Northumberland Elementary School Library Book Fair : 10/26/26-11/05/26
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northumberlandelementarysch
Dear NCPS Community,
We're extending the deadline to next Friday, 10/23.
Join Northumberland High School for 'One Sweet Night' 2026 Homecoming Parade, Friday, October 30th at 5 pm
Call to Action: Local Businesses and Clubs. Show your support for our students and community and join the parade! Complete the parade registration form.
https://tinyurl.com/45jz2ut7
Contact Information: For more information, contact John Mothershead at jmothershead@nucps.net or (804) 580-5192 ext.3002
🎉🛝 Ready, Set… PLAY! 💚💛
Our new playground is FINALLY COMPLETE! Our students could hardly contain their excitement, so we let them take it for a test run before Monday’s official ribbon cutting! ✂️🎀
And guess who else joined the fun? Some of our teachers and staff gave it a test run, too! You’re never too grown for a little playground fun! 😄🙌
The smiles, laughter, and happy cheers say it all! We can’t wait for all the friendships, adventures, and memories our students will make here. 🥰
Let the fun begin! 🎉
#NorthumberlandCountyPublicSchools #PlaygroundFun #BigSmiles #LetThemPlay
Our new playground is FINALLY COMPLETE! Our students could hardly contain their excitement, so we let them take it for a test run before Monday’s official ribbon cutting! ✂️🎀
And guess who else joined the fun? Some of our teachers and staff gave it a test run, too! You’re never too grown for a little playground fun! 😄🙌
The smiles, laughter, and happy cheers say it all! We can’t wait for all the friendships, adventures, and memories our students will make here. 🥰
Let the fun begin! 🎉
#NorthumberlandCountyPublicSchools #PlaygroundFun #BigSmiles #LetThemPlay
🌧️ POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN — NEW DATE! 🌧️
Our Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been rescheduled! 💚💛
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Northumberland Elementary School
Bring the family and join us as we celebrate our new playground! Enjoy light refreshments and help us cut the ribbon on a space where our students can play, explore, and make memories. ✂️🎀🛝
Thank you for your flexibility. We look forward to celebrating with you!
#NCPS #NorthumberlandElementary #PlaygroundRibbonCutting
Our Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been rescheduled! 💚💛
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Northumberland Elementary School
Bring the family and join us as we celebrate our new playground! Enjoy light refreshments and help us cut the ribbon on a space where our students can play, explore, and make memories. ✂️🎀🛝
Thank you for your flexibility. We look forward to celebrating with you!
#NCPS #NorthumberlandElementary #PlaygroundRibbonCutting
💚💛 Honoring Our Leaders at Northumberland County Public Schools! 💛💚
It is Principal Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible leadership guiding our school community!
Thank you to our great leaders who set the tone, connect students to their school, and inspire learning at high levels.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, passion, and vision of our NCPS principals:
👏 Tiffany Walston – Northumberland Elementary School (NES)
👏 Shelli Lipton – Northumberland Middle School (NMS)
👏 Matthew Covington – Northumberland High School (NHS)
Your guidance shapes our classrooms and helps our students move forward together. Thank you for everything you do to make our schools a wonderful place to learn, grow, and succeed! Let’s give a huge round of applause to these outstanding leaders! 👏💥
👇 NCPS Community: Leave a message or share a favorite memory to show our principals some love in the comments below!
#NCPSPride #ThankAPrincipal #IndianPride #SchoolLeaders #NorthumberlandCounty
📢 Your voice matters, Northumberland community!
Northumberland County Public Schools is officially planning the budget for Fiscal Year 2028, and we want to hear from you. We invite all parents, family members, local business owners, and residents to participate in our FY28 Parent and Community Budget Priority Survey.
Your feedback provides critical guidance to the School Board and Superintendent. It helps ensure that our local county appropriations, state aid, and federal grant funds directly align with what our community values most for our students.
The survey takes only 6 to 8 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time and for partnering with us to shape the future of NCPS!
Click the link below to share your input:
https://tinyurl.com/4xyjk4yj
Today the Early Childhood classroom learned about pumpkins to get ready for our pumpkin patch field trip next week!
