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

Our NMS Mission

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.

NMS Students and Families,

To be quite honest, I think we somewhat avoided writing this last Tiger Tales.  It meant this was really the way we were going to have to finish our year(s) together.  However, we are confident that when the time allows we will be able to come together, celebrate, and highlight the many achievements you all have achieved this year, and for that we are most grateful. We are also EXTREMELY proud of how hard our students are working, and how hard our staff are working.  NMS PROUD!  Please keep up the good work and finish strong.

~ Ms. Kreig, NMS Principal

End of Year Videos for ALL Students from Teachers and Staff:

Teachers and staff are busy right now creating their End of the Year Videos for their classes.  They will be sending those copies home to each one of their students via email.  Enjoy.  A lot of heart and soul went into creating them.

End of Year Voice Recordings for 8th Graders: 8th Graders are receiving a personal voice recording from me and will find those in their email inboxes as well.

NMS Parade: Please stay in your vehicles and join us for one last wave good-bye for the summer!

IRON RIVER PARADE
Thursday, June 4, 10:00 a.m.
Iron River Elementary School
Must stay in vehicles...Wave, honk, yell, decorate your vehicle if you want!
 
NES and NMS PARADE
Friday, June 5, 12:00 p.m.
NES and NMS Schools
You can also DROP ITEMS off that need to be RETURNED.
Must stay in vehicles...Wave, honk, yell, decorate your vehicle if you want!
Needed Items: If students still believe they have items they need to get from school, please email us. Items will be collected, bagged, labeled, and available outside the school on the prearranged date and time.

Returning Materials:

ALL TEXTBOOKS need to be returned to campus.  Please return items by either method:
Drop off at NMS during the PARADE on Friday, June 5 at 12:00 p.m.  There will be bins outside to set them in.
Drop off at NMS on Monday, June 8, 15, or 22 between 7:30-4:00 p.m.  Drop items off outside the door.  If raining, the atrium will be open.
Pick up:  Please contact Kari Raaflaub at kraaflaub@nw-tigers.org or 715-364-2218 #1401 to arrange a day and time if you need TEXTBOOKS picked up by the buses.  Pick up will be on Mondays (June 8, 15, 22) and Thursdays (June 11, 18, 25).

Chromebooks:  Chromebooks may remain checked out for the summer for students who need them.  Please remember that you have signed a contract for these.

Summer School Info:

An email regarding summer school information was sent out.  If you need an additional copy, please let us know.

Yearbooks:

YES! We will still have yearbooks!  Contact Sherri Anderson with questions at sanderson@nw-tigers.org .

NMS FACT Team Members Recognized at the State Level:

Luke Witkowski, from the WI DHS, sent an email to let us know how impressed he has been with the amount and quality of work from the NMS FACT group. He noted that the group started from scratch in November, yet  helped establish an excellent group of young people and exposed them to many advocacy opportunities in such a short amount of time.  Way to go, Tigers!
 
FACT members Jay Kaufman and Riley Eberhardt met with State Representative Beth Meyer to share about what our FACT group has been doing this year.

Encore Team Honor Walk for NHS Graduates of the Class of 2020:

Thank you to all of our participants of the Honor Walk.  A special congrats to Brock Breezee and staff member Linnea Moss who won the prize baskets!

If you need ANYTHING, please reach out:

NMS Office:
Carlene Brandmeier, cbrandmeier@nw-tigers.org
Kari Raaflaub, kraaflaub@nw-tigers.org

Counselors:
Erika Kaufman, ekaufman@nw-tigers.org
Molly Stonesifer, mstonesifer@nw-tigers.org

Free Meals (and delivery if needed) for ANY Child through JUNE:
Jody Botten, jbotten@nw-tigers.org

Chromebooks or Library Books:
Barb Knoll, bknoll@nw-tigers.org

COVID Testing Info:

Any Wisconsin resident over the age of 5 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is welcome at these sites. Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms here.
Each site may have different requirements. Some sites may ask you to stay in your car. Other sites will screen you before you come indoors. Many sites will require an appointment before you arrive.

Click here for a map displaying current testing sites in Wisconsin. This map will be updated daily. 
Additional information on this free testing:
Turnaround time for test results is typically 24-48 hours. During this time, it is important that you avoid contact with others
This is a nasal swab test
Testing is free of charge

In Conclusion

It has been our honor and joy to work with each and everyone of you this year even in the toughest of situations.  We are a STRONG, unified team of TIGERS and the care, concern, and compassion our school community is known for resonated loud and proud these past few months.  Many of us are around and available all summer, so if you need ANYTHING just reach out and consider it done.

SO PROUD OF OUR TIGERS!