Nauset Regional Middle School ROCKS

The newsletter below contains information that was also in last week's summer update. The first day of school will be here before you know it - Tuesday September 8.

For parents of 6th graders and new students:

• Please review the Chromebook Distribution information below and be sure to attend one of the three meetings.

For all parents:

• See online returning student registration information below.
• Sports registration is now open on the new Bound platform. Info is below.
• We have included information about the Drama Society auditions for the production of James & The Giant Peach below.

For parents of 8th graders:

• Please RSVP for the back to school BBQ and mural painting event

Hello NRMS Families,

Please see the August 14 newsletter.

Access for students, parents, and guardians to view student schedules in Aspen is now open.

Login information for Aspen has been mailed to parents/guardians of new students and 6th graders.

See you soon.

Peter Cohen, Ed.D.

Principal

For links to archived weekly newsletters, click here.

We will meet with all incoming 6th graders; any new grade 7 & 8 students; and their parents/guardians later this summer and prior to the start of school. At these meetings, you will learn about the middle school, review our technology and cell phone* procedures, and receive the Chromebook that will be assigned to you for the three years at NRMS. We will also provide tours of our school led by the middle school student ambassadors known as The Crew.

In order to receive your device, you must attend one of these meetings where parents will sign off on the Chromebook agreement. If you have a conflict at your scheduled time it is OK to attend one of the other sessions.

Last name begins with A through F = Tuesday August 25 at 4pm in the Nauset Room at NRMS.

Last name begins with G through O = Tuesday September 1 at 9am in the Nauset Room at NRMS.

Last name begins with P through Z = Thursday September 3 at 3:30pm in the Nauset Room at NRMS

Please enter through the technology department entrance near the Firebirds Baseball Field.

*Please note, we do not allow students to have cell phones powered on or carried with them during the school day. Please do not purchase a smartphone for students until high school. The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that bans cell phones in schools. While we wait to see if this bill will become law, some parents have asked me for information about the "dumb phones" that I recommend if you must provide your child with a device to be able to reach them and or track their location. Without endorsing any single product, here are some "dumb phones" that are alternatives to smartphones. These products allow you to track your children without providing them access to social media.

Gabb Phones

Pinwheel Phones

Troomi Phones

Bark Phones

If you feel it is important to provide your child with a phone that can call and text, but do not want to expose them to the dangers of social media, I encourage you to explore these alternative options. And, it is OK to wait until high school to provide any cell phone to our children. Just blame the principal when you say "No!" when they beg for a phone.

First Day of School - Tuesday September 8, 2026

Looking forward to kicking off the new school year on September 8 for all students, grades 6-8.

8th Grade Student & Family Welcome Back BBQ & Mural Painting

Friday September 11th from 5:00–7:00 PM in the courtyard!

Please complete the attached survey to let us know if you plan to attend.

For School Bus Transportation Information Visit:

https://www.nausetschools.org/page/transportation

Note: The bus routes are expected to be updated by late-August. The information noted is for the prior 2025-2026 school year and routes and bus assignments are expected to change for the upcoming year.

Summer Reading List - It is not too late

2026 Summer Reading List

School Supply List

NRMS School Supply List for Fall 2026

The 2026-2027 Calendar

The calendar for the 2026-2027 school year has been approved. See pdf below.

Stay connected to NRMS - Tech Tips & Tricks

Please review these helpful ways that you can stay connected to our school and be equipped to support your scholar. Parent Technology Tips including where to find important info on the Nauset App and Nauset Website.

Please be sure to download the app and be on the lookout for school information to be sent via Thrillshare and the App.

We will be having an info meeting for James and the Giant Peach Jr. (the musical) on Sept 10 after school. *That's only the 3rd day of school....** We will go until 4:30pm

Anyone is welcome to come! We need back stage tech, actors, singers, dancers, lighting, sound - EVERYONE!!

Auditions, for those that want to be ON STAGE will be Sept 16 &17 (More info at the first meeting)

If your kid wants to do Drama Tech stuff, they don't need to audition.

