Napoleon Middle School

Hello Middle School Families, I hope you are finding the fall weather as refreshing as I am. Please start to look for this newsletter from me in your inbox twice monthly. I am hoping this helps you stay more informed on what is going on in our building and can keep you up to date on important information. You can also find this information on our school website. Please feel free to reach out to me by email angela.russell@napoleonschools.org or phone (517)905-5777 with any questions or concerns.

• Now through November 20th....Thanksgiving Food Drive is on! Drawings and prizes for students who donate will be happening a few times a week.
• November 6th: Wear your Pirate Swag for the State Superintendent visit to our district in the afternoon.
• November 11th: Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Monument in front of the high school at 10:30 AM
• November 11th: Half Day Student Release at 10:51AM -- NO LUNCH because of Veteran's Day events. Teacher Professional Development in the afternoon.

• Please remember to make your PowerSchool updates to prevent any interruption in your ability to check grades. If you need assistance with PowerSchool updates, contact Mrs. Anderson at renee.anderson@napoleonschools.org
• Lost clothing, binders, water bottles and lunch boxes can be found on the stage in the cafeteria. Once they begin to pile up, we donate them to charity. If you notice your child's wardrobe is shrinking, have them check the stage at lunch.
• Students should be using their lockers, and keeping them closed and locked between classes to protect their belongings.

In the past, we have not counted 1st hour tardies in our official tardy counts as it is not always the fault of the student when they are tardy at the beginning of the day. However, there are students who are taking advantage of this loophole and it is difficult to determine who is who.

Starting November 1st, if a student arrives after the first hour bell at 7:28 AM and a parent or guardian signs them in, we will not count that tardy in their official count. If a student signs themselves in late, it will count now as an official tardy.

While you were enjoying the summer break, we have been interviewing and hiring the BEST possible teachers for openings in our building. Please give a hardy Pirate Welcome to Mrs. Siegrist, 6th grade Science and Mr. Hamilton, Special Education Teacher. We are excited that they are now part of the Pirate Family!

Our 8th Grade Science vacancy is currently in great hands with Mr. Lee. We hope to have an announcement next week about a more permanent teacher for our kids.

Girls Volleyball and Boys Football have come to a close and our next round of sports is underway. In Middle School you must have a physical dated April 15, 2026 or later in order to participate in tryouts. Please follow the link to final forms for more information. If you have questions about eligibility or how to complete the final forms information, please reach out to Mr. Jeff Conway at jeff.conway@napoleonschools.org

7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball

coach: Jim Graham jamesegraham9@gmail.com

coach: Jim Dutton

7th & 8th Grade Competitive cheer coach: Amanda Keinath-Dean amanda.keinath-dean@jcisd.org