Winter Break
2022-12-21 - 2023-01-02

School Re-opens following Winter Break
2023-01-03 08:30 - 15:30 UTC

First Fridays Coffee Time
2023-01-06 08:45 - 09:30, 2023-02-03 08:45 - 09:30, 2023-03-03 08:45 - 09:30, 2023-04-14 08:45 - 09:30, 2023-05-05 08:45 - 09:30
Join us on the first Friday of each month for First Fridays Coffee Time from 8:45 – 9:30 AM. (If there are special circumstances around any specific Friday, we will let you know in advance if we need to adjust the date or time.) This will be an opportunity to get to know other parents in a relaxed setting while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. BRING YOUR OWN MUG!!!

School closed for MLK Day
2023-01-16

NBS Seeds Sales 2023
2023-01-20 08:00 - 2023-02-13 23:30
Grow your garden and help NBS grow! Our Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Fundraiser begins today and runs through February 13th. https://bit.ly/nbs-seeds-2023
ALSO, the Primary Yellow Seed Savers will be selling their handmade seed packets on Fridays at checkout through February 3 (or until they sell out). They have flowers not offered by SESE: milkweed, sunflowers, morning glory, cone flowers, and celosia.

Morning Open House
2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
Rooted in a love of learning, North Branch School inspires students academically in a nurturing environment, emphasizing hands-on learning and cooperation. For more information about our educational philosophy, please visit our Open House on February 7. You’ll have a chance to meet staff and parents, observe in classes, and tour our campus. There is also an evening option on the same day from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
If the 7th doesn’t work for you, please feel free to email or call Autum ’96, our administrator, to schedule another time to visit: northbranch@nbsva.org or 540-456-8450.

Evening Open House
2023-02-07 17:30 - 18:30
Rooted in a love of learning, North Branch School inspires students academically in a nurturing environment, emphasizing hands-on learning and cooperation. For more information about our educational philosophy, please visit our Open House on February 7. You’ll have a chance to meet staff and parents, observe in classes, and tour our campus. There is also a morning option on the same day from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
If the 7th doesn’t work for you, please feel free to email or call Autum ’96, our administrator, to schedule another time to visit: northbranch@nbsva.org or 540-456-8450.

Parent Workday
2023-02-11 09:00 - 15:00
Help keep our building and grounds well maintained!

Last day to order seeds
2023-02-13
Seed Sale 2023

Does the winter weather have you daydreaming about your garden? Here’s a link to a Southern Exposure Seed Exchange catalog to benefit your garden and NBS! Don’t garden? There’s an option to donate to a local food pantry and/or NBS. Order by 2/13/23. https://bit.ly/nbs-seeds-2023

Last day to order NBS merchandise
2023-02-17
New year, new choices, new colors for NBS merchandise, now available online! You can choose from hoodies, t-shirts, and sweatshirts in youth sizes and hoodies, t-shirts, windbreakers, and hats in adult sizes. This year there is an option to have items shipped directly to you for a fee, or you can choose “I will pick up” at checkout and items will come to school for distribution. All orders will be processed after the online store closes on 2/17/23.
https://bit.ly/nbs-merch-store-2023

School Closed for Presidents' Day
2023-02-20

February Break - no school for students***
2023-02-21 - 2023-02-22
***Possible inclement weather make-up days***

Parent Workday
2023-03-18 09:00 - 15:00
Help keep the school building and grounds well maintained!

Middle School Play - afternoon performance
2023-03-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949, United States
The Middle School will present its spring play, “Macbeth.” at Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books in Lovingston. All ages are welcome, but it’s helpful to let Katrien know if you want to come, as seating is limited. Beverages and snacks will be sold by Rapunzel’s before and after the show. We will also be taking a collection for our “Comfort Cases” fundraiser. Note: This is not your typical “Macbeth..” If you have Shakesfear, come and see!

Middle School Play - evening performance
2023-03-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949, United States

Spring Break
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-07

30th Annual North Branch Golf Classic-POSTPONED
2023-04-28 13:00 - 17:30 | Stoney Creek Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, VA, 22958, United States
Join us for a day on the links in support of a great school!
North Branch Golf Classic 2023 Registration

Student Art Show
2023-04-28 15:45 - 16:15
Join us in the Big Room for a viewing of artwork by students.

BandFair 2023
2023-05-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Cardinal Point Winery, 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA, 22920, United States
Join us for an afternoon of music, lip sync fun, children’s activities, silent auction, cake walk, cork raffle, and more!

30th Annual North Branch Golf Classic - rescheduled
2023-05-12 13:00 - 17:30 | Stoney Creek Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, VA, 22958, United States
More info here: https://north-branch-school.org/fundraising/north-branch-golf-classic/

Parent Workday
2023-05-20 09:00 - 15:00
Help keep the school buildings and grounds well maintained.

School Closed for Memorial Day
2023-05-29

Last Day of School
2023-06-02
Please join us for the end-of-school program and 8th-grade graduation on this day at 4:30 PM.
Joy and health to you all summer long!

End-of-School celebration & 8th-grade graduation
2023-06-02 16:30 - 18:00

Family Workday
2023-08-19 09:00 - 15:00
Help get the NBS buildings and grounds ready for the new school year! Your assistance for either the full day or a portion of the day is appreciated.

Play Day for Preschool & Early Primary
2023-08-22 10:00 - 11:30
Preschool and Early Primary students and their families should plan on attending this opportunity to explore the classroom and playground, and greet teachers and fellow students.
