August 2024

Greetings and Welcome, Northley Families! 


I hope you've had a fabulous summer. As we prepare to open the school year, this message includes important information to ensure a smooth transition for your child to Northley. 


Throughout the school year, I will send a weekly newsletter with news, updates, and highlights to keep everyone informed. 


We look forward to meeting your child and having a wonderful year together! 


Sincerely,  

Mr. Ryan Buterbaugh  

Principal 

@NMSViking 

Information Day

Information Day Schedule


  • Thursday August 22, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM


Students during Information Day

  • Receive class schedule and team assignment*
  • School Picture Day
  • Sign, along with your parent/guardian, the Technology Acceptable Use Policy
  • Have your photo taken for School ID/Yearbook/School pictures(see the pre-order form below)
  • Meet Ms. Genovese, our Athletic Director
  • Several Northley Staff will be available to chat
  • Walk your class schedule route
  • Check and try out your locker combination
  • *Note - if you are unable to attend in-person, class schedules are available to view in Skyward after 3:00 PM on Friday, August 23


Parents/Guardians during Information Day

  • Visit the Northley Nurse
  • Hand in your Nurse's Emergency information card and any additional required health forms.
  • 6th grade - physical is required
  • 7th grade - dental exam paperwork is required
  • Give the Nurse any medicine to be distributed to your student during the school day.
  • Fill out and return required paperwork
  • Nurse's card and the Technology Acceptable Use Policy
  • 7th & 8th Athletes participating in Fall Sports hand in the PIAA Physical Forms
  • Sign up and join the PTL - Parent Teacher League

School Pictures

Rising 6th Graders: Sail into Middle School at Viking Day!

Hey future Vikings! Ready to kick off your middle school adventure? Incoming sixth grade students are invited to Northley Middle School's Viking Day Camp on Thursday, August 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (check-in starts at 8:15 a.m.). To learn more and register click here:

Family Resources at the DCIU

Noteworthy Dates

  • Thursday, August 22 - Information Day
  • Thursday, August 22 - Viking Day Camp - Grade 6
  • Friday, August 23 - Student Schedules available in Skyward
  • Tuesday, September 3 - First Day of School
  • Wednesday, September 4 - School Pictures - Barksdale
  • Wednesday, September 11 - Northley PTL Meeting
  • Wednesday, September 11 – Fall Sports Practices/Tryouts 
  • Thursday, September 19 - Back to School Night
  • Friday, September 27 - Half-Day for Students

School Counselors

6th Grade - Mrs. Gina Crowley
7th Grade - Ms. Julia Gantz
8th Grade - Mr. Kevin Siegel
Follow us on Instagram: nms_counselors

Join Team Penn-Delco

We Want YOU to Join Team Penn-Delco! The school district is hiring paraprofessionals (new rates!), bus drivers, bus aides, and more. Positions are listed on our job board by location.


Don't miss this opportunity to make a different in the lives of our students while enjoying competitive compensation.

Learn More & Apply

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