NORTH NEWS

Students recently enjoyed an exciting Renaissance event filled with fun activities and special treats as a reward for their hard work throughout the school year! Students who earned enough Ren points through strong grades, positive behavior, and good attendance were invited to participate in a variety of activities including basketball, volleyball, kickball, Kerplunk, bracelet making, face painting, and a giant inflatable obstacle course.

A special thank you goes to Chucky D’s Sweet Treats and Pop Pop Soda Shop for attending the event and providing delicious treats for students to purchase and enjoy during the celebration. We would also like to recognize the Renaissance Committee for planning an entire year of rewards, incentives, and surprises that encouraged students to make positive choices and strive for success all year long.

Stay on top of what is happening during the BUSY month of May! Be sure to save these dates to your calendar!

May 18th - Band/ Strings Combined Concert at Hedgesville High, 6PM

May 20th - iPads & Chargers Collected for the Summer (*unless permission form to keep it is signed)

May 20th - 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance, 5:00-7:00PM

May 21st - Relay-for-Life School-wide Event (Rain date May 22nd)

May 25th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

May 26th - 8th Grade HersheyPark Field Trip

May 26th - 6th Grade JayDee's Field Trip

May 27th - Award Assemblies for Each Grade

May 27th - 7th Grade Adventure Park USA Field Trip

May 28th - Last Day of School for Students

Missed our first round of auditions on May 5th? Don't fret! Sign up now to partake in "last chance auditions" (see the link below).

Official date to come, but they'll likely be the second week of school (Aug 24-28).

• 6th Grade Show Choir - 6th Period (dependent upon interest)
• 7th Grade Show Choir - 4th Period
• 8th Grade Show Choir - 7th Period

Questions? Please contact Ms. Pleva @emilyn.pleva@k12.wv.us!

Thank you for your support!

Join us at Hedgesville High School on May 18th at 6:00PM for a combined Band/ Strings concert with several other schools, including Eagle School Intermediate. You won't want to miss our NMS Band and Strings performances under the direction of Mr. Blom and Mr. Walton!

Calling all 8th grade students — get ready for a fun evening with friends!

Wednesday, May 20th

Admission is FREE for all 8th grade students! Dress up, dance, enjoy music, snacks, and celebrate the end of middle school together! We can’t wait to see you there!

6th graders who have returned their permission slips & money are reminded to bring a towel, school appropriate bathing suit, and money for the arcade/ concessions to the trip on May 26th to JayDee's! Don't forget sunscreen if it's a sunny day!

8th graders are also excited for their trip on May 26th to HersheyPark! Remember that the park is CASHLESS so cards are needed if you plan on spending money for concessions and souvenirs.

7th graders will be traveling to Adventure Park USA on May 27th! Bring your concessions/ arcade money as well as sunscreen if it's a sunny day!

We look forward to celebrating the end of the school year with our students!

Library services are drawing to a close for the year, and we have had some excellent reading experiences, with a read-a-thon, Battle of the Books competition, awesome classes, and chill recesses. Remember to return all library materials before leaving for the summer. This is especially important for 8th graders- you do not want to start high school on the wrong foot.

Here is a fun video made by a school librarian in a different state to help you remember...

If you are interested in a fall sport OR ATTENDING CONDITIONING, it's time to start thinking about getting a sports physical! Check out the link below for the official physical form that must be filled out by a doctor. The form has changed for the 2026-2027 school year.

**PLEASE NOTE: Only physicals after May 1, 2026 can count for the 2026-2027 school year!

If your child has medication at school, please plan to pick up it up from the nurse on the last day of school, May 28th OR from 8am-11am on Friday, May 29th. If you do not pick up your child's medication, it will be discarded.