Superintendent's Message

Dear Interested Readers

     It is a professional reward to have been selected by the Northport School Directors to serve as the district’s superintendent and principal.  As a former teacher and reading specialist in this small, rural district, I faced firsthand the hopes and challenges of this K-12 district.  Now, as the sole administrator for the past eight years, I have been supported by the community, board of directors and faculty while 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 researched-based curriculum and professional training.

     The Northport School District, its faculty, students and our surrounding communities offers truly unique teaching, learning and living experiences. Our teachers are all certified “highly qualified” and have received training in some of the most promising and exemplary curriculum materials and effective practices.  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 students and their families are creative and resilient!  Living in rural and sometimes remote areas, far from day to day conveniences that most take for granted, many of our students have learned creative ways to solve problems.  Students astound us with their ability to create and invent everything from their own tools to winter sleds!  This creative spirit comes across in the classroom as teachers and students work in tandem to apply new concepts to real life applications.  With only 200 students from preschool through grade twelve, our students also operate much like a close knit family as they peer tutor one another, ride busses together and learn to share and work cooperatively on this small campus.  

     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. Strategically, we have given our buildings and grounds facelift as we replaced lighting, flooring, 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.

     As an individual who attended large schools as a young student, I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of and have my own three children attend this small but thriving and progressive district.

Sincerely,

Patsy Guglielmino

Superintendent and Principal