For students in Preschool through Developmental Kindergarten.
Everything you need to know and do to ensure your child is back-to-school ready!
early childhood
While the summer sun brings rest and renewal, there’s nothing quite like the joyful sound of students' laughter filling the hallways once again. As we prepare for the new school year, our theme is PRAISE, inspired by Philippians 4:8.
We’re praising God for the many gifts this year will bring—students returning soon, the joy of welcoming new friends, the feeling of clean and updated carpet underfoot, and even the excitement of a brand-new lunch program!
Teachers are already busy readying their classrooms. A few have new room assignments this year, so be sure to check the updated building maps when you pop in to visit your classroom.
Karen Vanderberg
Preschool and Elementary Principal
THEME: praise
English: “Whatever is true, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, think on these things.”
Español (NVI): "Todo lo verdadero, todo lo que es digno, todo lo que es justo, en esto pensad".”
-Philippians 4:8
steps to complete
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All early childhood students must submit a fully completed and signed Health Appraisal form. Click here for complete instructions.
Drop off paperwork to the elementary office or email to our Preschool team. High-quality scanned copies will be accepted - please use a scanner or scan app on your phone. We cannot accept photos.
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If your child needs to take a prescription medication, please complete a Medication Form and submit to Kari Robinson in the preschool office on Pop-In Day. Epipens and Inhalers need to be brought into the office with their original packaging and student’s name clearly written on it.
The office already has Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, and cough drops available throughout the year.
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Let us know how your child will be departing from school.
REQUIRED: Full-day early childhood students must fill out the End of Day Transportation form, submit one form per child. Half-day students do not need to complete the form.
Please note: children must be 5 years or older to ride the bus. Busing is not provided for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you selected Deans Bus as a means of transportation on the above form - you must complete the following form:
Deans Bus Transportation Sign-Up
Free NPC Shuttle Schedule:
7:00am: MS/HS to Elementary*
7:20am: Elementary to MS/HS*
7:40am: MS/HS to Elementary
2:40pm: MS/HS to Elementary
3:05pm: Elementary to MS/HS***Colt Care must be arranged for early morning shuttles
** Tuesday/Thursday shuttle runs later as an extra stop is made to the Hybrid campus -
Brightwheel is an important communications tool for preschool and DK parents! This app will be used to share important class reminders, field trip info, and to share photos of your child throughout the school day!
Watch your inbox for an email from our Early Childhood team in the coming weeks. This email will include your student’s unique registration code and detailed instructions to create a Brightwheel account.
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August 6: Popsicles on the Playground; hosted by the PTO (4:30-6pm)
August 14: Preschool and DK Pop-In Day
— 9am: 3s English PreK
— 10am: Spanish Immersion PreK
— 11am: 4s English PreK
— 1pm: 4s Nature-Based PreK
— 2pm: Developmental Kindergarten (English and Spanish Immersion)August 25: First Day of School (8:30am start)
September 11: PreK-5th Parent Teacher Connections Night - Parents only (6:00pm)
September 22-26: Grandparent/Grandfriends Week PreK-5th
October 1-3: School Picture Days
October 2: New Parent Breakfast (7:45-9:15am)
November 6: Picture Retake Day
December 4: PreK & DK Christmas Concert (evening)
December 10: No School - Teacher In-Service Day (Preschool & Elementary Campus Only)
May 29: Last Day of School (half-day) -
Friendly reminder: NPC is a peanut and tree nut free campus.
This includes peanuts, cashews, almonds, and nut butters, etc.
Half-day students do not need to bring a lunch.
Full-day students, if you would like to utilize our hot lunch program, you must create a family account on Ordo.
Note: You’ll be asked to select your child’s teacher during registration. Teacher assignments for fully enrolled students are in the mail!
How to use Ordo:
Watch this helpful video. You will receive a text message reminder each Friday to place an order. Simply log in each week to browse menus, choose items, and check out. You can filter meals by dietary needs, easily review or edit your orders under “My Account,” and on delivery day your child’s meal will be delivered fresh to the classroom.Preview the August Lunch Menu
Get a sneak peek at our August menu! You’ll be able to select your student's meals the week of August 18th. If you are signed up for Ordo, you will receive a reminder text when ordering becomes available.Questions? Please contact the preschool and elementary office and they would be happy to help!
