Mrs. Varner hosted this years first Game Day and it was a success! Kids are already excited for the next one💚💛
8th JV VB won over John Young! 25-22, 25-16
7th Var VB wins over West Side! 25-17, 25-19
Yearbooks are on sale now. Reserve your student's copy by clicking the link below. The cost of a yearbook is currently $30.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1758866/Northridge-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/20230802181508103126/CATALOG_SHOP/
Looking forward to a great first day! Please remember to use Knight Drive to pick up your child if they are a car rider. See map for details on route. Cars will be released from line after buses are dismissed. Students will be along sidewalk and should enter car from that side for their safety. "Mind the gap!" and move forward as far as possible. Your child will walk to you. Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Late start. Our doors open at 8:05. Please use one of the drop zones shown on the map.
Raider Kickoff today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. School yearbook/ID pictures taken. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. https://inter-state.com/flyerentry?code=78835CE&mrkt=PERFall&utm_campaign=20_PIC%20Fall%20PERs&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=91380844&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--m6hInHojVcGNMauATbwc3rUmZ6aO9hHItw4ivfz_wm170qR4Kel8V1dz3d-AhrGQhFb0dG5IEuqYVwGWqY97ZBTdqxg&utm_content=91380844&utm_source=hs_automation
Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023, staff and students logging into the MCS Schoology site will need to use their email address and password instead of their username and password. Schoology will be using staff and student Google account credentials going forward. Please note this change!
Good news about lunch prices!!
You can apply for free/reduced lunches online at: https://linqconnect.com/
You can qualify based on income. The eligibility guidelines can be found here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/fr-020923
Students in grades 4-12 will be offered the Optional Product Protection Plan for chromebooks this year. This coverage is only $25 and covers up to three claims of accidental damage for the school year.
Families can sign up for coverage online, beginning on July 31st by going to the LINQ Connect portal (formerly Titan): https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3135/MCS/2241202/protection_plan.pdf
Families can also sign up in-person at the school registration or back to school nights:
Northridge High School - August 2nd from 9-7
Northridge Middle School - August 2nd from 10-6
Heritage Intermediate School - August 7th from 6-7
These plans are optional but provide coverage for accidental damages to chromebooks. Families who opt out of this plan will be required to pay for the cost of the repair.
Families will have the opportunity to sign-up for the Optional Chromebook Protection Plan online or in-person this year. The online sign-up will be open from July 31 - August 4, 2023 in Titan. Families may also sign-up in-person during the back to school events in each building. The cost is only $25 this year and is open to families with students at HIS, NMS, and NHS. Coverage is for 1 year and covers up to three accidental damage claims. More details will be coming soon!
Did you know that there are quality internet providers in our area who offer low cost or free internet to qualifying families? Check out these links to see if you might be able to take part in these savings! Surf Internet: https://surfinternet.com/affordable-connectivity-program/ Comcast Internet Essentials: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
The 2023-2024 school calendar is available here and on our website: https://www.mcsin-k12.org/article/894338
Northridge Middle School students Braedan Crawford and Eli Reed both received the Outstanding Math Scholar Award at the Indiana State Capitol Building at the ICTM Outstanding Scholars Awards Ceremony this past week. Congratulations to both of these students. We are very proud of you!
A reminder to students who are looking at next year's schedule that what you are seeing is a working schedule, meaning that changes are likely as bugs get worked out. You will get your final schedule at Raider Kick Off Day.
New 2023-2024 School Supply Lists @ https://www.mcsin-k12.org/o/nms/documents/parent-links/school-supply-lists/347891
Yearbooks still available for sale by cash or check! They can be purchased on Thursday for $35 cash or check made payable to NMS.
Northridge Middle School 6th grade science classes hatched chicks as a part of their learning. What a great experience!!
May 10th is National School Nurse Day! Each of our schools is blessed with an awesome nurse who cares for students. Our nurses provide first aid to students after playground mishaps, help manage student medications, give comfort to students who are ill, communicate medical issues with parents, and take care of needs that extend to the families of students. They are truly servant-leaders in our school corporation. Thank you for everything that you do to help!!
With the upcoming retirement of Northridge Middle School principal Rachel Vallance and the recent promotion of Dave Gaskill to principal at Heritage Intermediate School, we will be welcoming a new principal and assistant principal to the middle school leadership team next school year.
Tonight, the MCS board of trustees approved the administrative recommendations of Kristyn Martin as principal of Northridge Middle School and Rob Zook as assistant principal beginning next school year.
Kristyn Martin has served in public education for 16 years. Early in her career, she worked as an English teacher and a Curriculum Coach. She enjoyed many years teaching at the middle school level before accepting an opportunity to serve as Freshman Academy Leader at Penn High School. In that role, she worked across multiple subject areas, leading teachers in creating a more rigorous and engaging school experience for students. In 2018, Mrs. Martin was hired as an assistant principal at Schmucker Middle School. She quickly became involved in the creation and implementation of professional development for middle school teachers and acted as a leader in creating successful systems related to instructional practices and positive student behaviors. Mrs. Martin is currently the principal at Schmucker Middle School where she has built strong working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members by emphasizing the importance of honest, respectful communication. Kristyn Martin holds a bachelor’s degree in English Secondary Education from Western Michigan University, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University, and a second master's degree in Educational Administration from Ball State University. She is also a Certified Advanced School Safety Specialist. Those who have worked with Mrs. Martin describe her as a passionate leader who is solution oriented and focused on building and maintaining a positive, healthy school culture. Mrs. Martin’s husband, Kyle, is currently the principal at Orchard View Elementary School and she is looking forward to joining him as part of the MCS family. We have no doubt that Kristyn Martin will be a wonderful principal at Northridge Middle School.
Rob Zook has served in public education for 26 years. He began his career in MCS as a middle school teacher. After five years, he was promoted to assistant principal and middle school athletic director. In 2006, Mr. Zook left MCS to accept an assistant principal position in Concord Community Schools. He was later promoted and spent many years as a principal at Concord Junior High. Mr. Zook left public education in 2019 to accept an opportunity with Five Star Life. We welcomed him back to MCS in 2021. For the last two years, he has been teaching middle school social studies at NMS, and recently expressed a desire to return to a leadership role. Mr. Zook is a product of Middlebury Community Schools, having graduated from Northridge High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from IUSB, a master’s degree in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University, and school leadership certification from IPFW. Those who have worked with Rob Zook describe him as a person of integrity who is energetic and passionate about supporting all students. We are certain that Mr. Zook will be a great addition to the middle school leadership team.
