NORTH NEWS
August 11, 2024
Thank you to our Sources of Strength students and our school counselors for organizing a food drive to benefit local families who are struggling with food insecurity. This food will go a long way to helping our community!
On Friday, November 21st, North Middle hosted a spirited, school-wide volleyball tournament to support Relay for Life and the fight against cancer. Students were invited to form teams for a $20 entry fee and spent the morning competing in friendly but fierce matches. Spectators also contributed by purchasing tickets to watch the games, while concession sales added even more to the fundraising effort.
The excitement continued into the afternoon when the student champions took on the staff in an epic “bump, set, spike” showdown that had the whole gym cheering.
A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who played, watched, volunteered, or helped with concessions. Your support made this event a fun and meaningful way to raise money for an important cause!
Students serving the ball
The band playing pep tunes during the game.
Mr. Kramer hits the ball to the other side.
STUDENTS - In preparation for iReady diagnostic tests next week, we are completing an iPad check starting TOMORROW! Go ahead and charge those iPads NOW! Make sure your iPad is updated (go to settings - general - software update). It should at least be on iOS 18.7.1 or above! Show your TEAMS teacher on Monday or Tuesday. Let your TEAMS teacher know if you need any assistance with your iPad and they will put in a work order. It's MOST IMPORTANT that you can get on iReady so try logging in to that as well!
Next week, students at North Middle will participate in the middle-of-the-year iReady diagnostic assessments in both ELA and Math. These important tests help measure how much progress students have made toward their learning goals so far this year and serve as strong predictors for success on the end-of-year state assessments.
In preparation, students should be completing the iPad check in their TEAMS class this week to ensure their devices are fully functional and ready for testing. A working device is essential for a smooth testing experience. Additionally, a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast—either at home or at school—can make a significant difference in a student’s focus and stamina.
The results from these diagnostics provide teachers with valuable data that guide instructional decisions, allowing them to better understand where students may be struggling and how to support their individual needs.
Please encourage your child to take their time and give their best effort on these assessments. Accurate results help us provide the most effective instruction and ensure each student continues to grow and succeed.
Our annual Science Fair is coming up on Wednesday, December 4th, and the library will be buzzing with experiments, creativity, and discovery all day long! We can’t wait to see the innovative projects our young scientists have been working on. Stay tuned for more details—and get excited for a day filled with curiosity and STEM fun!
**Participants should bring their projects to the library as soon as they get to school on Wednesday!
Help us create the 8th Grade “Little Faces, Big Dreams” section in the 2025–2026 yearbook! We are asking each family to submit one baby picture of your 8th grader.
Guidelines for Submission:
- Please submit only ONE (we know it's hard to choose) baby or toddler photo.
- Pictures must be appropriate... BABIES SHOULD BE FULLY-CLOTHED! (No bathtub pictures please.)
- Digital copies are encouraged. Please email the photo to: christie.simmons@k12.wv.us
- In the email, include your child’s first AND last name.
- If submitting a printed photo, please place it in a labeled envelope with your child’s name and have them bring it to Mrs. Simmons (room 4204). It will be returned to your child within 3 days.
All photos are due no later than Friday, February 27, 2026.
Ms. Myers' 6th grade science class completed a sorting lab learning about matter and the periodic table.
Busy, but fun week in the FCS room! 8th graders made over 300 pepperoni rolls! Renaissance and the Family and Consumer Science classes teamed up to make our bus drivers a treat of gratitude, to coincide with finishing up their unit on leavening agents.
Before the break, the Ren Club treated all staff to notes of gratitude and a mini pie!
7th graders were working hard on their pj pants before the break!
