Hello Bobcat Families!
Every day is a good day to be an NRES Bobcat, but especially today! We're excited to invite all of you to gather at our new playground this evening at 5:00 PM for a special ribbon cutting ceremony.
Order of Events
4:50–4:59 PM: Gather in front of the new playground
5:00 PM: Ribbon cutting ceremony—come cheer as we officially open our new playground!
5:15 PM: Head to the cafeteria by the pollinator garden doors for the PTB pay-what-you-will potato bar—come hungry!
We can't wait to see you and your family there! Bring your excitement and an appetite, and get ready to play!
Go Bobcats! 🐱
Every day is a good day to be an NRES Bobcat, but especially today! We're excited to invite all of you to gather at our new playground this evening at 5:00 PM for a special ribbon cutting ceremony.
Order of Events
4:50–4:59 PM: Gather in front of the new playground
5:00 PM: Ribbon cutting ceremony—come cheer as we officially open our new playground!
5:15 PM: Head to the cafeteria by the pollinator garden doors for the PTB pay-what-you-will potato bar—come hungry!
We can't wait to see you and your family there! Bring your excitement and an appetite, and get ready to play!
Go Bobcats! 🐱
The Crunch heard around the Commonwealth! Mrs. Simmer's 3rd grade class enjoyed their crunch together Thursday morning!

Check out this flier about PERR Project- an invitation to partner with 1st and 2nd grade families
WHAT IS THE PERR PROJECT?
Some kids seem to learn to read with no issues, while others struggle. We’re interested in how parents’ attitudes, kids’ behavior, learning at home, and family history play into learning to read. And, we want to see how our inherited traits might have an impact on how we learn to read.
WHAT IS THE PERR PROJECT?
Some kids seem to learn to read with no issues, while others struggle. We’re interested in how parents’ attitudes, kids’ behavior, learning at home, and family history play into learning to read. And, we want to see how our inherited traits might have an impact on how we learn to read.

Ode to Our Bobcat Custodians- Mr. Doug , Mr. Danny, Mr. Hunter
In the halls of Bobcat Country, heroes work each day, With mops and brooms and kindness, they sweep our cares away. They shine our floors to gleaming, keep our classrooms bright and clean, The hardest-working helpers that we've ever seen.
When spills happen at lunchtime, or messes fill the hall, Our custodians are ready—they answer every call. With smiling faces greeting us, they make our school feel right, They work from early morning until late into the night.
So here's to our custodians, the backbone of our school, You keep our Bobcat Country safe and beautiful and cool. Thank you for your caring, for all the work you do— Our school shines bright because of awesome people just like you!
In the halls of Bobcat Country, heroes work each day, With mops and brooms and kindness, they sweep our cares away. They shine our floors to gleaming, keep our classrooms bright and clean, The hardest-working helpers that we've ever seen.
When spills happen at lunchtime, or messes fill the hall, Our custodians are ready—they answer every call. With smiling faces greeting us, they make our school feel right, They work from early morning until late into the night.
So here's to our custodians, the backbone of our school, You keep our Bobcat Country safe and beautiful and cool. Thank you for your caring, for all the work you do— Our school shines bright because of awesome people just like you!

Check out our Bobcat and Bobcat students enjoying our Smiley's Spirit Night!

Cafeteria Choices for Next Week!
Some of our choices got left off the menu when printing.
Monday, September 28th is Hot Dog OR Quesadilla OR PBJ + PRO
Pinto Beans, Baby Carrots, Fruit Assortment.
Tuesday, September 29th is Chicken Patty on Bun OR Ham Cheese on Bun OR PBJ + Pro
Baked French Fries and Garden Salad
Wednesday, September 30th is Hamburger on Bun OR Chicken Fajita Wrap OR PBJ + Pro
Green Beans, Raw Veggie Cup, Fruit Assortment
Some of our choices got left off the menu when printing.
Monday, September 28th is Hot Dog OR Quesadilla OR PBJ + PRO
Pinto Beans, Baby Carrots, Fruit Assortment.
Tuesday, September 29th is Chicken Patty on Bun OR Ham Cheese on Bun OR PBJ + Pro
Baked French Fries and Garden Salad
Wednesday, September 30th is Hamburger on Bun OR Chicken Fajita Wrap OR PBJ + Pro
Green Beans, Raw Veggie Cup, Fruit Assortment

North River SCA Event was a success!

Our NRES and BGHS mentorship students met together for lunch and flower pot decorating.

Congratulations to our Mrs. Wheeler. She has been selected by her colleagues at the 2026 Support Staff of the Year Nominee.

Congratulations to Ms. Palaskey- A 2026 Dawburn Award Recipient. This is a prestigious honor awarded to only 10 educators a year in Augusta County, Staunton or Waynesboro.

SCA will sponsor Spring Fever Spirit Week

Marching into March madness reading and Read Across America Week

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day offers us an opportunity to celebrate our Deputy Costello. He faithfully models the Bobcat Way at NRES. He does this by living out vision and mission statement. He aspires to be a problem solver, strives to attain full potential for our students and himself, and contributes to our school as a model citizen. We appreciate you Deputy Costello!

Announcing sign ups for the North River Baseball and Softball League.

100th DAY of School- Students are invited to participate in The Wonders of 100 Days Smarter Photo Experience. Bobcats will receive a digital gameboard via this newsletter, parent square, our website or our Face Book page. Students are challenged to complete as many of the 100 day activities as they are able. Take a picture of your Bobcat as they complete the challenge. Send the photo to Mrs. Davis either via her school email, davis.sj@augusta.k12.va.us or through the Parent Square app. Our goal is to collect 100 photos of Bobcats celebrating the wonders of being 100 days smarter!

We are so proud of our Blair Horn. She represented Bobcat Country at the ACPS Spelling Bee! So proud of her!

Our newest Bobcat, Milo the service dog, had THE BEST first day at NRES.

Our NRES community had a delightful time as we participated in the Mt. Solon Christmas parade. Our students were festive and cheerful! A BIG shout out to our own Mrs. Knott who organized this float. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Trissel for the truck and trailer and to Mr. Lloyd for adding some very special touches to the float. Thank you to ALL Bobcat families and students who attended and participated. We truly revealed to the community what it means to follow the Bobcat Way!






The North River Pole shop is now open. Our cheerful and organized parent volunteers greet students with joy. Students may peruse a variety of homemade goods made by artisans from right here in our Mt. Solon community. This includes our own 5th grader, Abby L, who made these hand sewn ornaments!

We had the best time at our first annual Bobcat Turkey Waddle!


