Did you know? NCPS has a mobile app! ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Download the app today and know whatโ€™s going on in the division and stay on top of upcoming early dismissals, no-school days, and events.

Find it on the App Store and Google Play, or find links to both versions at https://www.ncpsk12.com.
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
royal blue and yellow graphic with a hand holding a cellphone. Text reads: Did you know? NCPS Has a mobile app! Download it on the App Store or Google Play.
Happy National School Nurse Day! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’

From kitting and lightsabers to tarantulas and world-traveling adventures, our nurses and health assistants are as amazing as they are dedicated. We are so lucky to have this stellar team keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! ๐ŸŒŸ

A huge THANK YOU to:
๐Ÿ’ซTammy Taylor & David Collins at OES
๐Ÿ’ซConstance Beuge & Linda Winstead at KES
๐Ÿ’ซ Brittany Annon & Karen Barnes at NMS/NHS
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
ombre of blues graphic celebrating our 2 school nurses at each school
ombre of blues graphic celebrating our 2 school nurses at each school
ombre of blues graphic celebrating our 2 school nurses at each school
๐ŸŽถThe music won't stop tonight. Catch more tunes on Thursday, May 7 - same time, same place - with our NHS Band Spring Concert!
๐Ÿ—“๏ธThursday, May 7
๐Ÿ•ก6:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“Northampton Auditorium

See you there!๐Ÿฅ
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
blue cloudy graphic with text overlay that reads: Northampton Performance Ensembles presents: NHS Band Concert! May 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Northampton Auditorium.
#TechTipTuesday is here with helpful reminders for safe and effective online research! ๐Ÿ”

Students and families can use these simple strategies to find reliable information and stay secure online:

โœ… Start with trusted sources, such as .edu, .gov, and well-known organizations.
โœ… Cross-check information across multiple websites to confirm accuracy.
โœ… Be cautious of sensational headlines or information that seems too good to be true.
โœ… Keep personal information private and avoid entering it on unfamiliar sites.
โœ… Give credit by citing sources when using information for schoolwork.

Building strong research habits helps support learning both in and out of the classroom!
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
Tech Tip Tuesday graphic with a blank phone with emojis coming out of it.  Text reads: Use simple strategies to find reliable information and stay secure online!
๐ŸŽถJoin us for the NMS Spring Band Concert tomorrow, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. & support our talented student musicians for an evening of amazing music!๐ŸŽถ
๐Ÿ—“๏ธTuesday, May 5
๐Ÿ•ก6:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“Northampton Auditorium

See you there!๐ŸŽท
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
packed concert in the background with text overlay that reads: Northampton Middle School Band Concert, May 5 at 6:30 pm in the Northampton Auditorium,
Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize the incredible educators who make a difference in the Northampton County Public Schools every day! ๐Ÿคฉ

From sparking curiosity in the classroom to supporting students beyond academics, our teachers help shape bright futures across our division. Their impact is seen in every lesson taught, every question answered, and every moment of encouragement.

Join us as we thank our teachers all week long! ๐Ÿ™
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
happy teacher appreciation  week grapjic with a blue wavy background and a collage of teachers with their students

๐Ÿ“ขDid your contact info change? Let your school know! We want to make sure every family stays connected and receives the latest updates.

Contact your school's main office to confirm we have the:

โœ… Correct Email Address

โœ… Correct Physical and Mailing Address

โœ… Correct Phone Number

#StayConnected

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
light blue background with yellow accent. Graphic text reads: Did your contact info change? Let your school know! Make sure your email, address, and phone number are correct! Stay Connected so you don't miss out on important information!
May's Mental Health Webinars! ๐ŸŒท

Join us for free, virtual webinars through our partnership with ParentGuidance.org. Here are 3 key sessions this month available in both English and Spanish:
๐Ÿ’ปMay 6: Your Child's Anxiety
๐Ÿ’ปMay 20: Emotional Regulation- Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
๐Ÿ’ปMay 28: Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Times: 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

๐Ÿค”SPECIAL EVENT: "Ask a Therapist" Live on May 12 at 8:00 PM

Full calendars in both languages are attached below! ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ”—Register by scanning the QR code or visit ParentGuidance.org/mhs-catalog/
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
parent guidance mental health series calendar for may
parent guidance mental health series calendar for may in spanish

School success starts with smiles! ๐Ÿฆท 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!

โžก๏ธ 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 โ€”students are briefly taken out of class.

Need to register your student? Find the forms here ๐Ÿ‘‡ & return them to the school nurse.
๐Ÿ”—esrh.org/downloadable-documents

โ€ผ๏ธRegistration forms must be filled out completely, including Section L (signed and dated), along with the health history form.

#EasternShoreRuralHealth #SchoolHealth #DentalAccess #CommunityPartners #NCPS

6 months 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. โ€“ 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 Pรบblicas 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 "ยกEl รฉxito escolar comienza con las sonrisas! ยกAproveche nuestro programa dental escolar!".  Informaciรณn Clave:  Servicios: Disponibles para niรฑos de 6 meses a 18 aรฑos 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 miรฉrcoles).  Dental de la Primaria Occohannock: Llame al 757-789-9734 (Abierto los lunes, jueves y viernes).  Horario: Las ubicaciones estรกn abiertas de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m..  Programa de Viaje: Tambiรฉn se ofrece atenciรณn dental preventiva en las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Northampton en dรญas 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.
Weโ€™re here for U! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ NCPS students (grades 6-12) get free, immediate teletherapy & 24/7 crisis support via Uwill.

