Today, we honor Juneteenth - a powerful reminder of freedom delayed but not denied.
As a community, we reflect on our history, celebrate Black resilience and excellence, and recommit ourselves to equity, justice, and unity.
Let us continue to learn, grow, and rise - together.
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #NCPS #AnchoredInExcellence
🍽️ Our Plan for Summer Meals at NCPS ☀️
This summer, we’re making sure every child has access to healthy meals—at no cost.
✅ Free Breakfast & Lunch at all schools
✅ Open to all kids 18 and under
✅ Afternoon snacks at KES & OES (YMCA-led)
💳 PLUS: We’re helping share info about Virginia SUN Bucks—a new food benefit offering $120 per eligible child to help with groceries this summer.
School’s out, summer’s in! ☀️📚
Congratulations to all our students, staff, and families on an incredible 2024–2025 school year. You've earned every bit of sunshine and rest ahead. Here's to a summer full of stories, smiles, and new adventures.
Watch the NMS Graduation livestream here!
https://www.youtube.com/live/FGUiQaaJeSc?feature=shared
Watch the NMS Promotion ceremony here:
https://www.youtube.com/@northamptoncountyschoolsVA/live
Ceremony starts at 5:00 PM!
Dear NCPS PreK–6 Families,
Looking for a fun and rewarding way to keep your child reading this summer? We’re excited to share the BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ program from Pizza Hut—an engaging, free reading incentive program for children in Pre-K through 6th grade.
Here's how it works:
📚 Set reading goals in the free BOOK IT!® Mobile App (Apple Store | Google Play Store)
✅ Track your child’s progress throughout the summer months
🍕 Earn a free Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut each month your child meets their goal!*
The program runs June 1 through August 31, and families can begin participating by downloading the app and setting reading goals that are right for their child.
And yes—the Pizza Hut in Onley, VA is participating in this program!
To join, download the app and get started: https://www.bookitprogram.com/
Let’s make it a summer full of stories—and a few slices of pizza, too!
Sincerely,
Northampton County Public Schools
BACK ON TOP! The Northampton Yellow Jackets are your VHSL Class 1 State Champions again! After entering halftime tied 1-1, our team lit up the second half with a 6-goal surge to seal a 7-1 victory over Eastern Montgomery.
Goals by Thomas Dix (3), Manny Montalvo, Luke Jones, Sebastian Mayorga & Eli Philpot brought the trophy back home!
#NCPSProud #StateChamps
The NCPS Book Mobile is rolling your way this summer with stories, smiles, and free books! 🚐📚 Catch us at these upcoming community events:
📍 June 21 – Juneteenth National Freedom Day: Parade at noon, Exmore Town Park after
📍 July 4 – Cape Charles Parade at 10 AM, Rayfield’s Pharmacy 11–2
📍 July 16 – Community Helpers Day, across from Cape Charles Library, 10 AM–12 PM
Come aboard and let the stories travel with you!
Share this post to let others know about our Book Mobile!
🎓 The Class of 2025 has officially crossed the stage! Congratulations to our Northampton High School graduates—you’ve made us proud, and your journey is just beginning.
📸 Share your graduation photos using #NCPSGrad and celebrate the memories with us!
💻 View the official photo album here: https://shorturl.at/pt19O
#AnchoredInExcellence #NCPSGrad #ClassOf2025
Watch the NHS Graduation here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/5MH6_t5H-JE?feature=shared
Ceremony starts at 6:00 PM!
🌍✨ What a celebration of culture, connection, and curiosity at the OES Cultural Fair! Families, students, and staff came together to share traditions, taste global flavors, and learn through hands-on exploration. Unity in diversity—right here in our school community!
📣 Reminder: Early Dismissal – Wednesday, June 11
All NCPS schools will dismiss early in preparation for NHS Graduation.
QUEST/Tech Center: 1:00 PM
NHS & NMS: 2:00 PM
Elementary Schools: 3:00 PM
No tutoring or after-school activities. 21st Century Programs will still take place, starting early.
We gathered to honor those who make NCPS extraordinary—our Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, and our retiring staff. At the Excellence in Education Ceremony, we celebrated the people who keep us Anchored in Excellence every single day.
Be sure to vote for our own Rylee Coates, Region 1A Track Athlete of the Year, for her OUTSTANDING performance at the State Meet this past weekend! Rylee scored 48 points all on her own! Congratulations to Rylee and her family!
Vote here: https://va.milesplit.com/articles/376722/vote-which-va-girl-had-the-biggest-state-meet-performance
Voting closes on Friday!
From academic excellence to service and leadership, our seniors shined bright at this year’s Senior Awards! 🌟 We’re proud to celebrate the hard work, growth, and grit of the Class of 2025.
We have officially cut the ribbon on the NCPS Book Mobile—a library on wheels and a symbol of access, equity, and imagination for all. 📚✨
Next stop: its public debut this Saturday at the Cheriton Day Festival! Be sure to stop by and grab a book (or two!)
Anchored in Excellence, powered by stories. Let the learning roll.
#NCPSBookMobile #AnchoredInExcellence #LetTheStoriesRoll #CheritonDayFestival
This is a correction to the previous alert. The Early Dismissal will be on WEDNESDAY, June 11th. All corresponding information is the same.
To prepare for NHS Graduation on Tuesday, June 11, all NCPS schools will dismiss early. 🎓
🕐 QUEST/Tech Center: 1:00 p.m.
🕑 NHS & NMS: 2:00 p.m.
🕒 Elementary Schools: 3:00 p.m.
No tutoring or after-school activities.
21st Century Programs will still run with early start.
Thank you for your flexibility as we get ready to celebrate the Class of 2025!
Victory on the pitch! ⚽️ The NHS Boys Soccer team took home the win against Mathews in a hard-fought game. Way to represent Northampton with heart and hustle! They are moving on the region finals against West Point!
🎧 Parent Guidance June Webinars
Tough questions. Timely answers.
Join us for this month’s FREE virtual sessions on today’s most important parenting topics—from screen time to emotional wellness and everything in between. Attend one or attend all!
