NORTH NEWS
September 16, 2022
CROSS COUNTY MEETS STARTED THIS WEEK!
Wednesday evening, the NMS Cross Country team took on Spring Mills & Hedgesville Middle at the first meet at Spring Mills High School. North's top runners were the following:
Boys: 5th Arius Newton, 4th Jaxon Maraugha, 3rd Liam Kradel, 2nd Brady "the Machine" Steen, and 1st place Kamryn Forberger
Girls: 5th place Abby Lanham, 4th place Alexis Simmons, 3rd place Jasmine Waldron, 2nd Place Melissa Gutierrez, and 1st place Brianna Gutierrez
We hope to see you next Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30 for our next meet at Poor House Farms Park versus Spring Mills and South!
A COOL THING HAPPENED IN CLASS: AMERICAN HISTORY STORYTELLERS VISIT THE 8th GRADE
This year 8th grade students will be discussing the rich cultural traditions specific to West Virginia and celebrate the unique artistry that has evolved here in our Mountain State, including the oral tradition of sharing folklore and the storytelling pastime.
The Speak Series, affiliated with Shepherd University, hosts different story tellers each year and North Middle was proud to collaborate with Adam Booth to bring Sparky and Rhonda Rucker to our school Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The Ruckers brought together storytelling and folk music to create a wonderful experience for our students.
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker are American storytellers, musicians, and historians who have traveled all over the country sharing folk traditions with different schools and communities. You can find out more about them on their website https://sparkyandrhonda.com.
Students listen to Sparky & Wanda share music & stories. | From left to right: Wanda & Sparky Rucker, 8th grade teacher Ms. Kyker, & Adam Booth from Shepherd University. | Sparky plays the guitar. |
INTERIM REPORTS COMING MONDAY
Please be aware that the WV Department of Education is still experiencing issues with their computer systems which impact our Schoology system and as a result, some students may find it difficult to see their courses. Please watch the video linked below to help your student access their courses and report any issues to Ms. Deavers, our Technology Integration Specialist, by email, rachel.deavers@k12.wv.us.
OLWEUS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK, September 19-23
We look forward to seeing that NMS school spirit!

ACADEMY DAY: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th

CHROMEBOOK CHECKS SEPTEMBER 26, 27, & 28: BRING YOUR COMPUTER & CHARGER TO SCHOOL!
Tips for Proper Chromebook Care:
1. Do NOT place stickers on school devices.
2. Do NOT write on school devices with marker or pencil.
3. DO carry school Chromebooks in protective cases or inside a backpack (do not then throw your backpack around with a device inside).
4. REPORT any damages or lost devices/ chargers to Mrs. Deavers, our Technology Integration Specialist, the SAME DAY if possible. Ms. Deavers is available at ALL student lunch periods (8th - in library, 6th & 7th - in the cafeteria).
5. CHARGE the school's device EVERY NIGHT so you are prepared for class the next school day.
Students who have multiple or large unpaid technology invoices for past devices will not be allowed to bring their devices home each night to protect them from incurring more charges. Please contact Ms. Deavers, 304-267-3540, if you have questions about an invoice or charge.

SAVE THE DATE: PICTURE DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7th!

NMS DRESS CODEPLEASE NOTE: Our school dress code has been enforced since the first day of school. Here are a few reminders: *No hoods or hats in the building. *No offensive, drug, or alcohol related slogans on clothing. *Undergarments must be covered. *Stomachs must be fully covered. *Holes above the knee will be permitted provided the holes are not around the upper thigh area. | DROP OFF/ PICK UP PARKING INFORMATION Parents, in order to control the flow of traffic and keep students safe, we ask that you DO NOT ENTER THE PARKING LOTS at North Middle during BUS ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL (7:00-7:30am and 2:35-3:00pm). Parents & Guardians wishing to drop their students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon should enter using the access road between the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Rec Center and our school. NO ONE SHOULD ENTER OUR PARKING LOTS FROM ATHLETIC STREET except teachers & staff arriving to work. This allows us to control the flow of traffic to keep students safe. Parents MAY drop off or pick up their students in front of the building/ main entrance after 7:30 am and before bus dismissal in the afternoon. | VISITOR POLICYAll visitors to North Middle School will need to present identification at the camera inside the first set of doors and state their reason for visiting. Visitors will need to remain in the vestibule (waiting area). Parents/Guardians who are signing their student in or out will use the iPad provided in the waiting area. If you have an appointment, please remain in the waiting area until a school member arrives to escort you to your destination. |
NMS DRESS CODE
PLEASE NOTE: Our school dress code has been enforced since the first day of school. Here are a few reminders:
*No hoods or hats in the building.
*No offensive, drug, or alcohol related slogans on clothing.
*Undergarments must be covered.
*Stomachs must be fully covered.
*Holes above the knee will be permitted provided the holes are not around the upper thigh area.
DROP OFF/ PICK UP PARKING INFORMATION
Parents & Guardians wishing to drop their students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon should enter using the access road between the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Rec Center and our school. NO ONE SHOULD ENTER OUR PARKING LOTS FROM ATHLETIC STREET except teachers & staff arriving to work. This allows us to control the flow of traffic to keep students safe.
Parents MAY drop off or pick up their students in front of the building/ main entrance after 7:30 am and before bus dismissal in the afternoon.
VISITOR POLICY
All visitors to North Middle School will need to present identification at the camera inside the first set of doors and state their reason for visiting. Visitors will need to remain in the vestibule (waiting area).
Parents/Guardians who are signing their student in or out will use the iPad provided in the waiting area. If you have an appointment, please remain in the waiting area until a school member arrives to escort you to your destination.
SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE COMPETITION
As of this week, EIGHTH GRADE IS WINNING, SEVENTH GRADE IS IN SECOND, and SIXTH GRADE IS IN LAST PLACE! Make sure you are coming to school on time!
