With so many great students, staff/employees, community members, and organizations involved with and supporting Nelson County Public Schools, we want to celebrate them on our Pathway to Success! Every month, NCPS will highlight individuals who exemplify the #OneNelson spirit.
The #OneNelson spirit embodies the understanding that it takes a collective effort to make our school division and community the best that it can be. We appreciate what our students, staff/employees, families, and community members and organizations do for us and want to celebrate it!
This is an opportunity to nominate #OneNelson members (students, employees, and community members and organizations) who demonstrate the #OneNelson spirit and support of NCPS. Simply fill out this form and tell us who you are nominating and why.
Monthly winners will be recognized at the School Board Meeting, through a division-wide announcement, and on social media.
Thank you so much for your support of Nelson County Public Schools!
Click on this link to submit a #OneNelson nomination: https://forms.gle/kSXU65biLEAM5NFv5
Back-to-School is almost here! Mark your calendars for these important NCPS dates:
Open House: Thursday, August 6 (2:00–7:00 p.m.)
Transition Day: Tuesday, August 11 (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th & 9th grades only)
First Day of School for ALL Students: Wednesday, August 12
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
Don't forget...Nelson Night Out 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
First-Ever NCPS Transition Day for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th-grade, and 9th-grade Students Information
Tuesday, August 11 is our first-ever NCPS Transition Day, and it is only for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th-grade, and 9th-grade students.
On Transition Day, students will ride their regular school bus, enjoy breakfast and lunch, meet their teachers, experience their daily schedule and classes, and become familiar with their new school before all students return.
Pre-K and Kindergarten students will attend from 7:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., and
6th- and 9th-grade students will attend from 8:05 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bus transportation will be provided for these students.
Again, Transition Day is only for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th-grade, and 9th-grade students, and it is a school day for these grades only. All other students will begin school on Wednesday, August 12. We look forward to welcoming our students for a great start to the school year. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for your hard work, dedication, and support throughout the year. We are proud of all that our students have accomplished and grateful for the partnership of our NCPS community.
We hope each of you has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break! For students participating in summer learning opportunities, we look forward to seeing you soon.
We also want to extend our congratulations to the NCHS Class of 2026! We are proud of your accomplishments and excited to see all that you will achieve in the future.
Please take a moment to watch this special summer message.
https://youtu.be/V3FOec-HZbQ?si=Tu8yRbR4V23v_y1K
Have a great summer break, NCPS!
School is out, summer meals are in! Nelson County Public School is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed below. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals.
Site location for Nelson County Public Schools
Tye River Elementary -5198 Thomas Nelson HWY, Arrington, VA 22922
Contact information for the Feeding Program: Christina Connell 434 -263 -6851 or cconnell@nelson.k12.va.us
Breakfast will be served on site from 7:45 AM until 8:30 AM June 8 -25, 2026
Lunch will be served on site from 10:45 AM until 12:30 PM June 8 -25, 2026
We will be sending home 3 days of breakfast and lunch meals on Thursdays, with all
students attending activities at Tye River Elementary during summer school.
Here’s a Twitter-friendly post based on the flyer:
📢 Nelson County Parks & Recreation After School Program for NCPS Students (2026–2027)!
🗓️ Registration opens May 19
📍 Tye River & Rockfish River
🎒 Rising K–5th
⏰ Until 6 PM
💲$50 sign-up, $65/week (4–5 days) | $45 (1–3 days)
📲 Scan for details, click this link: https://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/departments-offices/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-after-school-program/, or call (434) 263-7130
#OneNelson
Nelson County High School Graduation
Join us as we honor the incredible achievements of our Nelson County High School graduates on:
Friday, May 15, 2026
7:30 PM
Nelson County Stadium Complex
We are so proud of each and every one of you!
Rain Plan: The ceremony will move to the gymnasium and will require tickets for admission.
Can’t attend in person? Graduation will be livestreamed so everyone can celebrate our graduates from anywhere!
