🐾 Frank the Cat here. I’ve been watching the weather (and chasing a few suspicious leaves), and it looks a little too wild out there.
Out of an abundance of caution, all Northumberland County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, March 16, 2026 due to the threat of severe weather.
Stay safe, stay dry, and maybe sleep in a little… I know I will. 🐱
Today, we are thrilled to give a huge shout-out to one of our most dedicated team members, Paraprofessional Sandra Lopez! Sandra works tirelessly at Northumberland High School, providing essential support to our students. Her patience, adaptability, and heart for her students make a world of difference every single day. Thank you, Sandra, for being an incredible advocate for all your learners!
Dear NCPS Community,
All after-school activities are CANCELED for today, Thursday, March 12, due to the weather.
Also, the NMS Play will be rescheduled
Spring Sports photos are being moved to Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11, due to the weather on Thursday. All Spring Sports athletes need to bring their clean uniforms to school tomorrow.
Senior Ads are due no later than this Friday! Go to Yearbookforever.com to create a Senior Tribute Ad.
This Yearbook Feature closes on Friday night.
Staff Shout-Out: Major Gonzalez-Rodriguez !
We are thrilled to announce that Major Gonzalez-Rodriguez is the recipient of this month’s NHS Staff Shout-Out!
In his first year at NHS, Major has truly defined what it means to be a team player. Whether he’s mentoring JROTC students, managing lunch duty, or driving the bus to make sure our kids get to their events, he’s always the first to lend a hand.
We are so lucky to have you on the team, Major! Thank you for your leadership and dedication.
#NHSProud #StaffShoutOut #JROTC #AboveAndBeyond
Headline: 🤖 Robotics Students Take on the Future of Food Safety!
Last week, our talented Robotics students traveled to Virginia Tech’s Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Hampton for a deep dive into high-tech aquaculture. 🦀🌊
During their visit to the Robotics Lab, they explored how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the industry—improving everything from food safety to overall productivity. 📈
#Robotics #STEM #VirginiaTech #FutureOfFarming #Aquaculture #AI #NHSRobotics
Save the date. See image for details.
Attention NHS Parents and Students,
Success is a habit—and it starts the moment you walk through our doors. 🚪✨
We know that every minute in the classroom counts toward your student's future. To share why punctuality and attendance are our top priorities this year, Javornda Ashton, Assistant Superintendent and Acting NHS Principal, has a special message for our school community:
🎥 WATCH: "Success Starts with Showing Up: Your Future Starts at 8:00 AM."
Good Afternoon,
Below is the GoFan link to our Boys Basketball State Quarter Final game Tuesday 3/3 at 6:00 at King George High School.
https://gofan.co/event/6222787?schoolId=VHSL
Below is the GoFan link to our Indoor Track State Meet - It begins Wednesday 3/4 thru Thursday 3/5 at Liberty University
https://gofan.co/event/6108048?schoolId=VHSL
Go Indians!
Attention NHS Parents,
Several parents have reached out to the Yearbook staff stating they had problems creating a Senior Ad. Walsworth has been contacted, and the issue has been corrected.
Also, when creating an Ad, the parents /grandparents must turn off any blockers on their computers.
The deadline has been extended until March 6th to create the senior Ad's. To make an ad, you must go to Yearbookforever.com. The sooner the better, as the Yearbook is wrapping up.
Mrs. Perez
Forward Together — even on a Snow Day!
Frank the Cat wants to see your snow-day creativity!
All staff, students, and families are invited to join the NCPS Snowman Challenge.
🏆 How to Participate:
Build your best snowman (or snow creation!)
Dress it up in green & gold OR show your school spirit
Take a picture 📸
Email your photo to: snowdaypics@nucps.net
Include:
Your name
School or department
Snowman’s name (optional but FUN!)
📱 Want to be featured?
Photos will be shared on the NCPS social media pages so we can celebrate our division’s creativity together!
⭐ Challenge Categories:
Most Creative
Best School Spirit 💚💛
Funniest Snowman 😂
Frank the Cat’s Favorite 🐾
Tiny but Mighty (smallest snow creation)
Snow Family Award
⏰ Submission Deadline: Tomorrow, February 24, 2026 at 6pm.
Winners will receive: 🎉 Bragging rights
🎉 NCPS shout-outs
🎉 A special “Frank the Cat Approved” feature!
No need to wait for the morning report—the snow is coming down fast and furious, and Frank says that’s definitely not the kind of "zoomies" we want on the roads tomorrow!
To keep all our kittens and humans safe, Northumberland County Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 23.
Frank suggests you follow his lead: find a warm sunny spot (or a cozy blanket), stay off the icy paws-ways, and enjoy the day off!
Stay warm and stay safe, Indians!
🐾 Frank the Cat here.
I’m still watching the weather closely.
We’ll have a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23, so we can assess conditions in the morning.
I’ll let you know by 7:00 AM if a full closure is needed.
Yes, I’m watching the weather very closely from my window.
If we need to call a delay or closure, you’ll hear from us by 5:00 AM.
Until then, I’ll remain on high alert… near the snacks, and my blanket.
With the threat of impending weather this weekend, we want to inform you of our plan!
IF we are out on Monday, February 23rd, this would be used as a traditional snow day.
IF we are out additional days, these will be remote learning days and students will complete the work that is being sent home today from their teachers.
While we are planning ahead, we will communicate further IF any closures or delays will be needed. Thank you!
Can you teach a computer to tell the difference between a red delicious apple and a tomato? Our students are finding out!
Using AI imaging programs, the class is capturing high-volume photo data to help their laptops "learn" to identify various types of produce. It’s a hands-on look at how machine learning solves real-world problems—like making sure your grocery scanner never misses a beat.
#StudentSuccess #Robotics #AI #MachineLearning #HandsOnLearning
💛💚 NHS Senior Beta Shines at the 71st National Beta Convention! 💛💚
Eighteen incredible students from Northumberland High School Senior Beta proudly represented NHS at the 71st Virginia Beta State Convention, held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center hosted by the National Beta Club.
Our students competed in 24 Academic, Visual Arts, and Group competitions — and they absolutely delivered! 💪✨
🏆 We are thrilled to announce that NHS brought home SIX State awards:
🥈 2nd Place – 9th Grade Agriscience- Rachel Barnes
🥈 2nd Place – 10th Grade Agriscience-Ashley Dawson
🥇 1st Place – Digitally Enhanced Photography (Division I)- Parker Shirilla
🥉 3rd Place – Quilling (Division II)- Meghan Diwning
🥉 3rd Place – Spanish (9th Grade)- Aylett Sanchez-Cervantes
🥈2nd Place – Speech Division I- Ja’Laya Wiggins
To compete and bring home this level of recognition is extraordinary. These students demonstrated academic excellence, creativity, leadership, and the true spirit of our Beta motto: “Let us lead by serving others.”
We are beyond proud of the dedication, preparation, and heart they brought to this competition. Congratulations to our students, families, and supporters who helped make this success possible! 💚💛
#NHSBeta
#NationalBeta
#LeadByServingOthers
#NorthernNeckPride
