November 2019
Tiger STRONG. Tiger PROUD.
RESPECT. RESPONSIBILITY. READY.

Continuing to Keep NMS Students Safe

• Thank you to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and their K9 Unit for assisting in our ALICE drill.  Everything went very well, and we are proud of our students.  
• Our evacuation drill to NES also went very well, and our students did a great job.  Tiger Safe, Tiger Proud!
• Students have been boarding a bus and revisiting the five expectations for bus safety.  Each group has been respectful, responsible, and ready.  Thank you to Lea from Transportation for helping make this happen!

Conferences Follow Up

Thank you to all of our NMS Family Members who could make it into conferences.  If you missed them, always know we welcome calls and tele-conferences if you need them.

NMS Parents Group Kicks Off/Students Reap Benefits of Book Fair

Just a reminder that our NMS Parents Group meets on the third Thursday of every month in the library at 3:30 p.m.  Feel free to call in if you can’t make it.  Call-in directions are on the web.  DIY Club started up this month, too, with MOSAIC ART!  So cool and fun!  Also, the NMS Book Fair generated enough funds for each grade level team to get over $200 in free resources and books for students.  THANK YOU!

Great Stuff Happening After School for NMS Students

• Traveling Team Basketball

• SBA Basketball

• Girls Hoop League

• The Lions Club Peace Poster Contest

• Tabletop Game Club

• Reading Club

Mr. Ketola says “HELLO” to all at NMS

He took some time this month to connect with his students via Zoom.  Thank you, Mr. Ward, for coordinating.  Mr. Ketola is doing well while serving his mission with the USAF 148th Fighter Wing!
If you would like to send him a note, please drop it off at the office and we will send out to him.

CONGRATS TIGER FOOTBALL TEAM 5/6

The Northwestern 5/6th grade Black team competed in the 2nd annual  Battle at the Bay tournament on Saturday in Superior. 
There were 12 teams in the tournament. 
They went 5-0 to win the championship. 
This same tiger team won the championship game 24-6 against Denfeld.

NMS November Activities/Reminders

November 14th, 2019 is World Diabetes Day.

Wear Blue to support our students, staff, and loved ones who live with diabetes.
Let us our school nurse if there are other awareness days that support our students and community and we will represent Tiger Strong!

November 18 -  22 is Red Ribbon Week at NMS.  

This week is designed to encourage students to celebrate drug free lifestyles and healthy  choices.  Students also take part in a Red Ribbon Fair where they will participate in booths and activities that will educate them on myths and facts related to many types of drugs, alcohol, e-cigarettes, and prescription medication.  The booths are fun and engaging while also informing students on important issues that will help them make good decisions.

Other November Events

• 4 First Boys’ Basketball practice
• 6 EARLY RELEASE for Students/Inservice for Staff, 12:20 p.m. & LAST DAY OF FIRST QUARTER - Please check Skyward.
• 12 NMS Boys’ Basketball Game, 6pm and 7pm
• 14 High School Drama’s Night of One Acts, 7pm Luostari Auditorium
• 19 DIY Club, Must be signed up and have a permission slip on file
• 19 NMS Boys’ Basketball Game, 3:30 and 4:30
• 21 NMS Parents Group Meets in Library, 3:30
• 21 NMS Boys’ Basketball Game, 3:30 and 4:30
• 18-22 Red Ribbon Week (AODA Education and Awareness)
• 22 Christmas City of the North Parade - Come watch NHS perform!
• 25-29 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Cross Country

The Northwestern Tiger Cross Country Team hosted the conference meet at Norwood Golf Course on Tuesday.  The girls were very competitive and finished 3rd, beating out Cameron by 2 points.  Varsity scoring runners were:  All conference runner Kennedy Nelson, 6th; All conference runner Autumn Askim, 9th; Holly Klomhaus, 17th; Paige Johnson, 25; Emma Mickus, 27; Alayna Pederson, 31; and Ruby Moore, 36.  The boys continued their conference championship streak and won their 11th conference title in a row with a score of 20 to 2nd place Cameron’s 86.  All varsity scoring runners earned All Conference places.  Varsity included: Bennett Nelson, 3rd; Justin Orme, 4th; Koy Nelson, 5th; Preston Brilla, 6th; Kieran Johnson, 7h; Emmett Johnson, 8th; and Adam Thom, 9th.  Top JV runner Ian Kalin also won an All Conference award.  Congratulations to all the Tigers who competed, ran personal bests, and supported their team.

