🎶 Jackson County Honors Band 🎶
We are proud to share that 9 NHS Band students were selected to perform with the Jackson County Honors Band! These talented musicians spent the day collaborating with some of the top student performers from across the county, rehearsing under the direction of Dr. Shannon Shaker from Grand Rapids Community College.
The students that were selected were:
Hayden Graham
Kevin Wojcik
Remi Taylor
Hannah Doughty
Cade Rugg
Ayva Reynolds
Troy Styron
Eva Fish
It was a rewarding day filled with hard work, growth, and incredible music-making, all culminating in a fantastic concert at Western High School.
Congratulations to all of our Honors Band participants!!
14 musicians qualified for the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival this year and represented the Pirates with pride at Okemos High School.
Out of 13 performances, every single one earned a medal 🏅
⭐ 9 performances received top ratings of 1
⭐ 4 performances received strong ratings of 2
The students that performed are:
Eva Fish
James Perdue
Zoey Berkeypile
Ali Brown
Hannah Doughty
Presley Greep
Ethan Hays
Ashton Joseph
Donovan Keinath
Tre Pruitt
Jerry Purdy
Ayva Reynolds
Cade Rugg
Troy Styron
Your dedication, preparation, and passion truly paid off. We’re so proud of all your hard work—way to go, Pirate musicians!
Support Napoleon Project Graduation – Class of 2026!
📅 Tuesday, March 24
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🐰 Special Guest: The Easter Bunny will be there!
How to Participate:
📱 Mobile Orders: Use code Class26
🧾 In-Person Orders: Just say “I’m here for the fundraiser.”
🌟Every order helps support Napoleon's Seniors!
Mark your calendars for June 20th, 2026 — you won’t want to miss the 13th Annual 5K Pirate Booty Dash!
Whether you’re running, walking, or just in it for the fun, come join the adventure!
⚓ Register now: runsignup.com
Stay tuned for more details… and get ready to chase that booty!
Students explored a variety of career paths across Jackson County, gaining real-world insight into different professions and what it takes to succeed in them. This hands-on experience helped bring classroom learning to life and gave students a better understanding of their future possibilities.
A big thank you to our community partners; Mid America Machining, Jim's Auto Body & Service, Lyle A. Torrant Center, Lil'Beginners Learning Center, Pound and Pound Dentistry, AutoTechMike's Auto Repair, Brooklyn Road Veterinary Clinic, Rappleye & Rappleye, Lifeways, A Plus Electric, PC Solutions, KAB Electric, Orthopedic Rehab Specialists, Christoff and Sons Floor Covering, B Elite, Trinity Health Urgent Care, Keicher Elementary School, Limitless Innovation, Albion Casters, Century 21, Pagiel Farms, MISA Specialty Processing, Gerdau, and Jackson City Police Department.
Thanks for opening your doors and inspiring the next generation! 🏴☠️
Please read the information below for the High School's upcoming Wellness Day!!
Event Highlights:
*V.R. Career Exploration: The girls had the chance to mask up with Virtual Reality headsets, experiencing how immersive tech is being used to explore different professional fields and training environments.
*App Design with Consumers Energy: Students worked with the team from Consumers Energy to dive into product app design, learning the strategy behind designing the digital tools we use every day.
*Rocketry with the Pros: Members of WMU’s Advanced Rocketry Club met with our students to showcase their latest projects and discuss the engineering and science behind modern rocketry.
*Future Careers: From software development to energy and aerospace, our students explored a wide range of career options and spoke with experts about the future of the industry.
We are so proud of our students for their engagement and curiosity! A huge thank you to WMU and the GET-IT organizers for hosting such an inspiring event.
#GETITSummit #WMU #FutureEngineers #STEM #WomenInTech
🏴☠️⚙️HELP SEND NAPOLEON ROBOTICS TO WORLDS!🏴☠️⚙️
Napoleon Robotics team 40684D "Griffilicious" is heading to VEX Robotics WORLD Championship in Missouri at the end of April! 🤖⚙️
Team members Cade Rugg, Drew Norman, Nolan Callahan, Devin Fry, and Griffin Keith are gearing up for the big competition and putting in the work to represent Napoleon with pride.
📹 JTV and The Exponent recently stopped by to interview the team about their exciting upcoming event and their goals for the season. The team shared their strategy, preparation, and how they’re planning to take things even further — all the way to Worlds! 🌎🏆
If you would like to help send the Pirates to the World Competition, please consider donating using the QR code below. Every contribution makes a difference, and 100% of the funds go directly to the Robotics Program to support the team and their competition expenses.
The whole community is cheering for them as they head into this next challenge. Good luck to the team — we can’t wait to see what you accomplish! 💪🤖🏴☠️
🏴☠️🏴☠️NCS Staff was hard at work on Monday March 9th during Professional Development.🏴☠️🏴☠️
"Anchored in Safety: Protecting our Pirate Crew" was the theme of the day.
The goal of the day: To understand that Napoleon is prepared and ready. We have the process, the tools, the assigned roles, and partnerships for emergencies. Staff learned systems, procedures, routines, and strategies to keep our District safe.
