Principal's Newsletter 2025-2026

Dear NMS Families,

We’re excited to kick off a wonderful new school year at New Martinsville School! A warm welcome to all of our returning Eagles and an especially big welcome to our new students and families—we’re glad you’re here.

Last week, we welcomed our Preschool and Kindergarten families with an open house and all of our returning students in grades 1-8. Over the next few weeks, you will receive many vital messages and forms. While a great start to the year is important, some families may feel overwhelmed in trying to get EVERYTHING ready. Don't stress, just take it one day at a time. Remember that the school year is 180 days. With academic achievement, a great start is not as important as a strong finish. If you miss an essential form, I can assure you that we will send you a reminder. If you need another copy you may download or request another one. Also, if there is a bus your student can ride, we strongly recommend putting your student on the bus rather than picking up. We are not able to accommodate the amount of parking spots needed. If you choose to pick-up, please try not to block entrances/exits and other vehicles so we can get cars in and out as quickly as possible.

We will take each day, week, and month at a time. We are excited to start the year, but if you are feeling overwhelmed or have questions, please give us a call and let us help! We can do this!

Let's go to work,

S. Walton
Principal

AUGUST 25

First Day of School for 1/2 Kindergarten

First Day of School for 1/2 Preschool Group A

Girls volleyball Scrimmage at Tyler 6:00

AUGUST 26

First Day of School for 1/2 Kindergarten

First Day of School for 1/2 Preschool Group A

AUGUST 27

ALL Kindergartners Attend

First Day for 1/2 Group B- Preschool

AUGUST 28

First Day for 1/2 Group B

AUGUST 30

Football Scrimmage at Gilmer Co. 2:00

Cross Country at Marietta

SEPTEMBER 1

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Labor Day)

SEPTEMBER 2

All PK Attends

SEPTEMBER 5

Concussion Tests for athletes

SEPTEMBER 7

Molly Turns 2!!

SEPTEMBER 12

NMS Night at Magnolia High School football game

SEPTEMBER 17

Midterm

SEPTEMBER 22

D/F Midterms Mailed Home ( parents can see grade on Schoology at any time.)

SEPTEMBER 24

Early Release for Prep and Plan (Pickups are 1-1:10) Buses leave school at 1:10

Please make sure your child is wearing SNEAKERS on the days he/she has gym.

*Crocs

*Boots (of any kind)

*Slipper shoes

*Sandals

*Flip flops and

*Clogs are NOT acceptable. If you are unsure of what days your child has gym, please contact your child’s teacher. We are doing our best to prevent injury and keep our students safe.

Thank you!

PE Teachers ~

Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Amedro & Mrs. Blain

Trey Moore got a time of 16:17 and Kinlee Turner finished with a time of 20:51.

These required state tests are given to students in Grades 3–8 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

April 28th, Writing 3-8

April 30th, Science, Grades 5 and 8

May 5th, ELA 3-8

May 13th, Math Grades 3-8

What's Cooking this Week?

• Students must obtain a bus pass in order to ride a bus to an alternate location.
• Students must obtain a bus pass to ride a different bus. Even if this is for a daily babysitter. If it isn't their normal bus, they must have a pass.

New legislation from the West Virginia General Assembly establishes a cell phone-free education for West Virginia's K-12 public schools.

New Martinsville School is committed to preparing students to progress academically, to achieve success and to accept responsibility for themselves. As a part of this commitment, the school has established attendance performance guidelines for all students in grades K-12.

Families can review the WCS Attendance Policy by "clicking" the link below this message.

A few items of note:

1. Tardies may impact PBIS Rewards.

2. Field trips, NMS & Wetzel County Schools activities, and other WCS affiliated events do not count against a student's excused or unexcused absence totals.

3. When in doubt about a student's absence or status, please give NMS a call or send an email to Mrs. Lemasters.