Tiger STRONG. Tiger PROUD.
RESPECT. RESPONSIBILITY. READY.

NMS Mission Reminder

Northwestern Middle School is an organization that exists to serve the developmental needs of early adolescents. Our mission is to promote success for all students through a solid academic, exploratory and extra-curricular program that encourages the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and creative growth of our students in a safe environment while empowering them to become socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

School District of Maple Ranked HIGH in the State of Wisconsin for Academic Excellence

Did you know that the School District of Maple is ranked 28th out of 419 districts in the state of Wisconsin? Check out this article that was sent to us from the Milwaukee area: https://patch.com/wisconsin/milwaukee/2019-school-report-cards-all-419-wisconsin-districts-ranked

Musical Excellence

To all of our NMS Choir and Band Students...Wow, just wow. The auditorium was packed and they rocked it. Our students took the word “excellence” and put it right up there on the stage and showed the whole place PRECISELY what Tiger Excellence looks like. Way to go! And a special shout out to Mr. Goodlet, Mr. Hintzman, and Ms. Olson for leading in the incredible way you do. Tiger Pride, Tiger Proud.

NMS Teacher Becomes Nationally Board Certified

Congrats to Mr. Mike Ketola, NMS Social Studies 7 and 8 teacher, who has just become Nationally Board Certified. This is quite the professional feat, taking over two years to complete. Now Mr. Ketola is part of the 3% of all educators in the United States to accomplish this achievement.

NMS Gratitude To:

● All of our staff members who helped dig each other out of the parking lot during our snowy days here at NMS! #TEAMWORK!
● NMS Door Decorating Winners!! Non Advisory Winners…..3rd place The Library, 2nd place Room 63 (6th grade wing), and in 1st place Room 77 (down by the Spanish room)! Advisory 3rd place Mrs. Teal’s, 2nd place Ms. Schuster, and in 1st place Mr. Gustafson!!!! Congrats to all of the participants and thank you for making our school look AMAZING!

Additional NMS Info for Families:

• Youth Wrestling Club is now happening. Wrestling Club is for any students in grades K-8. The practices will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8 pm.
• Congrats to our NMS Boys Basketball Team who finished up their season. They will be played on campus in the sold out, standing room only (haha!) NMS Stadium for all to watch on Friday. It was AWESOME!
• 7th and 8th grade Volleyball sign-ups in the office. Start signing up on-line and getting your physical up to date. If you have questions see Mr. Lawton.
• Our FACT Team has been meeting during lunches and doing great work here at NMS. Contact Mrs. Kaufman with questions.
• Choir Members: Don’t forget to turn in your CONCERT REPORTS to Mr. Goodlet!
• On Friday we closed out the DECADE with our annual Winter Activity extravaganza! Ask your child what he/she/they did for this fun tradition here at NMS!
• Progress Reports go home on Friday...Check Skyward for missing assignments.
• NMS Forensics Club sign ups are happening. Forensics provides students a fun opportunity to improve their oral communication skills. It’s a great way to get involved in an after school activity. Contact Mrs. Honkanen or Mr. Ward with questions.
• The Geography Bee Competition will take place at 9:30am on January 17th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Ward. Qualifying students were announced today. Ask your child if he/she/they were one of them!
• Remember...NO SCHOOL December 23-January 1. Stay safe and warm!

NMS JANUARY ACTIVITIES/REMINDERS

• 1 No School
• 6 NMS Forensics Team Practice Starts 3:20 p.m.
• 9 NMS Quarter 2 Dance, 3:20-5:45 p.m.
• 13 8th Grade Orientation Meeting for Families, 6:00 p.m., NHS Auditorium
• 14 NWMA MS All-Conference Band (5:00 pm concert at NHS)
• 16 NMS Parents Group Meeting, 3:30-4:00 p.m., NMS Library 
  • Contact Becky Landwehr, landwehr@live.com
  • Can't make it due to schedules or other obligations?
  • No worries!
  • Just DIAL in: 712-775-7031 (ENTER MEETING ID 555-984-859)
• 21 NMS Do It Yourself (DIY) Club
  • Must have signed permission slip on file and be signed up in the office.
• 23 End of Second Quarter - CHECK SKYWARD for missing assignments.
• 24 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice