About North Hampton School

School Board | School Council

NHS is a community. A community of parents, students and staff, creating a nurturing environment to maximize every student’s potential for learning. This section of our web site describes our Mission, Guiding Beliefs and Vision statement as well as philosophies around World Language, Grading and Service Learning.

Our Mission

The purpose of the North Hampton School is to nurture the intellectual, social , emotional and physical development of all students in a child-centered environment.

Guiding Beliefs

We believe that all students have diverse natures, interests, abilities, and capabilities that should be developed to their full potential.

We accept the challenge to address each student as an individual. We are dedicated to providing instructional opportunities which are developmentally and cognitively appropriate to ensure that all students are challenged and inspired. We strive to engage students in meaningful activities that connect learning to life experience. We value creativity and the arts. We understand the importance of nurturing a wide variety of student strengths and teaching styles. We are committed to maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.

We believe that we learn and work best in an environment which is safe, supportive, and based upon trust and respect.

We acknowledge the necessity of physical and emotional well-being as a foundation for all learning. We value diversity and appreciate differences. We encourage collaboration, cooperation, and community service. We are committed to providing students with the necessary skills to become self-directed learners who value themselves and others.

We believe in the exponential power of teamwork and value the entire community's role in educating our students.

Our school is made up of a community of learners that is focused on the students, but includes staff, parents, and residents alike. We value communication and a partnership that comes together to listen, share knowledge, and plan in order to achieve our common goals. We continually reflect on our practice, and thoughtfully consider changes based on what has worked in the past and what current research clearly supports.

Vision Statement

North Hampton School is a community of learners that respects the individual interests, abilities and learning styles of its members.

The curriculum ensures the continual development of every aspect of the child. Learners are challenged to explore, question, problem solve and apply knowledge to life situations. Technology, as well as all other available resources, is utilized to connect with the local and global community.

The school, as the center of the community, provides learning opportunities for all residents. The interaction between children and adults creates respect for each other and a shared responsibility for continued learning.

Adopted by the School Board in February 2000.

School Assessment Report

Each year North Hampton School sends out a report to the community of North Hampton sharing information about our school. Click below to see past reports:

"ED"ies Application
School Assessment Report 2009
Guiding Belief Insert
School Assessment Report 2008
School Assessment Report 2007
School Assessment Report 2006
School Assessment Report 2005
School Assessment Report 2004
School Assessment Report 2003

School Improvement Plan