Football

The Tigers closed out a perfect regular season Friday night by defeating Chetek-Weyhaeuser to move to 9-0.  Seven different Tigers scored touchdowns on the night, and the team was able to move the game into running time quickly, and all the players were able to get some time on the field.  The Tigers have earned the #1 seed in the Northwest Region of the WIAA State Football Playoffs, and they will begin the state tournament by hosting Nekoosa, at home, on Friday evening.

Girls Golf

Congratulations to Kiernan Smith who tied for 4th at golf state.  She had a cumulative score of 172.  One of our best finished in school history.  Congratulations again!!!!!.

Volleyball

The volleyball C team lost to Spooner on Tuesday 2, 1, as did the JV. The varsity fell 3-1 to the Rails. Brooke Ogren had 12 kills, Allison Luoma had 8, and Tayva Plasch had 27 assists.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday: Varsity Regional @ Ashland
Friday: Football Level One Playoff Game vs. Nekoosa (home)
Saturday: Cross Country Sectional Meet @ St. Croix Central (Hammond, WI)
 

Football

The varsity football team traveled to Bloomer on Friday and defeated a tough Blackhawk team 42-18 to clinch the Heart of the North Championship.  Jake Brill threw touchdowns to Colin Trautt and Dayne Evanson; Brennen Werner ran for three more touchdowns, and the Tiger defense had four interceptions on the night.   The Tigers host Chetek-Weyerhaeuser on Parent’s night this Friday, and they will attempt to make it back to back undefeated regular seasons with a win.

Volleyball

The varsity volleyball team went 2 and 2 to finish 5th in the Cumberland Invite on Saturday. The Tigers defeated Bayfield and Chetek, but lost to Ladysmith and Cumberland. 

Upcoming Events

MONDAY: Volleyball @ Ashland, Football C Team vs Bloomer, Girls Golf State
TUESDAY: Cross Country Conference Meet (home), Volleyball vs. Spooner
THURSDAY: Volleyball @ Bloomer
FRIDAY: Football vs. Chetek-Weyerhaeuser
SATURDAY: Volleyball @ Cumberland

Monday

The volleyball C team came back from an 11-22 deficit to take set one last night 26-24, but ended up losing to Spooner 2-1 and Hayward 3-0. The JV lost to Spooner 2-1, but rallied to beat Hayward 2-1. 
The C Team Football team defeated St Croix Falls in a hard fought 24-12 win. 

Tuesday

The varsity volleyball team defeated Cumberland 25-18, 25-14, 17-25, 25-20. Leading the way were Tayva Plasch with 35 assists, Brynn Erickson with 12 kills and 25 digs, Allison Luoma with 10 kills, and Brooke Ogren with 9 kills and 14 digs. 
The JV and C volleyball teams both fell 3-0. 

Wednesday

Congratulations to the 2019 Regional Champions Girls Golf Team.  The Tigers put together their best team performance of the season yesterday in Frederic Wisconsin shooting a 396.  Once again Kiernan Smith earned medalist honors with a score of 81. McKenzie Tuura shot her best round this year with a 96.  Alison Raboin 105.  Claire Jarman 114 and Reese Smith 121.  Girls Golf will travel to Hammond WI and compete in the sectional tournament at Pheasant Hills Golf Course on Tuesday. 

Thursday

The volleyball C team defeated Chetek last night 2-1 in three very close sets.
The JV team lost to Chetek 2-1 in close sets as well.
The varsity volleyball team bent but didn’t break, beating C-W 25-15, 14-25, 25-22, 25-22. Brynn Erickson led with 12 kills, Brooke Ogren had 10 kills, and Tayva Plasch had 30 assists. The Tigers are now 4-1 in the conference

FRIDAY

The Tigers had a successful homecoming game, scoring touchdowns on their first three plays from scrimmage to put the game away early and move to 7-0 for the season.  The Tigers travel to Bloomer on Friday to take on a tough Blackhawk squad.

Upcoming Events

MONDAY: Football C Team @ Cameron
TUESDAY: Cross Country @ Hayward, Volleyball @ Ashland
THURSDAY: Volleyball @ Barron
FRIDAY: Football @ Bloomer
SATURDAY: Volleyball @ Cumberland
 

Amnesty International

Student leaders are Sasha Achucarro and Aiden Gort.  We have had a basic introductory meeting this week and plan on meeting twice a month on Mondays.

