Dear Families/Caregivers, Today is the last official day of school. I am so sorry that our school year did not end with our usual fun traditions and rituals. I know that the school closure has been extremely difficult and stressful for families, and I cannot wait to be back to normal. I’ll be at school...
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Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of June 8, 2020
Dear Families/Caregivers, It was really wonderful to see so many students and families for the Family Pick-Up of school items with teachers last week. It was bittersweet, but everyone loved actually seeing one another. Thank you, families! We are a strong community, and we are so grateful for our partnership with all of you. I...
Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of June 1, 2020
Dear Families/Caregivers, • An interesting podcast I read about…The Kids Are All…Home https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kids-are-all-home/id1503542662 Garden Update • Here is a GARDEN UPDATE. The Garden Committee is planning some family work days, and we hope to get some interest, involvement and workers. We are lucky to have our little garden, and it takes a community to keep...
Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of May 26, 2020
Dear Families/Caregivers, • I hope everyone enjoyed the long Memorial Day weekend—I know the days sort of run together. We had a lot of talent show up for the Talent Show on Saturday (via Zoom). Thank you so much to all who participated and to parent, Lauren Fleit for getting it organized. Also, I very...
NPS Students’ Belongings Cleanup & Chromebook Drop Off Plan
To view the plan for Students’ Belongings Cleanup & Chromebook Drop Off Plan, please click HERE. To view the plan in SPANISH please click HERE.
Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of May 18, 2020
Dear Families/Caregivers, A lot of this important information is repeated from last week. I don’t want anyone to miss it. There is, however, a new read-aloud. And, just in case you did not receive the update from Superintendent, John Provost, here is the link for that: Support for Families This is a great resource for...
Community Resources
The Student Services department has compiled a number of resources during this challenging time. Please see the UPDATED letter HERE to learn about options for medical and mental health emergencies, transportation and food and housing concerns. To read the resource in SPANISH click HERE.
Phase III Remote Learning Plan
To view the third phase of Northampton Public Schools Remote Learning Plan please click HERE.
Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of May 4, 2020
Dear Families/Caregivers, It is hard to believe it is May. It is usually such an exciting time at school as we share Walking Wednesdays, Walking Club, Memorial Day, planting in the garden, Kindergarten Buddy Days and Potluck. It is very sad to be missing all of these fun traditions at school. We are making plans...
Joint Statement from Superintendent Provost and NASE President Cora
To read an update from from Superintendent Provost and NASE President Cora please click HERE.