We hope you've had a terrific spring break. We're all looking forward to the final quarter of the year, with all the excitement it brings.

Read down for our upcoming April events, and remember that you can always stay up-to-date by checking our school website.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs. Clark

Congratulations to North Union Middle School for achieving the Momentum Award for our 2022-20223 report card results. The Momentum Award is for an LEA who has improved their performance index by three or more points from the 2021-2022 report card to the 2022-2023 report and received a value-added rating of 4 or more stars. This remarkable accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the outstanding services we provide our students and the community. It recognizes the our devoted teachers, staff, and parents who consistently go above and beyond, ensuring that all students receive exceptional learning and instruction. Congratulations, North Union family, on a well-deserved award.

• April 8 - No School
• April 11- 8th Grade DC Trip-Final Payment Due
• April 15- Board of Education Meeting-6:30 PM
• April 16 & 17- Ohio State Testing ELA Grades 6,7, & 8
• April 18- Choir Concert, 7:00 PM
• April 23 & 24- Ohio State Testing Math Grades 6,7, & 8
• April 30th & May 1- Ohio State Testing Science Grade 8

Ohio State Testing (OST)measures what your child knows and can do based on Ohio's Learning Standards, improvement and where we need to support students. This helps teachers better prepare students for success in school, college, and careers.

• Ensure your child is in attendance during their assigned testing days. Students are not permitted to start the assessment and then be called for an early dismissal.
• During the testing window, it is important that students arrive to school prior to the tardy bell, 7:45 am. Even if your child's grade level isn't testing, we want to keep the hallways and classroom free from distractions.
• Ensure your child get's plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast.

We are having a Book Fair from April 3rd through April 12th.

The Book Fair has a collection of books for students to buy (checks & cash accepted). All students will have an opportunity to view and purchase books.

Hayes Scowden

Tera Fout

Owen Spencer

Rilyn Peterson

Kai Ludwig

Allison Poling

Maddex Newman

Aubrey Hartings

Graydyn Wagler

Jada Call

7th Grade

Ava Stuckey

Dominic Hainline

Kimberly Weber

Charlie Colwell

Abbie Smith

Will Skrilletz

Lucy Robinson

Memphis Ashba

Michayla Parks

Noah Huddleston

8th Grade

Morgan Mask

Broden O’Reilly

Rylee Horne

Mason Andrews

Olivia Ehrick

Ethan Wilcox

Addison Lowe

Brevyn Martino

Paisley Jordan

• We value all students and their well being. If there are issues that are occurring at school where you suspect potential harassment/bullying or concern for a students welfare there is a system to process this.
• The online reporting system and the 1-866-listen2me phone system are for staff, students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. Concerns may include, but are not limited to, bullying, abuse, bomb threats, cyber crimes, discrimination, drugs, health concerns, suspicious behavior, vandalism, fighting, & weapons. Helpline information helps us maintain school environments that are safe and conducive for learning.
  
• The ability to report Bullying and Harassment can be found on our website at the top right corner indicated by the blue hand (see graphic above).
• Once a student, parent, or staff member reports an issue it goes directly to the principal of the building for investigation.
• Administration will coordinate the appropriate investigation and communicate findings and outcomes to those involved.
• Administration will document the investigation and outcome in Public School Works.

Jackson Evans, 1st in Agronomy.

MeKenzie Spencer, 2nd overall in Poultry

Lily Hall, 3rd overall in Poultry

Lucy Robinson, Rose Crabtree, Ava Stuckey, Devyn Cox, Abe Beard and Will Jones also competed at the State Contest, congratulations on a job well done!

Please see flyer below for the April 17th free parent webinar, hosted by the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County and the Cook Center for Human Connection.

Date: Wednesday, April 17th

Title of Webinar: Effects of Screen Time and Children's Mental Health

Registration Link: http://cookcenter.info/Apr17MHRB

Website: https://www.n-union.k12.oh.us/northunionmiddleschool_home.aspx

Address: 12555 Mulvane Rd, Richwood, OH 43344

Phone: (740) 943-2369