NMS Family Weekly Newsletter

The NMS staff is excited to welcome everyone back to school this week, The 2nd quarter ended on Tuesday, January 9th. Please remind students to check skyward and schoology to make sure all assignments are turned in as teachers finalize grades for the quarter.

If your child is not feeling well at school, please encourage him or her to see the school nurse before calling home.

8th grade parents, information regarding end of the year dates can be found HERE.

Looking forward to another great semester!

-Brandon Creason

January 15: No School. MLK Jr Day

January 16: Knight Crew Meeting 3-4 pm

January 16: PTO Meeting 4-5 pm NMS Library

January 17: Wrestling @ Beardsley 4-6 pm

January 17: 7th Grade Girls BB vs McHenry 4-6 pm (SGE)

January 17: 8th Grade Girls BB vs McHenry 4-6 pm (NMS)

January 18: Drama Club auditions 3-4 pm

January 19: 10:50 am Early Dismissal

The Winter Season is quickly approaching. If your child is interested in participating in Girls Basketball or Wrestling, please make sure a current physical is on file in the nurse’s office prior to tryouts. Initial sign ups will begin after Thanksgiving break.

Please click on the link below for additional info and times.

Weekly Athletic Information can be found HERE.

Feb 15, 2024

As technology gifts may be high on our children's wish lists this season, we're thrilled to introduce our partnership with SmartSocial.com. This platform provides many resources to help safely navigate the digital world.

As the plethora of resources may seem overwhelming at a glance, we recommend starting small and perhaps delving into one of the following topics:

• Social Media Agreement Templates for Families

• Top 5 Kids Cell Phone Safety Tips for Parents

• Avoiding Strangers, Drugs, and Dangerous Situations Online

• Combat Online Bullying

• Pros and Cons to Video Games

NSD2 is giving district parents/guardians free access to all of the SmartSocial tools. Just use this link to register: https://smartsocial.com/members?org=nippersinkrichmondburton

This free access is for our students' families only and valid until July 31, 2024. Please do not share the link with non-district families.

Let's make this holiday season not only joyful, but also a time for learning and growing in the digital age!

NMS Website

2023-2024 Student-Parent Handbook

January Lunch Menu

NMS Safety Concern

23-24 School Calendar

23-24 School Events Calendar

PTO Calendar of Events Click HERE

NMS Chicago Wolves Family Night Click HERE

PTO Fundraising Goal Click HERE

Interested in volunteering with the PTO? Click HERE

NMS Fundraising Shopping Event Click HERE

Richmond Spring Grove Area Rotary’s Operation Warm

• Richmond Spring Grove Area Rotary will be providing brand new winter coats to any NSD2 and RB District 157 students/families in need.

• Information can be found HERE

Safety for our students and staff is something we take very seriously here at NMS. Please talk to your children about the seriousness of making threatening comments regarding students, staff, or the school. No comments will be handled as a joke here at Nippersink Middle School and law enforcement will be contacted if comments are made or shared on social media. Please contact the office or use our website if you have a safety concern. Safety concerns can be submitted on the website HERE

Substitute Teachers! The application form for working as a District 2 substitute teacher can be found here