Kindergarten students in Mrs. Stewart's class created illustrations based on the read-aloud "Harold and the Purple Crayon" during library class. Go, Lions!
READING IS FUN ... Third-graders from Mrs. Schuster's class share books with their friends each week in the NCS Library. Go, Lions!
Each week NCS students have a chance to win the Caption Contest in the library by writing a funny caption for a photo on display. Prizes range from gel pens and fidgets to galaxy slime and squishy toys. Go, Lions!
NCS students in Mr. Suttmeier’s social studies class are learning all about Native American life, including how to build a real wigwam. Go, Lions!
Maine author and fiber artist Hillary Dow visited the NCS Library on Oct. 24. She discussed her process of making books: writing the words and felting characters and objects out of wool and photographing them. She took questions and taught 10 lucky middle-schoolers how to felt a bookmark during "Lunch in the Library." Go, Lions!
NCS Pumpkin Day was a hit Friday with students in grades K-4 taking part in pumpkin-related activities ranging from relay races in the gym to an Ooey Gooey treasure hunt in Ms. K-B's room. They estimated the number of candy corn, used mini catapults, danced to on-screen prompts and made pumpkin necklaces showcasing the life cycle of a pumpkin plant. Go, Lions!
NCS Pumpkin Day was a hit with students in grades K-4 taking part in pumpkin-related activities ranging from relay races in the gym to an Ooey Gooey treasure hunt in Ms. K-B's room. They estimated the number of candy corn, used mini catapults, danced to on-screen prompts and made pumpkin necklaces showcasing the life cycle of a pumpkin plant. Go, Lions!
Read-a-thon winners from each class at NCS received two posters, a certificate of accomplishment and a gift certificate for two free books from the Scholastic Book Fair last Friday from NPTO. Students read more than 16,000 combined minutes with 49 children participating. The book fair is in December. Go, Lions!
Last week's Pumpkin Run hosted by the LA Cross Country Team drew 21 participants from NCS. Everyone completed the race and showed grit, determination and sportmanship. Seven NCS boys place in the top 10. Go, Lions!
Feeling spooky? Gather your ghosts and goblins and head to the North Nobleboro Community Hall this Saturday. It's sure to be fang-tastic!
Calling all little lions! Join us Thursday for an evening of fun at the Zero to School kick-off event at NCS.
Children's book author Hillary Dow will visit NCS on Friday, Oct. 24. She will speak with children and staff about raising sheep, felting wool, and writing and illustrating her books. If your family would like to order a book in advance of her visit, here are the details. The deadline to order books is Oct. 23. Go, Lions!
Author Dav Pilkey, who writes and illustrates the popular Dog Man series and The Adventures of Captain Underpants book series will be in Portland on Nov. 14! For details about how to attend and get a signed book and tote bag, visit www.crossarenaportland.com.
NCS eighth-graders went on a weekend Outing Club trip to Attean Pond and Sally Mountain on Sept. 26-28. They camped, hiked, canoed and more. Go, Lions!
The NCS soccer team traveled to Vinalhaven for a game on Thursday. NCS lost the game, but the student athletes had a wonderful time traveling to the island. Go, Lions!
Mr. Drew and his Animals Too visited the NCS Library on Thursday as part of the Summer Reading Celebration! Students who read over the summer were rewarded with a fun and educational assembly, complete with a tarantula, tortoise, snapping turtle, boa constrictor and more! Go, Lions!
Excitement was running high as NCS students returned to school last Thursday. Principal Tom Landberg introduced himself and received a warm welcome from the children and staff. Go, Lions!
Come check out the Car & Bike Show hosted by Nobleboro Fire & Rescue this Saturday at NCS. The fun starts at 11 am; see you there!
You're Invited!! Please join us on Thursday, August 21st, from 5 to 6 pm for a Meet & Greet with new principal, Tom Landberg.
The YMCA is holding its Back to School Bash next Wednesday, August 13th. This is a great opportunity for families to access information, resources, and supplies they need to start the school year well-prepared. Be sure to check it out!
