N.B.C. WILDCAT CONNECTION
Welcome Back! 2026-2027
Principal's Update
Dear NBC Families,
It was a pleasure to meet so many of you at our open house! Hopefully you have enjoyed the last days of summer and are ready to get back into school mode. The NBC staff is ready to make this a memorable year. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind as we return to school.
Monday, August 31, is the first day of school and is also a half day.
The school doors open at 7:25 and class begins at 7:35. Students will be released at 11:00.
We ask that if you are picking up your child after school that you park in the parking lot. We cannot have cars line up along the sidewalk/front door. This is a safety protocol. We need access to this area if there is an emergency. In the morning you are allowed to promptly drop off your child at the sidewalk.
Please plan to join us at one of the many Middle School and High School sporting events this fall. It is a great place to gather with your community.
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
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August 31st - First Day of School- Half Day- Dismissal at 11:00am
September 4th- No School
September 7th- No School
October 15th- 6th Grade Field Trip to Grace Adventures
Picture Day
September 14th
Picture Re-take Day
October 19th
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)
"Every Wildcat. Every Day. Attendance Matters!"
Getting into the habit of daily attendance and arriving on time each day is more important than ever. Being punctual sets a positive tone for the day, ensures students don't miss critical instruction, and builds lifelong habits. To stay on track academically and earn course credits, students should aim for no more than 9 absences per semester.
Consistent attendance and arriving on time help to:
Reduce stress
Make it easier to connect with friends and teachers
Support learning
Chromebooks
Middle school students will not be issued individual Chromebooks for daily use. Instead, we are using classroom Chromebook sets during the school day.
If a student needs to complete homework that requires online access, the office will have a limited number of loaner Chromebooks available to be checked out at the end of the day. These devices are intended for overnight use to support academic needs at home. They will be required to be returned the loaner Chromebook the following morning.
We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
Medication Used at School
This is a friendly reminder that all medications taken during school hours must be checked in through the office and have the necessary paperwork filled out. Please stop by the office for more information or to pick up medical forms.
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.
Cross Walk Safety
The safety of our students is our top priority. We would like to remind all families about the importance of using crosswalks and the responsibility of drivers to yield to students as they walk to and from school on Stanton Blvd. Please encourage your children to always use designated crosswalks when crossing streets, whether they are walking to school or after-school activities. Students should avoid walking across the parking lot.
After School Pick Up Procedure
When picking up students after school, please pull in and park. Please do not park along the side walk in front of our school. It causes congestion in the front of our school and blocks emergency lanes and the road coming into the school. Do not stop in the driving lanes or block crosswalks. This creates unsafe conditions for students and delays the flow of traffic.
We understand pick-up time can be busy. Please remain patient and respectful of staff and other families. Safety is our top priority, even during busy times.
Attention Sixth Grade Parents:
Sixth grade camp this fall at Grace Adventures will be on October 15th. Permission slips and fee of $75.00 due by Friday September 18th. Families may take advantage of an "early bird" rate of $70.00 if the permission slip and fee is paid by Friday September 11th.
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.
