Crossroads Middle School
Weekly Updates
End of Quarter One is Friday, October 16th
Hello, Crossroads students and families! Happy Friday! As the mornings become a little darker each day, please take extra caution in our parent drop off line. If your child is a walker or bike/scooter driver, please encourage your child to wear visible and bright color clothing. We want to make sure our students arrive to us safely each and every day!
You should have received a text and/or email last night regarding our Crossroads Conferences, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 19th and 20th. Our seventh grade teachers will do conferences with the whole team of four core teachers and our eighth grade teachers do individual sign-ups with one teacher. Because signup slots are limited, we encourage parents who are willing to receive a brief email with progress updates on their child, to email teachers for this information.
We are fortunate at Crossroads to have an active and extremely supportive PTC. Twice a year, our PTC provides our staff with dinner on one of the conference nights. If you are interested in helping provide anything for our staff, please check the Signup Genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A82AABFFCE9-65691130-staff#/
Have a fantastic weekend!
GO WILDCATS!!
Lindsey Grinwis and Trevor Chalmers
Crossroads Administration
Crossroads School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:20 - 2:25 (Doors open at 7:00 am)
Wednesday (delayed start)
8:20 - 2:25 (Doors open at 7:00 am)
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 12
- BASE: Bots of the North with Mr. Jenson @ Woodshop - 2:30 - 3:40 pm
- 7th Grade A Volleyball @ Forest Hills Eastern - 4:00 pm
- 7th Grade B Volleyball vs Forest Hills Eastern @ home - 4:00 pm
- 8th Grade A Volleyball @ Forest Hills Eastern - 5:15 pm
- 8th Grade B Volleyball vs Forest Hills Eastern @ home - 5:15 pm
- Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 13
- After School Help, 2:30 - 3:45 pm
- BASE: Art Club with Mrs. Buys @ Art Room - 2:45 - 3:45 pm
- East Coast Trip Informational Meeting @ Crossroads IMC - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 14
- BASE: Bots of the North with Mr. Jenson @ Woodshop - 2:30 - 3:40 pm
- 7th Grade A Volleyball @ East Rockford - 4:00 pm
- 7th Grade B Volleyball vs East Rockford @ Home - 4:00 pm
- 8th Grade A Volleyball @ East Rockford - 5:15 pm
- 8th Grade B Volleyball vs East Rockford @ Home - 5:15 pm
- 7th Grade Football vs East Rockford @ Home - 5:00 pm
- 8th Grade Football vs East Rockford @ Home - 6:15 pm
Thursday, October 15
- Happy Birthday, Mr. Galmish
- Happy Birthday, Mrs. High
- After School Help - 2:30 - 3:45 pm
- BASE: Cooking & Baking Club with Mr. Shapiro @ Cafeteria - 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Friday, October 16
- End of Quarter 1
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball Open Gym - 2:30 - 3:30 pm
- Co-Ed Wiffle Ball Tournament - 3:00 pm
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball Open Gym - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Saturday, October 17
- Happy Birthday, Mr. Lago
Important Upcoming Dates
- Oct 19 - Start of Quarter 2
- Oct 19 - CR Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Oct 19 - PTC Jet's Pizza Fundraiser - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
- Oct 20 - Kid's Food Basket
- Oct 20 - CR Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Oct 22 - Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm
- Oct 23 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Schroder
- Oct 26 - No School for Students/Staff PD
- Oct 27 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Martin
- Oct 28 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Kerry
- Oct 28 - 8th Grade Choir Jazz festival at FHN - Time TBD
- Oct 29 - Career Tour to Autocam Medical, 9:30 - 11:30 am
- Oct 29 - Career Quest Tour - Autocam Medical
- Oct 31 - NEF Spooky Sprint 5K
- Oct 31 - Halloween
- Nov 3 - Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm
- Nov 11 - PTC Qdoba Fundraiser - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
- Nov 16 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 pm
PTC News
Jet's Pizza Fundraiser
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A82AABFFCE9-65691130-staff#/
Baseball News - Wiffle Ball!
Attention softball and baseball players: we are going to host a coed wiffle ball tournament for anyone interested on Friday, October 16, starting at 3 pm. If you are interested, you need to form a team of 4. Please sign up as a team in the lunchroom. If you are interested in playing, but do not have a team please still sign up and we will find a team for you. This will help us get an idea of how many people are interested. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Davis.
Fall B.A.S.E - Belonging and After-School Engagement
Crossroads B.A.S.E. After school programs are open to all Northview 7th & 8th grade students. Clubs and community-partner classes meet weekly on the same day for the Fall ‘26 session. Registration fees cover all supplies and instructional expenses.
Parents should complete the online registration with this link: BASE Registration LINK.
Crossroads Athletic Information
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION PROCESS
All parents and athletes must register and complete the information in Final Forms to participate in athletics at Northview. Please be sure to upload you physical to your Final Forms account!
Click here to REGISTER now:
https://nvps-mi.finalforms.com/
To register/view other student clubs/activities, please click on the link below:
https://nvps.revtrak.net/rw-youth-sports-leagues-camps-and-clinics
7th and 8th Grade Cheer Tryouts
Cheer Tryout Information
Boys Basketball Tryout Information
Esports Information
Esports at Crossroads is a chance for student to compete against other schools in the following video game titles: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League
Our high school Esports program has competed at the highest level, winning multiple top 4 state finishes, one state championship, and one top 10 National finish. This year will mark our 3rd year of middle school esports and our first year with state playoffs being offered.