Second grade students had a buddy reading event with PreK! Check out Mrs. Rice's class reading some bedtime tales to Mrs. Downing’s Pre-K class. In the afternoon, students built the Great Wall of China around the classroom as a culmination activity for their unit an ancient China.
IT’S OFFICIALLY (ALMOST) TIME TO PLAY!
We know everyone has been eager to jump, slide, and explore, and the wait is (almost) finally over! The team is finishing up a few safety features this week, and when they’re completed, Phase I of our new NES playground will be ready for action.
We have included the picture of the approved playground plans, and what it looks like today! A picture is worth a thousand words!
Here is what Phase I brings to our school: ✨ Full ADA Accessibility: Thanks to our new integrated poured-in-place rubber surfacing, every single student can smoothly navigate the area and access a wide variety of equipment. ✨ Inclusive Play Structures: Vibrant, modern equipment designed for maximum fun and safety.
We also have Phase II plans which are already approved and paid for (thanks to the Northumberland Booster who organized many grants and community donations) and are scheduled to be installed later this fall. We will keep you posted!
Join us this Saturday from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM as we celebrate this milestone with the community that made it happen!
🗓️ When: This Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Where: NES Playground
🧃 Bonus: Light refreshments will be served!
Come check out the new space, enjoy a quick treat, and let the kids play. We can’t wait to see you there!
We know everyone has been eager to jump, slide, and explore, and the wait is (almost) finally over! The team is finishing up a few safety features this week, and when they’re completed, Phase I of our new NES playground will be ready for action.
We have included the picture of the approved playground plans, and what it looks like today! A picture is worth a thousand words!
Here is what Phase I brings to our school: ✨ Full ADA Accessibility: Thanks to our new integrated poured-in-place rubber surfacing, every single student can smoothly navigate the area and access a wide variety of equipment. ✨ Inclusive Play Structures: Vibrant, modern equipment designed for maximum fun and safety.
We also have Phase II plans which are already approved and paid for (thanks to the Northumberland Booster who organized many grants and community donations) and are scheduled to be installed later this fall. We will keep you posted!
Join us this Saturday from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM as we celebrate this milestone with the community that made it happen!
🗓️ When: This Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Where: NES Playground
🧃 Bonus: Light refreshments will be served!
Come check out the new space, enjoy a quick treat, and let the kids play. We can’t wait to see you there!
Dear NCPS Community,
In case you missed this post.....
Join Northumberland High School for 'One Sweet Night' 2026 Homecoming Parade, Friday, October 30th at 5 pm
Call to Action: Local Businesses and Clubs. Show your support for our students and community and join the parade! Complete the parade registration form by Friday, October 16th.
https://tinyurl.com/45jz2ut7
Contact Information: For more information, contact John Mothershead at jmothershead@nucps.net or (804) 580-5192 ext.3002
Please note the upcoming school calendar dates for October:
October 9 – October 12, 2026: Fall Break – All schools and offices are CLOSED.
October 13, 2026: Teacher Workday – No school for students.
October 14, 2026: Students return and start Quarter 2.
October 9 – October 12, 2026: Fall Break – All schools and offices are CLOSED.
October 13, 2026: Teacher Workday – No school for students.
October 14, 2026: Students return and start Quarter 2.
Dear School Community,
Happy Fall! We are thrilled to welcome the new season with exciting updates to our school nutrition program. Our culinary and nutrition teams have been hard at work crafting a fresh experience for our students, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s cooking.
We have introduced a brand-new feature to make meal planning easier and more transparent for families. Simply click on the blue link in the Menus section of our website to explore the exact recipes we use in our kitchens! For your convenience, click the link to access the menus: https://tinyurl.com/2abxmkyv
📋 Key Improvements to Our Menus
• Updated Selection: We have added a vibrant variety of fresh, new recipes to our regular rotation to keep meals exciting, nutritious, and delicious.
• Interactive Features: You can now view our specific recipes directly through our website, giving you an inside look at how your student's meals are prepared.
• Easy Navigation: Simply click the blue link provided in the menu section to instantly view the full list of ingredients, allergen information, and preparation details.
