School Traditions

We cherish the traditions that make our community unique and special. Our students, staff, and parent community alike look forward to participating in these time-honored events each year. Our traditions instill a sense of pride and belonging in everyone who participates.

Examples of NAPS Traditions:

Daily

• Flag Raising
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Morning Announcements

Events

• Monthly Charitable Dress Down Days
• Monthly Thankful Thursdays
• Scholastic Book Fair
• Harvest Festival
• Veterans Day Celebration
• Spirit Week
• Hot Cocoa with Santa
• Christmas Pageant
• Spring Auction
• Spring Student Art Show
• Blue & Gold Days
• Awards Ceremony

Grade-Specific Traditions

• Preschool Holiday Sing-a-Long
• Preschool Circus
• Kindergarten Barnyard MOOsical
• 1st Grade Author's Tea
• 2nd Grade Animal Presentations
• 3rd Grade Charlotte's Web Performance
• 4th Grade Egg Drop
• 4th Grade Living Wax Museum
• 5th Grade Gettysburg Field Trip
• 5th Grade Williamsburg Field Trip
• 5th Grade Civil War Encampment
• 5th Grade Promotion
• Middle School Echo Hill Outdoor School Field Trip
• Middle School Spring Fling
• Middle School Socials
• 8th Grade Echo Hill Overnight Spring Trip
• 8th Grade Graduation