The league starts the week of September 21st with playoffs beginning November 16th. Students competing will walk to the HS Esports lab for their once/week practice and once/week match day, (TBA at the meeting), and they will also need to maintain good academic standing.
If you have any questions, please email Mark Lago at MLago@nvps.net
E-Bike and Micromobility Policy
Northview Public Schools has recently updated their policy regarding e-bikes, scooters and other micro mobility devices.
Policy Overview : Policy
Privilege & Scope: Operating or parking a bicycle, e-bike, scooter, or micromobility device on campus is a privilege for students in grades 5–12. Students must obey all Michigan laws, traffic signs, and directions from school staff or law enforcement.
Registration: All electric devices (e-bikes and e-scooters) must be registered in the school office before being brought to campus. Registration requires parent/guardian authorization (if under 18), providing vehicle specifications, and displaying an assigned permit.
Campus Expectations & Rules of Use
Mandatory Helmet Policy: Every student rider must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet while operating a bike, e-bike, or e-scooter on campus.
Speed Limit: Maximum speed on campus roadways and parking lots is 15 mph.
Walk Zones: Riders must dismount and walk devices on building-adjacent sidewalks, crosswalks, entrance plazas, courtyards, bus-loading zones, around bike racks, and during busy arrival/dismissal times.
Building Rules: Riding or bringing devices, chargers, or batteries inside school buildings is strictly prohibited.
Safety First: Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Reckless riding, stunt riding, weaving, carrying passengers beyond intended design, or towing are forbidden.
Required Equipment: Devices must have functional brakes, intact class labels, safe batteries (no swelling/damaged wires), and a front white light and rear red light/reflector for low-light conditions.
Parking & Charging: Devices must be locked to designated bicycle racks or approved administration areas. Do not block doors, walkways, accessibility features, or fire lanes. Charging inside school buildings is not permitted.
District Liability: NVPS is not responsible for theft, vandalism, weather damage, or other property loss.
Northview Mentor Program Fundraiser
Help support our Mentor Program! Present the linked Dine-in or Take-out voucher at Russ' between 10/12/26 and 10/17/26 and 20% of your total bill will be donated to the Northview Mentor Program.
2027 East Coast Trip Information
The informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 pm in the IMC here at Crossroads.
Spooky Sprint 5K
Come out and support the Northview Education Foundation!
Bring some friends and run or walk a 5K to support a great cause.
Additional information at www.northvieweducationfoundation.org or email NEF@NVPS.NET
Register online at NEFSPOOKYSPRINT2026.eventbrite.com
GoFan: Fast, Simple, and Secure Ticketing!
We’re excited to make attending school events easier than ever with GoFan, our digital ticketing system. Buy your tickets online in advance and enjoy quick, cashless entry at the gate — no printing or hassle required. Families can also make cashless purchases at the entry gate if they haven’t bought tickets ahead of time.
Visit GoFan.co and find Crossroads Middle School using this link or the included QR code. Also, download the free GoFan app to keep all your tickets in one place:
📱 Download on the App Store | Get it on Google Play
Scan the QR code below to view all upcoming events and get your tickets today!
Spring Break 2028 London & Edinburgh Opportunity
Students in grades 7 - 12 and interested families can travel with us for Spring Break 2028 to England and Scotland! Sign up early to get the best price!
Visit the castles of Edinburgh Scotland and the sights and sounds of London, the mystery of Stonehenge, Yorkshire, the Birmingham region, and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Where can I enroll?
2028 England and Scotland Enrollment Link: www.eftours.com/3054695ZK
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! Mrs. Buys sbuys@nvps.net
CANVAS Parent Account Information
Parents and Guardians have the ability to view their students' course content including due dates, assignments, course modules, etc by creating a CANVAS "Observer" account that is linked to their student(s) account.
Northview Resident Transportation
All families must complete one registration form for each student to be placed on a bus. If there are any changes, either before or during the school year, submit an additional form with the new schedule request. This will trump any previous request received.
Kent County Community Resources
The Kent District Library has compiled a Community Resources Directory of a variety of local organizations and programs.
Hand2Hand
Sign your permission slip here: Hand2Hand Sign Up
Northview Food Service News
We are pleased to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to our students! To learn what's on the menu each day, please visit our Food Service web page where we provide an online menu. These menus provide important nutrition facts and allergy information for your review.
We strongly encourage all families to fill out the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application online.
Northview Mentor Program
Parent Vue & Student Vue
ALL STUDENT RECORDS must be reviewed digitally through Parent Vue. This will include updating student or family information, signing our annual concussion form and signing the technology agreement. For additional questions, please email techsupport@nvps.net.
Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up
Please avoid using the front parking lot/bus lane at regular arrival and dismissal times.
Parent drop off is in the parking lot East of the building.
School Medications
Parent and/or physician (if prescription) permission is required for the school to administer medication to students. Students are NOT ALLOWED to transport any type of medication to school. Both over the counter and prescription medications require a drop off AND completion of the authorization form by parents.
Moxie Moments
Crossroads has a very special staff member! Meet Moxie and stay up to date with her! Follow her at: Moxie Goes to Middle School on Instagram
Crossroads Annual Education Report
Quick Links and Forms
Crossroads Middle School Website
Crossroads "At-A-Glance" (Important Dates and Info)
Lindsey Grinwis, Crossroads Principal
Trevor Chalmers, Crossroads Assistant Principal