Northampton County Public Schools

REMINDER: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 15. We’ll see our students back in the halls on Tuesday!

🌟 A huge shoutout and thank you to Lauryn Moss from WAVY 10 for meeting with the student news crew at Kiptopeke Elementary to talk about her experience in journalism! 📹Your expertise and collaboration have empowered our students in the world of media!

1/10/24 will be a Virtual Learning day for students.

We will be dismissing early Tuesday, January 9th. All after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday. We will continue to monitor the weather impacts for Wednesday.

Shape Up US Month reminds families how important it is to build healthy habits into daily life. Here are some ideas to get you started: 👟 Schedule breaks during homework time 👟 Encourage children to play outside 👟 Try a new sport as a family 👟 Explore a local nature preserve

Mentoring transforms potential into success! January is National Mentoring Month. Let's celebrate the mentors igniting a passion for learning and growth. Become a mentor and be part of our students’ transformation! 🚀

🎉🌐 Kudos to KES 4th-6th graders for completing the FBI Safe Online Surfing Challenge with a 71%! 👏 The only school in Hampton Roads to achieve this! Thank you to Ms. Hinman for organizing this, and the FBI for visiting our students to present them with their awards!

Welcome back, NCPS! Let’s have a fantastic start to a new year filled with inspiration, community, and a passion for learning. 📚⭐

🎶✨ Celebrating the season with joyful melodies! Kiptopeke Elementary's 1st annual holiday concert brought together students and teachers for a heartwarming celebration, marking the start of the holiday break! 🎄🎁🎵

On behalf of Northampton County Public Schools, we extend heartfelt wishes to our students, staff, families, and community members this holiday season. 🎄

📚✨ This winter season, the spirit of giving shines brightly at Kiptopeke Elementary! 🎁🌟 A heartfelt thank you to the Cape Charles Rotary Club for donating dictionaries to our enthusiastic 3rd graders! Your kindness will foster a love for learning that will last a lifetime!

Thanks to our community's support, QUEST students felt some extra joy during this winter break 🎁 ✨ At QUEST's winter event, students were surprised with a few gifts! A big thank you to all who made this season special! 🌟👏

❄️Amidst the winter festivities, the Middle and High School held their Night of the Arts, with performances from many students! 🎶 The choruses, bands, and the drama department filled the night with enchanting melodies, festive pieces, and even an entertaining play!✨ 🎭

🎉 Exciting news! Our Division-wide Teacher of the Year is... Mr. Brad Ford! 🏆🍎 As the High School's Director of Bands, his dedication to all students shines bright. Congrats to all school winners as well! 🎼👏 Thank you for being an outstanding educator. Congrats, Mr. Ford!

🌟🤝📦Join us in supporting our community! We need enthusiastic student volunteers for our Mobile Pantries in Cape Charles and Cheriton. Help unload and distribute food to senior neighbors on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Two shifts are available: 9:30 am - 12 pm at Myrtle Landing, and 12:30 - 2 pm at Bayview Heritage Apts. No experience is needed, just a desire to make a difference! To sign up, please visit: https://foodbankonline.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/EasternShore/

🌟 Recognizing dedication and excellence! Please join us in celebrating Mr. Darnell Holley, named our Occohannock Elementary Teacher of the Year. 🏆✨ His exceptional commitment and passion reflect the values cherished by NCPS in its educators. 🍎🎉

The Northampton County School Board will meet on Thursday, December 14, at 5:30 pm in the Central Office. The meeting is open to the public.

🌟 Celebrating brilliance and dedication! We proudly introduce Ms. Rebecca Lusk, our Middle School Teacher of the Year, a remarkable special education teacher. 🏆✨ Her unwavering commitment and passion epitomize the values and excellence esteemed by NCPS in its educators. 🍎🎉

REMINDER: Today is an early dismissal day to make time for staff professional development. ⏰ Middle/High School students will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Kiptopeke and Occohannock students will be dismissed at 1:30pm.

🌟 Let's applaud excellence! We're continuing to reveal our Teachers of the Year! ✨ Our Kiptopeke Elementary Teacher of the Year is Ms. Keta Satchell, a Grade 4 teacher, whose commitment and passion reflect the values cherished by NCPS in its educators! 🍎🎉 Congrats!