NCSD Parent News - Back to School 2023!

August 3, 2023

Back to School is right around the corner! As you begin preparing for a successful upcoming school year, please see some important information and "to-do" items below. 

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

The first day of school is August 28th, 2023. Use the Academic Calendar to keep track of important dates throughout the school year!

Click here to view the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS

Pick up class schedules, meet teachers and school staff, pick up the necessary paperwork, and more! For specific information and questions, please contact your child's school. School contact information can be found at natronaschools.org.

Click here for a Back to School Night Schedule!

 

"HOW TO" GUIDE- NAVIGATING CAMPUS PARENT

Many "Back to School" tasks and items are completed through Infinite Campus. 

Campus Parent gives parents/guardians access to their child(ren)'s school information in one convenient location. Parents and guardians can go online to Campus Parent to set notification preferences for the upcoming school year. We encourage you to go online and set your notification preferences before the first day of school to ensure you receive timely and accurate information throughout the year!

If you need assistance setting up your account or if you forgot your password, please contact 307-253-5306 or click the below link for step-by-step instructions. 

"How To" Guide: Navigating Campus Parent

 

DISTRICT PARENTAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS

We ask that all K-12 families go online before the 1st day of school and/or fall athletic/activity practices and complete the required Parental Acknowledgement forms. Read the Student/Parent Handbook to become familiar with expectations, guidelines, policies, and the student code of conduct. Verify your Parental Contact Information, Handbook Acknowledgement, and more. 

Click here for Parental Acknowledgement Information

These must be completed prior to the first day of school and/or Fall Athletic Practices.

Fall Athletic Practice Start Dates

 

LIBRARY PERMISSIONS

The Natrona County School District is committed to ensuring all parents and guardians have the necessary information to make informed school-based decisions for their individual children. In alignment with Standard Operating Procedure 6233 (01), parents and guardians may choose to complete the optional Library Permissions forms. 

NCSD Library professionals and schools are dedicated to working together with parents and guardians to support their choices in library permissions for their children. 

Click here for information on setting optional Library Permissions (Opt In/Opt Out)

 

BUS REGISTRATION 

NCSD Bus Registration is open for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. 

You do not need to register if your student was an active registered rider last year and you have not moved home addresses. If your student is a new rider, please complete the registration process. 

Click here for important bus registration information and to register your student!

 

FOOD SERVICE 

Families may qualify for free or reduced meals through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. We encourage interested families to complete the application.

To determine if a household qualifies, families can complete an online application at natronaschools.org or fill out and turn in the paper application directly mailed to their home. Only one application per household needs to be completed.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications NOW OPEN!

Information on NCSD Food Service for the upcoming school year can be found here.