Have your kid join the Drama Society's google classroom to stay in the know! (join code is on the graphic)

Questions? email me! hepinstallk@nausetschools.org

Dear Nauset Families & Student-Athletes,

We hope you are enjoying your summer and making the most of these final weeks before

the start of the school year. As we begin the month of August, we are excited to announce

that Bound is now the official home for Nauset Athletics!

Beginning this fall, both Nauset Regional High School and Nauset Regional Middle School

will use Bound as our all-in-one athletics platform, creating a seamless experience for

student-athletes and families from middle school through high school. With Bound,

everything you need will be available in one convenient place, including:

1. Activity registration

2. Team schedules

3. Messaging and notifications

4. Tickets and passes

5. Scores and results

6. Rosters and statistics

7. Livestream links

8. Driving directions and more

Gobound.com Registration

Visit the Nauset Bound Website: To get started, visit our new athletics website and be sure to bookmark it.

Download the Free Bound App: The Bound mobile app provides easy access to all of your athletics information from your phone. Download the app via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store

Activity Registration

To register your student-athlete for athletics, visit the Nauset Bound website and click

“Registration” at the top of the page, or open the Bound app and select the “My Family”

tab. If this is your first time using Bound, you will need to create a family account. Once

your account is set up and you're signed in, you'll be able to:

1. Add your student

2. Register for the sport your student plans to participate in

3. Upload your student's physical information

4. Complete all required participation forms

Click for a Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Important: During registration, search for your student under Nauset. If your student does

not appear in the search results, simply select "Add Student Manually" at the bottom of the

search window, enter your student's information, and continue with registration.

Stay Connected with Notifications

Bound makes it easy to stay informed about schedule changes, postponements,

cancellations, and other important updates:

1. For school-wide notifications, click the green Notifications button on the main

Nauset Bound page and choose how you'd like to receive updates (email, text

message, etc.).

2. For team-specific notifications, visit the page for each activity and complete the

same process.

Schedules, Rosters & Results

Bound will serve as the home for all team schedules, rosters, game results, etc. You can

also subscribe to the activities calendar to automatically sync schedules with your personal

calendar.

Tickets & Passes

Beginning this school year, Nauset will offer cashless ticketing in addition to accepting cash

at ticketed athletic events. Families can:

1. Purchase tickets and passes online in advance

2. Pay with a credit/debit card or smartphone at the gate

3. Enjoy a faster and more convenient admission process

4. Simply click Tickets at the top of the Nauset Bound website to purchase tickets for

any ticketed event.

We are excited to introduce Bound and believe it will provide a significantly enhanced

experience for our student-athletes, families, coaches, and fans. If you have already

registered for a Fall sport through our previous platform, you will need to complete a new

registration in Bound. We appreciate your patience and support during this transition and

look forward to connecting our entire Nauset Athletics community through one convenient,

easy to use platform.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you.

John Mattson

Director of Athletics

Nauset Regional High School

mattsonj@nausetschools.org

Greggory Barr

Athletic Director

Nauset Regional Middle School

barrg@nausetschools.org

Registration for Fall Sports deadline is Friday, September 11th.

If you are interested in participating in the music program at NRMS or have more questions, please fill out this form (https://tinyurl.com/nrmsmusicsignup).

Rehearsals are held before school at 7:20am. At this time, there is not an early bus available due to lack of drivers, but we are working on a solution. If transportation is a problem, please let us know and we can work out a plan for car-pooling.

Dear 8th Grade Families,

We’re excited to kick off the new school year with a special 8th Grade Cookout Friday September 11th from 5:00–7:00 PM in the courtyard! This is for 8th grade students AND their families.

Join us for an evening of food, fun, and creativity as our 8th graders paint a class mural—a piece that will represent their class and remain on display all year long.

What’s on the menu?

• Hot dogs & hamburgers

• Pasta salad

• Watermelon

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to come together, celebrate the start of the year, and create lasting memories. We’re hoping for a big turnout!

Please complete the attached survey to let us know if you plan to attend.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

At NRMS, every student and staff member is a member of a House. 6th graders and New Students will find out their House assignment during the first week of school. Will Hurricane House successfully defend their House Cup title and repeat as champions? We will provide updates here.