- Nelson County High School - Class of 2026 - Graduation Ceremony - May 15, 2026 - English Stream - https://bit.ly/NCHS2026English
- Escuela secundaria del condado de Nelson - Promoción de 2026 - Ceremonia de graduación - Español - https://bit.ly/NCHS2026Spanish
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate this milestone and send off the Class of 2026 with pride and excitement for what’s ahead.
If you have any questions, please contact NCHS.
💚💛 National School Nurse Day💛💚
Today, we proudly celebrate and thank our incredible NCPS School Nurses for the vital role they play in supporting our students, staff, schools, and community.
From caring for everyday needs to responding in critical moments, our nurses are a constant source of compassion, expertise, and reassurance. They help keep our schools safe, healthy, and ready for learning each and every day.
We are grateful for all that you do. You truly make a difference in the lives of our students and the strength of our community.
Thank you, NCPS School Nurses! 🩺
#OneNelson
Celebrating the NCHS Class of 2026!
Join us as we honor the incredible achievements of our Nelson County High School graduates on:
Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM, Nelson County Stadium Complex. Rain Plan: The ceremony will move to the gymnasium and will require tickets for admission.
This is a special evening to recognize the hard work, perseverance, and success of the Class of 2026...our future leaders, innovators, and difference-makers. We are so proud of each and every one of you!
Can’t attend in person? Graduation will be livestreamed so everyone can celebrate our graduates from anywhere!
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate this milestone and send off the Class of 2026 with pride and excitement for what’s ahead.
If you have any questions, please contact NCHS.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we proudly celebrate the incredible members of our NCPS School Nutrition Team and Cafeteria workers. They are the heart behind every meal served across our schools!
From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these dedicated professionals do so much more than prepare food. They nourish our students, fuel learning, offer a warm smile, and create welcoming spaces where every child feels cared for and supported.
Their hard work ensures our students are ready to learn, grow, and succeed each and every day.
Please join us in thanking our School Lunch Heroes for all that they do for our students, staff, and the entire NCPS community!
We appreciate you today and every day!
Congratulations to our 2026 Golden Governors and their inspiring mentors! NCHS recognized the top graduates of the Class of 2026. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of these outstanding students and their mentors. #OneNelson
Welcome Back, NCPS Staff and Students! Have a strong finish to the school year! #OneNelson
📣 NCPS Schedule Update — Friday, February 6, 2026
NCPS will operate ON TIME and on a regular school status this Friday, February 6, 2026. ✅
NCPS CODE 2- 2-HOUR DELAY FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026: To allow extra time to evaluate road conditions due to low temperatures and potential refreezing and to improve drivers’ visibility, NCPS WILL OPERATE ON A CODE 2- 2-HOUR DELAY FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026.
UPDATE -NCPS WILL NOW OPERATE ON CODE 3- CLOSED WITH REMOTE LEARNING FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026.: After assessing the roads and current weather conditions of snow and a wintry mix of precipitation, particularly on the southern and western end of the county, as well as forecasted precipitation during dismissal, NCPS WILL NOW OPERATE ON CODE 3- CLOSED WITH REMOTE LEARNING FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026.
NCPS CODE 2- 2-HOUR DELAY FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026. This delay will allow extra time to evaluate road conditions due to potential refreezing overnight, improve driver visibility, and monitor the weather forecast. For parents and guardians of student drivers who prefer their student ride the bus tomorrow, please contact the NCPS Transportation Department at (434) 263-5095, Option 4, to let them know. Students transported by an NCPS car or van will need to meet the driver at the end of the driveways.#OneNelson
NCPS WILL OPERATE ON CODE 3 – CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026: Safety remains our top priority in all decision-making. Due to continued complications from the recent winter storm and ongoing frigid temperatures throughout the weekend, NCPS WILL OPERATE ON CODE 3 –CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
TEAMWORK IN ACTION THANK YOU to all of the NCPS staff and students who helped pack & distribute meals for students on Fri 1/23. Your dedication and teamwork ensured students had meals in place before Winter Storm Fern impacted our community. #OneNelson #Grateful
