Upcoming Events
Jan 10 – 6 p.m. – Budget Public Hearing – Lou Thompson Room
Jan. 11 – 2:30 p.m. – World Language Trip Student Meeting (Parents Welcome) – Media Center
Jan. 15 – Early Release (11:30 a.m.)
Jan. 15 – 5 p.m. – Guidance Parent Meeting (PSAT Score Reports) – Lou Thompson Room
Jan. 15 – 6 p.m. – Guidance Grade 8 Parent Meeting – Lou Thompson Room
Jan. 16-18 – Finals/Midterms
Jan. 16 – 6:30 p.m. – Sixth-Grade Band Concert – NMHS Gym
Jan. 18 – Noon – Early Release
Jan. 21 – No School (Civil Rights Day)
Jan. 22 – 6 p.m. – CTE Renovation Presentation – Lou Thompson Room
Feb. 2 – 9 a.m.– Deliberative Session – NMHS Gym
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Breakfast is $1.75 for full pay, and $.30 for reduced. Adult breakfast is $2. Breakfast is served until about 7:45 a.m.. Contact info: [email protected]
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Senior parents: Here is the Josten’s link to order yearbook recognition ads for your graduating senior. The last day to purchase your ad is Feb. 16.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_ra_flash.asp?CID=142818&PFID=2018071704473921799
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Attention Seniors
If you have not turned in your transcript release authorization, your counselor cannot send your materials off to colleges. For those who applied over break, let your counselor know and ensure that your schools are listed on this release.
Also, please get your senior data portfolios filled out and submitted to your counselor as soon as possible!
Scholarship season is fast approaching. Make time each week to stop into the guidance office to see what is available for scholarships. Schedule a reminder in your phone to come during a learning lab or after your last class of the day once a week. The only way to guarantee you don’t get one is to not apply for any!
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On Thursday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m., the guidance office will have a guest from the ASVAB coming in to help those students who participated in the exam interpret their scores. It is strongly recommended that students who took the ASVAB on Dec. 12 attend this session. The interpretation will be held in Ms. Masure’s room, C134, from 1-2 p.m.. Contact info: Keira Christian, [email protected].
In biology, students are learning about the structure and function of DNA. Students extracted DNA from strawberries and are learning how DNA codes for the traits that make them who they are.
In Earth and Space, students are taking a close look at how humans are affecting their environment. Students are looking at resource use at the individual and global levels, and looking at ways humans can lessen the impact on our planet.
Contact info: Liz Masure, [email protected]
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Attention Crafters
Middle school is looking for yarn and crochet hooks. If you have any that you can donate, please leave them at the school front desk, addressed to Alison Wood.
Or, contact Alison Wood at [email protected]
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Media Center Recommended Databases and Websites:
Another recommended website for student use which is free and may be accessed from any computer is DK Find Out About. “What do you want to find out about? DK findout covers everything from animals, the human body, science, history, arts, math, and sports, to homework help, craft ideas, games and videos. This site allows your child to search, learn, and explore information on a safe and secure site. Perfect for help with homework, DK’s clear, reliable, and highly visual content covers all curriculum subjects and more! There are quizzes, videos, animations, and new content being added all the time.”
To Access Use the URL
If there are any problems or questions, please email me at: or call the Media Center during the day at 865-9684.
NMHS Media Center Recommended Book of the Week:
Falcon Wild by Terry Lynn Johnson
“Thirteen-year-old Karma is desperate to become a certified falconer. At her dad’s bird education center, she helps give demonstrations to guests and can fly the birds. But when her favorite rescued falcon, Stark, hurts Karma, her parents insist that they return the bird to its previous owner–in Canada.
On the way to bring Stark back, a car accident in the middle of nowhere leaves Karma’s dad trapped, and it’s up to Karma to find a way to rescue him and her younger brother. When Karma loses her way trying to get help, she crosses paths with Cooper, a troubled teenaged boy. Lost for three days, the two figure out how to survive, and Karma teaches Stark to hunt like an actual bird of prey. Karma may be closer than she thinks to becoming a real falconer and having a real friend.” https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Wild-Terry-Lynn-ohnson/dp/…
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ATTENTION SENIORS
The 2019 Red Sox Service Scholarship application is now available online! Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. If you plan to apply, please notify your counselor – they will need to submit material for you prior to the deadline, after you complete your application!
The online Application can be found at: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/#Application
-Application Deadline is Jan. 11, 2019
-The Access code you will need is NHME2019
-You will need the following documents prepared:
-Your Student Aid Report (SAR) from filing your FAFSA
-Written Essay
-Your Official High School transcript (**Sent from the Guidance Office – notify your counselor prior to the deadline)
-Letter of Recommendation (**Sent from the Guidance Office – notify your counselor prior to the deadline
Middle School Newsletter
The next middle school Envirothon and Ecology Club meeting will be on Tuesday, January 8. We will be learning about mammals, skulls, and skins with Dawn Dextraze of the Sullivan County Conservation Committee. Meet in Ms. Burroughs’ classroom directly after school. Contact info: Stacey Burroughs, [email protected].
Now that the winter concert for band/chorus is over we are looking for new band and chorus members for semester 2 (quarters 3 and 4). If you’re interested in having your child join band or chorus, please contact Ms. Coula Wood (MS counselor) at 865-9648 or by email: [email protected]. Thank you.
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Sixth-Grade Band Concert
Jan. 16
NHMS Gym @6:30
Snow Date: Jan, 17, same time and place
Students are to wear nice clothes with white on top and black on bottom and to report at 5 p.m. Contact info: Jess Kilpatrick, [email protected]
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