NMS Family Newsletter

NMS Student Services nominates Alaina Valsa as our February Student of the Month. She has a friendly and engaging presence in our school community, and makes others feel welcome and included. During our Student Services lessons on resilience, she was a thoughtful and active participant, regularly sharing meaningful insights and volunteering to contribute in ways that enrich discussions for everyone. Her positive attitude and empathy truly make an impact at NMS.

This month the 6th grade team would like to recognize Lydia Fuiava as our Student of the Month. Lydia is a true leader and always sets a great example in the classroom. She comes to school each day with an eagerness and excitement to learn. She always gives her best effort, is kind, helpful and encourages other students to succeed. Her positive attitude and great sense of humor make our classrooms better!

Congratulations to Alice Rockwell, our 7th-grade Student of the Month! Alice is a creative, driven, and hardworking student who is an asset to every classroom she enters. Alice continues to show her dedication and commitment to her educational success.

Blakely Sterbenz is a hard working, high achieving student. Blakely is a positive peer, often stepping in to help students feel welcome and successful. Blakely shows her leadership through these interactions. As a team, we see Blakely as having a wonderful disposition. Her wonderful attitude towards life is infectious and helps to make each day a little brighter.

Being an awesome student means more than just earning good grades—it’s about the way you show up every day. Sara Deservi is one of those students! She works hard, even when things feel challenging, and puts forth her best effort in everything she does. She follows directions, stays focused, and takes responsibility for her learning. She supports their classmates, encourages others, and celebrates team successes. Most importantly, she treats everyone with kindness and respect, helping create a positive environment where everyone can learn and grow.

Parents,

IAR Math testing will take place Tuesday, March 3rd through Wednesday, March 5th. Please do everything you can to make sure your child is in attendance that day and their chromebooks are fully charged.

We appreciate your assistance!

Track and Field:

It’s time for the track and field season. Sign-ups are in the commons on the doors. Practice will start on Monday, March 16th. A current physical must be on file prior to the first day of practice.

March 3-5 - IAR Math Testing

March 6 - Early Dismissal 10:50 am

March 10-12 - IAR ELA Testing

March 13 - NMS Spring Play 7:00 pm

March 14 - NMS Spring Play 7:00 pm

March 17 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 23 - 27 - Spring Break

March 30 - School resumes

It’s time to start planning for summer!

Our Rockets Summer Sports Camps offer a great opportunity for students of all ages to stay active, build skills, and have fun with our coaches and athletes. Camps are available for both youth and high school levels across multiple sports.

2026 Summer Camp Dates
(Check out the full list of camps, dates, and details.)

Sincerely,

Mike Baird

March Lunch Menu

NMS Website

Parent - Student Handbook

Bell Schedule

NMS Safety Concern

25-26 School Calendar

25-26 School Calendar (List View)

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