NHS Thanksgiving Spirit Week, taking place from November 16–20.
• Monday (11/16): Game On! Suit Up In Your Jersey — Wear any sports jersey.
• Tuesday (11/17): No Reason for the Season, Just Outfits that Rhyme — Rhyme without reason.
• Wednesday (11/18): White Lie Wednesday — Grab a white shirt and make a little lie.
• Thursday (11/19): Now You See Us, Now You Don't — Wear camo or animal print.
• Friday (11/20): Fall Into Break — Wear your class colors (12th: Brown, 11th: Red, 10th: Orange, 9th: Green, Staff: Yellow).
• Monday (11/16): Game On! Suit Up In Your Jersey — Wear any sports jersey.
• Tuesday (11/17): No Reason for the Season, Just Outfits that Rhyme — Rhyme without reason.
• Wednesday (11/18): White Lie Wednesday — Grab a white shirt and make a little lie.
• Thursday (11/19): Now You See Us, Now You Don't — Wear camo or animal print.
• Friday (11/20): Fall Into Break — Wear your class colors (12th: Brown, 11th: Red, 10th: Orange, 9th: Green, Staff: Yellow).
Honoring Those who Served: JROTC Cadets Leads Four Veterans Day Tribute
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, sixteen dedicated JROTC cadets and their instructors embarked on a day-long mission of tribute across Virginia’s Northern Neck, performing at four separate ceremonies at Commonwealth Senior Living communities in Kilmarnock, Farnham, and Irvington.
Dressed in sharp Army Service Uniforms and gray berets, the cadets provided both Color Guard and Saber Team honors to recognize and celebrate local veterans.
At each of the four venues, the cadets brought precision, discipline, and visible pride to the ceremonies. Standing tall at attention, the four-cadet Color Guard presented the United States and Virginia flags flanked by ceremonial rifle guards, drawing solemn respect from the seated and standing residents in attendance.
Equally memorable was the Saber Team, which formed crisp overhead arches in both the community halls and facility corridors—creating a ceremonial passageway for local veterans, including senior service members using walkers, to pass beneath in honor.
This demanding four-stop schedule directly fulfilled the foundational purpose of our JROTC program: motivating young people to become better citizens through leadership, character, and selfless service to others. By dedicating their holiday to honoring the generation that wore the uniform before them, the cadets transformed their drill training into a living expression of gratitude and civic duty. After wrapping up their ceremonies alongside facility staff and event organizers, the cadets and their instructors gathered together at a local restaurant to share a well-earned meal—closing out a demanding day with camaraderie, reflection, and pride in a mission accomplished. WARRIORS!!!!!!!
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, sixteen dedicated JROTC cadets and their instructors embarked on a day-long mission of tribute across Virginia’s Northern Neck, performing at four separate ceremonies at Commonwealth Senior Living communities in Kilmarnock, Farnham, and Irvington.
Dressed in sharp Army Service Uniforms and gray berets, the cadets provided both Color Guard and Saber Team honors to recognize and celebrate local veterans.
At each of the four venues, the cadets brought precision, discipline, and visible pride to the ceremonies. Standing tall at attention, the four-cadet Color Guard presented the United States and Virginia flags flanked by ceremonial rifle guards, drawing solemn respect from the seated and standing residents in attendance.
Equally memorable was the Saber Team, which formed crisp overhead arches in both the community halls and facility corridors—creating a ceremonial passageway for local veterans, including senior service members using walkers, to pass beneath in honor.
This demanding four-stop schedule directly fulfilled the foundational purpose of our JROTC program: motivating young people to become better citizens through leadership, character, and selfless service to others. By dedicating their holiday to honoring the generation that wore the uniform before them, the cadets transformed their drill training into a living expression of gratitude and civic duty. After wrapping up their ceremonies alongside facility staff and event organizers, the cadets and their instructors gathered together at a local restaurant to share a well-earned meal—closing out a demanding day with camaraderie, reflection, and pride in a mission accomplished. WARRIORS!!!!!!!
Attention parents and guardians of seniors, yearbook tribute ads are now on sale at yearbookforever.com. Please contact Heather Cockrell at hcockrell@nucps.net if you need assistance with ordering or design.
NHS Families, a few quick reminders from your counseling office!
🎓 Senior Gear Shop is OPEN! Snag your grad gear & more through Herff Jones!
🔬Applications for NNTC & CBGS are now open for the 27-28 school!
All the info, direct links, & more can be found on our site! In fact, bookmark it and be sure to check in frequently for the latest! https://www.nucps.net/o/nhs/page/counseling
Attention Northumberland County Public Schools Families! 🚨🗓️
To help everyone stay organized and plan ahead, here is an updated breakdown of the important dates and reminders for the remainder of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
To help everyone stay organized and plan ahead, here is an updated breakdown of the important dates and reminders for the remainder of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Northumberland Athletics Winter Sports Tryouts for Varsity & JV teams begin Monday, November 9th.
