Heritage Intermediate School students are seen in some candid moments from earlier this week. Learning can be fun and friendships are important in the lives of our students!
Middlebury Community Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Friday, March 6, 2026.
NMS in-district and all out-of-district 8th grade families -- please mark this on your calendar!!
Middlebury Community Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Thursday, March 5, 2026.
🛠️ Happy National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🛠️
Today, we are taking a moment to celebrate the absolute unsung heroes of our school! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Our incredible maintenance team does so much behind the scenes that goes unnoticed. Every single day, they are working hard to ensure our school runs efficiently and, most importantly, safely for all of our students and staff.
From fixing the things we don't even realize are broken, to putting in the physical labor to keep our campus and grounds looking beautiful, we truly couldn't do it without them. 🌳🏫✨
If you see a member of our maintenance team today, please join us in giving them a massive THANK YOU for everything they do! 👏💙
Today, we are taking a moment to celebrate the absolute unsung heroes of our school! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Our incredible maintenance team does so much behind the scenes that goes unnoticed. Every single day, they are working hard to ensure our school runs efficiently and, most importantly, safely for all of our students and staff.
From fixing the things we don't even realize are broken, to putting in the physical labor to keep our campus and grounds looking beautiful, we truly couldn't do it without them. 🌳🏫✨
If you see a member of our maintenance team today, please join us in giving them a massive THANK YOU for everything they do! 👏💙
Good morning from art class at Northridge Middle School! Students are already hard at work!
Our 4th-grade students at Heritage Intermediate School took a trip back in time last week for their first annual Pioneer Day! Ten classes rotated through hands-on stations to experience what life was like on the frontier.
Our young pioneers stayed busy:
Churning fresh butter and sewing quilt squares.
Testing their skills at marbles and masterfully square dancing.
Crafting covered wagons to prepare for the trail.
Practicing communication and trade through a bartering simulation between Native Americans and European settlers.
It wasn’t just a lesson—it was an experience! History really comes to life when you’re living it.
Middlebury Elementary School students have been hard at work this week! We love their productivity!!
Science in action! 🧬✨
Last week, our Heritage Intermediate School Science Club had an incredible time getting hands-on with biology!
A HUGE shoutout to the amazing members of the Northridge High School Science Olympiad team who stopped by to mentor our students and help them extract actual DNA! 🔬🍓
There is nothing quite like seeing that "wow" moment when a complex concept becomes something you can see and hold. We love seeing our high schoolers step up as leaders to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Thank you, Northridge Science Olympiad, for your time, expertise, and for making science so much fun! 👏🌟
Last week, our Heritage Intermediate School Science Club had an incredible time getting hands-on with biology!
A HUGE shoutout to the amazing members of the Northridge High School Science Olympiad team who stopped by to mentor our students and help them extract actual DNA! 🔬🍓
There is nothing quite like seeing that "wow" moment when a complex concept becomes something you can see and hold. We love seeing our high schoolers step up as leaders to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Thank you, Northridge Science Olympiad, for your time, expertise, and for making science so much fun! 👏🌟
On Saturday, February 7th, 26 Northridge High German students competed against 400+ high schoolers from across the state of Indiana in the 56th annual Staatskongress German Competition, held this year at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers. In a day of academic events, cultural activities, Bratwurst/sauerkraut/pretzel lunch, concluding with an hour of group dance with Jay Fox and his Jammin Germans band, our students had a great time, finishing 7th out of 14 schools state-wide and taking home 25 individual medals. Gratuliere Raiders!!
Middlebury Community Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 23, 2026. Please stay safe!
Shout out to Heritage 4th grader Clara Bennett for earning the President’s Choice Award at the County-Wide Art Show! 🎨 This morning, she shared about her award-winning artwork at the Middlebury Boys and Girls Club’s board meeting and did a fantastic job presenting. We are proud of the way she represents our community!
