It’s #TechTipTuesday! Today, we’re focused on finding a healthy balance between screen time and well-being in our daily routines. 📱

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:
➡️ Set clear tech-free times, such as during meals or before bedtime.
➡️ Encourage outdoor play, reading, or hobbies that do not involve screens.
➡️ Use device settings to monitor and manage screen time.
➡️ 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!

9 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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Mamma Mia the Musical hits the stage this weekend! 🪩
Grab your tickets and get ready to be a Dancing Queen! 🕺

Showtimes:
🗓️Friday, May 1 @ 7:00 PM
🗓️Saturday, May 2 @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

🎟️Tickets can be purchased online or at the door: $5 Students & Teachers | $10 General Admission

🔗https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12862?activity=Performing%20Arts

9 days 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
Sometimes, you need to talk. For our students in Grades 6-12, we are proud to offer Uwill Mental Health & Wellness, a confidential and secure service designed to support our community.

Remember: U are not alone. Help, care, and support are always available.

Find out more and access services today: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/mental-health
10 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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🤔Did you know that even if your hands look clean, they can still have icky germs on them? 🦠Stay healthy at school by washing your hands regularly!

🧼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!
11 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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Make a difference and love where you work! ✨

We’re looking for Instructional Assistants to join our team for the 2026-27 school year.
If you’re passionate about supporting students and want a rewarding career with great benefits, we want to meet you!

Ready to join the NCPS family?
🍎Apply now: ncpsk12.com/page/hr

#NCPS #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring #MakeAnImpact
11 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
job advertisement for instructional assistants. apply at ncpsk12.com/page/hr
📢Did 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:
✅ Correct Email Address
✅ Correct Phone Number

#StayConnected
11 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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Expert help is just a click away! 💻 Explore the ParentGuidance.org Mental Health Series catalog for free, therapist-led sessions on anxiety, social media, and more.

Check out the full list of topics available to our NCPS families:
🔗 parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/

#NCPS #StudentWellbeing #MentalHealthSeries #ParentingResources
11 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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Join our team & keep NCPS moving! 🚀

Our Operations Department is looking for dedicated individuals to support our students and schools. Whether you're behind the wheel or in the cafeteria, your work makes a difference every day! We need:
🚌Bus Drivers & Bus Monitors
🧹Custodians
🍎Cafeteria Workers

Apply today: ncpsk12.com/page/hr
12 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
we're hiring custodians, bus drivers, bus monitors and cafeteria workers. apply at ncpsk12.com/page/hr
A historic day at Kings Dominion for our NHS musicians! 🎶🏆

Our students traveled to the Music in the Parks competition and swept the awards:
🥇 Symphonic Band: 1st Place (HS Concert Band-A) AND Overall Best HS Concert Band of the day!
🥇 Percussion Ensemble: 1st Place (HS Percussion Ensemble-A) with a Superior rating!

This is the first time in nearly 20 years that an NHS performing ensemble has earned a Superior rating at a competition. What an incredible milestone for our music program! 🥁🎺✨
12 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
group photo of NHS band members at Kings Dominion for Music in the Parks competition
Did you know? NCPS has a mobile app! 📲

Download the app today and know what’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.
13 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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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

13 days 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. – 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 Públicas 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 "¡El éxito escolar comienza con las sonrisas! ¡Aproveche nuestro programa dental escolar!". Información Clave: Servicios: Disponibles para niños de 6 meses a 18 años 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 miércoles). Dental de la Primaria Occohannock: Llame al 757-789-9734 (Abierto los lunes, jueves y viernes). Horario: Las ubicaciones están abiertas de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.. Programa de Viaje: También se ofrece atención dental preventiva en las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Northampton en días 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.
Wanna "guac" and roll with the NCPS team? 🥑🧤

We’re hiring Food Service Workers for the 2026-2027 school year! Enjoy a great schedule, competitive pay, and the best "customers" in town.

Apply today!
🔗https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/hr
13 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
cafeteria worker job ad with a collage of a cafe manager gathering tater tots, healthy food options, and a food service worker posing with sutdents during a themed day. Text reads: Now hiring cafeteria workers for the 2026-2027 school year. Family friendly hours, holidays and summers off, competitive pay, supportive and welcoming team
Our incredible KES staff and students came together for a spirit week to celebrate Autism Awareness by wearing blue on Thursday in support of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding. From big smiles to even bigger hearts, our school community proudly stood united to “Light It Up Blue” and show that everyone belongs.

Together, we celebrate differences, promote kindness, and continue building a community where all learners are valued and supported. 💙✨
13 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
KES staff group photo of them all wearing blue to support Autism Awareness Month
The NCPS Bookmobile is heading to the Cape Charles Love Run this Saturday, April 25! 📚

We'll be there from 9:00 - 11:00 AM near the Cape Charles Library.
Come say hi & find your next favorite book!
✨Everyone is welcome - students, families, and community members alike! Bookmobile visits are free and open to the public, not just NCPS families
✨Visitors can take 2 books per visit.

Interested in having the Bookmobile stop by your next community event?
Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/AfcZ2pPqvpyxD3PYA
14 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨

The Northampton Theater proudly presents Mamma Mia, The Musical!
Get ready to dance, jive, and have the time of your life with three spectacular performances:
🗓️May 1 | 7:00 PM
🗓️May 2 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍NHS Auditorium

🎟️Tickets available now:
$10 General Admission
$5 Student / Teacher

Don't miss this show-stopping event! 💃
14 days 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

It's Afterschool Professionals Week! 🌟
We want to give a big shoutout to the amazing team behind our 21st Century Afterschool Program! Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to help our students grow, build new friendships, and discover their talents beyond regular school hours.

Thank you for everything you do to make our afterschool programs such a vibrant place for our students to thrive!

15 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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Feeling strong starts with support 💜 NCPS students in grades 6-12 have free, immediate, and confidential access to teletherapy and on-demand wellness courses through Uwill. Your mental health matters. Get started today by visiting app.uwill.com.

Note: Students 18 and younger need parent/guardian permission before their first therapy session.
15 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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#EarthDay is a great reminder that small actions make a big difference in our community! You can take part by recycling, conserving energy, and spending time outdoors learning about our environment.

Together, we can help protect our planet for future generations! 🌎
15 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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Looking for a career opportunity in which you can make a real impact? Consider the Northampton County Public Schools! 🌟

NCPS has multiple positions open for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more and apply at https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/hr.
16 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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It’s #TechTipTuesday! 🖥️ Think before you click.

Suspicious links or unexpected messages can lead to scams or malware.

Double-check the sender and never click anything that seems unusual. When in doubt, ask a trusted adult or staff member for help!

16 days ago, Northampton County Public Schools
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