Back to School Session
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Parents of students in Early Primary, Primary Blue, Primary Yellow, Juniors, Seniors and Middle School should plan to attend this session OR the 4-5 PM session to learn about expectations for the class for the year.

1st day of School
2024-08-29 08:30 - 15:30
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are glad you are here!

School Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02

Silhouette Portraits - Day 1
2024-09-30 09:00 - 15:00
Portraits will be taken of every student, either on September 30 or October 1, and will be offered for sale to families.

Silhouette Portrait - Day 2
2024-10-01 09:00 - 15:00

First Friday Coffee Time
2024-10-04 08:45 - 09:30, 2024-11-01 08:45 - 09:30
Join us on the first Friday of each month for Coffee Time for parents and guests. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a treat while getting to know other families in our school community. Please bring your own mug.

Family Workday
2024-10-05 09:00 - 15:00
Help is needed with projects in classrooms and on the school grounds.

NBS Days at the Maze
2024-10-05 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 462 Winery Lane, Roseland, VA, 22967
Join in the fun at the Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, located at Blue Toad Cidery, 462 Winery Lane, Roseland, and support North Branch School!
Make sure to buy tickets online for NBS to benefit.
The corn maze and family activities are the perfect fall outing. This year, NBS Days at the Maze are October 5, 6, 12, 13, and 14. NBS receives 50% of all tickets sold online for these days when you use the code “northbranch2024” 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 “northbranch2024” at checkout in the Discount Code box. (Make sure to buy tickets online for NBS to benefit.)

Grandparents Day - Preschool & Early Primary
2024-10-11 11:30 - 12:45
We look forward to welcoming grandparents to school! Grandparents with students in Preschool and Early Primary should arrive at 11:30 to share some fun activities in the classroom or on the playground, followed by lunch with your grandchild. Please bring a lunch for yourself.

Grandparents Day - Primary Blue - Middle School
2024-10-11 14:00 - 15:30
We look forward to welcoming grandparents to school! You’ll have a chance to see your grandchild’s classroom and meet their teachers. There will be activities in the classroom to enjoy with your grandchild.

Teacher Workday - no school for student
2024-10-14

NBS Music Night at Rapunzel's
2024-10-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949, United States
Join us for a musical evening with students, teachers, alums, and other special guests! Om Taco will be serving up delicious vegetarian tacos and Rapunzel’s offers a wide selection of beverages – coffee, tea, milkshakes, beer, wine – and yummy desserts.

Issues Forum for Voters
2024-10-30 09:30 - 10:30 | North Branch School, 221 Mickens Road, Afton, VA, 22920
North Branch Middle School students will present information on a variety of topics prior to Election Day. They are researching at least three presidential candidates’ positions on the issue they have selected. Stations for each topic will be set, so that voters may approach to hear about issues of interest to them. Stopping by all of the tables is encouraged! Community members are welcome.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - no school for students
2024-11-04 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-11-05 08:30 - 15:30
You will receive information from your child’s teacher about scheduling a time to meet.

Stone Soup - Preschool
2024-11-22 12:00 - 12:45
Preschool families will enjoy a brief program and delicious homemade soup.

Stone Soup - Early Primary-Middle School
2024-11-22 15:30 - 16:30
Families will enjoy a short program and delicious homemade soup and cornbread.

School closed for Fall Break
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-29

#GivingTuesday
2024-12-03
Gifts to North Branch School on this day may be doubled! Please consider a donation to support the students and teachers of NBS as the explore, discover, and learn together. If you need more information or have questions, please contact Bonnie Holliday, Development Director, giving@nbsva.org or 540-456-8450.
There are several ways to give:

in person
through the mail to 221 Mickens Road, Afton, VA 22920
online at http://bit.ly/NorthBranchdonation
or through Venmo – QR code below.

Holiday Craft Fair
2024-12-06 08:30 - 16:30
Join us in the Big Room for a wide selection of handmade and artisan items. A portion of the day’s proceeds benefits NBS.

First Friday Coffee Time
2024-12-06 08:45 - 09:30
Join us on the first Friday of each month for Coffee Time for parents and guests. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a treat while getting to know other families in our school community. Please bring your own mug.
After Coffee Time, please step into the Big Room to shop during North Branch’s Holiday Craft Fair.

St. George & the Dragon - afternoon performance
2024-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920, United States
This performance includes our Early Primary, Primary Blue and Primary Yellow students, as well as Juniors – Middle School. The evening performance will feature Juniors – Middle School students only; however, all are welcome in the evening!
The play is the students’ gift to their families and community. There will be a donation basket for contributions to the Naomi Scherr Memorial Scholarship at NBS.

St. George & The Dragon - evening performance
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920, United States
This performance will feature Juniors – Middle School students only; however, all are welcome in the evening! The Early Primary, Primary Blue, and Primary Yellow students will be part of the afternoon performance at 1:00 PM.
The play is the students’ gift to their families and community. There will be a donation basket for contributions to the Naomi Scherr Memorial Scholarship at NBS.

School closed for Winter Break
2024-12-20 - 2025-01-05

School reopens following Winter Break
2025-01-06 08:30 - 15:30
