NORTH NEWS

While there are still a few make-up tests remaining, the majority of NMS students have officially completed testing season — and that is something worth celebrating! However, the hard work is not over yet. Next week will be an important push to make sure assignments, projects, and coursework are completed before our exciting end-of-year activities begin the following week.

North Middle School students worked incredibly hard during testing last week, and we are so proud of the effort, perseverance, and determination they showed each day! We saw growth and improvement, but even more importantly, we saw students giving their absolute best effort and encouraging one another along the way. Testing week requires a tremendous amount of focus, stamina, and brain power, and our students rose to the challenge!

We also want to give a huge thank you to our amazing teachers and staff who spent the week guiding, supporting, motivating, and encouraging students every step of the way. Their dedication and positivity helped our students stay confident and focused throughout the testing process.

A special shout out goes to Ms. Stover and her students for spreading encouragement by creating “Genius” bracelets! Their message was a powerful reminder that every student at North Middle School is a genius at something, and we celebrate the unique talents, gifts, and strengths of each and every student.

Don’t give up yet, NMS! Keep working hard, finishing strong, and continuing to do your best while also taking time to celebrate all that you have accomplished this week. We are proud of you!

North Middle School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special for our faculty and staff. Your generosity, encouragement, donations, and support helped create a week filled with appreciation, kindness, and encouragement for the amazing people who serve our students each day.

We are incredibly grateful to our Renaissance students and staff, the Munoz Family and El Ranchero, Westview Baptist Church, Rocky's Pizza, Queens Bakery, Gardner's BBQ, Westwood Boutique, Orr's Farm Market, Country Roads Creations, Apollo Civic Theatre, Serenity Day Spa, Bear's Auto Repair, Spring Valley, Filthy Fizz, Michael, First United Bank, Outback Steakhouse, The Plate Food Truck, and Tilty McFlipper's Arcade for helping bless our staff throughout the week.

A very special thank you also goes to Katie Long, Emily Duncan and Nichel Griffin for the countless hours, hard work, planning, coordination, and care they poured into making the entire week such a success. From organizing donations and events to making sure every detail was handled, they worked tirelessly all week long to ensure our staff felt valued and appreciated. Their dedication, thoughtfulness, and servant-hearted leadership made a tremendous impact, and we are so thankful for everything they did for the NMS staff family!

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

May 12th - Election Day - NO SCHOOL

May 14th - Choir Concert at NMS 5PM

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

We are In BLUEm... and ready to SPRING into SUMMER at our Extravaganza! Join us Thursday, May 14th at 5PM in the NMS Gym for our Annual Spring Show! This amazing night features 67 (yes... that's the real number!🤣) talented students from our concert choirs, "Northern Lights" Show Choir, AND Eagle School's concert choir! Thank you for your continued support!

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!

Tuesday, May 20

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!

Parents and community members we need your help! We are collecting water for our fun end of year activities. Please help keep our students hydrated while they participate in the trips and other outdoor activities by donating cases of water. Drop off to the front office by Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00PM.

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 county for the 2026-2027 school year!

Attention 8th grade boys interested in SMHS Boys Soccer! Off-season conditioning sessions are beginning this month for all returning athletes as well as any new students interested in trying out for the team next school year. Students currently in 8th through 11th grade are invited to participate.

Conditioning sessions will take place on the SMHS soccer field. Players should bring water and cleats to each session.

Upcoming Dates & Times:

• Friday, May 8 — 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
• Monday, May 11 — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
• Wednesday, May 13 — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
• Friday, May 15 — 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

More dates and opportunities will be announced soon. This is a great chance for athletes to build conditioning, improve skills, and connect with teammates before the upcoming season begins!

Are you interested in cheer for next school year? Join us for conditioning on Mondays & Wednesdays in the NMS gym, April 13th through May 18th from 6:30-8:30pm. You will need: athletic wear, a BCS sports physical on file, water bottle, and a positive attitude. Remember to wear your hair up and away from your face, take off any jewelry, and don't wear long nails. Email enjoli.dellinger@k12.wv.us for questions or more information!

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.

Ms. Hess shared these pictures of a few Mother's Day gifts her students made last week for their moms.

Thanks to the Ren Club and Ms. Long for organizing the drink reward! Students who earned enough Ren points were treated to special drink bar in the cafeteria. They were DELICIOUS!

Look at all of the fun happening in Family & Consumer Science class! All grade levels have been working hard! 6th grade is working on perfecting their hand embroidery stitches before moving on to their final sewing projects. 7th grade has mastered their machine sewing skills and are at various steps of their sewing projects ( choice of patchwork quilt or pj pants). 8th grade has been VERY busy with staff appreciation and various other events around the school!

Students have enjoyed learning the process of clay - shaping, drying, glazing and firing in art class! Many students have also enjoyed making unique pieces to bring home for Mothers Day!

6th grade science had a pretty "fishy" experiment this week.