I’ve checked the weather, and it’s much too slippery for paws or buses! Because of the ice and continued freezing temperatures, all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.
Since it’s chilly outside, it’s a perfect day to stay in your pajamas and work on some at-home learning at your own pace. Make sure to save plenty of time for hot cocoa and snuggles!
Stay safe and stay cozy, Northumberland!
Attention Students, Staff, and Families,
It’s official: Mother Nature has turned the world into a giant, fluffy litter box, and it is simply too deep for tiny human feet. Therefore, Northumberland County Public Schools are officially CLOSED for Monday, January 26!
While you all are busy sleeping in or hunting for "cocoa," please be advised that I am still on the clock. I am currently stationed at the window—and occasionally the back porch—conducting rigorous Snow Accumulation Assessments.
Frank’s Current Field Report:
• Visual Inspection: Everything is very white.
• Depth Measurement: The snow is currently "three belly-floops" deep.
• Safety Status: I stepped in it once. It was cold. I have retreated to the radiator to process the data.
• Forecast: High probability of bird-watching and extended napping.
Please stay safe and warm, and get in some cat naps!
Hey Northumberland families!
Frank here, reporting live from Northumberland in my best green and gold gear. 🐾
The forecast is shifting fast, and I need your help! How many centimeters of snow will we get? Check your email for a link to submit your prediction.
• Predict: Send your guess in cm.
• Deadline: Saturday at 12:00 PM (noon).
Let’s see how your predictions stack up against the storm. Stay warm! 💚💛
Parents and Students
Check your emails to participate
❄️ Snowfall Prediction Challenge ❄️
Featuring Frank the Snowshoe Cat 🐾☃️
Hey students!
Winter weather is on the way, and our official NCPS snow expert has made an appearance…
Meet Frank the Snowshoe Cat 🐱❄️—our fluffy, four-pawed weather mascot!
Frank has put on his snowshoes and is watching the forecast closely, but he wants YOUR help.
🧊 How much snow do you think we’ll get this weekend?
Make your best guess in centimeters and join the Snowfall Prediction Challenge!
📅 Predictions close: Will close Saturday January 24, 2026 at 12 Noon.
📢 Winners (or closest guesses) will be announced after the storm!
We will take measurements after the snowfall in Heathsville.
Will Frank need his snowshoes… or just his cozy scarf?
Let’s find out! 🐾❄️
Greetings NCPS families,
As we head into the season of unpredictable weather, we want to ensure our students continue their learning momentum even when it is unsafe to travel to school. Moving forward, all inclement weather closings will be designated as Remote Learning Days. Please click on the link below to review the details available to help your child prepare:
https://northumberlandcpsva.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ncps/page/remote-learning
Classes resume on Tuesday, January 20th.
🌟 Honoring Our Leaders! Happy Principals Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week, we proudly celebrated the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart of our Northumberland County Public Schools principals!
👏 Martha Williams – NES
👏 Joram Regis – NHS
👏 Shelli Lipton – NMS
Thank you for the countless hours you invest, the guidance you provide, and the unwavering commitment you show to our students, staff, and community. Your leadership moves us Forward Together and strengthens the foundation of excellence across our schools.
Let’s give a huge round of applause and appreciation to these outstanding leaders! 💚💛
Classes resume on Tuesday, January 20th.
Dear NCPS Community,
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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)!
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