Northern Middle School

Good evening Raider Families, This is a reminder that EOGs start this Friday! Testing will begin promptly at 8:15 am each morning. The testing schedule is as follows: - Friday, May 17th : Grade 8 Science EOG -Tuesday, May 21st: Grades 6-8 Reading EOG -Wednesday, May 22nd: Grades 6-8 Math EOG To prepare your child for testing: *Make sure your child gets the appropriate amount of sleep the night before the test. *The morning of the test-taking day should be calm for your child. *Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast. *Encourage your child to take the test seriously. *Make sure your child arrives at school on time the day of the test. *Make a backup plan to get your child to school in case he/she misses the bus. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call. Have a good night!

Good evening Raider Families, We hope you have had a wonderful weekend! Our 8th graders are going on a field trip Friday, April 26th. Students need to arrive at school by 5:00 am. More information will be sent home with details on what students should bring and what to expect on the trip. Please see the Northern Newsfeed for important information including: https://www.smore.com/n/fksnh * D.I.V.A.S induction ceremony *Practice and Game Schedules *Dress Code Reminders *End of Year dates We look forward to seeing everyone in the morning!

PCS presents Parenting with Eyes Wide Open TOPICS: Human Trafficking and Internet Safety HEAR FROM: Person County Child Advocacy Center’s Multidisciplinary Team WHEN: Thurs, April 18th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Southern Middle School - Media Center

Good Evening Raider Families, We hope you have enjoyed a restful weekend and are ready for another great week at NMS! You can find our weekly updates by clicking on The Northern Newsfeed attached here: https://www.smore.com/n/p53wnd This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, March 18th. Also, on Monday, March 18th we will have our rising 6th grade registration. More information can be found in the Northern Newsfeed. Report Cards will go home with all students on Friday, March 22nd. Please make sure to review our game and practice schedules this week for updates. Also, linked to tonight's announcement, you will find information about the following: -Our recently updated cell phone policy -Rising 6th Grade Registration Event -Important Upcoming Dates (MOV Induction, 3rd Nine Week Awards, and Final Check-in dates) We are so thankful for your continued support of NMS! Have a great evening!

Rising 6th Grade Open House and Registration for Northern Middle School: Monday, March 18th at 1:00 to 2:30 pm OR 6:00 -7:30 pm If your child will be attending NMS as a 6th grader next year, you will want to attend! Note: There is a link on the flyer to RSVP. View the entire flyer here: https://bit.ly/3ViUYlm

Reminder: No School on Monday, March 18th - Teacher Workday.

🌴It's National School Breakfast Week! Let's celebrate the positive impact of school breakfast programs on student achievement. Together, we can empower every child to reach their full potential. Let's make breakfast a priority and pave the way for a brighter future!

Good Evening Raider Families, Please click on the link below to access this week's Northern Newsfeed: https://www.smore.com/n/faczu Some important details to note include: -Updated student cell phone policy information -Rising 6th Grade Registration on March 18 -Spring Picture Information March 8th -Spring Sports Practice and Upcoming Game Schedules. We are so thankful for your continued support of NMS! Have a great evening!

Happy School Resource Officer Day! February 15, 2024 Thank you for all you do to keep our students and staff safe!

Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 19th.

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! February 12-16, 2024 Thank you for ensuring our students get to and from school safely!

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you, school counselors, for helping all students succeed!

Good Evening Raider Families, Please click on the link below to access this week's Northern Newsfeed: https://www.smore.com/ahqk1 Some important things to note this week include: -NMS Spirit Week February 5-9 -Athletic Schedules for the Week -Rising 9th grade Registration at PHS -PTSO and Booster Club Meeting Dates We are so thankful for your continued support at NMS and look forward to seeing everyone in the morning!

February is Black History Month!

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month!

February is Love the Bus Month!!

The Person County Board of Education is seeking feedback regarding the 2024-2025 school calendar. PCS staff is presenting three options for the 2024-2025 calendar—one with an early start date and two with the traditional start date. Please review all calendars (linked in the survey) and provide feedback through the survey linked below. The survey will close on Feb 4 at 11:59 p.m. Link to Survey: https://forms.gle/PbocTovhdKjJVzYm7

Due to the possibility of patchy ice on the roads and extremely cold temperatures/wind chills for bus riders, PCS will operate on a 2-hour delay for staff and students tomorrow, 01/17. Breakfast will not be served and daycares will open at 8 am. Please be careful and stay safe.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr Day! No School on January 15th

Due to power outages and trees down in spots across the county, Person County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Wednesday 01/10. This will allow time for power restoration, debris to be cleaned up, and buses to run during daylight hours. Please travel safe.