North Point Middle School
October 2026
October 2026
Dear North Point Middle School Families,
It is hard to believe that we are already reaching the end of first quarter! We have a busy and exciting month ahead, filled with spirit weeks, the conclusion of our fundraiser, the first after-school PTA event, an End of Quarter Celebration, and parent-teacher conferences.
Recently, we held our very first Grizzly Cart managed by a Student Action Team! Students were able to spend the Grizzly Bucks they earned for positive behavior to buy rewards and treats. If you would like to help keep our cart stocked, you can contribute through our Amazon Wishlist.
First quarter officially comes to an end on Friday, October 16, which will be an early release day with school dismissing at 12:35 p.m. To celebrate students' hard work, we will also be holding an End of Quarter Celebration on October 16! To qualify to attend, students must have earned all A's, B's, or C's and have no record of In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) for the quarter. The End of Quarter Celebration will include games, team competitions, and the option to purchase Kona Ice (cash only).
Following the end of the quarter, we look forward to connecting with you during parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Thursday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You will have the option to attend either in person or virtually, and teachers will be reaching out soon to schedule a specific time to meet and discuss your child's progress.
Please note that students will not have school on Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30 due to conferences, as well as the following Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 4. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education!
It's a great day to be a Grizzly!
Sincerely,
Ashlee Pike
Principal, North Point Middle School
New School Mission, Mantra, & Student Design Contest
We are excited to announce our new North Point Middle School mission statement and mantra! We are inviting all students to bring these words to life through a school-wide design contest using drawing, painting, or digital illustration. The selected design will win special prizes, be featured on our school website, and be displayed throughout our building!
Mission Statement: At North Point Middle School, we build strong relationships and set high expectations to empower all students to reach their full potential.
Mantra: Meaningful connections. Continuous growth.
All entries must include the exact phrasing of our new mission and mantra and be submitted to Ms. Marci in the Student Office (in person or via email) by 2:35 p.m. on Friday, October 16. We can't wait to see our Grizzlies' creativity on display!
October Spirit Weeks
HOCO Spirit Week for the Entire NP Feeder Pattern: October 5 - 9
Monday, October 5 - PJ Day
Tuesday, October 6 - White Lie
Wednesday, October 7 - Wacky Hair Day & Colors War
- 6th Grade - Orange
- 7th Grade - Purple
- 8th Grade - Blue
Thursday, October 8 - Alien Invasion! (wear green)
Friday, October 9 - Blackout
STUCO Fall Themed Spirit Week: October 12-16
Monday, October 12 - Fall PJs
Tuesday, October 13 - Sock-tober (crazy or Fall socks)
Wednesday, October 14 - Sweater Weather
Thursday, October 15 - Pumpkin Spice (wear orange/pumpkin theme)
Friday, October 16 - Football Friday (wear football attire/jerseys)
Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day is almost here! This is your opportunity to capture a special school memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you'll treasure for years to come.
Picture Day: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Pre-Order Password: 6C7R6W8S
Tom's Coffee Blitz Day
Friday, October 9, will be our very first Tom's Blitz Day. Travelin’ Tom’s Blitz is a fun school fundraiser that gives students the opportunity to purchase their favorite drinks from the full Travelin’ Tom’s menu during lunch! Every purchase helps raise money to support NPMS.
Students can pay with cash only. All drinks must be finished prior to leaving lunch.
Enjoy a great drink while giving back!
Veterans Day Breakfast
We are honored to host a Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. We invite NPMS students and faculty to bring a family member who is a Veteran, Active Duty service member, or Reservist to join us for a light breakfast.
If your child will be attending with a guest, please complete this form by November 2. All guests must present a driver's license to pass through our Raptor security system upon arrival, so please plan to arrive early. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating the dedication and service of our military heroes!
Cross Country
Community Partner Opt-Out Information
Throughout the duration of the academic year, the Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. Agency presenters are credentialed, coordinated through the District, and under the supervision of building administrators. Presentation topics are targeted toward specific grade levels. All students will participate in each program unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s). If you are interested in opting your student(s) out of the presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.
If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your student’s guidance counselor.
