NMS Family Newsletter

Illinois Law (105 ILCS 128/20.c) requires schools to complete a lockdown drill in conjunction with Law Enforcement. The Law Enforcement lockdown drill must be conducted on days and times when students are normally present in the school building and must involve participation from all school personnel and students present at school at the time of the lockdown drill.

This year’s drill will be conducted on September 24, 2025. Additional information and an opt out letter can be found HERE

-Brandon Creason

Principal, NMS

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September 15th - 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Johnsburg (SGE) 4-6

September 15th - 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Johnsburg (NMS) 4-6

September 16th - Cross Country @ McHenry Middle School 4-6

September 17th - 7th Grade Volleyball @ Creekside 4-6

September 17th - 8th Grade Volleyball @ Creekside 4-6

September 18th - Cross Country @ Marlowe Middle School 4-6

September 24th - Lockdown Drill with Richmond Police

Please make sure your students' health records are updated.

6th grade - Current physical on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam form, MCV and Tdap immunizations, and dental form. If you have an upcoming appointment please email the school nurse. Forms need to be turned in by 10/15 to avoid school exclusion.

7th & 8th grade Students new to NMS from another Illinois school- will need proof of immunizations.

7th & 8th grade Students new to NMS from out of state- will need a physical completed on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam form, proof of all required immunizations, and a vision exam completed on the Illinois Eye Exam Report. Forms need to be in 30 days of starting school to avoid school exclusion.

If your student has any health concerns that require medication at school, please reach out to the school nurse for the appropriate paperwork. Students are not to carry any medications, including OTC meds on them.

Any student with asthma or allergies, should have an appropriate plan filled out by their doctor. Please follow up with the school nurse regarding emergency medications at school.

If your child is interested in trying out for school sports they must have a current physical on file to attend tryouts. They must have a current physical that covers the length of the season to participate in the season.

NMS School Nurse

Kchurch@nippersink2.org

At NMS, we believe in providing students with opportunities to grow and demonstrate their learning. To support this, we have established the following test retake policy. In order to qualify for a retake, students must:

• Complete and submit all assignments related to the material
• Complete the study guide
• Meet with their teacher to review areas for improvement and to discuss what they have learned prior to taking the retake
• Retakes must be completed within two weeks of the original test date.

This policy encourages responsibility, accountability, and mastery of learning while giving students a structured path to success.

September Lunch Menu

NMS Website

Parent - Student Handbook

Bell Schedule

NMS Safety Concern

25-26 School Calendar

25-26 School Calendar (List View)

Safety for our students and staff is something we take very seriously here at NMS. Please talk to your children about the seriousness of making threatening comments regarding students, staff, or the school. No comments will be handled as a joke here at Nippersink Middle School and law enforcement will be contacted if comments are made or shared on social media. Please contact the office or use our website if you have a safety concern. Safety concerns can be submitted on the website HERE

Substitute Teachers! The application form for working as a District 2 substitute teacher can be found here