Cancellation of ALL afterschool activities:
NCPS will be included in a wind advisory starting at 2 pm today with projected 45mph wind gusts. Our students' safety is a priority. All of today's afterschool and evening activities, including the Title I Pi Night, have been canceled.
Weekly Update and Reminders: NCPS websites are under construction. Some changes can be seen now.
For Sports Calendar: see www.ncpsk12.com/page/calendar-school
Tuesday: Title 1 Parent Math Night
Thursday: School Board Meeting (see NCPS website for details)
Friday: No School for students/ All Staff Professional Development Day
Update to the Board Meeting Announcement: The Northampton County School Board will hold a Work Session/Special Meeting. The work session will focus on the FY23-24 Budget followed by a closed session meeting to discuss personnel matters. The meeting will be held on March 9, 2023, starting at 5:30 pm and will be held at Central Administration Bldg., located at 7207 Young Street, Machipongo, VA 23405. For more information, contact Karen Pitt at 757-678-5151 ext. 2002 or kpitt@ncpsk12.com.
Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day today!!! AND
Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!!!!
Weekly Update and Reminders:
NCPS Websites are under construction. Some changes can be seen now.
For Sports Calendar: see www.ncpsk12.com/page/calendar-school
Monday: National Social Worker Day!
Tuesday: School Board Work Session
Thursday: School Board Work Session
NCPS Weekly Updates and Reminders Include:
NCPS Websites are under construction. Some changes can be seen now.
Wednesday, February 29th: Indoor Track: Boys Varsity State Tournament @ Liberty University
Friday, February 24th: Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day!! Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!!!
To see updates on Social Media, please like/follow and invite others to:
https://www.facebook.com/NCPSVA
https://twitter.com/ncpsalerts
This is just an FYI: Families that signed up for food to be delivered to their homes should be delivered starting today, 7/18/2022.
If you have any questions please contact Patrick at 914-443-4764
The Virginia School Board Association has provided the following summary data of NCPS's Superintendent applicants.
Of 24 inquiries, there were 15 full applications.
Experience: *3 current/former superintendents * 8 central office administrators *4 principal/building level administrators
* 9 men; 6 women
*13 Virginia applicants
*2 out-of-state applicants: from WV and GA
The NCPS School Board Work Session scheduled for April 14 will now begin at 6:00 p.m
The following technology will be available for students during the 2021-2022 school year: Grades PK- 2- One Tab devices will be sent home for students to use during late openings and school closings. These do not require Internet connectivity. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 3-6- Chromebooks are available for checkout for at home learning. A check form is required and is available in the main office. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 7-12: Students will be issued a laptop for home and school use. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the NHS main office.
Congratulations to the winners of the Women's History Month Contest!
In the Literary Division:
1st Place: Destiny Carrington
2nd Place: Joshua Simpson
In the Visual Arts Division:
1st Place: Catherine Owens
2nd Place: Kimmara Satchell
3rd Place: Samara Auer
Honorable Mention: RonRico Bugg
A special shout out to all the participants, judges, Ms. Fenderson, Ms. Everage and the PBIS team, and Mr. Warren! Thank you for all you do!
Charting the Course
Please Join Us for a SEAC Meeting
April 11, 2022
3:30 p.m. Central Office Conference Room
Google Meet Link: SEAC and PreK-12 Transition hybrid meeting
Monday, April 11 · 3:30 – 4:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/woq-pajm-jre
Or dial: (US) +1 339-545-2353 PIN: 495 419 928#
Committee Description: This Committee consists of Parents of students with exceptionalities, special education teachers, and division personnel to support the needs and priorities of vulnerable learners in NCPS
To take the Title I parent survey in English, click here
https://forms.gle/K3fRPdssoLFoRipS9
To take the Title I parent survey in Espanol, click here
https://forms.gle/8CQVW1rWASdzwQ2n6
The Math Madness Night is tonight from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Anyone who completes the Title I parent survey will have their child entered into a drawing for one of two bikes. We look forward to seeing you there!
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations;
Participates in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision;
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program.
To learn more or to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program, visit the site
https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Due to anticipated inclement weather this afternoon, the Community Math Night and all after school activities have been cancelled as a proactive measure for student and staff safety. The Math night is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. In addition on Tuesday, anyone who completes the Title I parent survey will have their child entered into a drawing for one of two bikes. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday night.
The NCPS School Board will hold a special meeting in the Central Office Conference Room on 3/31/22 at 8:00 am. Those that wish to attend virtually may do so by clicking on the School Board Meeting link found on the NCPS website.
Due to the flooding of numerous roads in Northampton County, we will be forced to close schools early today. Northampton Middle and High Schools will be dismissing at 9:45 am and Occohannock and Kiptopeke Elementary Schools will be dismissing at 10:15 am
NCPS will be offering a clinic at each school site with the VDH team providing the COVID-19 vaccination to students, staff, and family members of the student or staff. A google form is posted below.
A parent/guardian does not need to be present, however the option for consented permission is available. Dates and times for these clinics are as follows:
NHS/NMS: Monday, March 21st 10 am to 2pm
OES: Wednesday, March 23rd 10 am to 2pm
KES: Thursday, March 24th 10 am to 2pm
Locations for the clinics are yet to be determined.
https://forms.gle/vQFbTC5q6pRDMNax6
The following technology will be available for students during the 2021-2022 school year: Grades PK- 2- One Tab devices will be sent home for students to use during late openings and school closings. These do not require Internet connectivity. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 3-6- Chromebooks are available for checkout for at home learning. A check form is required and is available in the main office. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 7-12: Students will be issued a laptop for home and school use. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the NHS main office.