N.B.C. WILDCAT CONNECTION
Early November News (11/06)
Principal's Update
Dear NBC Families,
Hopefully you are enjoying the beautiful fall colors here in West Michigan! Today is the end of the quarter academically and we are excited to be having a celebration during the last hour of the day. We are celebrating all of the academic accomplishments of our students this year. We are also celebrating the positive behavior choices that so many of our students are making.
Report cards will be sent home with your child next week. You can always access their grades and citizenship scores online with PowerSchool as well.
The NBC website is full of helpful information about our school year. If you have any questions feel free to contact the office between 8:00-2:45 during the school year.
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
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November 6th- End of the First Quarter marking period
November 16th- No School
November 25th, 26th, 27th- No School- Thanksgiving Break
7th Grade Choir
8th Grade Choir
7th Grade Band
8th Grade Band
8th Graders in Marching Band Pit Percussion
November is National Career Development Month & Family Engagement Month
Did you know November marks both National Career Development Month AND Family Engagement Month?
Parents and guardians play a critical role in shaping how students imagine their futures. Career development is all about educating and inspiring individuals to explore options, set goals, and make strategic decisions about their professional paths. Because every pathway leads somewhere amazing, family support along the journey makes all the difference! Here are some things that you can do to be a part of your student’s career journey.
Foster Career Conversations at Home: Use these Career Conversation Starters and Activities for Middle School Families to help spark meaningful discussions about future career paths.
Get Connected to Xello Family: Check your inbox for an email from Xello Family inviting you to login and connect to your student’s Xello account. You can see what they are doing, learning, and what career interests they have, as well as help them plan for the future. Check out this short video to learn more: Welcome to Xello Family.
Find Xello Support: Use this link to find Xello Support for Parents/Guardians. Here you will find assistance with logging in, navigating the Xello platform, changing language settings, and understanding your child’s career exploration experience.
Learn about KickStart to Career (Ktc): This quick 1-Minute KickStart to Career for Families Video will highlight ways that your student can earn $$$ that will be deposited into their KtC account, and how they can use this money to support their future career goals.
Participate in KtC Deposit Days: Take part in our upcoming Deposit Days on November 5, 2026 and February 4, 2027! This is an opportunity for you to help grow your student’s KtC savings. Funds can also be deposited directly online through PowerSchool via the KickStart to Career tab.
A friendly reminder from the NBC office staff
If you plan on picking your student up early for some reason and know ahead of time, please send your student with a note that morning and we will get them a pass to leave class and meet you at the entrance of the school for their pick up time. This decreases wait time and class interruptions.
PLEASE if your student is not going to be in school or is sick, call the office and let us know why they will not be in school. This way we can mark them with an excused absence instead of an unexcused absence. According to the NBC Middle School Handbook, parents must provide an explanation for their child's absence by no later than 10:00 am on the day of the absence or by the following day.
If we DO NOT answer the phone as we are busy with students or on another line, PLEASE leave a message for us, we will get it taken care of and/or call you back if need be as soon as we are available.
Thank you parents,
-Mrs. Halverson & Mrs. Kraus
(231) 894-5617
"Every Wildcat. Every Day. Attendance Matters!"
What You Can Do
- Check Power school for attendance and grades often
- Keep track of absences at home
- Talk to your child about the importance of showing up on time to school every day so your teen knows this is your expectation
- Stay on top of your teen's social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping class.
- Encourage your student to maintain good daily routine like finishing homework and getting a good night's sleep
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
2026 White Lake Area Holiday Walk
November 20th & 21st at 2 pm - 8 pm
What better way to bring in the holidays than with the 33rd Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk! This years Holiday Walk takes place the weekend of Nov. 20th and 21st along the streets of Montague and Whitehall with dozens of participating businesses. Enjoy Christmas Open Houses featuring gift guides, discounts, special sales and delicious refreshments.
Hours for this year’s Holiday Walk are Friday, Nov. 20th from 2-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Parade
Santa's House
Santa House hours are posted on the City sign and the City of Montague Facebook page each year. For more information, contact the Montague Police Department at 231-893-0810.
Bring the kids down and take their picture while they sit on Old St. Nick’s lap! Kids that want to send a letter to Santa can drop it in the mailbox slot on Santa’s House, or mail it to:
Santa Clause
c/o Montague Police Department
8778 Ferry Street
Montague, MI 49437