Read more: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health

#NCPS #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
Uwill bilingual graphic - we're here for u. Student receive free immediate access to teletherapy

Day 2 of Qualifications for our ShoreBots! Our QUEST students tuned in to the competition during their lunch time to cheer on Team 1908! ๐Ÿฅณ

Check out the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skZTO76_SB4

We missed the morning matches, but here's the rest of the matches for today (all times in EST):
๐Ÿ’ Match 97 Blue alliance: 3:04 pm
๐Ÿ’ Match 110 Blue alliance: 4:48 pm
๐Ÿ’ Match 121 Blue alliance: 6:16 pm

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
students in a classroom watching a robotics competition on a digital board
Not all heroes wear capesโ€”some wear aprons! ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธ

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the incredible team powering our students for success. Whether itโ€™s a balanced breakfast or a Friday pizza party, you make our school community whole. Youโ€™re the zest! ๐Ÿ‹
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
superhero style graphic for School Lunch Hero Day featuring two photos of cafeteria staff
Today is National School Principals Day! ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re incredibly grateful for the leadership and dedication of our school principals, who support our schools, students, staff, and families in so many ways.

Thank you, principals, for your efforts throughout the school year!
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
light blue and royal blue graphic celebrating national school principals day
The ShoreBots have landed in Houston for the Worlds Championship! The team is ready to hit the floor & you can catch all the action live right here on the Shore. Tune in to the livestream of the competition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTlZmUXbwfA

Set your reminders - here's today's match schedule (all times in EST):
๐Ÿ”นMatch 1 Red alliance: 9 am
๐Ÿ”นMatch 15 Blue alliance: 10:52 am
๐Ÿ”นMatch 33 Red alliance: 2:53 pm
๐Ÿ”นMatch 49 Red alliance: 5:01 pm
๐Ÿ”นMatch 62 Blue alliance: 6:45 pm
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools

Looking for mental health resources? ๐Ÿ’
ParentGuidance.org offers over 70 free, on-demand courses to help you navigate your child's well-being. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, technology, or teen development, these expert-led resources are available at no cost to you.

Visit ParentGuidance.org/courses/all-courses to explore the full library of courses! ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ฑ

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
ParentGuidance.org On-Demand Courses list in English
ParentGuidance.org On-Demand Courses list in Spanish
Are you navigating the challenges of raising kids in a digital world? Join the Eastern Shore Community Services Board and Community Partners of the Eastern Shore for a community screening of the award-winning documentary, Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. Now updated for 2026, this film features the latest science and expert insights to help families find a healthy balance with technology.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธSunday, May 3
๐Ÿ•1:00 PM
๐Ÿ“Roseland Theatre, Onancock

Learn More: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
navy blue flyer for a special showing called Screenagers

NCPS teachers and staff areโ€ฆ

โœจ Change makers
โœจ Mentor figures
โœจ Leaders in education

You can make a difference, too, by joining our team! Apply here: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/hr

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
light blue background with large graphic text that reads: Now Hiring, check out our open positions at ncpsk12.com/page/hr. There's a group photo of excited teachers in the middle of the graphic.

It's National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We're shifting into high gear to celebrate the heroes behind the wheel.๐ŸšŒโœจ

Thank you to our awesome bus drivers & monitors for keeping our students safe every single day! We couldn't do it without you!

To show our gratitude, our transportation team pulled out all the stops:
๐ŸŽBreakfast & Goodies - started the morning with a treat
๐ŸŒญDrive-thru Cookout - a delicious lunch on the go
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธHourly raffles - giving away gift cards and fun prizes all day long

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
blue graphic with a yellow school bus on it. Text reads: National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
blue graphic with text in the middle that says "thank you!" with polaroid pictures of bus drivers and the goodies they got.

Itโ€™s #TechTipTuesday! Today, weโ€™re focused on finding a healthy balance between screen time and well-being in our daily routines. ๐Ÿ“ฑ

Technology supports learning, creativity, and connection, but it is important to build habits that keep everyone feeling their best. Consider these simple strategies to create balance at home:
โžก๏ธ Set clear tech-free times, such as during meals or before bedtime.
โžก๏ธ Encourage outdoor play, reading, or hobbies that do not involve screens.
โžก๏ธ Use device settings to monitor and manage screen time.
โžก๏ธ Model balanced tech use as adults, showing when it is time to unplug.

Small changes can make a big difference in supporting focus, rest, and overall well-being!

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
Tech Tip Tuesday graphic with a blank phone with emojis coming out of it.  Text reads: Find a healthy balance between screen time and wellbeing!

Mamma Mia the Musical hits the stage this weekend! ๐Ÿชฉ
Grab your tickets and get ready to be a Dancing Queen! ๐Ÿ•บ

Showtimes:
๐Ÿ—“๏ธFriday, May 1 @ 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ—“๏ธSaturday, May 2 @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธTickets can be purchased online or at the door: $5 Students & Teachers | $10 General Admission

๐Ÿ”—https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12862?activity=Performing%20Arts

6 months ago, Northampton County Public Schools
blue and white graphic with disco ball in middle. Text reads: Northampton Theater Presents...Mamma Mia the Musical!, 5/1 at 7 pm, 5/2 at 2pm and 7pm. Northampton High School Auditorium. Tickets: $10 for General, $5 for students and teachers