Crossroads Middle School

Hello, Crossroads students and families! Happy Friday! Our fall Count Day is next week Wednesday, October 7th. Please do your best to have your child in school on time and all day.

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place at Crossroads on Monday, October 19th and Tuesday, October 20th. Our seventh grade teachers will do signups with the whole team of four core teachers and our eighth grade teachers will do individual signups with one teacher. Signup links will be sent next week Thursday, October 8th. Please be on the lookout for those. Because signup slots are limited, we encourage parents who are willing to receive a brief email with updates on their child, to email teachers for an email update. Our time slots do fill up quickly. Enjoy the fall weekend! It might be a perfect weekend for an apple orchard visit!

GO WILDCATS!!
Lindsey Grinwis and Trevor Chalmers

Crossroads Administration

crossroadsoffice@nvps.net

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:20 - 2:25 (Doors open at 7:00 am)

Wednesday (delayed start)

8:20 - 2:25 (Doors open at 7:00 am)

Saturday, October 3

• 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament @ NVHS
  
  

Monday, October 5

• 7th Grade A Volleyball vs Hudsonville Baldwin @ Home - 4:00 pm
• 7th Grade B Volleyball @ Hudsonville Baldwin - 4:00 pm
• 8th Grade A Volleyball vs Hudsonville Baldwin @ Home - 5:15 pm
• 8th Grade B Volleyball @ Hudsonville Baldwin - 5:15 pm

Tuesday, October 6

• Picture Retake Day
• After School Help, 2:30 - 3:45 pm
• BASE: Art Club with Mrs. Buys @ Art Room - 2:45 - 3:45 pm
• 7th & 8th Conference Meet @ East Rockford - 4:30 pm

Wednesday, October 7

• Count Day - Please have your child in attendance on time and all day!
• Frandale Orders Distributed @ IMC - 2:00 - 6:00 pm
• BASE: Bots of the North with Mr. Jenson @ Woodshop - 2:30-3:40 pm
• 7th Grade A Volleyball @ Zeeland Cityside Middle - 4:00 pm
• 7th Grade B Volleyball vs Zeeland Cityside Middle @ Home - 4:00 pm
• 8th Grade A Volleyball @ Zeeland Cityside Middle - 5:15 pm
• 8th Grade B Volleyball vs Zeeland Cityside Middle @ Home - 5:15 pm
• 7th Grade Football @ West Ottawa - 5:00 pm
• 8th Grade Football @ Wyoming - 5:00pm

Thursday, October 8

• Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm
• After School Help - 2:30 - 3:45 pm
• BASE: Cooking & Baking Club with Mr. Shapiro @ Cafeteria - 2:45 - 3:45 pm

Friday, October 9

• Oct 12 - Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm
• Oct 14 - Career Tour to Buell Motorcycle
• Oct 15 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Galmish
• Oct 15 - Happy Birthday, Mrs. High
• Oct 16 - End of Quarter 1
• Oct 16 - Wiffle Ball Tournament
• Oct 16 - Open Gym - Boys Basketball
• Oct 17 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Lago
• Oct 19 - Start of Quarter 2
• Oct 19 - CR Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
• Oct 19 - PTC Jet's Pizza Fundraiser - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
• Oct 20 - Kid's Food Basket
• Oct 20 - CR Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
• Oct 22 - Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm
• Oct 23 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Schroder
• Oct 26 - No School for Students/Staff PD
• Oct 27 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Martin
• Oct 28 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Kerry
• Oct 28 - 8th Grade Choir Jazz festival at FHN - Time TBD
• Oct 29 - Career Quest Tour - Autocam Medical
• Oct 31 - NEF Spooky Sprint 5K

Parents and Guardians have the ability to view their students' course content including due dates, assignments, course modules, etc by creating a CANVAS "Observer" account that is linked to their student(s) account.

CANVAS Account Instructions

Don't forget to pick up your Frandale orders on Wednesday, October 7 from 2 pm to 6:00pm in the Crossroads IMC! Enter through the front doors! Questions? Email nvcrossroadsptc@gmail.com

Monday, October 19, 2026

Attention softball and baseball players: we are going to host a coed wiffle ball tournament for anyone interested on Friday, October 16, starting at 3 pm. If you are interested, you need to form a team of 4. Please sign up as a team in the lunchroom. If you are interested in playing, but do not have a team please still sign up and we will find a team for you. This will help us get an idea of how many people are interested. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Davis.

All families must complete one registration form for each student to be placed on a bus. If there are any changes, either before or during the school year, submit an additional form with the new schedule request. This will trump any previous request received.

All parents and athletes must register and complete the information in Final Forms to participate in athletics at Northview. Please be sure to upload you physical to your Final Forms account!

