As we close the first marking period and turn towards the second half of the first semester, we’ve been very busy at NTHS. The NTHS Community experienced another successful T/NT Week, the 115th T/NT week for the record books. As many of you know, the T/NT football game is one of the oldest rivalries in NYS and the country. Congratulations to Coach Tideswell and our Varsity Football team for a smashing success on the football field with a 52- 18 score. Though football is a main part of the T/NT week, it is not the only activity going on. Our students did an amazing job of decorating the hallways and showing their unquestioned Lumberjack pride. Spirit is a great way for staff and students to join in on the fun. Yes, even I participated where and when I could. I even went viral with a Gru Tik Tok a few of our students sent out. My own kids rolled their eyes at that one. After reviewing attendance data, T/NT Week witnessed our highest attendance rate of the year to date. Our new Superintendent, Dr. Jachlewski, witnessed his first T/NT Pep Assembly. The assembly is such an awesome experience for the NTHS Community.

As we head into the holiday season, please note that we will have numerous special events at our building. One particular event is a community favorite, our tree lighting ceremony. This year will mark the 8th year of this event. The tree lighting ceremony will be held at NTHS on Thursday, December 5th from 6-7:30 PM. Since its inception, the tree lighting ceremony has been sponsored by the North Tonawanda United Teachers Association. Please check the important date/events section later for all of our upcoming events.

Bradley W. Rowles

On Monday, November 25, 2024, NTHS will conduct it's first Lockdown Drill of the 2024-2025 school year. By NYS law, we must complete 2 Lockdown Drills prior to December 31st, of each school year. These drills are conducted with the assistance of our School Resource Officer (SRO) and the North Tonawanda Police Department.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of our annual safety preparedness efforts, the North Tonawanda City School District will conduct an Early Release Drill on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in accordance with a New York State mandate. Please note that all students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their usual release times on this day.

The adjusted dismissal schedule is as follows:

• Kindergarten–3rd Grade: Drake, Ohio, and Spruce Schools – 3:35 PM
• 4th–6th Grade: North Tonawanda Intermediate School – 2:40 PM
• 7th–8th Grade: North Tonawanda Middle School – 2:15 PM
• 9th–12th Grade: North Tonawanda High School – 2:20 PM

For families with students participating in after-school activities, please note that a shelter-in-place procedure will be in effect during the early release time frame. NTHS student who have ANY afterschool programming will remain in the "New Gym" from 2:20 - 2:35 PM.

We ask all families to plan accordingly to ensure smooth transitions for students during this schedule adjustment. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact your child’s school’s main office.

We appreciate your partnership in prioritizing student safety and thank you for your understanding as we conduct this important drill.

On Thursday, November 21st, the traveling Museum of Tolerance bus stopped by NTHS to work with students from our Social Studies Department. I want to recognize Mrs. Kouzan, one of our amazing Social Studies teachers for scheduling this opportunity for our students. Mrs. Kouzan created a new elective course for the 2024-2025 school year that examines the history of the Holocaust. It was with this new elective that a conversation with the Museum of Tolerance began. Numerous students from our Global 2 course also participated.

Honor Roll (90% or better):

9th grade: 84 students

10th grade: 89 students

11th grade: 130 students

12th grade: 111 students

Total Students: 414

Merit Roll (85-89.99%):

9th grade: 52 students

10th grade: 43 students

11th grade: 43 students

12th grade: 40 students

Total Students: 178

Total students earning an 85% or Better:

592 Students

Overtime Goals is an afterschool program that is designed to provided additional academic assistance to our students. This program runs Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45 PM and is held in our Library media Center. Overtime Goals is open to any NTHS students looking for additional academic supports. This program is supervised by NTHS certified teachers.

Days and Academic Areas:

Monday and Wednesday: ELA and Social Studies

Tuesday and Thursday: Math and Science

Scan the QR code to sign-up today!

Congratulations to the girls Varsity Volleyball team. The girls are the undefeated (16-0) Niagara Frontier League Champions. Team captains are Anila Sopi, Anel Acosta, Anna Klimpt and Logan Baranich.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ CTE Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

Congratulations to the students from the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, who were

recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Out of all the high school students in the United States, the National Technical Honor Society students who receive this honor comprise 1.6 percent of that population. For staff at the Orleans/BOCES center, they represent the four pillars of the National Technical Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, service and character.

The students were honored in front of their teachers, families and school district representatives. The students had to maintain an 89.5 grade average in their career and technical education programs and an 84.5 average at their high schools, have superior attendance, exemplary behavior, be a member in good standing with SkillsUSA and have a recommendation from a faculty member.

I want to recognize the students below for this amazing achievement:

October

9th grade

Sean Raynor, Nevaeh Haenie, Lauren Mercado, Jeanette Haley

10th grade

Makayla Falsone, Ava Ward, Virgil Barmann, Nicholas Mackowski

11th grade

Morgan Shucraft, Kiera Kubiak, Brett Gagnon, Meridith Roberts

12th grade

Isabella Orlowski, Ava Janda, Robbie Holdaway, Emelia Graff

November

9th grade-

Rebekah Durst, Austin Collier, Mattisyn Bratton, Madilyn Tabor

10th grade

Collin Lavey, Madisyn Roberts, Zachery Baker, Lily Lapp

11th grade

Jacob Riley, Miranda Farley, Gavin Bukoskey, Christopher Chenier

12th grade

Addison Warham, Alison Condino, Natalie Scheifla, Tavery Cater