Northpark Elementary

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. We are so excited that you are here!

Start/ End Times:
School begins at 7:50am however, students may be dropped off at the playground or breakfast starting at 7:35. Dismissal is at 3:05. Walkers and pick up will exit the front of the building while buses will load in the back. Parents are not permitted in the back parking lot. Parents, please meet your children on the sidewalk in front of the building and help them cross the ​cross-walk back to your vehicle. We will not release students into the parking lot without an adult.

Drop off/ Pick up Procedures:
We have two options to drop off your students in the morning. If you are going to walk with your student to the entrance or the playground please park in the parking lot and use the cross walk to get to the side walk. If you would like to stay in your car please join the drop off line closest to the side walk. Staff members will open your car door and help get the students out of the car. Please remain in your car so that the line continues to move smoothly. The 2nd/3rd grade drop off spot will be closest to the entrance of the parking lot. The Kinder and 1st grade drop off will be past the crosswalk closer towards the west side of the parking lot.

Breakfast or playground:
​If you would like your child to eat breakfast please send them into the building right away. They ​are not allowed to go to the playground then go to breakfast. Breakfast is ​from 7:35 to 7:50. If students are not eating breakfast they will go to their playground for morning recess. Parents please ​remember this is the time for students to participate with their peers during morning recess, parents are not to be on the playground with their children.

Bus Information:
All of Northpark buses and routes are listed on the district website. https://www.sweetwater1.org/bus-routes
Routes will also be posted tonight at open house. Northpark bus characters are Toy Story and each child will receive a tag to match his/her bus. If your student rides a bus it is highly encouraged that you join the transportation group on Parentsquare for important announcements and updates.

Free/Reduce Lunch:
Application must be completed EACH YEAR!
Applications can be completed online through LINQ Connect: https://linqconnect.com/main?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Paper forms will be available at open house or any other time in the office.

Communication:
All district and school communication will be sent on Parentsquare. Report cards, teacher newsletters, calendars, important events, and emergencies are just a few examples of how Parentsquare will be utilized. However, we will frequently post on Facebook @ Northpark Elementary, as well. Be sure to follow our school page for pictures and exciting things happening at school!

Powerschool:
Parents must create an account and or add your new student to your current account. Access IDs and Access Passwords will be provided by Northpark. Returning student registration must be completed each year!! (this does not pertain to NEW district students.) All demographic information must be updated on Powerschool. This includes phone numbers, address, contacts, etc.. Phone calls cannot be taken for this information.

Change in Transportion:
We understand things change! Please notify the office by 2:30, if possible, of any transportation changes. We will not take a students word, we must hear from legal guardians of any transportation changes.

Your students teacher will have more specific information for you in regards to lunch times, specials schedules, and class specific information.

​As always, please reach out to the office with any questions or concerns. We are here to help support and make this a successful school year for your students!

LINQ Connect Pay your school fees and add money to meal accounts from anywhere, any time.

We are so excited to welcome our Lions back and meet all of our new students! We hope to see you tonight from 4:30-6:00. Students are more than welcome to bring in their supplies. Please stop in and meet your child's teacher, the school nurse, or office with any questions or concerns you may have. We want to make this year as easy and comfortable as possible!

It's time to meet your drivers! Today and tomorrow you can stop by the Westridge school to meet the Northpark bust drivers!

🚌 Meet & Greet Your Bus Driver — Today! 🚌

We’re excited to welcome our students and families to Meet & Greet Your Bus Driver today, August 13, from 10:15–11:15 a.m.

This is a great opportunity for students in Grades K–6 to:
✨ Meet their bus driver
🚌 Get familiar with their bus and transportation team
💬 Ask transportation-related questions
😊 Feel more confident heading into the first day of school!

📍 Important: The event will take place at each student’s assigned school. Buses will be organized by school, so please attend at your child’s assigned school.

We’ll also have another opportunity on August 14 from 1:15–2:15 p.m.

We can’t wait to see our students and help make the start of the school year a little easier!

📞 Questions? Contact Transportation at 307-352-3494 ext. 1508.

🎒 Back-to-School is Almost Here! 📚

The countdown to a new school year has begun! Sweetwater County School District #1 is excited to welcome students and families back for the 2026–2027 school year.

Be sure to check out the **updated Orientation Schedule** and make plans to attend your school's orientation. It's a great opportunity to meet teachers and staff, learn important back-to-school information, and get ready for a successful year.

🗓️ The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

We can't wait to see everyone back in our buildings for another fantastic year of learning and growth!

🚌 Meet & Greet Your Bus Driver! 🚌
Sweetwater County School District #1 Transportation is excited to welcome students and families to our Meet & Greet Your Bus Driver event for students in Grades K–6!
📅 August 13 | 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
📅 August 14 | 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for students to meet their bus driver before the first day of school, become familiar with their transportation team, and help ease those first-day jitters.
Important: The Meet the Bus Driver event will take place at each student's school. Students and families should attend at their assigned school, where buses will be organized by school. This is a great opportunity to meet your bus driver, connect with the transportation team, and ask any transportation-related questions before the first day of school.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping students start the school year with confidence!
📞 Questions? Contact Transportation at 307-352-3494 ext.

3rd grade running the halls

Full circle moment as our Westridge/Northpark alumni walked the halls!
And of course our traditional photo with the newest Lion cubs beginning their journey! One is full of questions; the other is full of answers. Together, they are a perfect picture of the passing of time.
Congratulations class of 2026 and good luck on your next adventures!!

Hello Kinder families!

Graduation is quickly approaching!
With the graduation being at the Jr. High this means things will look a little different.
All visitors over the age of 18 are required to check in with the raptor system (see below for expedited process.)
Students will be allowed to leave with parents after graduation. Any student not checked out will return to Northpark
Northpark siblings that are attending graduation will need to be checked out at Northpark prior (they cannot ride the bus with kinder)
Kinder will ride the bus with their teacher to the Jr. High
Introducing the Raptor Passport!
Scan the QR code or follow the link, download the app, and check in prior to the event! Your phone will create a QR code to scan upon arrival to the event for check in. This must be done for each individual person.

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/fc8449f5-04c4-4d67-9e66-b48d0dc162a5/f19ecb22-223e-4485-9400-903e6d111289
Individuals unable or willing to download the app will need to wait in line for their sticker and/or to scan their ID. If you have already been scanned into Raptor you may call ahead to add your name to the list.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Countdown to Summer! Starts Tuesday, May 19th.