Click here to REGISTER now:

https://nvps-mi.finalforms.com/

To register/view other student clubs/activities, please click on the link below:

https://nvps.revtrak.net/rw-youth-sports-leagues-camps-and-clinics

Cheer Tryout Information

Below you will find the 2026/2027 Football Schedule.

Football Schedule

Looking for a sport where everyone can succeed? Cross Country is the perfect place to

challenge yourself, make new friends, and become part of an encouraging team! Whether

you're an experienced runner, play another sport, or have never considered running before,

Cross Country welcomes all ability levels. Our team focuses on improving one step at a time

while having fun together.

Why join Cross Country?

● No experience necessary—we'll help you every step of the way.

● Build strength, endurance, and confidence.

● Make lasting friendships and be part of an amazing team culture.

● Explore beautiful local trails and compete in exciting meets.

● Improve your fitness for other sports like basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, wrestling,

and track.

● Set personal goals, celebrate your progress, and discover what you're capable of.

● Have a blast at our Neon Night Race and Color Run.

The only person you have to beat is the runner you were yesterday. Every practice is an

opportunity to grow stronger, push yourself, and accomplish something you never thought

possible. Come run with us—we can't wait to meet you! Our first practice is Tuesday, August

25th, from 2:45-3:45. Meet in Coach Sugi’s classroom. Reach out to Coach Vogel at

kvogel@nvps.net or Coach Sugiyama at asugiyama@nvps.net with any questions.

Esports at Crossroads is a chance for student to compete against other schools in the following video game titles: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League

Our high school Esports program has competed at the highest level, winning multiple top 4 state finishes, one state championship, and one top 10 National finish. This year will mark our 3rd year of middle school esports and our first year with state playoffs being offered.

The league starts the week of September 21st with playoffs beginning November 16th. Students competing will walk to the HS Esports lab for their once/week practice and once/week match day, (TBA at the meeting), and they will also need to maintain good academic standing.

If you have any questions, please email Mark Lago at MLago@nvps.net

Check out the attached link for Northview Gear and Apparel.

Northview Online Spirit Shop

Help support our Mentor Program! Present the linked Dine-in or Take-out voucher at Russ' between 10/12/26 and 10/17/26 and 20% of your total bill will be donated to the Northview Mentor Program.

Fundraiser Coupon

The informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 pm in the IMC here at Crossroads.

We’re excited to make attending school events easier than ever with GoFan, our digital ticketing system. Buy your tickets online in advance and enjoy quick, cashless entry at the gate — no printing or hassle required. Families can also make cashless purchases at the entry gate if they haven’t bought tickets ahead of time.

Visit GoFan.co and find Crossroads Middle School using this link or the included QR code. Also, download the free GoFan app to keep all your tickets in one place:
📱 Download on the App Store | Get it on Google Play

Scan the QR code below to view all upcoming events and get your tickets today!

Students in grades 7 - 12 and interested families can travel with us for Spring Break 2028 to England and Scotland! Sign up early to get the best price!

Visit the castles of Edinburgh Scotland and the sights and sounds of London, the mystery of Stonehenge, Yorkshire, the Birmingham region, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Where can I enroll?

2028 England and Scotland Enrollment Link: www.eftours.com/3054695ZK

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! Mrs. Buys sbuys@nvps.net

The Kent District Library has compiled a Community Resources Directory of a variety of local organizations and programs.

Community Resources

Sign your permission slip here: Hand2Hand Sign Up

We are pleased to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to our students! To learn what's on the menu each day, please visit our Food Service web page where we provide an online menu. These menus provide important nutrition facts and allergy information for your review.

We strongly encourage all families to fill out the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application online.

Application

ALL STUDENT RECORDS must be reviewed digitally through Parent Vue. This will include updating student or family information, signing our annual concussion form and signing the technology agreement. For additional questions, please email techsupport@nvps.net.

Please avoid using the front parking lot/bus lane at regular arrival and dismissal times.

Parent drop off is in the parking lot East of the building.

Parent and/or physician (if prescription) permission is required for the school to administer medication to students. Students are NOT ALLOWED to transport any type of medication to school. Both over the counter and prescription medications require a drop off AND completion of the authorization form by parents.

Medication Authorization Form

Crossroads has a very special staff member! Meet Moxie and stay up to date with her! Follow her at: Moxie Goes to Middle School on Instagram

Crossroads Specific Annual Education Report

Crossroads Middle School Website

School Supply List for 26/27

Crossroads "At-A-Glance" (Important Dates and Info)

Crossroads Building Calendar

Final Forms

Transportation

Food Service Department

Lindsey Grinwis, Crossroads Principal

LGrinwis@nvps.net

Trevor Chalmers, Crossroads Assistant Principal

TChalmers@nvps.net