Adams MS August

We want to help prepare, and provide the best experience possible for all students while they attend Adams. It is vital that students understand the importance of recieving a quality education. This includes; being in school, completing and turning in all homework assignments and preparing for all summative assessments (tests). Learning these good habits early will help not only in middle school, but will help prepare them for the expectations that they will have while in high school. We also encourage all students to participate in one or more of the numerous extra-curricular or club activites the school offers.

There is a lot of information in this newsletter, so please make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom. Thanks

Also, on Thursday August 11th, there will be a Bus Orientation meeting for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who will be riding the bus between Adams and Madison. This meeting will start at 7:00pm on the West Patio outside of Adams. After the meeting, students will have an opportunity to get their bus passes.

Breakfast: Breakfast is FREE for all students.

• Breakfast will be a grab and go.

• Breakfast will be provided starting at 7:45 - 8:05

• 8th Grade -

• Main Cafeteria or 702

• Only four (4) students per table

• 7th Grade -

• Room 702 (Auxiliary Cafeteria)

• Only four (4) students per table

Lunch: Students/Adults will have to pay for all lunches this year. The Cost is $2.65 for students. If you are needing assistance, please complete a free and reduced application. These forms will be available through Parent Portal Staarting August 1st. If you have questions, or need a paper application, please contact The McKinley Education Center.

Drop off in the mornings:

• Parents are encouraged to not drop off students until 7:45am. Teachers and other staff will be on duty outside starting at 7:45. School begins at 8:10.

• Students who are dropped off earlier will be allowed to sit in the main commons area directly south of the Main Office from 7:15 - 7:45. They then can go to breakfast, or outside with their friends.

• 8th Graders:

• Will enter into the building through the main entrance of Adams (South Side)

• 7th Graders:

• Enter through the doors located on the West side of the building.

• We ask parents to not turn left into the circle when heading south down McDonald Avenue. This slows down and blocks the flow of traffic. Please only enter the circle when heading north.

• Students arriving after 8:10am must check into the office.

Dismissal is at 3:25

• Parents will be encouraged to pick up students on time. If not, have plans made to meet or to start walking. Students must leave campus in a timely manner.

• Families and students are encouraged to use the Student/Parent Portal to monitor grades and progress during the school year.
• If there are concerns or questions, please contact the student's teacher. They have the best knowledge about the progress of your son/daughter in their classroom.
• All students have an opportunity to retake or complete missing assignments and assessments. Here is a link to the full NPPHS Grading & Reporting Document.

If you do not have a current Parent Portal account. Please contact Connie Thompson at the Welcome Center for help.

Email: jayres@nppsd.org
Website: https://www.nppsd.org/
Location: 1200 McDonald Road, North Platte, NE, USA
Phone: (308) 535-7112
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsMiddleSchoolNP/