Shoutout to Bus Driver Alfred Minio and Bus Aide Alisa Foeman for transforming their bus into a festive holiday ride for our Occohannock students!
They are working hard to make every ride to and from school cheerful this December. Thank you for spreading so much holiday magic! ❤️💚
#HolidayCheer #Bus35 #ThankYou #NCPS
Uwill provides confidential, immediate access to support, anytime, anywhere:
🗣️Teletherapy: Connect with licensed therapists via video, phone, or chat. You can 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.
It's easy to get started—learn more today!
➡️ https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
(Reminder: Students 18 and under need parent/guardian permission before their first therapy session.)
#Uwill #MentalHealthMatters #StudentWellness #NCPS
While Giving Tuesday is here, we are taking a moment to focus on something priceless: gratitude! 🙏
Check out this stunning "Quilting for Thanks" project completed by our K-6 ESL students at Occohannock with Mrs. Headley and Mrs. Diaz. They poured their hearts into creating this community quilt, showing off everything they are thankful for.
✨A beautiful reminder that kindness and thanks are always in season!✨
#GivingTuesday #Gratitude #StudentArt #ESL #NCPS
➡️ Read the full newsletter here: https://parentguidance.org/newsletter/december-2025/
#MentalHealthMatters #HolidayCoping #ParentGuidance #FreeResource
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
Check out the Mental Health Webinars that are happening this month from our partners at ParentGuidance.org. This month, they're covering important topics like:
💫Emotional Regulation
💫Building Your Child's Confidence
💫Social Media Safety
💫Grief and Loss
This valuable resource is completely free to our NCPS families. Sessions start at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET.
Learn more about our mental health and wellness resources for your whole family here: www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
🌟 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
Wishing everyone in our community a very joyful Thanksgiving! May this day be a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in life. We are grateful for your partnership and support throughout the year.
Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones, and get some well-deserved rest!
If you have a bachelor's degree and a passion for literature and language, this is your chance to lead an impactful teaching career and inspire the next generation of learners. Make a difference in our classrooms today!
Apply now: ncpsk12.com/page/hr
#EnglishTeacher #JobOpportunity #Hiring #NCPS
We'll be closed November 24-28, and look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday, December 1.
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
Shoutout to Bus Driver Alfred Minio and Bus Aide Alisa Foeman for decking out their bus! Giddy with excitement, our students LOVED their holiday ride this morning. Thanks for spreading so much cheer as we get ready for Thanksgiving! 🦃
This week and next, explore critical topics like:
💫Emotional Regulation (Part 3)
💫Depression: You're Not Alone
💫Talking with Your Child about Pornography
💫Understanding Eating Disorders
💫Your Active Child: ADHD
Sessions are held at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET.
#MentalHealthMatters #ParentingSupport
🙏A HUGE thank you to the generous members of the Cape Charles Lions Club for purchasing and donating these beautiful winter jackets for our Kiptopeke Elementary students. Your kindness ensures our Kippers stay warm and cozy all season long and truly stands out in our community.
We appreciate our community partners and their commitment to supporting our students. Thank you!💖
🌟 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
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.