Stacey Voskuil from the National Association of School Resource Officers spoke about BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management), school violence prevention, and the importance of positive school climate.
Officer Tom Freeman, NCS School Resource officer, presented on active shooter situations.
Staff also completed Stop the Bleed training from HFHS, Reunification Table Top Exercise, and simulated active shooter exercises.
Preparation is essential. At Napoleon Community Schools, we are committed to doing our best to be prepared for any and all situations.
MHSAA Girls Basketball District Final: All available tickets for tonight's game have been purchased so we are SOLD OUT. No walkup tickets will be available.
Please enjoy the game on local radio via 101.9 FM or 1510 AM or on JTV if you have not already purchased a GoFan ticket.
We will have an enclosed trailer to collect cans at the Middle School on the 14th, the day of Mother-Son Night.
Please see the times on the flyer.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Spring Break 2026, March 26-April 5
Jump into a warp pipe and visit the worlds of Mario, Pac-Man, Animal Crossing, and more during Spring Break at the library.
Register for the Spring Break Challenge starting March 16 to track your progress, explore online activity options, and earn grand prize entries.
Register in the Beanstack app or at myjdl.com/beanstack
⏳THE COUNTDOWN IS ON — LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO!
🎮 Your chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED ($400 Value!) is getting closer!
🎟 $5 per ticket
📅 Winner drawn LIVE March 14th at 6:45 PM
🔥 OPEN TO EVERYONE
✔ No need to be a Napoleon family
✔ No need to attend
✔ We can SHIP it to you!
The clock is ticking — grab multiple tickets to increase your odds!
👉 Buy now:
https://givebutter.com/nintendo-switch-raffle-urx9fp
Every ticket supports Napoleon Project Graduation – Class of 2026
On April 15, 2026 we are hosting a catered brunch and required activities for all seniors from 9:30-11:30AM.
These are the activities/stations we have planned for seniors to complete that day:
- FAFSA (Graduation Requirement): Completion assistance or OPT-OUT with Mr. Rodriguez
- Early College: 13th year Commitment or Opt-out with EC staff
- Senior Decision Day Banners: Photos & Info Needed! We are creating Senior -Decision Day Banners to celebrate your post-high school plans! These banners will be hung in the school cafeteria and will remain on display until after Awards Night on May 26, 2026.
What We WILL Need From you on April 15, 2026:
Your Decision Info: At the Senior Banner Table you should provide the college you are attending, your planned career (or simply "workforce"), or the military service branch you are joining by entering your response on a digital spreadsheet.
Your Photo: Submit a high-quality senior photo NOW to the Yearbook if you haven't already. We will review all yearbook photos (prior to April 15) to ensure they can be enlarged for your banner without pixelating. Send Pictures to Liz.hampton@napoleonschools.org with the subject "Senior Picture."
Photo Quality & The Senior Banner Station:
Notifications: We will try to let you know in advance if your photo is missing or unusable due to pixelation.
Banner Station: If you arrive at the Senior Banner Station without a usable photo, you will need to submit a higher-quality file immediately, or we will take a new picture of you against a neutral background.
*After these things are completed, you can make your way to the Cap and Gown table to get your cap and gown.
Other Stations in the library we will have as a bonus:
*Table for Napoleon Scholarships (all will be due this day).
*Service Branch Members and possibly some employers for those of you that are undecided.
If you have more questions please contact Mrs. King at kim.king@napoleonschools.org. We thank you for making this day a special one for our Seniors!
"Freezin' For a Reason!"
Support first responders and their families.
Saturday, April 11th 10am to 2pm, Plunge at noon
Addison Fire EMS Lake Station
4111 Round Lake Hwy Manitou Beach, Mi 49253
To participate scan the QR code OR register by call/text 517-918-8982
Come watch the fun at Addison Fire Station on the Lake for fun, free kids games, raffles, and prizes. Their website is www.2in2outfirstresponder.org. This incredible organization supports first responders and their families, and they have already helped many local fire and police department families in times of need.
Our first responders are true heroes, and they deserve to be supported and cared for just as they care for our community. Thank you for supporting such an important cause!
C & R Motors of Hudson
Remembering Bella
The Pence Family
Phelps Towing
Back Nine Golf-Jackson
Camp Liberty
Dr. Kelly Truchan and Family
Irish Hills Collision
KJB Mechanical LLC
J & J Used Auto
Jackson County Dispatch
Murphy Made Co.
Important update regarding Graduation Ceremony Location due to construction!
New location - Pirate Plex Gym
Due to construction starting at the Athletic Complex following the end of spring sports, Graduation will be held in the Pirate Plex Gym. Highlights of having the ceremony in the Plex: Climate controlled, rented white seating, and a new stage.
Our students had a great experience challenging themselves academically, connecting with other talented competitors, and representing Napoleon with pride. In addition to the competition, they enjoyed a campus tour and learned more about the exciting opportunities available at Trine University.
We’re proud of their hard work and dedication! 👏➕➗
