✦ School Bulletins
AUGUST 2026Welcome Back Picnic
Monday, Aug 31We are just a few weeks away from our first week of school and our traditional Welcome Back Picnic! This picnic is for the whole family and is a great time to reconnect with other North Star families, meet the teachers, and welcome new students.
Academic Vision Night
Tuesday, Sep 15Join us from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. At this essential parent community gathering, we will cast a unified vision for the academic trajectory of the upcoming year. Partnership succeeds when we share absolute clarity on our methods, curriculum, and shared goals.
School Calendar
Portal SyncRefer to the calendar tab on the left sidebar to view dates, field trips, holidays, and spirit days scheduled for the academic year.
Summer Reading Challenge
CircumnavigatorsDid your child complete the Circumnavigation reading challenge this summer? If so, please respond HERE and have your student bring their completed North Star Circumnavigator map to me at the picnic or the first two days of school.
Submit Map Details ↗Opportunities for Engagement
Fall Sign-upsFall registration is now open for students interested in extracurricular activities. Select a program below to register interest:
Academic Calendar
Upcoming Events
Classical Pedagogy for Parents
About this resource
An introduction to classical Christian education at North Star. This video covers the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric phases) and how parents can support classical learning in the home, particularly during independent work days.
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Review specific materials required for your student's onboarding level.
Required Learning
FACTS Tuition & Billing Portal
Tuition agreements, monthly payments, incidental fees, and tax documentation are managed securely through FACTS. Click below to initiate a secure SSO redirect to your billing dashboard.
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Gradelink Student SIS
Student grades, quarterly report cards, class schedules, assignments, and attendance records are managed securely via Gradelink. Click below to initiate a secure SSO redirect to your academics dashboard.
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Volunteer Portal
JOIN INFamily Volunteer Progress
Mandatory 10-hour service commitment per school yearActive Opportunities
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Recent Service Logs
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Parent Association (NSPA)
COMMUNITYUpcoming Fellowship & Events
Join us after drop-off on Friday, Sept 4th in the Fellowship Hall to pray specifically for our students, teachers, staff, and school community as we kick off the new school year.
Friday, Sept 4 @ 8:15 AM - Fellowship HallHelp us spruce up the gardens and prepare outdoor playscapes for the fall season. All parents and families welcome. Lunch provided by NSPA.
Saturday, Sept 12 @ 9:00 AM - School GroundsCalling all North Star fathers! DONS meets monthly for prayer, fellowship, and service opportunities to support the campus and model faithful leadership. Join us for a back-to-school campfire fellowship.
Friday, Sept 18 @ 7:00 PM - School Fire PitJoin us weekly to pray specifically for our students, teachers, staff, and school community. Meet on the lawn after morning drop-off (or the Fellowship Hall in case of rain).
Every Wednesday @ 8:15 AM - School LawnNSPA Officers
Handbook & Contacts
DIRECTORYFaculty & Staff Directory
NSS Family Handbook
Review standard dress codes, behavior policies, classical standards, and school schedules.
Download Handbook ↗Athletics & Extracurriculars
PROGRAMSStudent Programs Catalog
Open to Grades 5-12 (Running club open to Grades 3-5). The competitive season begins in August and runs through mid-October.
Open to Grades 4-8. Season runs from late October to mid-February. Includes 4 teams: 4th-6th grade girls, 4th-6th grade boys, 7th-8th grade girls, and 7th-8th grade boys.
Open to Grades 5-12. Practices held once a week, focusing on a variety of music, vocals, and choral performance.
Open to Grades 7-12. Weekly lessons at a local driving range culminating in a season-ending 9-hole round.
Athletic Waivers & Fees
All students participating in competitive sports must have an active athletic consent waiver on file.
Download Consent Form ↗ Email Athletic Director