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For preschool and elementary students, we combine all field trip fees into one fee, which you can pay through your FACTS account by September 22nd.
Please log into your FACTS account to see the fee in Incidental Expenses. This is separate from your tuition payment plan, but the same log-in with FACTS. You can pay the fee there, or sign up for automatic payment for incidental expenses if you haven’t done so already.
Then relax knowing you won’t have field trip fees popping up throughout the year!
Please contact our Business Office with any questions regarding this fee.
2025-2026 Fees
Preschool English and Spanish Immersion - $75
4s Nature Preschool - $100 -
Interested in being a part of our NPC Family Directory? We’re in the process of creating one! Click here to opt in.
FAQs
When does the school day begin and end?
Preschoolers and Developmental Kindergarteners begin their day at 8:30am.
Half days end at 11:15 am, full days end at 3:00 pm.
Colt Care Morning Care: 7:00 - 7:45am
Colt Care Evening Care: 3:00 - 6:00pm
HelP! My child is late or absent.
If your child will be late or absent to school, please email or call the Elementary Office at 616.363.4869.
If you need to pick your child up for an appointment during the school day, please contact the elementary office ahead of time.
Any changes in transportation or pick-up must be made with the office before 2:00pm.
If a student knows of vacation plans or a day he/she will be absent, please notify the office.
oh no! My child is sick.
Please contact the school office by phone or email to notify. Your child MUST stay home and be symptom-free without the use of fever-reducing medicines for 24 hours before returning to school.
- Fever of 100.0+
- Diarrhea
- Puke/Vomit
how do i register for colt care?
Colt Care registration for the 2025–2026 school year opened on Friday, August 1, and has already filled. Families who are still interested are encouraged to email the Colt Care team to be added to the waiting list. Learn more.
How does drop-off and pick-up work?
Supervised back loop drop-off begins at 7:50am for preschool and DK students with older siblings, and 8:00am for all other preschool and DK students. All students should be dropped off and picked up in the back loop. You may use the front parking lot and entrance only if you are walking your child to their classroom at drop-off.
All children must be picked up in the back loop at end of day dismissal.
For end of day full-day pick-up, a car line will form at the back loop and overflow onto Sinclair Ave. Friendly reminder: please do not park or idle in front of our neighbors’ driveways and always leave room for them to exit.
A NPC staff member with a radio will ask for your child’s name and assign you a colored traffic cone. Pull forward to the designated colored cone where your child will be waiting for you. Please remain in your car as a staff member assist your child into the vehicle. Pull forward to exit the colored cone area, at this point you may get out of your vehicle and assist younger children with seat belts when safe to do so, this keeps the line moving quickly and safely.
Please reference our campus parking map for more details and safety reminders.
For end of day half-day pick-up, please utilize the back loop as stated above and form a car line. Staff members will be waiting with half-day preschool students at the back loop and will assist them into your car.
Where can i find the faculty directory?
Our teachers can’t wait to meet you! In the meantime, learn a little about their life outside the classroom and hear firsthand why they thrive at NPC.
You can access the faculty directory at anytime from the drop-down menu on the main NPC website.
What about medication?
If your child needs to take medication during the day, the office has Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, and cough drops available, but a medication authorization form must be signed on the first day of school in order to administer. Your student’s teacher will have paper copies available. Epipens and Inhalers need to be brought into the office with their original packaging and the student’s name clearly written on it.
How can parents get plugged in to the npc community?
NPC moms are welcomed to join Moms in Prayer which meets on Wednesdays at 8am at the elementary campus to pray for our children, their friends, classmates, teachers, and administrators! View upcoming dates.
The PTO is always looking for new faces to join their crew! Learn more.
Mustang Men is an awesome opportunity for dads and grandpas to serve on our safety team and be present during the school days. What is a Mustang Man? Learn more or Sign-up.
Where can we order mustang spirit wear?
Our spirit wear is available online at High School Fan Stand or BSN Sports. Apparel and gifts can be purchased at the Elementary office or the StangShack at the Middle/High School campus.
Important contacts
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Karen Vanderberg
Preschool & Elementary Principal
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Sarah Eggerichs
Administrative Assistant
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Kari Robinson
Early Childhood Program Director
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Nicole Crawford
Technology Director
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Easton Levi
School Counselor
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