North Branch School

NBS Days at the Maze
2023-10-08, 2023-10-09 | Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 462 Winery Lane, Roseland, VA, 22967
Join in the fun at the Blue Ridge Mountain Maze (new location – Blue Toad Cidery, 462 Winery Lane, Roseland) and support North Branch School! The corn maze and family activities are the perfect fall outing. This year, NBS Days at the Maze are Sept. 30 & October 1, 7, 8, and 9. NBS receives 50% of all tickets sold online for these days when you use the code “northbranch2023” at checkout. You’ll see a penny come out of your total; this indicates NBS will receive 50% of your online ticket price. Feel free to share the link and code with friends and family!
https://blueridgemountainmaze.ticketleap.com/ Don’t forget to enter “northbranch2023” at checkout in the Discount Code box. (Make sure to buy tickets online for NBS to benefit.)

No School for Students
2023-10-09

School Picture Day #1
2023-10-10
We will take Preschool – Junior pictures on this day. These individual portraits will be available to order in a variety of sizes.
(Photos with siblings will be on the day assigned to the oldest sibling.)

School Picture Day #2
2023-10-12
We will take Preschool, Seniors and Middle School pictures on this day. These individual portraits will be available to order in a variety of sizes.
(Photos with siblings will be on the day assigned to the oldest sibling.)

Parent Workday
2023-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Help keep the school buildings and grounds in tip-top shape!

Grandparents' Day-Preschool & EP
2023-10-20 11:30 - 12:45
We look forward to welcoming grandparents or friends of the family to visit in our Preschool and Early Primary classrooms. Please bring a lunch for yourself.
RSVP to 434-989-2447 or giving@nbsva.org

Grandparents' Day - Primary Blue-Middle School
2023-10-20 14:00 - 15:15
We look forward to welcoming grandparents or friends of the family to visit with our Primary Blue – Middle School students.
RSVP to 434-989-2447 or giving@nbsva.org

First Friday Coffee Time
2023-11-03 08:45 - 09:30
Join us on the front porch for coffee and tea. This is a great chance to get to know other parents.
Please bring your own mug.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2023-11-06, 2023-11-07
No school for students.

Stone Soup Celebration
2023-11-17 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for a simple meal of delicious stone soup and cornbread. There will be short music program before serving.

Fall Break
2023-11-20 - 2023-11-24

#GivingTuesday
2023-11-28
Please consider a donation to North Branch on this global day of giving. Your gift for this day has the potential to be doubled!
Ways to give:

Mail a check: 221 Mickens Road, Afton, VA 22920
Secure online donation: http://bit.ly/NorthBranchdonation (A recurring monthly donation is a big help for NBS and for your budget!)
Venmo us:

Holiday Craft Fair
2023-12-01
Shop for handmade and artisan items in the Big Room. A portion of sales benefit North Branch School.

First Friday Coffee Time
2023-12-01 08:45 - 09:30
Join us on the front porch for coffee and tea and then shop the Holiday Craft Fair in the Big Room. This is a great chance to get to know other parents.
Please bring your own mug.

St. George and the Dragon
2023-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920, United States
The afternoon performance features Early Primary – Middle School students.

Saint George and the Dragon
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920, United States
The evening performance features Juniors – Middle School students

Winter Break
2023-12-20 - 2024-01-03
Enjoy your time with family!

Alum St. George!
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920, United States
It happens every five years. Help us celebrate North Branch’s 40th anniversary with an alum twist on this beloved tradition. Alums who wish to shape the production will be invited to gather earlier in the day. Stay tuned for details!

Students return to school
2024-01-04 08:30 - 15:30
Welcome back from Winter Break!

School closed - MLK Day
2024-01-15

Meet the Board
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Meet the Board!
Parents are invited to gather with North Branch School’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, January 25, 7-8 pm, in the Big Room. Let’s start the New Year by getting to know one another better. The Board will be sharing

Overview of North Branch School (including budget and finances)

Recent Updates

Future Plans

AND Delicious Goodies!

First Friday Coffee Time
2024-02-02 08:45 - 09:30
Bring a mug and join us for a cup of coffee or tea. This is a great time to meet other parents!

Open House
2024-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-13 17:30 - 18:30
Tour NBS, meet teachers and parents, and discover how a North Branch education is rooted in a love of learning.

School closed - Presidents' Day
2024-02-19

School closed (possible make-up day)
2024-02-20
If we have to use this day as a make up day for time missed due to inclement weather, we will notify families.

School closed (possible make up day)
2024-02-21 08:00 - 17:00

First Friday Coffee
2024-03-01 08:45 - 09:30
Bring a mug and join us for a cup of coffee or tea. This is a great way to meet other parents!
