About Us

About Us

  Northport staff and students have a unique and stimulating approach to education.  We are proud of our school 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 K-12 campus offers smaller than average class sizes, opportunities for cross-age tutoring, integrated K-12 curricula and collegial sharing among staff.

     The district campus includes two schools (K-8 and 9-12) as well as a shop complex, a computer lab, and a gymnasium.  The district employs 37 full and part-time people including 15 teachers, 1 administrator, 1 administrative assistant, and 20 support staff as well as a part-time psychologist, 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.  Moreover, 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.