Welcome to Northridge Local Schools!
We are proud to serve our Viking community with excellence, care, and a commitment to student success. Whether you’re a family, staff member, community partner, or future Viking, we’re here to help you stay connected and informed.

Feel free to contact us at (740) 967-6631 or visit the District Office located at:
6097 Johnstown-Utica Rd, Johnstown, OH 43031

Business Hours: Monday–Friday (school days), 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Fax: (740) 967-5022
Email: jadamson@northridgevikings.org

We are excited to share the inaugural issue of the Viking Voyager, Northridge Local School District’s brand-new quarterly journal!

The Viking Voyager is designed to keep our families and community connected with the many great things happening across our district. Inside each issue, you’ll find inspiring stories, student achievements, classroom highlights, program updates, and behind-the-scenes features that showcase the pride and passion of our Viking family.

We invite you to explore the very first issue and join us on this exciting journey—there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.

👉 Click here to read the first issue!

Thank you for your continued support of Northridge Local Schools. We look forward to sharing even more moments of growth, celebration, and Viking Pride in the issues to come.

Northridge Local School District

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MR. BLUM'S INTERVIEW WITH SANTA

Get ready for a little North Pole magic! This special page features an exclusive and festive interview between Superintendent Mr. Blum and the one and only Santa Claus. Filled with cheer, laughter, and holiday surprises, this conversation brings joy for Vikings of all ages.

From favorite treats to glowing reindeer secrets—and even tips on staying on the nice list—this fun feature is sure to spread smiles and Christmas spirit throughout our school community. Sit back, enjoy the magic, and celebrate the season with us! 

👉Click here to watch the interview. 

 

• Blended Learning 
• Northridge Cafe Information, PaySchools & MenusHandbooks, and FormsPreschool Information
• School Supply Lists

Click the link below to view the School Calendar, including important dates, holidays, and events for the school year.

School Calendar

 

 

Northridge Local Schools is proud to introduce the Viking Heroes program—a district-wide initiative recognizing students, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support our schools and embody our Viking Values: trust, leadership, communication, collaboration, accountability, integrity, and respect. Whether it’s a student lending a helping hand, a teacher going the extra mile, a volunteer making a difference behind the scenes, or a community member supporting our schools, these acts of kindness, leadership, and integrity deserve to be celebrated.

Who can be nominated?

• Students
• Staff members (teachers, aides, administrators, etc.)
• Volunteers
• Community members who support Northridge Local Schools

Each month, Viking Heroes will receive:

• A certificate and token of appreciation
• Recognition by the Superintendent at the monthly Board of Education meeting
• A feature on the Virtual Viking Heroes Wall on the Northridge website and in our Quarterly Journal

We encourage the entire Northridge community to participate by nominating someone who exemplifies what it means to be a true Viking Hero. Nominate your Viking Hero today by completing the Google nomination form—help us celebrate those who make Northridge strong through trust, leadership, and heart.

You can nominate a Viking Hero by completing this google form: VIKING HERO NOMINATION

For questions, please contact Jessica Adamson, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at (740) 967-6631, ext. 305 or jadamson@northridgevikings.org

 

JANUARY VIKING HEROES

 

 

Important update to our district policy regarding student use of cell phones and personal communication devices.

As a result of Ohio House Bill 96, all public school districts in Ohio—including Northridge Local Schools—are required to prohibit student cell phone use during the instructional day. To comply with this new law, the Northridge Board of Education adopted an updated Board Policy 5136: Personal Communication Devices on December 16, 2025.

Under this policy, student use of cell phones and other personal communication devices is prohibited during the instructional day and during school breaks unless specifically authorized. 

The instructional day is defined as:

• Elementary School (PK–5): 8:45 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. 

• Middle School (Grades 6–8): 7:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

• High School (Grades 9–12): 7:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cell phone use is prohibited during breakfast, lunch, study halls, recess, class changes, and hallway or locker use.  Phones must be stowed away for the entirety of the school day (not in hand, and stored out of sight, in a bookbag or locker).

Exceptions to this policy include:

• Educational use as part of classroom instruction when approved by a teacher or administrator

• Health-related needs, including use necessary to monitor or address a documented health concern

• Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan that includes cell phone use as an approved accommodation

Students may bring cellphones to school; however, devices must be powered off and stored out of sight during the instructional day unless an approved exception applies.

School offices remain available to assist parents who need to contact their children during the school day. 

You may reach us at:

• Elementary School: 740-967-1401 

• Middle School: 740-967-6671 

• High School: 740-967-6651 

• District Office: 740-967-6631

Contact information for each school is also available on our website at www.northridge.k12.oh.us under the Contact Us tab.

This policy will take effect on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We believe this change will help create a more focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment, allowing students to engage more fully with instruction and peer interactions.

Thank you for your continued support as we implement this important policy. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school or the District Office.

Sincerely,