Oakley Cox from Orchard View was recognized at the board meeting Tuesday evening during the Middlebury Moment. Dr. Snyder had this to say about Oakley:
Oakley Cox, a third-grade student at Orchard View Elementary, has shown truly inspiring growth over the past several years. Oakley began his journey in Miss Schrock’s kindergarten classroom, where he faced significant academic and behavioral challenges and was mostly non-verbal. With the support of Mrs. Gaskill and a paraprofessional during first grade, Oakley began learning how to regulate his behavior and made meaningful academic progress. At the start of second grade, he transitioned into the Mixed Abilities program, where his growth continued.
Now in third grade—his second year in the Mixed Abilities classroom with Mrs. Miller—Oakley’s progress has been remarkable. He has emerged as a leader among his peers, consistently demonstrates empathy toward others, and has experienced accelerated academic growth. Oakley is now reading, communicating confidently with peers and adults, and has not had a single behavioral incident resulting in an office referral this school year. He has also developed a positive and playful rapport with Mr. Martin.
Principal Martin shared, “Oakley’s success is a true testament to the collective efforts of the Orchard View Elementary team, including Miss Schrock, Mrs. Gaskill, Mrs. Nay, Mrs. Nesbitt, Mrs. Palmer, the Mixed Abilities support team, and Mrs. Miller. We also want to recognize Oakley’s parents, Kirk and Kira, for trusting the process and remaining committed—even during the challenges that persisted throughout kindergarten and first grade. A special recognition goes to Ms. Khing, Oakley’s biggest supporter, whose passion, dedication, and unwavering support have played a critical role in his success.”
Oakley’s journey has not been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding.
Congratulations, Oakley—we are so proud of you!
Oakley Cox, a third-grade student at Orchard View Elementary, has shown truly inspiring growth over the past several years. Oakley began his journey in Miss Schrock’s kindergarten classroom, where he faced significant academic and behavioral challenges and was mostly non-verbal. With the support of Mrs. Gaskill and a paraprofessional during first grade, Oakley began learning how to regulate his behavior and made meaningful academic progress. At the start of second grade, he transitioned into the Mixed Abilities program, where his growth continued.
Now in third grade—his second year in the Mixed Abilities classroom with Mrs. Miller—Oakley’s progress has been remarkable. He has emerged as a leader among his peers, consistently demonstrates empathy toward others, and has experienced accelerated academic growth. Oakley is now reading, communicating confidently with peers and adults, and has not had a single behavioral incident resulting in an office referral this school year. He has also developed a positive and playful rapport with Mr. Martin.
Principal Martin shared, “Oakley’s success is a true testament to the collective efforts of the Orchard View Elementary team, including Miss Schrock, Mrs. Gaskill, Mrs. Nay, Mrs. Nesbitt, Mrs. Palmer, the Mixed Abilities support team, and Mrs. Miller. We also want to recognize Oakley’s parents, Kirk and Kira, for trusting the process and remaining committed—even during the challenges that persisted throughout kindergarten and first grade. A special recognition goes to Ms. Khing, Oakley’s biggest supporter, whose passion, dedication, and unwavering support have played a critical role in his success.”
Oakley’s journey has not been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding.
Congratulations, Oakley—we are so proud of you!
Middlebury Elementary School’s Art Club didn’t just present last night—they got everyone involved! We loved watching our talented students work side-by-side with school board members to create drawings together.
This dedicated group of students meets during recess to expand their skills and share their love of art. It is a selective group, requiring an application process to join, and their passion really shined through last night as they guided the board members through the creative process.
Thank you to our young artists for sharing your talents and bringing some color to the meeting! 🖍️✨
This dedicated group of students meets during recess to expand their skills and share their love of art. It is a selective group, requiring an application process to join, and their passion really shined through last night as they guided the board members through the creative process.
Thank you to our young artists for sharing your talents and bringing some color to the meeting! 🖍️✨
There is no school today in honor of Presidents' Day. We look forward to students returning tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Enjoy the break!
National School Resource Officer Day is officially this Sunday, Feb. 15th, but we couldn't wait to celebrate! Today, we are sending a massive thank you to Chief Pettis and Officer Payne.
