Napoleon Community Schools -

🎶 Big congratulations to our talented NHS Band students! 🎶

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!

It's a Mystery! 🤔March is Reading Month Shenanigans at Eby!!

Thanks Ms. Kallie and Ms. Trish for growing Eby students and staff some delicious fresh lettuce! We appreciate all your efforts in providing healthy options.

It is the Final Round! Which book will win Eby's Book Bracket tomorrow to conclude our March is Reading Month Festivities? A big thanks to Mrs.Bouman for organizing our very own March Madness!

🌱✨ Flex Farm Update! ✨🌱

Earlier this month, we shared a peek at our Fork Farms Flex Farm—and WOW, look at that growth! 💚

Not only is the food thriving, but so are the learning opportunities that come with this innovative technology. From seed to harvest, our students are getting hands-on experience in a whole new way!

🥬 Harvesting has officially begun and will continue after Spring Break!

A HUGE thank you to our amazing Food Service team for helping to bring this opportunity to life for our students. 👏💚

#FlexFarm #GrowingTogether #StudentLearning #FutureReady #FarmToSchool

🎉 Prom Season Made EASY 🎉

Looking sharp has never been simpler with Easy Prom Tuxedo & Suit Rentals from JBL Bridal Company!

👔 Choose your look
📏 Get measured right at school
💳 Pay at school
📦 Delivered directly to your school
🔁 Easy drop-off after prom

✨ Important Dates to Remember:
📅 Measurement Day: April 28th
🌟 Prom Night: Saturday, May 16th
📦 Return Date: Monday, May 18th

Skip the stress and show up in style — we’ve got everything covered! 💯

We had a little mix-up 🗓️—Friday, April 13 is actually Monday, April 13 (yes, Monday half day) Because yes… we’re human too! 😊

🐔 Dine & Donate Night at Chick-fil-A

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!

Callaghan's Coffee will be in Pirate Country this Tuesday, March 24th from 6:30am-8:30am. Brewed for Project Graduation!

Ezra Eby would like to sincerely thank students and their families for all the money that was raised for Book Blast to get books in students' hands. We are so grateful for all your efforts!! Congratulations to Caitlynn VanWagner for winning the treasure chest drawing!! Eby students keep reading!!

Mrs. Latocki’s Young Fives class is having a blast "spying" great reads for March is Reading Month! Our little detectives have been hunting for letters of the week, monthly sight words, and familiar vocabulary hidden in their books. They’ve also been busy uncovering clues in mystery stories—even solving a few cases themselves—and love practicing their signatures using secret invisible ink!

🌿🍋 New on the menu! 🍋🌿 Our amazing high school kitchen team whipped up something fresh and flavorful —Mediterranean Lemon-Chili Chicken Bowls with Naan Bread! We love seeing our students enjoy new, vibrant meals made with care right here in our kitchens. Great job, ladies! 👏💚 #SchoolLunch #FreshFlavors #MediterraneanInspired #StudentFuel #NCSPride

🏴‍☠️ SAVE THE DATE! 🏴‍☠️

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!

🎓The Junior Class had an incredible opportunity to participate in job shadow experiences through Junior Achievement!

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! 🏴‍☠️

📚🏴‍☠️ Ezra Eby Elementary – March is Reading Month! 🏴‍☠️📚

🔎 I Spy a Good Book! Friday, March 13 for a fun Spirit Day Read-A-Thon!

Grab a book, show your Pirate spirit, and get ready for a great day of reading! 📖✨

Go Pirates! 💚

NHS students, Eva Fisher, Ciera Williamson, and Helena Courtright, had an incredible opportunity to visit Western Michigan University for the West Michigan GET-IT Connection Summit. It was a day filled with hands-on discovery and a firsthand look at where a career in tech can lead!

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

Mrs. Hampton’s Humanities class had an amazing learning experience yesterday at The Henry Ford Museum! 🏛️ Our students explored incredible pieces of American history and innovation while representing Napoleon with pride.

We’re proud to share that every student was on their best behavior and showed respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm throughout the trip. Great job, Pirates! 👏