October may be wrapping up, but our appreciation for our incredible principals never ends! 🎉
Thank you for the countless hours you devote to supporting your teams, inspiring excellence, and creating positive, welcoming learning environments for our students. Your dedication and leadership make a lasting difference every single day — and it’s truly appreciated! We are so grateful for all that you do to make our district shine. ✨
*pictured from left to right - NCS BOE President Jason Breining, NHS Principal Kip O'leary, NMS Principal Angela Russell, Ezra Eby Elementary Assistant Principal Jessica Holbrook, Ezra Eby Elementary Principal Michel McGonegal, and Superintendent Patrick Dillon
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 6pm-8pm. The community is welcome to join us for pizza and hot chocolate, cookie & gingerbread house decorating, Christmas crafts, photos with Santa, fun reindeer games, and face painting. The night will end with a bus trip to see the Nite Lites at MIS. Bus will leave the school at 7:45pm.
Eby family includes 2 kids/ 2 adults for $30.00 and add -on of $5.00 per additional kid.
Forms went home to Eby families this week, with a due date of Nov. 21st.
Questions?? Contact Alicia Rendall at 517-414-8047
Good Afternoon Pirate Families,
In response to the challenges some local families may be facing, the Napoleon Food Pantry is launching a Temporary Weekend Backpack Food Program to support students and families within Napoleon Community Schools. This program aims to provide nutritious, easy-to-prepare food items to students who may need extra support over weekends or school breaks.
Each backpack will include a variety of healthy foods to ensure that no child goes hungry when school meals are not available. The program is open to all families in the district who may benefit from additional food assistance, especially during times when other programs are affected by the government shutdown.
The start date for the program is still to be determined as we work diligently to secure the necessary resources.
If your family needs support, please SIGN UP FOR THE BACKPACK PROGRAM online by Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 so we can plan and prepare accordingly.
For more information about resources available to families in need, please visit the district website story https://www.napoleonschools.org/article/2515807.
🍎 Reminder 🍽️ Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students every day!
Encourage your child(ren) to stop by the cafeteria in the morning for a healthy breakfast and refuel at lunch. Eating regular meals helps students to:
✅ Stay focused and alert in class
✅ Have more energy throughout the day
✅ Feel their best for learning and activities
Our pantry is completely funded by donation with 100% of all financial assistance and non-perishable foods donations used towards supporting local families in need. It is our belief that by working together we can take care of our families; our community. Wondering how you can help?
Donations for the Food Pantry and Backpack Program may be dropped off at any NCS office during school hours.
PLUS you can now donate to the Napoleon Food Pantry online!
Orders are due Friday, November 7th. PIES MUST BE PICKED UP ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd from 10 AM-1 PM at the high school cafeteria. Unclaimed pies will be donated to a local food pantry, as we do not have the freezer space to store them.
Attached are the apple pie sales tickets, and forms are available in the MS & HS band rooms and school offices as well. Payment is due at time of order- check is preferred (made out to Napoleon Music Boosters), but cash is accepted.
Thank you for your support!
"On behalf of our entire community, we want to extend our deepest thanks for 10 incredible years as our beloved icon Pirate Pete. For a decade, you’ve brought energy, pride, and spirit to every event, game, and gathering. Your enthusiasm has become a symbol of what it means to be part of this community — strong, united, and full of heart.
From cheering on our students to representing us at parades and celebrations, you’ve made “Pirate Pride” something we all feel deeply. Your dedication has inspired generations of students, athletes, and families to carry that same spirit wherever they go.
Thank you for being more than just a mascot — thank you for being the face, heart, and soul of our Pirate family. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!!
With gratitude and pride,
The Napoleon Athletic Department and Booster Club"
Check out The Messenger Fall 2025 issue at this link > https://secure.smore.com/n/6m7gk
Thanks for your patience Pirate families!
Orders are due Friday, November 7th. PIES MUST BE PICKED UP ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd from 10 AM-1 PM at the high school cafeteria. Unclaimed pies will be donated to a local food pantry, as we do not have the freezer space to store them.
Attached are the apple pie sales tickets, and forms are available in the MS & HS band rooms and school offices as well. Payment is due at time of order- check is preferred (made out to Napoleon Music Boosters), but cash is accepted.
Pirates have been working hard, and would love to see you there!
Marching Band Festival- Saturday, October 18 at Northwest High School
SCHEDULE CHANGE- Napoleon performs at 3:00
$5/person cost for admission, concessions are available.
Jackson College Choir Performance- Sunday, October 19 at Jackson College Potter Center, 4:00 PM
Napoleon, Vandercook Lake, Jackson High, and Jackson College choirs will perform a mass combined choir song at the end of the event.
Free admission!
Bring your signs, wear your Pirate green, and bring your loudest cheers!
💚 Let’s GO PIRATES!!! 💚
Testing Time: Approximately 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Career Center Students:
All Career Center juniors are excused from the Career Center tomorrow morning. They must report to Napoleon High School to take the test.
After testing is complete, these students must report to the High School Library and check in using the sign-in sheet at the front desk.
Post-Test for All Students (Approx. 10:30 AM):
All students are required to remain on campus after the test. Non-Career Center students will report back to their scheduled classes.
Where: Napoleon High School Library
When: Thursday October 30, 2025 8:30am - 2:15pm
Sponosred by National Honor Society. To schedule an appointment log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: NAPHS) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
***UPDATE FROM Mr. Trudeau**** PIRATES WILL PERFORM AT 3:00 PM
Catch a performance and support our NHS Band or Choir !!! You don't want to miss it! GO PIRATES
Kicking off the week with Pizza Crunchers tomorrow Monday, October 13th for National School Lunch Week!
#NSLW25#TastetheWorld #SchoolLunch