Mr. Reid; 6th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Lilley; 7th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Hilgenbrink; 8th Grade Counselor
Grizzly of the Month
Congratulations to the North Point Middle Grizzly of the Month September recipients. The Grizzly of the Month award winners represent the outstanding qualities and excellent characteristics of our entire student population.
Intramurals
We had a great turnout for the volleyball and basketball intramurals! Please arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. to pick up your child. Several students have mentioned that their parents are in the elementary school pick-up line. If you need to pick up a younger sibling, please pick up your middle schooler first. They can leave intramurals a couple of minutes early if necessary.
Our October and November intramurals are yoga and soccer. If you have a child who loves cheerleading or dance, yoga is a great intramural to try. We will be working on strength and flexibility as well as learning a cheer/dance to perform at one of the winter basketball games. More information will come for those who participate in this activity.
Lost and Found
Papa Johns Fundraiser
Event: "Let's Raise Some DOUGH"
Date: October 7, 2026
Promo Code: DOUGH
The Deal
You Get: 30% OFF your entire order at regular menu price.
School Benefit: North Point Middle gets 20% BACK.
How to Order
Order online at papajohns.com, by phone, or in-person.
Note: You must use or mention promo code DOUGH to receive the discount and ensure donations go to the school.
Participating Location
Address: 703 W Pearce Blvd., Wentzville
Phone: (636) 327-7272
Boo Bash
Get ready for an epic night of Halloween fun! (NPMS students only)
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 (Includes 1 slice of pizza & 1 bottle of water)
Ticket Information
Ticket sales will be online only this year. Only 400 tickets will be sold, so stay tuned for details on how to order before they sell out!
Activities & Attractions
Costume Contest (School-appropriate costumes only)
Inflatables
Selfie Station
Karaoke & Game Rooms
Fortune Teller
Scavenger Hunt
...and much more!
Note: Additional concessions will be available for purchase.
State of the District & Community Engagement Event
Families and community members in the North Point and Holt feeder patterns are invited to join District Leadership for a State of the District & Community Engagement Event from 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at North Point High School.
Hear a State of the District presentation from WSD Superintendent, then take the opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in conversation with school and district leadership.
We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation about our schools and community!
Yearbook Orders
How to Order Online
Go to the Yearbook Order Center Portal.
Enter the North Point Middle School Order Code: 24904.
Questions and Support
If you have questions regarding your order, please contact our yearbook coordinators:
Stacey Couch: staceycouch@wsdr4.org
Lacey Tiefenthaler: laceytiefenthaler@wsdr4.org
6th Grade Only
Proof of Residency Deadline
All 6th-grade students must complete Proof of Residency forms (required enrollment documents) in Focus by October 16, 2026. If you have questions, please contact our registrar, Aimee Rhodes.
8th Grade Only
2027 Yearbook Recognition Ads
Congratulate your 8th grader and express your pride and love with a recognition ad in the yearbook!
Pricing and Deadline
Ad Size and Price: 1/8 page for $25
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 30
How to Design and Submit Your Ad Online
Visit the Yearbook Order Center Web Portal.
Enter the North Point Middle School order code: 24904.
Select the Buy Your Ad tab.
Follow the prompts to design your ad, add it to your cart, and purchase it.
Note: Your ad order is not complete until you finalize the checkout process and receive a confirmation email.
Message Guidelines
Create your message exactly as you wish it to appear in the yearbook. You will have final approval prior to submitting.
The school reserves the right to edit or refuse any text or photo deemed unacceptable for publication.
Technical Support and Questions
Technical Support: For technical assistance while creating your ad, contact Varsity Tech Support by phone at 877-362-7750.
School Questions: For general questions, please contact our yearbook coordinators:
Stacey Couch: staceycouch@wsdr4.org
Lacey Tiefenthaler: laceytiefenthaler@wsdr4.org
News from the Nurse
Medications
Does your student take over-the-counter or prescription medication? If so, get Student Health Forms from their physician that include the name of the student, name of drug, dosage, frequency of administration, route of administration, and the prescriber's name. Drop both the physician orders and medication off at your child’s school for the nurse prior to the start of school for ANY medication needed at school.
