Newton-Conover Middle School

Parents, We had a great first day of school at N-CMS! Our students did an excellent job navigating the challenges of the first day of school. This is a reminder that bus routes are still being ironed out across the district. Please be patient with our drivers. It will take this first week to finalize and smooth out routes. Make sure students are at their stops early. Students who are car riders in the morning need to be ready to exit their vehicles when pulling up to the curb. Also, students should exit their vehicles on the side closest to the curb. This will help keep your child safe when getting out. Parents, please review the student handbook with your child. Key items to be aware of are the school dress code, the tardy policy, our new policy on perfumes and aerosol sprays, and water bottles. Please reach out to the main office if you have any questions. Don't forget to sign up for Remind. This is our school-wide communication tool. This is a great way to stay connected to your child's teachers. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. This is a reminder that Cross Country tryouts begin tomorrow afternoon from 3-4:30 p.m. Students must have an updated sports physical on file to try out. That is all for our announcement today. Have a great evening.

August 26-August 30, 2024 The time has come, and we are thrilled to kick off the new school year on Monday, August 26! We are excited to welcome our returning Red Devils and our new students who will be joining our Red Devil Family! Parents, after noticing some hiccups in PowerSchool, we have made some adjustments to some student's schedules. This primarily impacted students in 7th grade. Parents who requested their child to be placed in Band and chorus have also had their schedules adjusted to reflect the request. All students will receive an updated schedule on Monday. Should you have any questions about your child's updated schedule, please contact our main office or your child’s teachers.  Parents, please note that students may enter the building at 7:10 a.m. If your child is a car rider, please do not drop your students off before 7:10 a.m., as there will be no supervision, which is a safety concern. School starts at 7:40 a.m. Please be mindful that County Home Rd. will be congested the first couple of days of school. The car rider line will get faster once students and parents learn the drop-off and pickup routines. Parents should not leave their vehicles to walk students to the building. If your child rides a bus, please be at your assigned stop 10-15 minutes early. Please be patient with drivers, as it typically takes a week to smooth out bus routes. Expect students to be a little later when getting home in the afternoons during the first week of school. We will have staff go around on Monday to each classroom to help ensure that students know their PM bus number and answer any questions. If your child lives close to school and is a “walker,” they must have a walker pass on file. These will be distributed on the first day of school to those students who need it. Students without proper “walker” paperwork on file cannot walk home.  Please note the following safety procedure: a parent/guardian must sign their child in at the front office if a student arrives late, after 7:40 a.m., to school. The front office will document student tardies, and excessive tardies will result in an office referral. We will begin documenting tardies on September 9, 2024, and they will reset after every quarter. Parents, please note that students must be in their HR class by 7:40 a.m. so as not to be counted as tardy. Please ensure your child arrives at school with enough time to walk to class on time.  Free and Reduced lunch applications are live and can be accessed via our district webpage. Paper copies are also available upon request. Parents, please fill out an application even if your child may not eat meals from the cafeteria. Applications are tied to funding, and we would like to have as many dollars as possible to support our students. This year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch. Please fill out applications to keep this program going.  There will be no school for students and staff on Monday, September 2, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. In athletic news, Boys Soccer and Cross Country tryouts will be held directly after school this week. Soccer tryouts will be held from August 26-August 30. Cross Country tryouts will be held Tuesday through Thursday. Students must have a current physical on file to try out and must meet eligibility requirements. Our football team will travel to West Caldwell on Wednesday to take part in a football jamboree.  That is all for our announcement. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the first day of school.

Thank you to all our incoming 6th graders who attended Kickstart on Thursday! We enjoyed having our students on campus. Students took part in a scavenger hunt and received information to prepare them for the first day of middle school. Welcome, Red Devils!!

We're excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth! Reminder, sports practices will be starting this week too, so get ready to show your school spirit and teamwork! Let's make this year unforgettable! 🏅🏀⚽

This year, N-CMS has updated its water bottle and aerosol spray policy. Students must have a clear container and must only carry water around the building. Please see the attached image for examples of approved container styles. Students will be prohibited from spraying perfumes and aerosol sprays at their lockers, on school buses, in classrooms, and in restrooms this year. Students who are taking PE may put on deodorant. Otherwise, students should not spray any aerosol sprays in the building. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions. This information will be reviewed with your child during the first week of school.

Parents, Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House event today at N-CMS! We had a great turnout, and it was great to see all our returning and new students. Tomorrow morning, we welcome our 6th-grade students to our Kickstart event. Parents, you can begin dropping your student off in our car rider line starting at 7:45 a.m. Parents will not go with students to class. The event will conclude at 11 a.m. For the pickup process, you will stay in your car and go through our car rider line to pick up your child. There will be an optional parent meeting in our auditorium at 8:15 a.m. for 6th-grade parents or any newly enrolled student who wants to learn more about N-CMS. That is all for the announcement. Have a great night.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back this evening! Open House is from 3-6 p.m. 6th-grade at 3 p.m. 7th-grade at 4 p.m. 8th-grade at 5 p.m. While you are here, enjoy music from our Newton-Conover Marching Band and pick up some Kona Ice.

Good afternoon Red Devil Family! Open House is scheduled for August 21. 6th Grade Open House begins at 3 p.m., 7th Grade at 4 p.m., and 8th grade at 5 p.m. Open House will conclude at 6 p.m. On August 22, we will have our 6th Grade KickStart event. This is for all rising 6th graders. Students will need to be dropped off by 8 a.m. and will need to be picked up at 11 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity for your student to meet their classmates, familiarize themselves with their daily schedule, and prepare for the first day of school. There will be a 30-minute optional meeting for 6th-grade and parents of newly enrolled students starting at 8:15 a.m. in the auditorium. Supply lists are posted on our website and school Facebook page. This is a reminder that all 7th graders are required to meet the state immunization guidelines. That is all for this announcement. Have a wonderful afternoon!

