NBHS Bison Bits

• October 19: Mascot Monday
• October 21: College Campus Visit - SMC (11th & 12th Grades)
• October 22: NBHS Community Blood Drive
• October 22: NBAS School Board Candidate Night
• October 25th: Miss/Mr. New Buffalo Info Meeting
• October 29th: Trunk or Treat
• November 3rd: College Campus Visit - Purdue University (9th & 10th Grades)
• November 12th: Financial Aid Night/FAFSA Workshop (6 - 8PM)

Congratulations to Cora Moser on a remarkable academic achievement! Following her participation in the PING summer school program at Central Michigan University this past July, Cora attended the American Physical Society Division of Nuclear Physics Conference in Philadelphia. There, she and her cohort presented their nuclear physics research directly to an audience of professional scientists. Presenting at a national conference is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of Cora for her hard work and dedication to science!

Our 11th and 12th-grade students visited Purdue University this past week for a campus tour, getting a firsthand look at college life, academic programs, and future possibilities. Experiences like this give our students valuable insight as they prepare for possible next steps after graduation.

A huge thank you to The Pokagon Fund for their generous support in making these educational trips possible!

Congratulations to our seniors who scored proficient or higher on their SAT and M-STEP exams last year as juniors! To celebrate their achievement, qualifying students selected a reward trip to Six Flags, where they had a great time soaking in the spooky October fun. Way to go, seniors!

If you ever see or experience something that makes you feel unsafe—like bullying, threats, or other serious concerns—you can report it anonymously and responsibly. Your identity is protected, and sharing information helps protect our entire community. If you see something, say something.

Reporting Tools

• OK2SAY: Confidential reporting for any safety threat.

• No Bullying Schools: Anonymous reporting focused on stopping bullying and harassment.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Michigan law (Public Act 258 of 2024) requires schools to provide families with information about the importance of safe firearm storage. This notification is part of a statewide effort to promote student safety and awareness of MCL 28.435 (Public Act 17 of 2023).

Please review the resources provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Safe Storage Resources for Families

These materials explain safe storage practices and provide guidance to help ensure firearms are secured properly, reducing the risk of accidental injury.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ensuring the safety of our students and community is a shared responsibility.

• Caroline Fortunato, High School Principal - cfortunato@nbas.org, (269) 469-6004
• Barb Woerdehoff, Administrative Assistant - bwoerdehoff@nbas.org, (269) 469-6001
• Keri Haskins, School Counselor - khaskins@nbas.org, (269) 469-6006
• Megan Smith, School Social Worker - msmith@nbas.org, (269) 469-6036
• Beth Arvanitis, Student Advocate - barvanitis@nbas.org, (269) 469-6016
• Matt Johnson, Athletic Director - mjohnson@nbas.org, (269) 469-6051