NMS Family Newsletter

As we conclude another successful school year at Nippersink Middle School, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for their support, partnership, and commitment throughout the year. Together, we celebrated many accomplishments, created lasting memories, and watched our students grow academically, socially, and personally. We wish all of our students and families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer and look forward to welcoming everyone back in the fall.

We would also like to recognize and congratulate our student-athletes who represented Nippersink Middle School at the IESA State Track Meet. Congratulations to Evelyn Smith for earning a 7th place finish in Shot Put, an outstanding accomplishment at the state level. Congratulations as well to Kayla Shea for competing in Discus and finishing 17th in the state. We are proud of both athletes for their hard work, dedication, and for representing NMS with pride.

After more than three decades of dedicated service, Nippersink Middle School celebrates the retirement of Brad Zigler, who began his career in District 2 during the 1993-94 school year. Throughout his time at NMS, Mr. Zigler has made a lasting impact as a math teacher, Department Chair, mentor to countless staff members, union leader, and coach of 8th grade girls basketball. The relationships that Mr. Zigler built during his career have brought smiles and memorable moments to our school community. His leadership, commitment to students, and years of service have helped shape NMS, and he leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten. We thank Mr. Zigler for his 33 years of dedication and wish him all the best in retirement.

This will be our last newsletter until August. Informational letters for next school year will be mailed out in July.

Enjoy your summer!

Sincerely,

-Brandon Creason

Principal, NMS

For our final month of school, the 6th grade team would like to recognize Nora Sell. Nora’s love of learning, determination to succeed, and intrinsic motivation make her a standout student in 6th grade. She consistently puts forth her best effort, approaches challenges with a positive attitude, and serves as a wonderful role model for her peers.

Nora is more than ready to take on 7th grade, and the 6th grade team cannot wait to see all that she accomplishes in middle school and beyond. We are so proud of her hard work, growth, and dedication this year!

Adeline Jarvis. Throughout her 7th grade year, Adeline has continuously shown integrity. She works diligently during class: always prepared, participating, and seeking to understand. Adeline is the first one to volunteer to help, including managing different athletic teams and volunteering for Special Olympics. Most notable is her ability to set goals, work to achieve them and celebrate everyone who helped her along the way.

Kate Wells. Kate is a leader in the school. She works well with others, staying engaged in the work no matter the situation. Kate always has a smile on her face and is kind to students and adults in the building. Kate was not only an active participant in class, she also participated in extracurricular activities, spirit days, and the overall culture of the school. Nippersink, and especially the 8th grade team will miss Kate. We know her success here at NMS will lead to success for her in high school.

NMS Student Services nominates Elijah Burroughs as our May Student of the Month. Eli has been a great addition to our school and we are so proud of how well he's done in class, how well he adjusted to our school, but most importantly, how great of a friend he has been. We have seen him support a friend that is going through a tough time, and Eli has been so kind, caring and compassionate to help. We are so happy to recognize Eli's kindhearted personality and strong character.

All lockers have been cleaned out, all tech items have been returned as of this afternoon. Please take a moment to check your student’s Skyward account for missing and/or damaged fees that have been added.

• Locks

• Library book(s)

• Missing Chromebook ($400), case ($40), charger ($20)

• Damaged Chromebook beyond repair ($400), LCD top cover ($30), keyboard ($20), screen (753T - $84.99 / 853T $125) , battery ($20)

These items have either not been returned or have been reported missing/damaged. The associated replacement fees have been added to your student’s account.

Please arrange for payment at your earliest convenience or return any outstanding items if available. If you believe a fee was added in error or you have questions regarding the charges, please contact the school office for assistance.

June 1 - Last Day of School. 10:50 dismissal

August 13 + 14 - Navigate NMS 8:30 - 11:30

August 13 - Locker Day 12:00 - 3:00

August 18 - Open House 6:00 - 7:30

August 19 - First Day of School

Nippersink Middle School is excited to announce that we have been selected as one of the schools to participate in the Chicago White Sox Good Grades Program. Through this partnership, students who earn placement on the 4th quarter honor roll will be recognized for their hard work and academic achievement by receiving a voucher for two tickets to a White Sox game.

This opportunity celebrates the dedication our students have shown throughout the school year and reinforces the importance of academic success. We are proud of our students’ efforts and look forward to recognizing their accomplishments with this exciting experience.

Vouchers will be mailed home along with students’ honor roll certificates on June 2 and 3. Families are encouraged to watch for these items in the mail as we celebrate our students’ academic achievements and recognize their success.

-Brandon Creason

Principal, NMS

It’s time to start planning for summer!

Our Rockets Summer Sports Camps offer a great opportunity for students of all ages to stay active, build skills, and have fun with our coaches and athletes. Camps are available for both youth and high school levels across multiple sports.

2026 Summer Camp Dates
(Check out the full list of camps, dates, and details.)

Sincerely,

Mike Baird

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