8th Grade, 6th Grade, and elementary AIG students got to experience the Mobile Dairy Classroom yesterday! Maple the Cow was the star of the show! Ask your students about what they learned!
Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of April 15-19, 2024.
The Mobile Dairy Farm will be here on Monday to showcase demonstrations and teach our students about the dairy industry. They also talk about farming techniques and modern environmental and food safety practices. We are excited about this opportunity and experience for our students.
On Tuesday, we will host an ESL Parent night. This event is for our Spanish-speaking families, and we look forward to spending time with them, cooking, reviewing information about community businesses, and connecting.
Progress reports will go home on Wednesday. These are the last progress reports for the year. Parents, please encourage your students to complete and submit their assignments. The end of the year will be here quickly, and we want our students' grades to represent their best. This is a reminder that fall sports eligibility will be based on this semester's grades. Students must pass at least 75% of their classes to be eligible for sports.
Please note that end-of-grade testing will occur from May 17th to May 24th. The state of North Carolina requires students to take End-of-Grade Testing. Please plan to ensure your child is at school over these days.
Thursday is our Spring Sports tailgate event for students. Students can buy a ticket for $5, which includes admission to the games, a hotdog, and a drink. Students may purchase tickets Monday through Wednesday during lunch.
In athletic news,
The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will play away on Tuesday at Maiden. The teams will be home on Thursday to play against Mill Creek.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a fantastic week!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Linney for being selected as this week's "Da Bomb" selection!
Good evening, Red Devil Family! We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! It is hard to believe, but we are a little over a month away from the end of the school year. This is a key part of the school year that is critical to that last push to the end. We encourage our students to work hard to finish on a solid note.
Please note that end-of-grade testing will take place from May 17th to May 24th. The state of North Carolina requires students to take End-of-Grade Testing. Please plan to ensure your child is at school over these days.
This week, 8th grade students interested in playing high school sports will have an optional meeting on April 9th with the high school Athletic Director and coaches. This meeting will take place during the school day.
Students will take their End-of-Year iReady Diagnostic Testing on Thursday and Friday.
Spring Pictures for those planning to purchase pictures will be on Friday, April 12.
Chorus and Band students will travel to Carowinds on Friday. This is the program's annual trip, and we wish them safe travels.
In athletic news,
The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer team will play on Tuesday AWAY at River Bend. On Thursday and will be HOME on Thursday to take on Arndt.
That is all for our weekly announcements.
Spring Picture Day is coming on April 12th!!! Only students purchasing pictures will be taking their pictures. Parents, online ordering is available for Spring pictures with the job key at Carolinaphoto.net up until 24 hours (1 business day) before the start of the session. JOB KEY: MZZ6DZ2F. You can also return the picture form with payment on the day of the pictures.
Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of March 25-29, 2024.
Please note there is NO School on Friday, March 29. This officially starts Spring Break. Students will be on break from March 29 - April 7.
This week, students will take their EOY NC Check-In Math, Reading, and 8th Grade Science benchmarks.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team for placing third in the regional competition. Our middle school Band received a Superior rating this past week on their Music Performance Assessment at Lenoir-Rhyne University. We are proud of these groups of students and for doing an excellent job representing N-CMS.
Our BETA Club induction ceremony will take place on Thursday at 1:15. Parents, if your child qualifies, you should have received an invitation to the event.
In athletic news,
The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will be in action on Monday at Northview. This game was moved up due to the potential for rain next week. On Tuesday, the teams will play at Grandview.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a fantastic week!
Good evening, Red Devil Family! We hope you have had a blessed weekend. Here are your announcements for the week of March 18-22, 2024.
Ongoing Digital citizenship lessons are ongoing with classes. Parents, we encourage you to talk with your child about staying safe on the internet, the impact of their digital footprint, and the negative impacts poor choices can have on them.
Our Battle of the Books team will attend their regional competition this upcoming Friday.
Select 8th-grade band students will attend the State Music Assessment at Lenoir-Rhyne on Wednesday. We want to wish these students and Mr. Escamilla the best of luck as they represent our school.
7th Grade students will participate in the Real World, Real Money program this Wednesday. Students will learn about finances, careers, and how to balance a budget and handle expenses.
In athletic news,
The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will play at Mill Creek on Tuesday. They will be at home on Thursday to take on Jacobs Fork. All games are scheduled to start at 4 p.m., and the price of admission is $5.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week!
Today, 8th-grade students in Mrs. Hiatt's WIN block practiced claims, evidence, and cause and effect while completing a scientific breakout room. Students analyzed text and performed experiments. The claim stated that the mystery substance was baking soda. They tested the claim by mixing it with water and vinegar. Evidence proved the claim. A mess was made and fun was had by all proving Science is Messy and Learning is FUN!
