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About Us…Northport staff and students have a unique and stimulating approach to education.  We are proud of our schools and wish to share some of the special qualities, programs and attractions that await you!

With a population of around 300, Northport is a friendly, culturally diverse town with a rich history of people who work hard, support their schools, and take a keen interest in their children.  With its affordable cost of living and low crime rate, Northport offers a delightful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Northport is a rural district, of an average of 200 students.  Although we are remote from population centers, our public schools are innovative.  Our single P-12 campus offers smaller than average class sizes, opportunities for cross-age tutoring, integrated P-12 curricula and collegial sharing among staff.
 
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The district campus includes two schools (P-8 and 9-12) as well as a shop complex, a computer lab, special education suite and a gymnasium.  The district employs 43 full and part-time people including 16 teachers, 1 administrator, 1 administrative assistant, and 26 support staff as well as a part-time psychologist, counselor, nurse, physical therapist, and speech and language pathologist. 

Our students are unique; non-generic!  They are small town kids who are accepting of individual differences, non-cliquish and enthusiastic. 

Our community, board of directors, administrators and faculty have been working collaboratively to institute changes that have led to a progressive school system that enjoys higher academic success and strives to maximize individual potential.   Much of the success is attributed to the establishment of a clear and shared focus, adoption and implementation of research-based curriculum and professional training.

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Our teachers are all certified “highly qualified” and have received training in some of the most promising and exemplary curriculum materials and effective practices available.  Our support staff has also been an integral part of our improvement efforts, participating in in-services that strengthen their skills, as well.  Together our teachers and support staff operate much like a family would. 

Our facilities have improved along with our curriculum and achievement.  We have been fortunate to pass tax levies over the past few years as well as a bond to remodel the high school. We were so proud to unveil our newly remodeled high school fall of 2005, which has proven to enhance students’ education.  In addition, through an E-Rate grant, we upgraded our district’s computer system to a state-of-the-art Internet Protocol telephony network that runs over fiber optic lines.  Strategically, we have given our other buildings and grounds a facelift as we replaced lighting, flooring, lockers, bleachers and other worn essentials as well as repainted the interior and exteriors.  Moreover, we have improved ball fields and landscaping with the help of our community.
 
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OUR MISSION

At Northport School District, our mission is to work together to maximize individual potential.

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Belief Statement…

 

In order for students to be successful, parents, school and community must support by word and action shared beliefs that is the framework for the education of our children

We believe:

  • Parents are their children’s primary educators.
  • Education is essential to a democratic society.
  • The development of a student’s character is essential to educational excellence.
  • Schools are an integral part of the community.
  • In a safe and nurturing learning environment that maximizes individual potential.
  • In fostering creative thinking and problem solving.
  • Working together is beneficial to all.
  • Open communication is essential.
  • Learning is life-long.
  • Student engagement in the learning process can be fun as well as educational.
  • In providing educational opportunities that enable all students to reach their potential.
  • Respect and responsibility is the cornerstone to a strong education.
  • The contribution of diverse groups in the community builds a life-long foundation for education.
  • The engagement of all stakeholders in the community is important to the success of the Northport School District.
  • The entire community plays a role in student learning.

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Vision…

The Northport School District is the heart of the community. Our schools support community efforts to create a vital local economy by providing educational programs that maximize the potential of all individuals.

We seek to enhance our standard of living and provide a high-quality learning environment for our children, by capturing the imagination and participation of the community.

 Goals…

Student Learning

  • Students will meet or exceed local, state and national academic standards. Student achievement is the highest priority.
  • After-school programs and extracurricular opportunities for children will be continued and developed.
  • A process that will seek and sustain grant monies for core and extracurricular programs will be continued and developed.
  • Continuous school improvement plans that include curriculum, staff development and school policy will be developed.
  • Students and staff will show responsible, respectful, and safe behavior.
  • The diversity of all groups will be valued.

Communication – School/Community

  • A community-wide communication process will be developed to broaden understanding and community support.

Technology

  • Students’ learning will be enhanced through the use and support of technology.

Leadership

School/Community

  • An effective leadership model that includes community, staff and students, administration and board will be developed.

 Facilities - Parents, Community, Business

  • The community will provide financial support of schools to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment.
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Nondiscrimination Policys

The district shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, previous arrest(unless a clear and present danger exists) or incarceration or nonprogram related physical, sensory or mental handicaps.

The superintendent shall provide for the annual evaluation, periodic surveys, annual notice and complaint procedures as required by law to insure that there is in fact equal opportunity for all students in the district.

 

The district shall provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training. Such equal employment opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex marital status or qualified individuals with disabilities. The district may give preference to a united states citizen or national over an authorized alien if two candidates are equally qualified.

 

The board shall designate a staff member to serve as affirmative action/title 9 compliance officer.
 
For questions or to report descrimination please contact district superintendent.
 
P.O. Box 1280
Northport, Wa
99157
 
509-732-4251

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