NORTH NEWS

Dear North Middle Families,

A very warm welcome to all! I am truly honored and excited to join the Martinsburg North Middle School family as your new Principal.

My top priority is creating a safe, supportive, and joyful environment where every student feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Strong partnerships with our families mean everything to us, and I am deeply committed to working together to support your child’s journey.

I am especially looking forward to meeting you and your students in person at our New Student Orientation on August 13, 2026. Please be sure to stop by and say hello—I can't wait to connect with you and begin a wonderful journey together!

Warmly,

Joseph Livesay

We hope to see our students on August 13th for 6th grade & new student orientation from 5:00-7:00pm! Don't miss this opportunity to meet your teachers, find your homeroom, open a locker, and pick up your iPad!

For the sake of safety & to alleviate traffic issues, please follow the schedule below:

5:00-5:30 Last names A-D

5:30-6:00 Last names E-L

6:00-6:30 Last names M-R

6:30-7:00 Last names S-Z

It is important that we have current, updated parent contact information in case of an emergency throughout the school year. Parents can complete the yearly contact information update by clicking the button below! Don't delay! We need to be able to contact you in the event of an emergency!

**Remember to complete the form FOR EACH CHILD in your family.

**All students must have this form completed by a parent by prior to the first day of school on August 20th!

The BCS app combines news, announcements, and events in one convenient location - the BCS App. Enable notifications for schools of your choice. App pushes may also be used in cases of emergency. If you download the app, make sure you select Martinsburg North Middle School as one of the schools from which you wish to receive messages.

Want to keep up with your child's grades throughout the school year? Make sure you have a Schoology Parent Account!

If you already created a Schoology parent in a previous year (even in Intermediate school), you're all set! Your account will automatically allow you to view your child's grades this school year as well. If you've never created a Schoology Parent Account, don't worry—we're here to help! During the first week of school, your child will bring home a letter with step-by-step instructions and a unique access code. Anyone with the access code on the letter can use it to create a parent account.

Need a little extra assistance? Our Technology Systems Specialist, Ms. Deavers, will be available during Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 13, from 5:00–7:00 PM to answer questions and help families set up their accounts.

A Schoology Parent Account is the easiest way to stay informed about your child's academic progress all year long. We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year!

If you plan to bring your student to school in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon, please use the access road between the Rec center on Woodbury Ave and North Middle School. NO PARENTS SHOULD ENTER THE MAIN ENTRANCE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING. We also ask you not to park in the side parking lots in the morning due to limited parking. Teachers need to be able to park and get to class in the mornings. If you need to park for some reason, please do so in the Rec center parking lot and have your child walk across the field. Please see the aerial photo below for directions.

Remember, students are not to enter the building until 7:15am. Please do not drop off your child earlier than 7:15am. If a student does arrive prior to that time, they MUST report to the main entrance where they can be supervised.

If you are interested in a fall sport OR ATTENDING CONDITIONING, it's time to start thinking about getting a sports physical! Check out the link below for the official physical form that must be filled out by a doctor. The form has changed for the 2026-2027 school year.

**PLEASE NOTE: Only physicals after May 1, 2026 can county for the 2026-2027 school year!

It's time to think about Cross Country! Interested students must have a completed physical dated after May 1st turned in by the first practice. Other details include:

• Must have a 2.0 GPA
• Practices typically run Monday-Thursday.
• Meets are typically Wednesday or Thursday.
• Season ends mid October.
• Students need running shoes and a water bottle daily.
• Contact Coach Malcolm with any questions skmalcolm@k12.wv.us.

Are you interested in being a member of the 2026 NMS Cheer Squad? If so, there are Flex days and parent meetings coming up!

Flex Days will be August 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, & 26 from 6:00-8:00PM! ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL (dated after 5/1/26) TO ATTEND & TRYOUT. Physicals can be turned in to Coach EJ.

There is a MANDATORY parent meeting on August 31st at 6:00PM in the cafeteria for the parents of students interested in trying out for the team. Tryouts will be September 8, 9, & 10 in the NMS gym from 6:00-8:00PM. The parents of students who make the team will be required to attend another mandatory meeting on September 11 at 6:00PM in the NMS Cafeteria. We can't wait to see what's in store for this year's squad! GO BLUE DEVILS!

All children enrolling in school in grades K-12 must have age-appropriate immunizations as mandated by West Virginia State law prior to attending school.

All students entering 7th Grade must show proof of immunization against TDaP, and meningitis:

• TDaP: Proof of one dose of TDaP vaccine.
• MCV4: Proof of 1st dose of MCV4 vaccine.

Shenandoah Community Health is offering Well Child Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics through August 14. Appointments are available on select dates, and walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows.

To schedule an appointment, call 304-263-4999. Walk-in services are available at 99 Tavern Road, Martinsburg, WV.

If your child is not an established patient at Shenandoah Community Health and you plan to walk in for back-to-school vaccines, you must bring your child's vaccine records. Non-established patients without vaccine records will not be able to receive vaccines.

West Virginia tax free shopping for back to school shoppers is now through August 3!

An exciting new school year is approaching and school supply list updates are available as you plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The supply lists included in the link below represent suggested items that you may supply at your discretion. If you have questions regarding the suggested supply lists, please contact your school.