Parent Dolphin Bulletin
June 1-5, 2026
Northwoods Park Middle School
Vision:
Inspire. Lead. Serve.
Mission:
Northwoods Park Middle School will build communities that create opportunities to inquire about the future, lead in the present, and serve in their community.
Purpose:
To build communities through inquiry, leadership and service learning.
School Website:
https://npms.onslow.k12.nc.us/
School Facebook:
Girls Soccer and Wrestling Try-outs
Tryouts for Girls Soccer and Wrestling will begin on Monday, October 19th.
All interested 7th and 8th grade students must complete the following requirements before participating:
- Have a current physical on file and a completed OCS Athletic Participation Form.
- Meet all athletic eligibility requirements (see graphic below).
For eligibility questions, please contact Coach Hort, Athletic Director.
Girls' Soccer
Girls' soccer is open to all eligible 7th and 8th grade female students.
Tryouts: Monday, October 19th, immediately after school.
What to bring and wear:
- Athletic clothing
- Cleats
- Shin guards (required)
- Soccer ball (encouraged)
Questions? Please contact Coach Colley
Wrestling
Wrestling is open to all eligible 7th and 8th grade students, male and female. The team welcomes wrestlers of all shapes and sizes, with 18 weight classes to fill.
Tryouts: Monday, October 19th, after school until 5:00pm
Questions? Please contact Coach Hort.
Mastery Mondays at the Park
Extra Help. Missing Assignments. Opportunities for Success!
Mastery Mondays provide students with an opportunity to receive additional assistance with classroom assignments or complete missing work in a specific classroom. This is a flexible opportunity designed to meet the individual needs of students.
Important Information for Parents
Mastery Monday is NOT a tutoring program. Teachers will not be preparing additional practice assignments or pulling instructional materials for students. Students should attend with specific assignments they need help completing or missing work they need to make up.
Attendance is flexible. Students are not required to attend every Monday. Participation should be based on your child's individual academic needs.
Student Sign-In: Each teacher will maintain a sign-in sheet to document student attendance.
Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided. Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their child.
Pick-Up Time: Mastery Mondays ends promptly at 4:00 PM. Parents must arrive on time. After a student's second late pick-up, the student will no longer be permitted to participate in Mastery Mondays.
Student Supervision: Once students sign in for Mastery Monday, they must remain in their assigned classroom until dismissal. Students are NOT permitted to roam around campus during this time.
When Does It Begin?
Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:00 PM
Our goal is to provide students with a structured, supportive opportunity to take ownership of their learning, complete outstanding assignments, and experience academic success.
Let's GLOW it OUTTA the Park!
NWPMS Spirit Gear
School Reminders
Families who feel they may qualify are encouraged to fill out and submit meal benefit applications. A new application is required EACH school year beginning July 1st and is available throughout the school year.
One application per family needs to be completed. The information provided will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. This information may also be used for other state or federally funded school benefits.
If your family chooses to apply, please complete a "Free and Reduced Meal Price Application Form." Applications can be completed online at www.lunchapplication.com as the preferred method. Paper copies will also be sent home with students.
Student Handbook
Please take a moment to review the 2026-2027 Northwoods Park Middle School Student Handbook. This handbook outlines many policies and procedures related to student academics and conduct. All students will be provided with a hard copy of the student handbook.
CLICK BELOW TO ACCESS A DIGITAL COPY:
Testing....Testing....123 (Click below to review 26-27 testing information
Athletics
Important Dates
October
October 21: Unity Day (Wear Orange)
October 27: End of 1st Grading Period
November
November 3: Report Cards go home
November 4: ERPD (Early Release....11:40)
November 5: Great Literacy Round Up (Parent Event)
November 2-6: Book Fair
November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday (No School)
November 13: Fall Make-Up Pictures
November 18: Progress Reports
November 25: Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
November 26 & 27: Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
December
December 14: Progress Reports
December 21-31: Winter Break
January
January 1: New Years Holiday (No School)
January 4: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
January 15: End of 2nd Grading Period
January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)
January 19 & 20: Teacher Workdays (No school for students)
January 27: Reports go home
February
February 10: ERPD (Early Release.....11:40) & Progress Reports
February 15: Teacher Workday (No School for students)
February 19: Valentine's Dance
March
March 4: Progress Reports
March 12: March Madness Event
March 18: Spring Pictures
March 22-26: Spring Break (No School)
March 29: Teacher Workday (No school for students)
April
April 1: End of 3rd Grading Period
April 8: Report Cards Go home
April 14: ERPD (Early Release......11:40)
April 22: Progress Reports
April 22: Beta Club Inductions
May
May 4-6: Concert Week @ JHS
May 7: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
May 14: Progress Reports
May 14: 8th Grade Fancy Dance
May 19: Athletic Awards @ JHS
May 20: Academic Awards @ JHS
May 25: 8th Grade Science EOG
May 26: 6-8 Reading EOG (Early Release)
May 27: 6-8 Math EOG (Early Release)
May 31: Memorial Day Holiday (No School)
June
June 1: 8th Grade Science RETAKE
June 2: 6-8 Reading EOG RETAKE
June 3: 6-8 Math EOG RETAKE
June 4: End of 4th Grading Period AND LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
