Nippersink Middle School

Our annual Summer Band Camp concluded today with an amazing performance. We are looking forward to the school year and listening to them progress in their skills. Thank you to Mr. Nowickas, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Pryor and Ms. Olson for your love and dedication to the music program at NMS. Thank you to all of our NMS Band Parents for supporting your student and their love of music.

Meet the new Principal link https://www.smore.com/d81qm

Congratulations to NMS student Gabrielle Reagan! Gabby's poem "Miss You Lilly" was recognized by The America Library of Poetry for the 2023 poetry contest and will be published this fall by The America Library of Poetry! Amazing job!

Please be advised there is a bus delay due to construction on Route 12. NMS students will be leaving NMS shortly. Thank you for your patience.

Yearbook Distribution: The 22/23 NMS Yearbooks will be distributed mid-August at the beginning of the 23/24 school year. The decision for the late distribution is to facilitate the inclusion of fourth quarter activities in the yearbook. Thank you for your patience.

Happy Last Day of School! Early Dismissal Today. Students will be dismissed at 10:50a today. Have a safe and an amazing summer!!!

NMS Summer Office Hours starting Monday, June 5 will be 8:00a - 2:00p. The office will be closed on Fridays. Normal Office Hours 7:00a - 3:30p will resume on Monday, July 31. From everyone here at NMS have a safe & wonderful summer!

NMS Middle School is pleased to welcome the new NMS PTO Board Members for the 2023-2024 school year. Co-Presidents: Julie Fak & Anna Neumann Co-Vice Presidents: Faith Uphoff & Amie Wells Secretary: Abigail Quentrall-Quezada Treasurer: Mel Tomei Contact Info: nmsptorichmond@gmail.com Contact phone: 815-451-2705

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Brandon Creason, our new NMS principal for the 2023-24 school year, to Nippersink SD 2! Please use the link provided for more information. https://5il.co/1v419

Please click on the attached link below for the announcement welcoming Brandon Creason as our new NMS principal for the 2023-24 school year. https://5il.co/1v37s

NMS would like to congratulate the Track team for their amazing performance at State this past weekend. We are proud of all of you for giving your best effort. The Knights earned an unprecedented 7 medals at the meet! Riley Shea - 2nd place / Discus Emily Wisniewski - 5th place / Hurdles Julius Perez - 4th place / Hurdles Nick Kyes - 6th-100m. Dash & 8th place / Long Jump Sydney Frericks - 3rd Place / 200m. Dash Hunter Carley, Riley Shea, Cole Jager & Nick Kyes - 3rd place / 4x100 Relay Thank you to our Coaches as well! Beth Wieters, Lindsay Anderson & Tim Nelson for all your dedication to the Track Team.

8th Grade Rocket Launch & Picnic at Richardson's Farm has been reschedule to Monday, 5/22 due to weather.

PTO Meeting tomorrow! There has been a time and location change for the last meeting of the school year. **We will be meeting in the Cafeteria at 4:00p. ** PTO Elections will be occurring as well tomorrow.

The yearbook will be taking group pictures on Friday, May 12. This includes bands, choirs, drama, FPS, Knight Crew, STEM, All In and Young Authors.

6th Grade Track practice has been cancelled for today. They will leave at normal dismissal time.

K-Crew is hosting a Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, May 17th at 3:00p. Sign up forms are by the Office and with Mrs. Wieters & Mrs. Chase.

Please use the link provided to view the D2/D157 Spring newsletter. https://5il.co/1txjg

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12. We're offering two opportunities to show our NMS Teachers how much we appreciate them. If you would like to participate please see the information and links below. Teacher Wish List Would you like to purchase something for Teacher Appreciation Week, but not sure what to get? We asked teachers what they could use that would benefit both them and their students. If you would like to show your support by purchasing school supplies, please sign up by clicking on the following link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFA92EA0FF2-nmsteacher Pasta Lunch Wednesday May 10 The NMS PTO will be purchasing pasta and we are asking parents to provide other items including salad, dressings, pop, and dessert. If you would like to help with this lunch, please sign up by clicking on the following link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49AAAE2AA2FC1-nmsteacher Thank you! NMS PTO

2023 NMS FPS State Bowl Team did amazing this weekend.

NMS Music Department's 6th Band & Choir will be putting on their Spring Concert tomorrow. The performance will begin at 7:30p in the NMS Gym. Come out and enjoy a lovely concert. They have been working hard all year.