New Mark News

School pictures will be taken 1st thing in the morning.

Picture forms were sent home with your student on Friday, but it's also attached below.

Monday, September 29th

• School Picture Day
• Step Up Music Night - NM Band Room @ 5p

Tuesday, September 30th

• NO ACE, due to conferences
• Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3p-7p (Appointment Only for Core)

• NO School

Monday, October 6th

• NO School (Professional Development)
• Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3p-7p (Drop-In Format)

Tuesday, October 7th

• 8th Grade Worlds of Fun Experience

Tuesday, October 7th

• PTSA Meeting @ 6 p.m.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences! Please take note of the two formats:

• Tuesday, September 30th – Scheduled Conferences
  Conferences will be held by appointment only from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  
  

• Monday, October 6th – Drop-In Conferences
  This evening will follow a drop-in format, also from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. No appointment is necessary, allowing for greater flexibility with family schedules.

  
  

Encore Teachers and Mrs. Drecktrah will be available for drop-in visits on both nights.

Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to connecting with you!

Hello ACE families!

A few quick reminders:

• No ACE next Tuesday, September 30th due to parent-teacher conferences.
• The last day of ACE for Quarter 1 will be Wednesday, October 8th.

Registration for Quarter 2 ACE will open on Friday, October 10th through Friday, October 24th. Information can be found on the New Mark website. ALL registration forms will be completed on My Payments Plus. No late registration will be taken. Activity options will include academic club, band club, Scholar Bowl and gaming club.

Yearbook for Quarter 2 will be by application only. Students can get the application form from Mr. Hunt (Room 304).

Questions, please reach out to miranda.kurbin@nkcschools.org.

Thank you!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well. We want to remind all families about the importance of following our designated drop-off procedures to ensure the safety of all students during morning arrival.

Effective immediately:

🚗 All morning drop-offs must take place in the East Lot ONLY. (PARENT DROP OFF LINE)
❌ Please do NOT drop your child off along the road.

Due to ongoing road construction and limited visibility, dropping students off on the road creates serious safety hazards. We ask for your full cooperation in using the East Lot only, where staff is present to supervise and assist.

We understand mornings can be busy but taking a few extra minutes to follow these procedures can make a huge difference in keeping our children safe.

Thank you for your support and commitment to student safety. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Deputy S. Atkison

New Mark Middle School Resource Deputy

Clay County Sheriff's Office

816-321-4208

New Mark had 20 students that had the opportunity to attend the Vex Robotics Competition Event that was sponsored by Google at the NIC on September 16th. The students had a fantastic time as they made Vex clawbots that they later got to compete with in an arena against other teams. It was an amazing experience!

Worlds of Fun Field Trip Information:

Over the next few months, your student will engage in activities to explore our district’s high school pathways program. The first opportunity students will have to see pathways in action will be a behind the scenes experience at Worlds of Fun on October 7th. This field trip will be no cost to families. Additional information about the field trip is linked in the letter below.

Letter Linked Here

If you prefer that your child not participate in the field trip, please fill out the attached opt out form and return to 8th grade Counselor, Stacia Wilson by Wednesday, October 1, 2025. stacia.wilson@nkcschools.org

November 18th 2025, 8th grade students at New Mark have the opportunity to take the PreACT 8/9.

This is a practice exam that is intended to give students the opportunity to experience what ACT testing is like. The results are not official, but can be used to help students prepare for future testing.

What You Need to Know:

• Participation is completely optional.
• The PreACT 8/9 is produced by ACT, Inc. and follows the same format as the ACT, but it is not an official ACT score.
• Results are not used for college admissions, placement, or scholarships.
• Scores and reports are for informational purposes only. Results help inform readiness for high school coursework and future ACT testing.

Please use the form linked below to sign up. The last day to sign up is October 20th.

PreACT 8/9 Sign Up Form (8th Grade Only)

New Mark Middle School is hosting Clay County Health Department’s Immunization Clinic on October 23, 2025. If your child needs their required 8th grade immunizations, this is an opportunity for them to receive the vaccines for FREE and while they are at school…..think, no scheduling of appointments and no trips to the doctor needed! You must register your child for the clinic. Here is the link: Online Registration Consent Form or go to www.clayhealth.com/immunizations. Please note that the deadline for registration isOctober 9, 2025.

See the Parent Letter for more information.

If you aren’t sure whether your child still needs their required vaccines, please contact your school nurse, Kristi Nedblake; email: kristine.nedblake@nkcschools.org; phone: (816)321-5293.

⭐ Donations NEEDED, Please Sign Up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F44AEA923A2F85-58751931-dinner
NM PTSA is providing a meal for New Mark Staff during conferences on Tuesday, September 30th. Please Sign Up to donate items. Thank YOU!

⭐ We Want YOU to JOIN New Mark PTSA!
https://newmark-ptsa.square.site/
New Mark Northstars PTSA Memberships! Adult, Student and/or Business Memberships Available. We Appreciate Your Support!

⭐ October New Mark Northstars PTSA Meeting!
-->Tuesday, October 7th, 6pm
Want to be more involved in your student's time at New Mark? PTSA is a perfect way to do so! Reach out for volunteer opportunities! Email NM PTSA @ newmarkptsa@gmail.com

⭐ New Mark Student PTSA Meeting!
--> Wednesday, October 8th
Student PTSA Meetings will happen during the school day. Students must be a Student PTSA Member to attend the meetings. Have your student join today! https://newmark-ptsa.square.site/

⭐ New Mark Teen Night Out (TNO)!
-->Friday, October 24th
Purchase TNO tickets online: https://newmark-ptsa.square.site/ Volunteers will be needed. Watch for the TNO Volunteers Sign Up!

⭐ Like & Follow our New Mark Northstars PTSA Facebook page!
facebook.com/NewMarkNorthstarsPTSA

⭐ Purchase a New Mark Clear Water Bottle!
https://newmark-ptsa.square.site/