Good evening, Red Devil Family! We hope everyone has had a great weekend. Here are your announcements for the week of March 11-15, 2024.
There is no school for students on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Quarter 3 Report Cards go home on Friday, March 15.
Auditions for our first annual N-CMS Talent Show will be held on March 13, 2024.
On Tuesday, a fishery scientist will be on campus to talk with 8th-grade students.
In athletic news,
The baseball, softball, and soccer teams will travel to Arndt Middle School on Tuesday, March 12, for their first games of the season. On Wednesday, all teams will play at home against Maiden Middle School.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a wonderful week!
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Causby for being selected as this week's "DA BOMB" recipient.
Students in Ms. Reese's Social Studies class have been working hard on creating and presenting projects on the Middle Ages!
Mr. Linney awarded his 6th-grade Business classes for their hard work. Pictured are students selected for the All-Star of the quarter, All-star Award, Team Player Award, Leadership Award, and class interpreters who received the Above and Beyond award
Good evening, Red Devily Family! Here are your announcements for the week of March 4-8, 2024.
There is no school for students on Friday, March 8, and Monday, March 11, 2024.
6th-grade will go on a field trip to the NC Transportation Museum this Thursday.
On Wednesday and Thursday, our 8th-grade students can participate in the Be Pro Be Proud career exploration program. This event is an on-site field trip that introduces students to skilled trade professions and gives them hands-on experiences.
In athletic news,
The spring sports season officially begins this week. Our baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will be at Arndt Middle School on Thursday. Game times are at 4 p.m. Cost of admission is $5. We want to wish our spring teams the best of luck.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week!
Mrs. McGill's CTE class has been working hard, not only in research, but also in oral presentations to the class, and using their creativity to create a poster!
Attention All Performers - Do you have a talent you'd like to share?! Then you should audition for the spring Talent Show - Red Devils Got Talent!
Sign permission slips are due to Mrs. Rogers by 3 pm on Friday, March 8th. (along with a copy of the original song lyrics). Auditions will take place on
Pick up a packet from the office if you are interested in performing!!
Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024.
On Friday, March 1, our 8th graders will travel to Newton-Conover High School for a tour. There will also be an optional opportunity to watch the NCHS ROTC cadets conduct a demonstration of their program.
Friday is National Unplug Day! Students will not use their devices on Friday. Teachers are planning activities and lessons that do not require technology.
We want to remind parents that for students to receive an invite to our Q3 academic reward, they must pass all their classes with at least a 70%.
We are looking to hold a talent show this year for any student who would like to showcase their abilities. Auditions will be on March 13. More information to come.
Spring Picture Day will be on April 12th. Only students planning to purchase pictures will have theirs taken. Order forms will go home within the upcoming weeks.
In athletic news,
The baseball and softball teams will have a scrimmage on Tuesday, February 27, at East Burke Middle School.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great weekend.
Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of February 19-23, 2024.
I want to congratulate again the nearly 200 students who earned and received an Honor Card this past week. Thank you, parents, for attending the event. It was great to have you in the building and celebrate your child’s accomplishments.
Our spring Book Fair will run this week. Students will have the opportunity to purchase items during the school day.
Parents, we have several students who have a high balance in the school cafeteria. We need students to pay this down as soon as possible. We are still accepting Free and Reduced Lunch Applications if anyone is interested.
To celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, we will have a spirit week next week. On Monday, students are encouraged to wear a college or military shirt. Tuesday is a Staff/Student Swap day. Students can dress like staff members, and staff members will dress like students. Wednesday is Zoom Dress. Business is up top, and casual is relaxed on the bottom. Thursday is our Trades Day. Students may come to school dressed as a trade job. Friday is College and Career Hat Day.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a wonderful week!
February is CTE Month! Next week we will celebrate with Spirit Week.
Monday, wear your College shirt!
Tuesday, Student and Teacher Swap Day! Find a teacher and dress like each other!
Wednesday is Zoom dress day - business on top, casual on bottom!
Thursday is Trades Day
We will finish out the week on Friday with College or Career hat day!
Let's have some fun!!
This week at N-CMS in CTE: CTE students have been working hard to escape the “hackers” that have taken over the school in their Escape Room Challenge.
This Month is CTE Month. We would like to take a moment to celebrate our Fabulous CTE Teachers! The first we celebrate is Mrs. Ramsey. Mrs. Ramsey teaches Exploring Technology, Engineering, and Exploring Construction.
