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To request a bus stop, contact Mrs. Donner (susan.donner@nhcs.net). Students are assigned to a community stop nearest their home address and must be assigned a bus number before they can ride. School bus transportation will not be available until a Bus Pass is issued to the student.

Following the first two weeks of school, students will be notified of bus assignments by receiving a Bus Pass at the school. Bus requests take 3-5 days to process.

All K-2 bus riders must have the permission to drop-off form filled out. It needs to be filled out annually. The link for the form is below.

English: NHCS’ No Idle Policy

Spanish: NHCS’ No Idle Policy

🌅 ARRIVAL: Car riders may begin arriving at 7:15 AM. Please have students ready to exit with their backpack on and seatbelt unbuckled. Students may exit independently if a staff member isn’t there to assist. Parents should remain in their vehicles.

🚶‍♀️🚲 WALKERS & BIKERS: Use the designated crosswalks supervised by Deputy Brown or a staff member. Bikers must walk their bikes across crosswalks and wear a helmet! Parents, please say goodbye at the crosswalk or bike rack rather than walking to the door.

🌅 DISMISSAL: Car riders will be called as their cars move through the pickup line. Please display your car sign in the front window and remain in your vehicle. Students may enter their cars independently when needed. This is a great opportunity to practice getting in, getting settled, and buckling up quickly. Please do not pull out of the car line—the line will be released when all students are safely in their cars.

🚶‍♀️🚲 WALKERS & BIKERS: Parents should wait on the Masonboro Loop Road side of the crosswalk or behind the KELLY Road gate. Please only cross if your child needs help getting their bike. Students should walk bikes across the crosswalk.

Thank you for helping us make arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone! ⭐️

At Masonboro, we work hard to maximize every minute of instructional time, and we ask our families to help us protect that time by making every effort to schedule appointments after school whenever possible.

Please take a moment to review our bell schedule and plan ahead. And remember, all dismissal changes must be reported to the main office by noon each day so we can make sure dismissal is safe and smooth for everyone.

As you begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, please consider these scheduled breaks when making travel plans:

Labor Day | September 5–7, 2026 (3-day weekend)

BOG- 3rd graders only- September 9th

End of First Quarter | October 24–26, 2026 (3-day weekend)

Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25–29, 2026 (5-day break)

Winter Break | December 19, 2026–January 3, 2027 (16-day break)

End of Second Quarter & Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | January 15–19, 2027 (4-day break)

Teacher Workday Weekend | February 13–15, 2027 (3-day weekend)

End of Third Quarter & Spring Break | March 25–April 3, 2027 (10-day break)

Memorial Day Holiday | May 29–31, 2027 (3-day weekend)

Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. By planning family vacations during scheduled school breaks whenever possible, you’re helping every Patriot make the most of each learning opportunity.

At Masonboro, we believe high expectations help every student SOAR! 🦅❤️💙

Our SOAR initiative gives students a positive framework for success: Safe, Organized & Orderly, Attentive & with a positive Attitude, and Respectful.

These expectations are about creating a school where every student feels safe, supported, valued, and ready to learn. When we know what success looks like, we can help our students grow into confident, responsible Patriots who are ready to SOAR!

We’re proud to continue the SOAR tradition that has helped make Masonboro a special place to learn and grow.

2026-27 Meal Prices

Breakfast Pk-12 = $2.25

Lunch PK-8 = $3.75

Please complete the NHCS Meal Benefits Application to determine if your family is eligible for Free & Reduced Meals.

If your student will purchase lunch from our cafeteria, consider online payment with My School Bucks

Food prepared in a domestic setting can not be served or distributed to students. In other words, no home baked goods. Items should be store-bought and individually wrapped to be shared with other students.