- If your student is having orthodontia work you can ask them for an order for OTC pain meds to help your student get through the day as well.
For medication drop-off please contact the nurse directly. Her information is provided below.
Parents are required to bring medication to school in properly labeled bottles.
Immunization Compliance
Reminder that all 7th graders will need to have immunizations before they start 8th grade. It’s a year away but we all know how quickly it goes. Please reach out to your pediatrician if you aren’t sure if your child is up to date. Students can get the required immunizations as early as 5th grade. Please send the most recent immunizations to amandahiteaker@wsdr4.org or have your child’s doctors office fax them to 636-445-5320.
Maddie Whiteaker NCSN BSN RN
Email: Amandawhiteaker@wsdr4.org
Phone: 636-445-5212 select 2 on prompts
Fax: 636-445-5320
News From the Library
NPMS Library Young Adult Opt-Out Form
- The book collections in the middle school libraries contain a wide variety of titles to accommodate a range of individual student needs and interests. These collections include a number of Young Adult (YA) novels. YA novels are books whose characters tend to be between 13-18 years of age and may address topics or themes that are more mature than books categorized as "middle grade". These books are identified with a "YA" sticker on the spine.
- If you DO NOT want your child to read YA books, please fill out the YA Book Opt-Out Form.
NPMS PTA Newsletter
Our volunteers are preparing for a range of thrilling events and fundraisers for October, and we need your assistance to ensure their success. Parent volunteers are crucial, so we encourage you to complete the necessary background forms A & B at your earliest convenience, as processing times can vary. Your involvement is invaluable, and we can't wait to work together to support our school community.
Boo Bash
Our annual Boo Bash will be October 16 from 6 - 8 p.m. Ticket sales will be October 5 - 12 or until sold out. Only 400 tickets will be sold! This is a student only event, but we still need volunteers and donations are needed to make this event a success! You can donate by giving monetarily or through our Amazon Wishlist.
Staff Appreciation: Parent Teacher Conferences October 28
Our staff is GRRRRReat! We Plan to provide a dinner meal on Oct 28 and snacks throughout the day on Oct 29. Be on the lookout for an Amazon Wishlist to donate items.
Spirit Wear Update
We wanted to provide you with an update regarding the spirit wear preorder. All items have been sent home with students - if not picked up already. We will reopen the store with some new designs in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
October PTA Calendar
- October 16 - Boo Bash 6 - 8 p.m.
- October 21 - PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m. NPMS Library - All are welcome!
- October 29 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Amazon Wish List and Cheddar Up coming soon
If you have a business and would like to contribute to our organization, please email us for more information.
Thanks,
North Point Middle School PTA
WSD Homecoming Parade
Now Accepting Inclement Weather Video Contest Applications
Inclement Weather Announcement Video Contest Form I Submissions due Nov. 13, 2026.
View Your Child's Fall i-Ready Results (elementary & middle only)
Important Dates
North Point Middle School Calendar
October 1
Basketball Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NJHS Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Volleyball Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 2
Basketball Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 5
Cross Country Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 6
American Cinema Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cross Country Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOSA Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Yearbook Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
October 7
Early Release 1:27 p.m.
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Papa John's Dine Out Fundraiser 4 - 8 p.m.
October 8
School Picture Day
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cooking Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 9
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 12
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 13
Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Care Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
STUCO Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 14
Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 15
Cross Country Celebration 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 16
Early Release 12:35 p.m.
Boo Bash 6 - 8 p.m.
October 19
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball Tryouts 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 20
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball Tryouts 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Health/FItness Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HOSA Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NPHS and Holt Feeder Pattern Community Engagement Event - 6-7:30 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yearbook Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 21
Early Release 12:35 p.m.
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 22
Care Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fall Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
October 23
Cookie Gram Delivery Day
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 26
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 27
Cheer Practice 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dance Practice 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gaming Club 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robotics 2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Soccer Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
STA Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
STUCO Meeting 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga Intramural 2:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 28
Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
October 29
No Classes
Parent-Teacher Conferences 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
October 30
No Classes
November 2
No Classes
November 3
No Classes
