Welcome to the NCPS Gifted Program
NCPS has uniform procedures for screening, referring, identifying, and serving students in grades K-12 who are gifted in general intellectual or specific academic aptitude.
The plan for the education of gifted students is accessible through the division’s website and printed copies of the plan are available to citizens who do not have online access.
Please contact the Office of Special Programs to request a written copy at: 757-678-5151 x 2404
Staff Members
Alana Walmsley: Director of Student Services
Kelsey Edney: Coordinator of Student Support Services
Mellisa Stein: TAG Teacher, Kiptopeke Elementary
Margaret Marshall: TAG Teacher, Occohannock Elementary
Contact Us
2023-2024 Photo Gallery
Ms. Mel Stein and Mrs. Meg Marshall presented professional development on the topic "Trash to Treasure, Teaching the Art of Problem Solving on a Budget" at the William and Mary Gifted Curriculum Conference in March (2023). Attendees participated in a hands-on STEM challenge using discardable materials. Our TAG teachers ROCK!
KidWind Renewable Energy Challenge
KES sent 3 teams; two built a wind turbine and blades and one built a solar powered model house. All of the projects generated electricity! Although none of our teams placed, our fifth grade girls who did the solar house were given the judges award.
Occohannock Elementary
Kiptopeke Elementary
2024 Summer Residential Governor's Schools (SRGS)
Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, or engineering.
Each Summer Residential Governor’s School focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to 4 weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals. In the 3 mentorships, students are selected to work side-by-side with research scientists, physicians, and a variety of other professionals. A director and a student-life staff provide supervision of students 24 hours a day, throughout the program.
2024 Academic Programs
Agriculture
Humanities
Mathematics, Science & Technology
Engineering (Jefferson Lab)
Marine Science (VA Institute of Marine Science)
2024 Visual & Performing Arts Programs
Dance
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
SRGS Links & Resources
Applications & Resource Materials
Please note that each program has a unique application.