Art Club

The Art Club elected their 2019-20 officers at their first meeting. Erin Germano is the President, Kieran Johnson is Vice President, Izzy Magerl is the Secretary, and Lily Cain is the Treasurer. The next Art Club meeting is October 15.

Band & Color Guard

The band has had a busy month preparing for their Homecoming and Bayfield Apple Festival performances.  Next up for the band will be the NHS Fall Concert on October 28.  This will be held in the NHS Auditorium where they will be joined by the NHS Concert Choir for the concert.
You can follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northwesternhighschoolband/

Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books held their first meeting last Friday.  Due to our remarkable 2nd place state finish last year our numbers have increased to 20 students who will attempt to read the 20 titles on the Battle list this year.  The overall consensus regarding the titles chosen by the state is a thumbs up.  We will be meeting every other week through December, then weekly through the last week of February when our team will compete in the online state wide competition.  

Blood Drive

Our first blood drive of the year is Tuesday, October 15th.  Please help save a lift and pick up your participation permission form in the office as soon as possible.

New this year - students only have to sign the permission form one time for the entire year!!!!

Book Club

Students who don’t like to read specific titles (as in Battle of the Books) meet weekly to discuss the books they are currently reading.  Our number has grown this year as those who love literature gather and share their thoughts on a variety of titles.  

Chess Club

Chess Club is up and running.  Students get a variety of opponents to match up against as multiple matches are played throughout the library.

FFA

Northwestern FFA has been busy fundraising for the coming year by operating the football concession stand. Officers also participated in a Leadership Development workshop at Barron High School in mid September. Five FFA students will be traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 92nd National FFA Convention at the end of October. 

Green Club 

Green Club has started Monday recycling during AA and is planning on doing Highway Clean-Up on Sunday, Oct 27th from noon - 2pm

N-Club

N-Club sells concessions during sports events that are held in the gym.  One goal this year is to get better participation from a variety of students who have lettered in a sport or activity.  

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society has been busy working on individual service hours.  We are now preparing for our annual Trick-or-Can event that takes place on Halloween.  Members go from house to house asking for canned goods to donate to the local food shelf.  We hope to collect more than 700 lbs of food this year.

Quiz Bowl

Quiz Bowl has their first two matches the week of Oct 7.  First match in Monday, Oct 7 against Northwood at 3:45 and the second is Wed, Oct 9 against South Shore at 4:45.

Wisconsin Education Fair

The senior class will be visiting UW-Superior on Tuesday, October 8th for the Wisconsin Education Fair.  Students can register ahead of time at www.gotocollegefairs.com.  Please bring money for lunch afterwards or you can request a school lunch.

Yearbook

Seniors need to turn in their senior pictures, baby pictures, and quotes to Mrs. Thompson or Merissa Keller by, Friday, November 8.  If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, the cost is currently $65.  You can place on order via the Jostens website or by turning in an order form with payment to Mrs. Thompson in Room 3050.

What a GREAT First Few Weeks!

Do we have the BEST STUDENTS, FAMILIES, and STAFF ever or what??!! What a GREAT kickoff to our year! Our students are doing such an AMAZING job transitioning into their new grade, and we could not be more proud of them. They are truly defining what it means to be a NORTHWESTERN TIGER and keeping the tradition alive and well. Our staff have been hard at work getting to know all of their students and figuring out how to best serve their needs. Thank you for sharing these wonderful adolescents with us, and partnering with us in providing the BEST possible education we can TOGETHER.

Keeping Our Students SAFE

Our school has been taking a proactive approach and partnering with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department to educate our students about Internet and Wireless Device Safety. Check out the article link here for more information: https://www.superiortelegram.com/news/education/4663673-Detective-to-Northwestern-students-Cyber-crime-lives-forever-online

Keeping Our Students INVOLVED and ACTIVE

Girls Basketball (Coach Jeff Olson), Drama Club (Advisor Kim Honkanen), Student Council (Advisors Pete Lawton and Nick Olson), Cross Country (Coach Shari Olson), and Peer Leaders (Advisor Erika Kaufman) are underway! We are so proud of our students for getting involved, and appreciate our coaches and advisors for providing these activities for our students.

NMS Parent Teacher Conferences/Meet and Greet

Most of our families had the chance to meet with teachers during our Open House in August. Our Conferences Night provides a follow up option should you have any further questions or needs. We look forward to seeing you.

