NBMS Peek at The Week

October

1: 7th Grade Talons Team Field Trip

2: Early Release Day, 1 PM

6: NB FFA Fundraiser Auction, 6 PM

7: PTO Meeting, 8 AM

7: Community Night, 5 PM

13: School Closed for Students

14: School Closed for Students

31: Early Release Day, 1 PM

This past week I was deeply honored to be recognized as Principal of the Year for Buncombe County Schools. I am honored to have received this recognition and I'm grateful for your words of encouragement and support. While this recognition has my name on it, I know it truly reflects the amazing work happening every day at North Buncombe Middle School. I am grateful for the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our students, and the support of our families who partner with us in countless ways. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of our school community.

Together, we make NBMS a special place to learn and grow!

In Appreciation, Nicholas

1. A big thank you to all of our students and staff who showed their school spirit by participating in our dress-up days—your energy and enthusiasm make NBMS a special place!
2. A big thank you to all of our parents and families who supported the NBMS Book Fair—your involvement helps put more books in the hands of our students and fosters a love of reading!
3. We are so grateful to the many families who came out for our Open House Tail Gate! Your presence on campus and support made the evening a true celebration of our NBMS community.

At NBMS, we want to make sure our students have what they need to stay focused and energized throughout the school day. We are currently accepting donations of individually packaged snacks such as crackers, granola bars, fruit snacks, and similar items for students who may need a quick boost.

In addition, our Hawks Hideaway Staff Lounge is always a place of encouragement and appreciation for our hardworking teachers and staff. Donations of drinks, snacks, and coffee pods are greatly appreciated and go a long way in keeping our team fueled and supported.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us care for both our students and staff!

Buncombe County Schools students have the opportunity to check out books from their school library. As an additional service, we offer parents the opportunity to OPT IN for a NC Digital Public Library card for their student. Students are then allowed to check out up to 10 books or 10 audiobooks (or a combination of both that adds up to 10 total) at a time from anywhere in the collections of the public library. Here's the link for the form.

We are excited to sponsor a hands-on learning experience for our 8th graders this week in their Science classes. River Link, the Department of Environmental Quality, NC Cooperative Extension, and Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation will be on campus to share about groundwater, air quality, green energy, and invasive plant removal.

We are excited to share that our school now has an online spirit store! Spirit wear also makes a great gift for students, family members, and school supporters. When you purchase from the store, 10% comes back to our school and items are shipped directly to your address.

Our Student Council is sponsoring the Eblen Pumpkins fundraiser to support Eblen Charities from October 1 to October 20.

Each morning, a student council representative will each go to each homeroom and collect donations & give out pumpkins.

Incentives and Encouragement for Student Participation include:

• Donuts for the winning team for each grade level
• $1 on Friday earns a Hat Pass
• $5 donation or more earns a Wristband or a lollipop
• $15 or more donation earns free entry into school sports events (1 time)
• $1000 raised by a grade level earns Recess for all of Power Hour
• Every $5 donation earns a ticket for Friday prize drawing

In case you misplaced it... here are the payment due dates for the DC Trip:

• 3 Payments:
• November 13, 2025 ($220)
• February 2, 2026 ($220)
• Monthly Payments:
• $100 on October 16, November 13, December 12, January 5, and February 2
• $70 on March 4

Please remember that we do not accept payments after 8:00am. Make all payments on time to keep your child's spot on the trip.

We are excited to welcome the North Windy Ridge Intermediate School Blackhawk Brigade to our campus this week for our soccer game on Tuesday. This Blackhawk Brigade is a group of North Windy students who have signed up to attend some of our NBMS athletic events. We are excited to welcome these future NBMS Blackhawks to our school. A special thanks to NWRIS Principal Mary Nichols for making this happen!

Before School Tutoring

Coach Brown's Room - 504

Wednesday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 AM

After School Study Lab

Media Center

Thursday afternoons from 3:02 to 4:15 PM

7th Grade ELA Tutoring

Wednesday afternoons from 3:02 to 4:00 PM

7th Grade Math Tutoring

Wednesday afternoons, 3:00 to 4:00 PM

8th Grade ELA Tutoring

Wednesday afternoons, 3 to 4 PM

New Life Community Church has chosen our school as one of their community projects for their October 5 service project day. We are grateful for their volunteer efforts to make a difference on and around our campus. Look for pictures in next week's newsletter of their work and projects.

Monday, September 29

Cross Country at Owen, 4:30

Volleyball at Owen, 4:30

Tuesday, September 23

Boys Soccer at Home vs. Owen, 4:30

Tennis at Home vs. Owen, 4:30

Girls Basketball Workouts, 5:15

Wednesday, October 1

Football at Enka, 5:00

Volleyball at Erwin, 4:30

Thursday, October 2

Boys Soccer at Erwin, 4:30

Do you have a business or know someone who owns a business? We officially invite that business to be an athletic banner sponsor at NBMS. We have a wall of banners that we would love to put yours with. You could also buy a banner as a family to support NBMS athletics. Please email our athletic director, Laura Greb, if interested.

Get the Bus App

October Lunch Menu

After School Counseling

Attendance Waiver Form - Educational Leave Request Form

Email: nicholas.honeycutt@bcsemail.org
Website: NBMS

Location: 51 N. Buncombe School Road, Weaverville NC 28787
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthBuncombeMiddle