Welcome to North Star Elementary

Welcome Back From Principal Scott Manni

With great excitement and pride, I welcome you to the new school year at North Star Elementary! We are thrilled to open the doors to our brand-new building and look forward to all the wonderful opportunities it will bring to our young learners. Our Grand Opening will be Thursday, August 22 at 4:30 PM where you can tour our state-of-the-art facilities and meet our passionate staff. We invite you to join us for this special celebration. Additionally, we will be hosting our Open House on Thursday, August 29 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for students and families.

North Star Elementary is committed to providing a well-rounded education that starts with early learning opportunities and makes time for exploration. This approach helps students make important connections among their studies, their curiosities, their passions, and the skills they need to become critical thinkers and productive members of society. Our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff are key components in fostering an environment that supports academic excellence and student development. We believe that a diverse set of learning experiences engages students across a variety of courses, activities, and programs, ensuring they receive a comprehensive education.

We are immensely proud to partner with the community on this momentous occasion. Together, we are building a legacy for years to come, creating a thriving and dynamic school community that will benefit future generations. Your involvement and collaboration are invaluable to us, and we look forward to working together to ensure the success and well-being of our students. This partnership with our community is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering strong relationships that support our mission.

Our dedicated staff has been working hard all summer to prepare for this occasion, and they are incredibly excited about the first day of school. Their commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students is truly inspiring. Thank you for your continued support and we can’t wait to see you at the Grand Opening on August 22 and the Open House on August 29.

Warm regards,

Principal Manni
North Star Elementary

Here is a Q&A with a wealth of information about all of the building transitions and upcoming elementary attendance boundaries:

Walk/Self-Transport Zone for the 2024-2025 School Year

The Rock Ridge School Board approved the outlined self-transport zone around North Star Elementary in Virginia beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. With the guidance of routing consultants and administration, students residing within the boundary will walk or self-transport to the new North Star Elementary. The reason for this self transport zone is to address bus driver shortages that are being experienced in the district.

• The west side of the boundary will run from 8th St. So. to Chestnut St. along 9th Ave. So.
• The north side of the boundary will run from 9th Ave. So. to 2nd Ave. So. along Chestnut St.
• The east side of the boundary will run from Chestnut St. to 8th St. So. along 2nd Ave. So.
• The south side of the boundary will run from 2nd Ave. So. to 9th Ave. So. along 8th St. So.