Northampton County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on December 12th, due to deteriorated road conditions. Because of the delay, breakfast will not be served.
All staff should report to their work site 2 hours late.
Today is a professional development day for all NCPS schools. Check the early dismissal time for your building below:
⏰ 1:00pm – Middle School & High School
⏰ 1:30pm – Kiptopeke & Occohannock Elementary
This weekend, our NMS boys basketball team shined at the Howard White Classic!
🏀🔥 They showed their skills against the Boo Williams Summer League, with Tre Coston turning heads for NMS. The team finished strong, winning their second game by 10 points. Way to start the season!
Parents, we know the holiday season can bring added stress. Parent Coaching is a FREE resource where you can meet with a coach to get personalized support for any challenges you or your child may be facing. Whether it's behavior issues or holiday stress, a coach can help guide you through it. Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Occohannock Elementary School now has its very own Book Vending Machine! 📚
✨ Thanks to the Northampton County Education Foundation, students can earn tokens to pick out books and enjoy of reading. A huge thank you to NCEF for making this possible and supporting our students!
Parents, don’t miss this month’s Ask a Therapist LIVE event! On December 11th, join a licensed therapist for an open, anonymous Q&A session. Get advice and real-time answers to your questions about supporting your child. This free resource is here to help you!
🎶 Join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer and beautiful harmonies at the Winter Concert! This event showcases the incredible talent of our students and promises to get you into the festive spirit. Don’t miss this wonderful community celebration of music! 🎵
Inclusive Schools Week reminds us of the power of creating welcoming spaces for all students. 💙✨
Inclusion fosters understanding, builds empathy, and ensures every student feels seen and valued. Let’s continue to work together to celebrate diversity in NCPS!
Happy Thanksgiving from NCPS!
🦃 Students got a festive surprise last week with a visit from Turk the Turkey! This fun celebration of Thanksgiving highlighted the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.
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Our Pre-K students enjoyed a heartwarming mini-Thanksgiving feast this week! Gathered in their classrooms for a family-style lunch, they shared Thanksgiving food and smiles while learning the values of gratitude, sharing, and togetherness. This hands-on experience celebrated the spirit of Thanksgiving and reinforced important social skills like cooperation and kindness. 🍂🦃
Giving back this season!
Thanks to the generosity of the Student Services food drive, enough food was collected to support 20 families—benefiting the homes of over 60 NCPS students. Deliveries were completed before the break!
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To honor Northampton High School students' outstanding achievements in the 1st marking period, NHS hosted a special Ice Cream Social for those who made All A's, the Principal's List, and the Honor Roll.
It was a fun and delicious way to celebrate their hard work and dedication to academic success. Congratulations to all who were recognized—you’ve earned it!
🎉 Calling all ESL families! Join us for a Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) meeting on December 10, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM at NMS & NHS!
📚 Learn PowerSchool tips, academic vocabulary strategies, and meet with staff to strengthen the home-school connection.
🍽️ Food will be provided, so bring the whole family!
📝 Don’t forget to return the attendance form to your ESL teacher by December 6, 2024.
Let’s work together to support your student’s success!
Last week, KES brought creativity to life with their version of the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade with their Balloons Over Broadway parade! 🎈
From STEM-designed floats to classroom banners and costumes, the halls were buzzing with festive cheer.
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The KES PTA recently hosted an exciting Turkey Bingo Night, bringing families, staff, and the community together for a night full of fun, laughter, and prizes! Thank you to everyone who joined in to make this event a huge success. We’re so grateful for the support this amazing PTA and all who participated! 💛
The Northampton High School Cross Country team gave a strong performance at the Class 1 State Championship!
Renniah Rono finished 31st out of 96 runners with a time of 23:46, and Eli Philpot placed 21st out of 101 runners, clocking in at 17:53.
Both athletes showcased incredible effort and determination, representing our school proudly.
This team gained valuable experience, and we’re already looking forward to next season! 💛💙
Our amazing school bus staff and cafeteria teams had a blast at Turkey Bingo! 🎉 It was a fun-filled event to celebrate their dedication and hard work for our students and community. Nothing says "thank you" quite like a little bingo, laughter, and community spirit. 🦃
Today is World Children’s Day! We’re fortunate to have our community’s strong commitment to student success and wellbeing. Together, we’re working toward a future where every child has the opportunity to shine—in school and beyond! 💫
Recently, our community came together for "A Mile in Their Shoes" walk to support Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Participants brought food donations and walked the track in solidarity, raising awareness about these critical issues. A huge thank-you to all who joined and contributed to this meaningful event! 🥫💙
8th grade students had an inspiring visit to Eastern Shore Community College last week! This field trip introduced them to our new partnership program with NASA Wallops and ODU, offering exciting opportunities in STEM education and career exploration. 🚀
