ee/ncps_va
💫Submit to the Principal by 9:00 a.m. on December 1, 2025.
Show your appreciation and help us honor the best! We can't wait to read your nominations.
#TeacherOfTheYear #CelebrateTeachers #NCPS
Your non-perishable donations—like canned goods, packaged dry goods, and more—make a HUGE difference right here in our community.
✨In-School Drop Off
✨Last Day to Donate: November 12!
High School students: Remember, 5 food items = 1 Community Service Hour!
Thank you for your generosity! Your donations matter! 💖
This Fall, our PreK-6 grade students, families, & staff are all reading "Frindle" by Andrew Clements! We'll follow the Family Reading Guide & tackle a chapter or two each day from November 5 through November 20 together. Students can look forward to trivia questions and prizes from each book chapter as well as other fun book-related activities during the school day.
Families, be sure to check your email each evening to receive the accompanying chapter recording for that night!
Northampton County Public Schools would like to remind our families that all schools will be closed for all students on Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4, for teacher work and professional development days.
We will resume a normal, on-time, in-person schedule on Wednesday, November 5.
📝Feedback Requested!
We value our community partnerships! Help us continue to improve by sharing your input in our Stakeholders Survey by November 4.
Community members, your feedback is essential to our success and in shaping the future of NCPS.
Find the English & Spanish surveys here👇
We don't just hire great teachers - we grow them! 🌱
Our Assisting and Coaching Teachers (ACT) Program is a dynamic, three-year collaborative journey that ensures every new teacher has the support to thrive.
During this past month, our ACT I, II, & III cohorts went deep! They explored educational resources from the Barrier Islands Center and collaborated on essential skills like classroom management, effective family communication, and building strong student relationships. These interactive sessions focused on modeling resources and sharing ideas to build expert, confident educators.
(PS. Our ACT program was recently featured in the REACH Virginia newsletter!)
#TeacherSupport #ACTProgram #GrowWithUs #NCPS
Join us at Occohannock Elementary School TONIGHT for a Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7 p.m.!
It's happening RAIN or SHINE! 👻
Your non-perishable donations—like canned goods, packaged dry goods, and more—make a HUGE difference right here in our community.
✨In-School Drop Off
✨Last Day to Donate: November 12!
High School students: Remember, 5 food items = 1 Community Service Hour!
Thank you for your generosity! Your donations matter! 💖
🎉Congratulations to Maria for taking third place at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair earlier this month!
Students had to create a poster that celebrated the faces of agriculture and aquaculture, and Maria's work beat out hundreds of entries from middle schools and home schools throughout Northampton and Accomack counties. Maria made great use of the iterative design process that the students are learning in Computer Solutions class as she created the poster, and clearly succeeded in achieving the project goal.
We are so proud - congratulations, Maria!!
Join our team as an Instructional Assistant! 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
It doesn't take a huge effort to create a big impact! How will you make a difference today?
🤝Volunteer in your neighborhood or clean up your local park
🥫Donate non-perishables to the food pantry or pet supplies to an animal shelter
✨Spread kindness with a note or a helping hand
Let's show the power of our collective action!
#MakeADifferenceDay
Just because the week is over, our shared responsibility for student safety doesn't have to be. Remember: Safety doesn't begin or end with the bus ride. It's about Safety at Every Stop - from the moment a child leaves their front door until they return home.
Let's continue to slow down, stop when the stop arm is out, and watch for our students every day!
#SchoolBusSafety #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #NSBSW