We hope you enjoy these updates as we continue to elevate our school nutrition program! Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students healthy, fueled, and ready to learn.
Celebrate the unsung heroes of our schools! 🎒✨
A huge thank you to the incredible Northumberland County Public Schools Custodial Department. Every single day, this dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and welcoming for students, teachers, and staff.
Our schools are brighter because of your hard work, and your impact is felt by all of us. You truly make a difference every day! 💚💛
Drop a comment below to show your appreciation and say thank you to this amazing crew! 👇
#SchoolAppreciation #CustodialStaff #ThankYou #CommunityStrong #NCPS
A huge thank you to the incredible Northumberland County Public Schools Custodial Department. Every single day, this dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and welcoming for students, teachers, and staff.
Our schools are brighter because of your hard work, and your impact is felt by all of us. You truly make a difference every day! 💚💛
Drop a comment below to show your appreciation and say thank you to this amazing crew! 👇
#SchoolAppreciation #CustodialStaff #ThankYou #CommunityStrong #NCPS
🛝 Growing, growing... almost there! 🎉
Our new playground is taking shape, and we can’t wait for our students to test out all the fun! Next will come the poured in place rubber substrate under the equipment and above the drainage. We will keep the pictures coming as it continues to take shape!
Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us:
✂️ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 🗓 Saturday, October 17 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ☕️ Light refreshments provided!
Bring the family, enjoy a snack, and be among the first to see the finished space. We can't wait to see you there! 🎈
🚌🚗 Your next opportunity is in the driver’s seat! 💚💛
Northumberland County Public Schools is hiring Substitute Bus Drivers AND Substitute Car Drivers!
Enjoy working with children? Dependable, patient, and safety-minded? We want YOU on our transportation team! 🙌
✅ FREE training provided
✅ No previous school bus driving experience needed
✅ Help our students arrive safely and ready to learn!
Ready to get rolling? Contact Mrs. Latasha Lee, Director of Human Resources:
📞 804-529-6134
📧 llee@nucps.net
Make a Difference. Drive the Future! Share this post to help us find our next great drivers! 🚌✨
#NCPSProud #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #DriveTheFuture #ForwardTogether
Northumberland County Public Schools is hiring Substitute Bus Drivers AND Substitute Car Drivers!
Enjoy working with children? Dependable, patient, and safety-minded? We want YOU on our transportation team! 🙌
✅ FREE training provided
✅ No previous school bus driving experience needed
✅ Help our students arrive safely and ready to learn!
Ready to get rolling? Contact Mrs. Latasha Lee, Director of Human Resources:
📞 804-529-6134
📧 llee@nucps.net
Make a Difference. Drive the Future! Share this post to help us find our next great drivers! 🚌✨
#NCPSProud #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #DriveTheFuture #ForwardTogether
Who says spelling has to be boring??? Mrs. Mulligan's 5th grade students spent time practicing their spelling words using sand writing! We love how this incorporates various modalities of learning. Great work 5th grade!
VIP Table reserved! 🏅🎖
These 5th graders cashed in their PBIS tickets for a special lunch with Principal Walston today! We are so proud of them for demonstrating the SEAS of Learning!
Pictured from left to right are:
Gabby Balsbaugh, Ronen Graifer, Owen Jones, Camden Gawen, Lennox King, and Benji Vessels
This is a calendar reminder about the upcoming Fall Break on October 9-12
followed by a Professional day for teachers on October 13.
Students will return on October 14 to start Quarter 2.
followed by a Professional day for teachers on October 13.
Students will return on October 14 to start Quarter 2.
"Making history come alive! 🏛️ Check out these pictures of our 4th grade field trip to Historic Christ Church!"
Sweet new beginnings! 🍩✨ Our Kindergarteners met their NHS Senior Buddies today! They spent their first monthly hangout getting to know each other with a fun Q&A and decorating donuts—because don't you want to know more about your buddy?! We can’t wait for our next adventure in October! A huge thank you to our NHS Seniors for creating these precious memories with our youngest Indians! 🏫❤️ #SeniorBuddies #NESIndians # #BuildingConnections
