Greetings Students, Staff, and Families,
As we approach the winter break, the Division Leadership Team would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the entire Northumberland community.
This year has been a testament to the strength and dedication of our teachers and staff, whose commitment to our students never wavers. To our students, your curiosity and resilience continue to inspire us every day. And to our families and community partners, thank you for your steadfast support and collaboration.
May this holiday season bring you well-deserved rest, joy, and the opportunity to create wonderful memories with loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for a bright new year.
We hope the upcoming holiday recess provides you with a peaceful space to recharge. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for a wonderful semester of growth and discovery. May your holidays be as bright as your potential. Stay safe and Happy Holidays.
To the Northumberland County Public Schools Community: Teachers, Staff, Students, and Families,
We are thrilled to share some outstanding news with you all. We have received official notification that every school within Northumberland County Public Schools has achieved Full Accreditation for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
This significant designation from the Virginia Department of Education is not just a badge of honor; it is a validation of the hard work happening in our classrooms every single day. Full accreditation signifies that our schools meet or exceed rigorous state standards for academic achievement, achievement gaps, student attendance, graduation rates, and more.
This success does not happen in isolation. It is the direct result of:
Our Amazing Teachers and Staff: Your dedication to our students, your expertise in instruction, and your commitment to continuous improvement drive our success. Thank you for the tireless effort you pour into your work.
Our Determined Students: You showed up, worked hard, and rose to the challenges placed before you. We are incredibly proud of your growth.
Our Supportive Families: Your partnership in your child’s education is invaluable. Thank you for trusting us and collaborating with us to ensure student success.
This is a tremendous community achievement, and we should all take a moment to feel proud of the direction our division is heading.
For those interested in reviewing detailed data and learning more about the specific metrics used for accreditation, we encourage you to review the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profiles at: https://schoolquality.virginia.gov/
Also, take a look at the Superintendent Region 3 Snapshot to find more exciting news about Northumberland High School. https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/74863/639008897276817661
Thank you again for your collective efforts. Let us use this momentum to propel us into a fantastic 2025-2026 school year. FORWARD TOGETHER!
Please be advised that the School Board Meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM this evening, Monday, December 8, has been postponed.
The new meeting date has not yet been determined. We will post an updated schedule and notification on our official channels as soon as the rescheduling is complete.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Well folks, the weather has decided to throw a surprise party—and nobody invited the buses. Starting around 1 PM, snow is planning to pile up faster than homework on a Monday, making the roads too slippery and unsafe for our buses to keep rolling.
So we’re calling it: Northumberland County Public Schools and Offices will be closed today.
Please stay home and build a snowman, practice your Olympic-level hot-chocolate making skills, or simply enjoy not slipping on the sidewalk.
Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see all your smiling (and hopefully not frostbitten) faces tomorrow! ❄️😊
Due to the school closing tomorrow due to the weather, we have rescheduled our SOLs to Monday, December 8.
We interrupt your regularly scheduled week to bring you this joyful news: Northumberland County Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, December 5, 2025!
The snow is too tempting, so we're granting a county-wide pass for fun! This closure includes ALL schools and ALL offices. Please stay safe, be kind, and make a memory today!
P.S. Don't forget to thank the meteorologists)!
Explore Advanced Academic Opportunities!
Is your NMS 8th or NHS 9th grader passionate about science, math, or the environment? The Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School offers motivated students an exceptional chance to challenge themselves with advanced coursework, hands-on research, and real-world environmental studies—all while earning college credits! Families interested in this unique academic experience are encouraged to learn more and discover how CBGS prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Link for Dec. 1st 6:00 pm virtual information session can be found here: https://meet.google.com/vmv-zkwe-ykx
Greetings NCPS Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
We invite you to participate in a confidential budget survey that will help guide our school division's priorities, budgeting decisions, and resource planning for the 2026-2027 school year. This survey provides a direct way for your voice to contribute to the future decision-making process for our schools and students. We value your perspective on how resources should be allocated to best serve our community. The feedback gathered will directly inform our school division's planning and resource allocation. The survey deadline for submission is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Here is the link to the survey 2026-2027 NCPS Parent & Community Priorities and Budget Feedback Survey
The survey is available on the front page of the School website and our school social media.
We deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable feedback. Your participation is a vital part of ensuring our budget aligns with the community's priorities and supports the success of every student.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership.
This is a reminder that the schools and offices will be closed during Thanksgiving Break:
Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28.
Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health and good times.
Explore Advanced Academic Opportunities!
Is your NMS 8th or NHS 9th grader passionate about science, math, or the environment? The Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School offers motivated students an exceptional chance to challenge themselves with advanced coursework, hands-on research, and real-world environmental studies—all while earning college credits! Families interested in this unique academic experience are encouraged to learn more and discover how CBGS prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Link for Dec. 1st 6:00 pm virtual information session can be found here: https://meet.google.com/vmv-zkwe-ykx
A VDSS flyer about the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program is attached. Virginia plans to issue state funds on a weekly basis to SNAP recipient households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the DSS.virginia.gov website or their local social services office.
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION ON ELECTION DAY.
This is an update to our After-School Transportation Communication. For all your after-hours student transportation needs, please call the dedicated hotline number: 804-238-2159, M-F, 3:30 - 6:00 pm.
Parents should sign up for the eWallet for their students ASAP! It is embedded with the link .
Here is the link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northumberlandms
Contact Cynthia Clark at cclark@nucps.net if you have any questions.
The event will be held outside, weather permitting. If needed, we will relocate inside the Northumberland Family YMCA.
