Principal's Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have lots going on at the NBC these days. Our Climate Cats meet on Wednesdays, Chess Club is under way, wrestling and basketball have started and our ski club is going on their final trip today. On top of that we have a lot of learning going on in every classroom across the building. If you have any questions about homework or grades feel free to contact your child’s teacher.
We also offer after school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday for an hour after school. This is a great way for students to catch up on some homework or to get some help with a subject they are struggling to understand. We want to provide every opportunity we can to ensure the success of our students. These are important years for all of our students to solidify skills that they will need as they move on to high school. If your child is struggling please encourage them to stay for tutoring and get the help they need. Just contact the office to let us know your child will be attending.
We have mid-winter break coming up. Be sure to read the newsletter below for important dates. As always, if you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 231-894-5617 or by email at perreaultj@mapsk12.org
Jim Perreault
Principal, NBC Middle School
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Accessing PowerSchool to Monitor Student Progress
Here you can find information on how to access and use PowerSchool to monitor your student's grades, attendance, and more. Navigate to the PowerSchool site by searching: https://ps-mo.muskegonisd.org/public or visiting the Montague Area Public Schools website and clicking on the PowerSchool link found in the upper right corner of the page.
The short video tutorial linked below demonstrates step-by-step how to log in to your PowerSchool parent portal, how to monitor progress, and set up automatic email notifications based on your own preferences. Likewise, it will show how to link multiple students to your parent account if you have more than one child enrolled in the district. Use this link to access the video: Setting Up & Using Your PowerSchool Parent Account
If you need your student(s) Access ID or Access Password, or need assistance with the site, please contact NBC's main office at 231-894-5617 or email Mrs. Kraus at: krausa@mapsk12.org
PowerSchool is a great resource for staying informed of your student's progress. We hope you will check it out!
8th Grade Chicago Field Trip
Reminder to 8th Grade Parents,
If your student will be attending the Chicago Field Trip in May, students needed to have permission slips and deposits turned in by Friday, January 17th. Please continue to make payments for the trip through the office. We are looking forward to a wonderful trip!
6th Grade Parents Reminder about Xello
6th grade parents: be sure to check your email for a message from Xello Family so you can get connected to your student's Xello account. An invite to join the Xello Family has been sent out on 1/30. By connecting to your student's account, you will help your student earn money that will be deposited into their Kickstart to Career account. Your student will also be entered into a prize drawing being held on February 13th.
Click on the link below for more directions and information.
A friendly reminder from the NBC office staff
If you plan on picking your student up early for some reason and know ahead of time, please send your student with a note that morning and we will get them a pass to leave class and meet you at the entrance of the school for their pick up time. This decreases wait time and class interruptions.
PLEASE if your student is not going to be in school or is sick, call the office and let us know why they will not be in school. This way we can mark them with an excused absence instead of an unexcused absence. According to the NBC Middle School Handbook, parents must provide an explanation for their child's absence by no later than 10:00 am on the day of the absence or by the following day.
If we DO NOT answer the phone as we are busy with students or on another line, PLEASE leave a message for us, we will get it taken care of and/or call you back if need be as soon as we are available.
Thank you parents,
-Mrs. Halverson & Mrs. Kraus
(231) 894-5617
Tuesday, March 4th- 7th and 8th Grade Band Festival
- If you have not received an email from Mrs. Greenwood with Band Festival Information, please email her: greenwoode@mapsk12.org
IMPORTANT REMINDER!!
EVERY WEDNESDAY is early release for Montague Public Schools. Which means, NBC Middle Schoolers will get out of school an hour early- dismissal time of 1:40pm!
-Boxes of Kleenex
-Clorox Wipes
-Paper Towels
-Feminine Products (Tampons & Pads)
We are also seeking clean, gently used backpacks, clothing, athletic apparel (adult sizes S-XL), and tennis shoe donations in order to provide essential items for our students who are in need. Some specific items that are helpful are:
-Black leggings (for girls)
-Sweatpants
-Athletic shorts
-Sweatshirts
-Short sleeve t-shirts
-Underpants (New/Unused)
-Hygiene and Misc. items: Backpacks, Deodorant, Tampons
If you would like to donate, please bring items to Mrs. Halverson or Mrs. Kraus in NBC's office. Thank you in advance!
2024-2025 Montague Public Schools District Calendar
N.B.C. Social Media
Website: www.mapsk12.org/nbcmiddleschool
Location: 4700 Stanton Boulevard, Montague, MI, USA
Phone: 231-894-5617
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NellieB.ChisholmMiddleSchool
Instagram: http://instagram.com/nelliebchisholm
White Lake Wanderland Cardboard Sled Race
February 8th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Design and build a person powered, corrugated cardboard sled capable of withstanding the slide down the Town Sledding Hill. How creative can you be using only corrugated cardboard as a building material? Awards given for fastest, best looking and most team spirit. Come join us!
Awards:
• Admirable Award – Most attractive or unique-looking sled
• Moxie Award – Most spirited and/or best organized team. Looks don’t matter here, just bring your enthusiasm!
• Zing Awards – Age Classes I, II, and III will run separately with awards for fastest each.
White Lake Community Business Expo
Take a first-hand look at the diverse products and services offered by White Lake Area businesses at the 12th Annual White Lake Community Business Expo, set for Saturday, March 22nd at the Whitehall High School gym. This event will be held in conjunction with the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Pancake Breakfast. The Expo, presented by the White Lake Area Chamber, is FREE to the public! This is a high-energy, fun event complete with prizes, and a chance to see the businesses that make our area so great.
Trash Bash
Gear up for Trash Bash on Sunday, April 27!
The White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau needs your help to clean up our bike trails, shorelines, and waterways. We need all hands on deck, especially those with waders, kayaks, or canoes.
This event is great for individuals, families, and groups. All ages welcome!
Join us at the Depot (124 W Hanson in Whitehall) at 1:00 pm, ready with sunscreen, gloves, and hats. We’ll provide the trash bags and the plan.
No need to RSVP, just come ready to make a difference!