Attention all rising 6th graders and returning 7th and 8th graders interested in joining the N-CMS Boys Soccer Team. Voluntary summer workouts will be held on Aug 19,20,22,23 from 3:00-5:00. No workouts on Aug 21 due to Open House. Mandatory tryouts will be Aug 26-29 from 3:00-5:00. Please bring an up-to-date physical, running shoes, cleats, shin guards, and a bottle of water. Contact Coach Painchaud if you have any questions.

Good afternoon, NCMS Red Devil family! We are getting closer to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Here are a couple of reminders to prepare for the year. If you have not completed the returning or new student registration documents, please take care of that as soon as possible. This was sent to the parent email address we have on file for your student. Students must complete this to receive a schedule at Open House. Please also know that students will not receive their Chromebook devices or be allowed to participate in sports until this is completed. Please get in touch with the main office should you have any questions. Our back-to-school Open House is scheduled for August 21. 6th-grade will start at 3 p.m. 7th grade at 4 p.m. and 8th grade at 5 p.m. We look forward to welcoming everyone back. On August 22, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., we invite our 6th-grade students to our Kickstart event. This is an optional event for students. During this time, students will familiarize themselves with the school, meet their classmates, and gain information to help them be more confident to start school on August 26. There will be an optional parent meeting on August 22 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. for our 6th-grade parents and parents of newly enrolled students who want to learn about some of the key items of Newton-Conover Middle School. That is all for this message. Have a great evening.

Equipment night has been canceled tonight 8/8. Football players will receive equipment during practice next week. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Setzer.

Newton-Conover Middle School is looking to hire. We are seeking a Math, Science, Social Studies, and EC Self-Contained EC Resource Teacher. Candidates who want to apply can do so through the Newton-Conover City Schools website. You may also contact Billy Cannon (828-464-4221) if you have questions.

Happy Monday, Newton-Conover Middle School. Red Devil Families! The PowerSchool RETURNING student notification has been sent to your RETURNING student's primary contact email. A hyperlink to complete registration is embedded in the email along with the security snapcode (for InfoSnap). Please look for that email in your inbox. Do not complete the NEW student registration. This is reserved for students who are new to the district. However, I have received a few messages that families are having difficulty submitting their RETURNING student's information due to a glitch in the Technology Acceptable Use Policy. So, the district has put in a ticket with PowerSchool Infosnap to try to get that fixed this morning. Therefore, I would recommend waiting at least 24 hours before completing your child's InfoSnap (and start on Tuesday, July 23rd). You have until August 9th to complete the registration. Thank you for your patience!

Student Registration forms for the 2024-2025 school are scheduled to go out on July 19 to all Newton-Conover City School students who attended a school in the district last school year. All parents/guardians must complete the PowerSchool Registration for their child in order for them to start school on August 26. This year's registration form will be sent via email by Newton-Conover City Schools and PowerSchool Registration. This must be completed prior to August 12 to ensure your child has a schedule for Open House and before we can place them on a school bus route for the year. Registration must also be completed before students receive a Chromebook device and before they can participate in athletics this year.  If you have changed email addresses OR no longer use the email account you used last year to receive the registration email or correspondence from the school, please reach out to let us know of any changes. You may call the school between the school between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. (828) 464-4221.  Please remember that you must provide updated proof of residency if you have moved since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Smith, Data Manager at N-CMS. 828-464-4221. Have a great evening.

N-CMS Faculty and Staff are excited to welcome our Red Devil students and families for our Annual Open House. At Open House, students will receive their schedules, tour the school, and receive bus information. Open House will be held August 21, 3-6 p.m. Rising 6th-graders will start at 3 p.m., followed by 7th-grade at 4 p.m. and 8th-grade at 5 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House!

We know y'all are still enjoying summer break, but the shopping deals on back-to-school supplies have already begun, and we don't want you to miss out on getting the supplies your child will need for the upcoming school year!! Please check out the grade-level specific lists posted on our website and Facebook page!

Attention parents of rising 6th-grade students. If you are interested in your child taking band this upcoming year, please complete the Google form linked below by July 29th. Please contact Mr. Escamilla or the main office if you have any questions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoPNPZVrlfQpZJL-yBYnxuCNWgLa-YBAkdwsMJjeY7DWN4Vg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Good Afternoon, Welcome back, students and parents. We are so happy to be seeing everyone this coming school year. If you have a change of address listed on your child's registration. You will need to provide us with proof of residency before coming to Open House on Wednesday, August 21st, to ensure that your child will receive his/her schedule. Proof of residence can be emailed, faxed, or dropped off at the front office. Proof of residence could be any of the following, but it needs to be current within the past 30 days. Utility Bill Water Bill Lease Agreement Mortgage Statement If you are living with someone and your name is not listed on these documents, you will need to come in and sign an Affidavit / Domicile form. You both will need to be present to sign the form and provide identification along with the most current proof of residence. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions. Thank you, and have a nice day.

Volleyball open workouts will be held August 19 and 20 from 3-4:30. Tryouts will be held August 22 and 23. Students must have an up-to-date physical to participate. Students should ensure they have shoes, shorts and t-shirts, and something to drink. Students will enter the building on the backside of the school at the gym entrance. If you have any questions, please reach out to Head Coach Bumgarner (ralph.bumgarner@n-ccs.org)

Boys basketball Open Gym will be held on July 17th-19th 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Please wear a T-shirt and shorts and bring something to drink. According to state law, all athletes must have an up-to-date physical. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Head Coach Alex Johnson at 828-215-2170 or Athletic Director Paul Lane ( paul.lane@n-ccs.org.)