N.B.C. WILDCAT CONNECTION
Late September News
Principal's Update
Dear NBC Families,
Fall is here! As we jump into the fall season we are getting several clubs up and running at NBC. Most of them are mentioned in the newsletter below. Clubs and afterschool activities are a great way for your daughters and sons to get involved, connected, and make new friends. Pokemon, Math Counts, First Priority, and Climate Cats provide lots of opportunities for learning, friendships and growth. We would love to see all of our students involved in some way.
The Scholastic Book fair is fast approaching as well. Nurturing a love for reading can make a difference in academic achievement and in life in general. According to NESCA, 20 minutes of reading has many positive impacts: improved vocabulary and writing, higher test scores, stimulated imagination and creativity, and improved empathy. So, stop by the book fair and check it out.
There is lots of great information in this newsletter. We appreciate all you do to support our students and our school! As always, if you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 231-894-5617 or by email at grays@mapsk12.org
Steve Gray
NBC Middle School Principal
Para los padres que hablan español necesitando ver el Boletín Informativo de Noticias que son enviados semanalmente:
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October 9th- Wildcat Walk-About
October 12th-16th- Scholastic Book Fair
October 14th & 15th- Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 14th- Evening Conferences
- October 15th- (1/2 day of school) Afternoon Conferences
- October 16th- (1/2 day of school- Dismissal at 11:00)
October 15th- 6th Grade Field Trip to Grace Adventures
October 19th- Picture Retakes
October 27th- Band and Choir Halloween Concert- 7pm at the High School Auditorium
"Every Wildcat. Every Day. Attendance Matters!"
What Can Parents Do?
Make School Attendance a Priority
- Talk to your child about the importance of showing up to school every day.
- Plan family vacations on non-school days.
- Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night's sleep.
- Try not to schedule dental, orthodontist, and non-urgent related medical appointments during school hours.
Teach Responsibilities. Remind them that good attendance builds habits for future jobs and commitments.
Cell Phone Policy
The cell phone policy at NBC states that phones are left in the student's locker and turned off between the hours of 7:25 am - 2:45 pm.
Students are required to use the office phone if they need to contact parents. If your student doesn't know how to contact you, the office staff will happily look your number up in PowerSchool.
FRIENDLY REMINDER, ALL STUDENTS WILL RECIEVE FREE LUNCH FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!
Click this link BELOW to find NBC's Breakfast & Lunch Menus!
IMPORTANT REMINDER!!
EVERY WEDNESDAY is early release for Montague Public Schools. Which means, NBC Middle Schoolers will get out of school an hour early- dismissal time of 1:35pm!
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
The front doors open at 7:25am and classes start at 7:35am.
Students are dismissed daily at 2:35pm.
On Wednesdays, students will be dismissed at 1:35pm.
Half day dismissal is at 11:00am.
-Boxes of Kleenex
-Clorox Wipes
-Paper Towels
-Feminine Products (Tampons & Pads)
We are also seeking clean, gently used backpacks, clothing, athletic apparel (adult sizes S-XL), and tennis shoe donations in order to provide essential items for our students who are in need. Some specific items that are helpful are:
-Black leggings (for girls)
-Sweatpants
-Athletic shorts
-Sweatshirts
-Short sleeve t-shirts
-Underpants (New/Unused)
-Hygiene and Misc. items: Backpacks, Deodorant, Tampons
If you would like to donate, please bring items to Mrs. Halverson or Mrs. Kraus in NBC's office. Thank you in advance!
2026-2027 Montague Public Schools District Calendar
N.B.C. Social Media
Website: www.mapsk12.org/nbcmiddleschool
Location: 4700 Stanton Boulevard, Montague, MI, USA
Phone: 231-894-5617
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NellieB.ChisholmMiddleSchool
Instagram: http://instagram.com/nelliebchisholm
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkinfest will be held on October 10th in Downtown Montague with many pumpkin-inspired events, contests, and features. There will be Artisan Market and Farmer’s Market, Arts and Crafts Fair, bake sale, best pumpkin pie contest, biggest pumpkin weigh-in contest, pumpkin painting, cider mill, pumpkin seed spitting contest, pet costume contest, carved pumpkin contest, pumpkin launching, hayrides, biggest pumpkin weigh-in, kid’s activities, entertainment, food vendors, and more! The pumpkin freestyle roll will take place beginning at 11am. Pumpkins will be available to purchase, and folks of all ages can go up the hill and roll their pumpkin. For more information, contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-893-4585
Harvest Hustle
Start your PumpkinFest off with a run on the bike trail!!!
The 3rd Annual Harvest Hustle 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run event on October 10, 2026, is coming to the White Lake area.
TIME: 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:15am with the 5K run/walk starting at 8:30am.
LOCATION: Start and finish on the bike trail next to the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
* Packet pick up will be in the parking lot of the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
