Weekly Newsletter
WEEKLY NEWS - MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th - DAY 2
MAP TESTING
Our 6th – 8th grade students will begin MAP testing the week of December 8. Testing will be held in the mornings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please remind your student to bring their Chromebook fully charged each day so they’re ready for testing.
KLEENEX DONATIONS
It’s that time of year and NPMS is running low on boxes of kleenex. If you would like to make a much needed donation, please have your student drop off any boxes to the middle school office. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event that we miss school because of bad weather, please be aware that we will “replay the day”. If we miss school on a Day 1, we will have a Day 1 the first day back. If we miss school on a Day 2, we will have a Day 2 on the first day back.
FCCLA TAKE A BREAK - SANTA’S WORKSHOP
The FCCLA Santa's Workshop Take-a-Break will be held this Tuesday December 9th and is open to any 6th - 8th grade students. Meet in the FCS room for a quick walk, then enjoy a variety of stations where you can make ornaments, homemade bows, cards, and wrapping paper. You may even bring your own gifts to wrap! A hot cocoa and popcorn bar will be provided. Students may sign up in the cafeteria.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STRENGTH & SPEED CLASS
North Polk offers a Strength and Speed class before school during the year. This is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student at North Polk. The class will be taught by Mr. Bird, Mr. Larson, and Coach Walker. If this is something your student would be interested in, please sign up through Bound linked HERE. Your student will go to one session a week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning starting the week of January 12th and running until March 6th. Once we have numbers, we will communicate which day your student should come to school.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
This is where our counseling team will regularly share tools, resources, reminders, and insights to support your student's well-being and success. We are here to support and partner with all members of the North Polk Community, and we look forward to staying connected with you.
Thank you,
Your NPMS Counseling Team
Kelly Delagardelle (kelly.delagardelle@northpolk.org) & Anne Sloan (anne.sloan@northpolk.org)
Here to support, connect, and care for our Comet community.
Holiday Assistance
As we head into the holiday season, we recognize that this time can look different for every family. We want to make sure everyone in our community feels supported.
If your family could use a little extra help with holiday needs, confidential assistance is available. Please reach out to Mr. Delagardelle (kelly.delagardelle@northpolk.org) or Mrs. Sloan (anne.sloan@northpolk.org) - ideally by Monday, December 8 so we have time to coordinate.
If you are interested in supporting families or providing donations this season, you are welcome to reach out as well, or keep an eye on future newsletters for more ways to help. Thank you for being part of such a caring North Polk community.
NPMS Calming Site & Resource Page
Check out the North Polk Middle School Calming Site & Resource Page; a one-stop space for mental and emotional support tools, grounding strategies, and helpful resources. You’ll also find information about local and national services available to students and families. This page is designed to offer support, promote well-being, and connect our Comet community with the help they need, whenever they need it.
- Calming Site (some pieces under construction)
- Local/National Resources
The new NP Food Pantry is now open and available to all students, families, and community members in our district. No appointment is needed, just stop in during walk-in hours to pick up the items you need. The pantry currently offers non-perishable and frozen foods, with USDA items available for those who qualify.
- Location: NP High School, Room E104 (Entry Door #3) OR Big Creek Elementary
Walk-In Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:25–3:50 PM - If you can’t make walk-in hours, you may place an online order and pick up items at a convenient location with 24-hour notice.
Questions? Contact Taylor Irvin at taylor.irvin@northpolk.org.
Online Order Form: NP Food Pantry Online Ordering Form
Donations: Accepted at the high school front entrance—household essentials, toiletries, diapers, and non-perishable items are especially appreciated.
STUDENTS ILL OR INJURED AT SCHOOL
A student who becomes ill or injured at school must notify a teacher or other staff member and then visit the school nurse as soon as possible. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT CONTACT FAMILIES ON THEIR OWN. In the case of serious illness or injury, the school nurse will attempt to notify the parents/guardians according to the information on Infinite Campus. If the student is too ill or injured to remain in school, the student will be released to a parent/guardian. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a range of behavior consequences.
ABSENCES
Just a reminder that a student must be in school by 11:45am in order to participate in competition held after school. If a student misses class for a medical appointment or illness, they need to provide a note from the medical office in order to be eligible to practice or participate that day
YEARBOOK
Order your 2025-2026 North Polk Middle School Yearbook Today! Price is $35. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Seligman at sarah.seligman@northpolk.org.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
(For the most current events, updates, and cancellations please visit the Activity Calendar)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th - DAY 2
- 7/8 Boys Wrestling Practice - after school
- 8th Girls Basketball Game @ Home vs. Gilbert - Event Time: 4:15pm
- 7th Girls Basketball Game @ Gilbert Middle School - Event Time: 4:15pm
- 7/8 Cheer (Red) @ 8th Girls Basketball Game - Event Time: 4:15pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th - DAY 1 - MAP Math Testing
- FCCLA Take a Break - Santa’s Workshop - after school
- 6th - 8th Choir Concert @ NPHS Auditorium at 6:30pm
- 7/8 Boys Wrestling Practice - after school
- 8th Girls Basketball Practice @ Big Creek - after school
- 7th Girls Basketball Practice - after school
- 7/8 Cheer Practice - after school
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th - DAY 2 - MAP Reading Testing
- 7/8 Boys Wrestling Practice - after school
- 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice - after school
- 7/8 Cheer Practice - after school
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th - DAY 1 - MAP Science Testing
- 7/8 Boys Wrestling Practice - after school
- 8th Girls Basketball Game @ Ballard Middle School - Event Time: 4:15pm
- 7th Girls Basketball Game @ Home vs. Ballard - Event Time: 4:15pm
- 7/8 Cheer (Black) @ 7th Girls Basketball Game - Event Time: 4:15pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th - DAY 2
- 7/8 Boys Wrestling Meet @ Nevada High School - Event Time: 4:30pm
- 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice - after school
- 7/8 Cheer Practice - after school