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
Welcome to a new school year! While summer has offered a chance to rest and recharge, our campus has been anything but quiet. Our hallways have been filled with the energy of teachers preparing classrooms, participating in training, organizing science materials, selecting new library books, and planning meaningful learning experiences for the year ahead. At the same time, exciting improvements are taking shape around our building, including renovations to our front office and the addition of a new flexible STEAM space that will open later this year.
Every detail reflects our commitment to creating an engaging, Christ-centered learning environment where students are known, challenged, and equipped to impact the world for Jesus Christ. We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with your family and can't wait to welcome our students back for another incredible year at school!
Karen Vanderberg
Preschool and Elementary Principal
THEME: Walk in obedience
English (ESV): “As obedient children….as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.”
Español (NVI):"Como hijo obedientes…así como aquel que lose llamó es santo, sean también ustedes santos en todo lo que hagen."
-1st Peter 1: 14-15
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 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 it to Kari Robinson in the preschool office on Pop-In Day.
EpiPens, inhalers, and all other medications must be provided by the parent in their original container or packaging, clearly labeled with the student’s full name and original dosage instructions.
Due to licensing requirements, the school can no longer provide over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen, Tums, or aspirin. Parents must supply the exact medication they would like their child to receive.
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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 Deans bus or the NPC shuttle. 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-UpIf you selected Shuttle as a means of transportation on the above form - you must complete the following sign-up form: NPC Shuttle 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
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Brightwheel is an important communications tool for preschool and DK parents! This app will be used to share important class reminders, field trip info, classroom news, 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 13: Popsicles on the Playground; hosted by the PTO (4:30-6pm)
August 20: Preschool and DK Pop-In Day (9:00am-11:00am)
August 24: First Day of School (8:30am start)
August 24: Tears and Cheers! Parent Coffee Connect on the Playground Hill (8:30am)
September 10: PreK-5th Parent Teacher Connections Night - Parents only (6:00pm)
September 21-25: Grandparent/Grandfriends Week PreK-5th
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2: School Picture Days
October 1: New Parent Coffee Connect (7:45-9:15am)
November 12: Picture Retake Day
December TBD: PreK & DK Christmas Concert (evening)
December 9: No School - Teacher In-Service Day (Preschool & Elementary Campus Only)
May 28: Last Day of School (half-day) -
Important Reminder: NPC is a peanut and tree nut free campus. We have severe allergies on campus this year so please be diligent in following this rule. This includes peanuts, 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, begin by creating a family account on My Hot Lunchbox.
How do I place an order on the My Hot Lunchbox App?
Lunch ordering opens the week of August 17 through the My Hot Lunchbox app. Families enrolled in My Hot Lunchbox will receive a text reminder when ordering becomes available.Orders must be placed by noon the day before. During the first few weeks of school, students may choose from a limited restaurant menu:
Monday: Jimmy John’s
Tuesday: Panera
Wednesday: Chick-fil-A
Thursday: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Friday: Papa John’sQuestions? 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 21st.
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.
2026-2027 Fees
Preschool & DK English and Spanish Immersion - $80
4s Nature Preschool - $105 -
Please review our NorthPointe Family Culture Contract and then click here to sign.
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 - 5:30pm
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 2026-2027 school is currently full! Join our wait list.
How does drop-off and pick-up work?
DROP-OFF: 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.
PICK-UP: All children must be picked up in the back loop at 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. We’ll load 6 cars at a time inside the coned area.
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, 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. Due to licensing, the Preschool office can no longer supply Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, and cough drops to preschool and DK students. These OTC meds will also need to be brought in an original container labeled with your child’s name if they should require them.
How can parents get plugged in to the npc community?
NPC parents are welcomed to join Parents in Prayer which meets 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 ShopNPCGear, 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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View our faculty directory for a complete list of staff.