Thank you both for everything you do to keep our campus safe. Beyond the badge, we appreciate how you go above and beyond to build genuine relationships with our students and staff. whether it's a high-five in the hallway or just being there to listen, you make our school a better place.
Thank you both for everything you do to keep our campus safe. Beyond the badge, we appreciate how you go above and beyond to build genuine relationships with our students and staff. whether it's a high-five in the hallway or just being there to listen, you make our school a better place.
Mykhailo Kundeus was honored at the school board meeting last Tuesday for his growth as a student and person. Here is what Dr. Snyder said about Mykhailo:
Mykhailo Kundeus attends Middlebury Elementary School and is a multilingual learner (MLL student) who came to the United States a few years ago while in first grade. When he arrived, he was very shy and spoke no English. Now, he is in third grade and has demonstrated increased confidence and engagement, interacting more frequently with peers and adults. Academically, he is overcoming any language barrier- learning English and he already passed the third grade IREAD assessment last year as a second grader. He is now performing well on all academic checkpoints. He was nominated by Marion Hostetler, Lisa Imel, Carlee Stover, Jessica Barkby, and Derek Sallee, all of his current and former educators. Principal Hostetler said that “Mykhailo’s academic growth has been extraordinary, and he has also been recognized with a Mighty Middie award in three consecutive school years for demonstrating exemplary character and kindness.”
Mykhailo- we are so incredibly proud of you. Congratulations!
Mykhailo Kundeus attends Middlebury Elementary School and is a multilingual learner (MLL student) who came to the United States a few years ago while in first grade. When he arrived, he was very shy and spoke no English. Now, he is in third grade and has demonstrated increased confidence and engagement, interacting more frequently with peers and adults. Academically, he is overcoming any language barrier- learning English and he already passed the third grade IREAD assessment last year as a second grader. He is now performing well on all academic checkpoints. He was nominated by Marion Hostetler, Lisa Imel, Carlee Stover, Jessica Barkby, and Derek Sallee, all of his current and former educators. Principal Hostetler said that “Mykhailo’s academic growth has been extraordinary, and he has also been recognized with a Mighty Middie award in three consecutive school years for demonstrating exemplary character and kindness.”
Mykhailo- we are so incredibly proud of you. Congratulations!
Last Tuesday, we were incredibly proud to have Heritage Intermediate School students and staff take the floor at the School Board meeting! They gave a fantastic presentation highlighting the amazing work their Student Council has been doing to build community and school spirit.
It was wonderful to hear about their recent initiatives, including:
🥫 Red Ribbon Week Food Drive: Helping those in need in our community.
🍫 Staff Appreciation: brightening our teachers' days with chocolate and coloring pages.
🎄 Spreading Holiday Joy: Bringing Christmas cheer to every corner of the building!
Thank you to our student leaders and staff for representing Heritage Intermediate so well. Your hard work and kindness make our school a better place every day!
Northridge Middle School had a fantastic visit from the Northridge High School Jazz Band last Thursday! They stopped by to perform for our middle school band students, and let’s just say... the future of Northridge music is LOUD and proud!
The high schoolers sounded absolutely awesome, tearing through their set and showing the younger students exactly what hard work and dedication sound like. It was such a great way to encourage our middle schoolers and show them the amazing opportunities waiting for them at the next level.
Thank you to the NHS musicians for inspiring the next generation of jazz greats! 🥁🎹
The high schoolers sounded absolutely awesome, tearing through their set and showing the younger students exactly what hard work and dedication sound like. It was such a great way to encourage our middle schoolers and show them the amazing opportunities waiting for them at the next level.
Thank you to the NHS musicians for inspiring the next generation of jazz greats! 🥁🎹
On our last day of National School Counselor Week, we want to highlight our high school counselors. This group works with students as they begin to figure out life after high school. They help students to find placements for work based learning. They also help our students understand their strengths in order to find careers after graduation and find suitable majors in college. We truly appreciate the work they do with students at their last stop before graduating!
