08/18/2026
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!
Pay your school fees and add money to meal accounts from anywhere, any time.
