Chronicles of The North

The Administrative Leadership Team at Northside consist of the following individuals:

• Mrs. Letisha Lawrence, Principal
• Dr. Sharon Phillips, Interim Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Angela Grimsley, Dean of Student
• Mrs. Shayna Hart, Dean of Student
• Mrs. Malika Gray, Office Manager
• Mrs. Joan Stokes, School Counseling Department Chair

asknorthside@nps.k12.va.us- should be used for any communication with Northside. Parents reporting Covid/Flu symptoms and positive Covid/Flu should also use this email. Please make sure you let us know the following: Student's Name, date symptoms started, and date tested positive. This will help us expedite the response.

• Women History Month
• Tuesday, March 17th- St Patrick's Day
• Thursday, March 19th- End of Quarter 3
• Thursday, March 19th- Career Fair 2026
• Friday, March 20th- Teacher Workday/Professional Development- No School for Students
• Monday-Friday, March 23rd-27th- Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
• Thursday, March 26th- STOMP OUT Presentation
• Tuesday, March 31st- Quarter 3 Reports go home
• Wednesday, April 1st- Multicultural Fest
• Wednesday, April 1st- Gifted Palooza @ Norview HS 5:30 PM -7:30 PM

According to research, regular school attendance plays an important role in a student’s achievement and success. Attendance tips for a successful year:

1. Establish a regular bedtime and morning routine.

2. Avoid appointments and extended trips during school hours.

3. Keep track of your child’s attendance using ParentVue.

4. Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance with your child.

5. Discuss and address any anxiety, barriers, or negative feelings your child may have about school.

6. Communicate with the school and ask for help if needed

Contact our Attendance Technician William Steger at wsteger267@nps.k12.va.us if you need support with your student's attendance.

The students at Northside Middle School are committed to being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe! We demonstrate this commitment throughout all areas of the building. Our students work to earn STAR Rewards by demonstrating their contributions to our RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE school community.

Our Northside STARS are doing great things, and we want to reward their positive work towards the goals of improving literacy, attendance and accountability. Students are nominated each week and will be recognized on STARZ Morning News and presented with a goodie bag. The items on this list will help Northside provide incentive for staying focused on the goal and reward our Students That Are Ready to Succeed.

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• Baking/Cooking Club- Sponsor: Ms. Webster (kwebster@nps.k12.va.us)
• Open to everyone. Must attend mandatory safety meetings prior to participating
• Chess & Games Club- Sponsor: Mrs. Justice (kjustice@nps.k12.va.us)
• Disc Golf Club- Sponsor: Mr. Cipalla (jcipalla@nps.k12.va.us)
• Fine Arts Club- Sponsor: Mr. Sims (jsims536@nps.k12.va.us)
• Associated with Talent show and other productions.
• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)- Sponsor: Ms. Bagwell (kbagwell@nps.k12.va.us)
• Gaming Club (Video)- Ms. Whitfield/Mr. Stewart
• Garden Club- Sponsor: Ms. Field (kfield@nps.k12.va.us)
• Must have good behavior and passing grades to join. Club meets every Wednesday.
• Rise & Serve (Service Club)- Sponsor: Ms. Stokes (jstokes@nps.k12.va.us)
• Star Steppers- Sponsor Mrs. Grimsley (agrimsley@nps.k12.va.us)

Prior to participation in any NPS school-sponsored activity, each student-athlete must complete and submit the following to their school's Athletic Director on an annual basis -

1. Sports Physical: must be completed by a physician within the past 14 months and clear the student-athlete to participate in athletics. Once the physical expires (14 months from the date of the physician’s signature), the student-athlete will become ineligible and cannot participate in any capacity until a current physical has been turned into the Athletic Director or Athletic Trainer. This includes during the middle of an athletic season.
2. Cardiac Arrest, Concussion, & Heat Related Illness Preparticipation Forms: reviewed and signed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
3. NPS Athletics Sportsmanship Acknowledgment Form: reviewed and signed by parent/guardian and student-athlete.

For middle school sports eligibility criteria, click here.

The cost for a physical is $22.00. NEW for the 2025-2026 School Year, payment will only be accepted electronically through the GoFan app.

Stay tuned........

Main Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 3:00pm

Enrollments 8:00am - 1:00pm, Monday-Friday by appointment only

Email: AskNorthside@npsk12.com
Website: https://nsms.npsk12.com/
Location: 8720 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23503
Phone: 757-531-3150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northsideorf

Instagram: @northsideorf