Swimming at the YMCA 3:30–4:30
Indoor Track at the track, 3:30–5:00
Girls Basketball at NES Gym, 3:20–5:30
Boys Basketball at NMS Gym, 3:15–5:30
Wrestling at the STEM Building, 3:15–6:00
Winter Cheer in Room 137 Monday 3:20–6:00
Swimming at the YMCA 3:30–4:30
Indoor Track at the track, 3:30–5:00
Girls Basketball at NES Gym, 3:20–5:30
Boys Basketball at NMS Gym, 3:15–5:30
Wrestling at the STEM Building, 3:15–6:00
Winter Cheer in Room 137 Monday 3:20–6:00
Change of Date for FCA.
💚💛 Happy Homecoming Friday, NHS Family! 🏹🦅
The final day of Homecoming Week is officially here, and our halls are an absolute sea of GREEN and GOLD! From school spirit to high energy, the pride at NHS is fantastic today.
Check out a few snapshots of everyone rocking their green-and-gold pride throughout the building! 👇📸
Don't forget:
🏈 Homecoming Game kickoff is tonight at 7:00 PM!
📣 Show up, loud and proud, and let's pack the stands!
Have a safe, fun, and exciting weekend! Go Indians! 🏹💪🔥
The final day of Homecoming Week is officially here, and our halls are an absolute sea of GREEN and GOLD! From school spirit to high energy, the pride at NHS is fantastic today.
Check out a few snapshots of everyone rocking their green-and-gold pride throughout the building! 👇📸
Don't forget:
🏈 Homecoming Game kickoff is tonight at 7:00 PM!
📣 Show up, loud and proud, and let's pack the stands!
Have a safe, fun, and exciting weekend! Go Indians! 🏹💪🔥
The Class of 2027 takes the crown!
The annual Powderpuff game is in the books, and the Seniors walked away with the big win!
It was an incredible night under the lights filled with intense plays, high energy, and amazing school spirit from both the players and our awesome student coaches.
Huge shoutout to the underclassmen for putting up a fantastic fight, and thank you to everyone who came out to pack the stands and cheer them on!
The annual Powderpuff game is in the books, and the Seniors walked away with the big win!
It was an incredible night under the lights filled with intense plays, high energy, and amazing school spirit from both the players and our awesome student coaches.
Huge shoutout to the underclassmen for putting up a fantastic fight, and thank you to everyone who came out to pack the stands and cheer them on!
It’s $100 Grand Day at NHS, and our students and teachers are looking like a million bucks.
Come support our JROTC.
Whether you’re repping the book-smart look or keeping it sweet, NHS has the brightest students around. Let’s keep this energy going all the way to Friday! 🥳💚💛
Yesterday, the Aquaculture class traveled to the VIrginia Institute of Marine Science, in Gloucester Point. There they learned about oyster diseases in the Pathology Lab, about spawning and breeding oysters in the Acuff Center, and about farming oysters using the innovative New Zealand flip-farm system. Virginia is the #1 producer of oysters on the East Coast, with annual sales of $32+ million, most of which are farmed oysters. Shellfish make up a large part of the Aquaculture curriculum
Shoutout to the twins ( or multiples )for matching each other's energy (and outfits) perfectly. There’s nothing sweeter than repping NHS together for Spirit Week! 🧡🖤
It’s definitely not easy being twins at the high school level—especially when they're separated in different classes all day—but they still found a way to stay perfectly in sync! 👯♂️✨
NHS/NMS Libraries is having a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, 2026. The hours are: 8:15 am - 3:00 pm. Monday-Wed; Thursday 8:15 - 4:00 pm. It will close on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12 Noon. Parents can sign up for eWallets for their students to make it easier and if you did an eWallet last year; you can add onto that balance.The LINK is below:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northumberlandms
Parents if you would like to volunteer a couple of hours in the morning or afternoon. Please contact Ms. Cynthia Clark, Librarian; the email address is: cclark@nucps.net with the dates and times available. Pre-Sale for the NEW Dogman Book is available. Thank you for your support!
We love fresh food and local partnerships! Today, Northumberland High School students get a special treat. Chef Jason Tepper from the Healthy Kids Collaborative is on-site prepping a delicious food sampling. Chef Jason specializes in planet-forward meals, local procurement, and Farm-to-School initiatives right here in Virginia. Thank you for hanging out with our students and sharing your passion for nutritious, sustainable food, Chef Jason!
Big congratulations to Northumberland High School's Teacher of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Lemon! 🍎✨
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the amazing impact you make on our JROTC cadets and students every single day! We are so proud to have you leading the way on our team. 🦅💚💛
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the amazing impact you make on our JROTC cadets and students every single day! We are so proud to have you leading the way on our team. 🦅💚💛
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
🌧️ 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
Yesterday, Senior Tawny Bowis presented her research project, "Tangier Island: Establishing a Baseline for Microplastics Pollution," at the Virginia Sea Grant Coastal Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach. There were 30 poster presenters at the conference, all graduate students but her. This significant, original research was guided by the Virginia Insitute of Marine Science and NHS teacher Gary Dickens, with support by Tangier Cruises, her Aquaculture classmates, and NCPS. Congratulations Ms. Bowis on a job well done!