NBHS Bison Bits

• October 12: Mascot Monday
• October 12: School Board Meeting (6 PM in MS/HS PAC)
• October 14: College Campus Visit - Purdue University (11th & 12th Grades) More info below!
• October 15: 1/2 Day - Conferences (1-4 & 6-8 PM)
• October 16: 1/2 Day - Afternoon PD
• All NBHS 9th graders will be attending the BRESA 9th Grade Career Pathway Day (CPD) on Friday, October 16. This event is hosted at The Mendel Center on the Lake Michigan College main campus. We will leave NBHS by bus at 8:45 am and return at 11:50 am.
• October 17: NBSL Arts & Craft Show (9 AM - 4 PM)
• October 22: NBAS School Board Candidate Night
• October 29th: Trunk or Treat

What an incredible Homecoming week! School spirit was unmatched, from golf cart food trucks and dress-up days to Advisory Games, an all-district Pep Assembly, an action-packed football game where our team gave it their all, and an amazing halftime show. We capped it off at Township Park with s’mores, shaved ice, dancing, and great friends.

Congrats to the Junior Class on winning the week's points competition, and to Harlow Allee and Tony Dominguez on being crowned Homecoming Royalty!

A huge thank you to our Student Senate and advisors Mrs. Quick and Ms. Scoggin for making it all happen!

Thank you for bringing so much warmth, energy, and joy to our hallways and Homecoming celebrations. ¡Buen viaje, amigos! We are so grateful for the memories we made together, and we hope to see you again in the future!

This past week, we came together to celebrate our graduating seniors across soccer, football, and marching band. We proudly recognized the dedication, leadership, and hard work of each of these standout seniors:

• Soccer: Tony Dominguez, Michael Kuhn, Landon Lijewski, Rex Porter, Lucas Thun, Allyson Cardenas, Adamary Cardenas, and McKennah Tierney

• Football: August Johnson, Drew Bowen, Travis James, John Bradshaw, Alec Pilipiak, and Shaun Ludwig

• Band: Mary Barickman, Jo Haberichter, Ava Jackson, Renina Levkova, Noelle Penny, Shaun Ludwig, Riley Castle-Brow, and Adamary Cardenas

Whether making plays on the field, competing on the pitch, or setting the beat from the stands, these seniors have poured countless hours and immense passion into our programs. Thank you for the incredible leadership and unforgettable memories you’ve given our school.

A huge thank you to all the families, friends, and fans who came out to cheer them on - congrats to our Class of 2027 seniors!

Congrats to our High School Quiz Bowl team on kicking off the season with a fantastic victory Thursday night! Competing in the WSJM Academic Challenge, our team brought home their first win of the season by defeating Coloma with a stellar score of 240-160.

If you ever see or experience something that makes you feel unsafe—like bullying, threats, or other serious concerns—you can report it anonymously and responsibly. Your identity is protected, and sharing information helps protect our entire community. If you see something, say something.

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• OK2SAY: Confidential reporting for any safety threat.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Michigan law (Public Act 258 of 2024) requires schools to provide families with information about the importance of safe firearm storage. This notification is part of a statewide effort to promote student safety and awareness of MCL 28.435 (Public Act 17 of 2023).

Please review the resources provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Safe Storage Resources for Families

These materials explain safe storage practices and provide guidance to help ensure firearms are secured properly, reducing the risk of accidental injury.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ensuring the safety of our students and community is a shared responsibility.

• Caroline Fortunato, High School Principal - cfortunato@nbas.org, (269) 469-6004
• Barb Woerdehoff, Administrative Assistant - bwoerdehoff@nbas.org, (269) 469-6001
• Keri Haskins, School Counselor - khaskins@nbas.org, (269) 469-6006
• Megan Smith, School Social Worker - msmith@nbas.org, (269) 469-6036
• Beth Arvanitis, Student Advocate - barvanitis@nbas.org, (269) 469-6016
• Matt Johnson, Athletic Director - mjohnson@nbas.org, (269) 469-6051