Former Students Return HOME to NMS

A few years back we started inviting our former NMS students to “return home” to NMS for Homecoming. The entire NHS Football Team and Cheerleaders come over on Friday, Oct. 4 for an AWESOME pep rally with our entire middle school and really show us how to ROAR LIKE A TIGER! Families are welcome to come if you wish. Warning: It gets LOUD!! :

Fall Fest is COMING!

Our annual Fall Fest is fast approaching. Please review the guidelines attached. Contact your child’s advisory teacher with any additional questions. Families are always welcome.

NMS Cross Country Team Rocks It!

Congratulations to the Middle School Cross Country Team who competed at the Rice Lake Invitational on Tuesday. Our boys placed 8th out of 17 teams. There were 226 runners. Leading the Tigers for the 2-mile run was Morgan Martens who placed 34th with a time of 13 minutes, followed by Oscar Danz, 48th place ~ 13:23, and Austin Lahti, 53rd with 13:31. Rounding out the top five were Trevy Amundson and Bridger Brilla. Our Tiger girls had a great finish placing SECOND out of 15 teams! There were over 200 hundred runners. Leading the way for the Tigers was Tori Kaufman in 5th place with a time of 12:59, followed by Shayna Wick, 11th place ~ 13:19, and Ashlyn Sutherland, 13th place with a time of 13:27. Rounding out the top 5 were Jenna Hursh and Lily Mickus.

NMS October Activities/Reminders

2 NMS Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:30 p.m. (see attached)
3 Girls’ Basketball 7th/8th Game at 6:00p.m.
4 Homecoming Assembly with NHS Football Players, 8:15 a.m., GYM, Families Welcome
7 Vision Screening - Thank you to our local LIONS GROUPS for sponsoring!
7 Girls’ Basketball 7th/8th Game at 4:00p.m.
8 MASSH begins (Monitored After School Study Hall)
10 Girls’ Basketball 7th/8th Game at 4:00p.m.
11 NMS Progress Reports Go Home with Students
14 Girls’ Basketball 7th/8th Game at 4:00p.m.
15 DIY Club Meets - Mosaic Art - Must have permission slip turned in to attend.
17 NMS Parents Group Meets, 3:30, NMS Library or Call In
17 Girls’ Basketball 7th/8th Game at 6:00p.m.
23 NMS Picture Retakes
24 NMS Dance and Fun Night, 3:20-5:45 p.m.
31 NMS Fall Fest, 2:00, NMS Gym, Families Welcome

NOTICE: Budget Hearing and Annual District Meeting

You are hereby notified that a hearing on the budget will be conducted in the District Conference Room, Room 2270 at Northwestern High School, 4751 South County  Road F, Maple, WI, on October 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.   A detailed copy of the proposed budget is available in the District Office at Northwestern High School, Maple, Wisconsin.   Summaries of the budget have been mailed to district residents and are posted throughout the district.

Notice is also hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Maple that the Annual Meeting of said District will be held in the District Conference Room, Room 2270 at Northwestern High School immediately following the Budget Hearing held at 7:00 p.m.

NHS Math Department is Hosting a Grading Forum

As many of you have heard, the Northwestern High School Mathematics Department has made changes to our grading and assessments.  We would like to make sure that everyone understands the new structure.  Please join us for a brief presentation followed by a Question and Answer forum on Friday, Sept. 13 from 6:00 - 6:30 in room 1050 at the High School.  You can enjoy the spaghetti feed before the meeting and support the football team afterwards!  We hope to see you there! 

FULL BACK TO SCHOOL SCHEDULE

• Friday, August 23 will be orientation for new teachers, room #2270 District Office Conference Room, #2270 at Northwestern High School.
• Monday, August 26 will be an inservice day for all staff - instructional staff, support staff and bus drivers
• Tuesday-Thursday, August 27-29 will be inservice days for instructional staff and selected staff.
• Monday, September 2: No School.
• Tuesday, September 3
  • First day of school for elementary students in grades one (1) through five (5) and middle school students in grades six (6) through eight (8).  High school students in grade nine (9) only will be required to attend school for an orientation session. 
  • Kindergarten Open House from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
• Wednesday, September 4: School for all students in grades 1-12. Starting date for Kindergarteners in Group A. 
• Thursday, September 5 is the starting date for Kindergartners in Group B. 
• Friday, September 6: All Kindergartners attend school.
• Monday, September 9
  • ​​​​​​​Starting date for children enrolled in the M-W 4K school site program.
  • Starting date for children enrolled in the early childhood special education program.
• Tuesday, September 10 will be the starting date for children enrolled in the T-Th 4K school site program.