Weekly Newsletter
WEEKLY NEWS - MARCH 24th, 2025 - DAY 2 - LATE START
NPMS 7th/8th GIRLS TRACK PRACTICE
GIRLS track practice will begin on Monday, March 24th. Please remind your student to bring all of their practice attire to school with them.
FINE ARTS BOOSTER CLUB - FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT
The Fine Arts Booster Club is hosting our annual family trivia night on Saturday, April 5th from 7-9:30 PM in the HS Commons. Check-in begins at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $80 per table (up to 8 people per table). Cash prizes: 1st Place-$150, 2nd Place-$100, 3rd Place-$50! We also have door prizes, snacks, and other surprises throughout the night! This event is geared towards families! All proceeds go to support all the awesome Fine Arts programs in the North Polk school district. We hope you are able to join us!
Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/
Payment Link: https://www.vancoevents.
If you forget to pay, a link to pay for your table will be sent to you after you fill out this registration as a reminder.
‘25 - ’26 INCOMING FRESHMAN TIMELINE
May
- 8th graders are invited to the high school during the day for a tour and presentations by students and principals.
- '25-'26 schedules are released in late May.
- High school counselors will visit the middle school during lunch to make any schedule changes. Students can make schedule changes through the last day of the semester.
- After the last day of school, NO schedule changes will be made and NO DMACC registrations will be accepted.
August
- Any schedule changes will require a parent schedule form. This form will be sent via email to parents in mid-August.
- Students can make changes with this completed form during the first three days of the school year.
- To help keep class sizes low and balanced, changes should be limited to only necessary changes.
If you have any questions please contact the following high school counselors:
Jessica Allen (A-L)
Jacob Wolfe (M-Z)
APPROVED 2025-2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR & START TIMES
To view the approved 2025-2026 academic calendar, please visit this link. This calendar includes the transition from the weekly Monday late start model to a monthly full-day professional learning day. Additionally, the board approved adjusted start times across the district, which will include double-routing to accommodate these changes.
Approved Start Times:
- Elementary: 7:50 AM - 2:50 PM (Big Creek: 7:55 AM - 2:55 PM)
- Secondary: 8:20 AM - 3:20 PM
ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
In line with the recently approved calendar and start times, we are proactively planning for the upcoming school year, focusing on hiring, class sizes, and double bus routing. Academic enrollment and transportation requests are open now for both new students and returning families . Click here to get started! To guarantee a bus spot for the first day of school next fall, you must register by June 1st.
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 PARENTS 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 your student must be in school by 11:45am in order to participate in competition held after school.
SCHOOL MEALS
Utilize Infinite Campus to manage your student’s lunch account and access the daily menu listed on our website. Be sure to add funds to your student’s lunch account today! The updated meal prices may be found here. If you qualify for free and reduced meals, you will need to complete the 2024-2025 application. For further questions please contact Anita Turczynski at anita.turczynski@northpolk.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
For the latest community events please visit Community Events & Activities.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
(For the most current events, updates, and cancellations please visit the Activity Calendar)
MONDAY, MARCH 24 - DAY 2 - LATE START
- 7/8 Boys & Girls Track Practice - after school
TUESDAY, MARCH 25th - DAY 1
- 7/8 Boys & Girls Track Practice - after school
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th - DAY 2
- 7/8 Boys & Girls Track Practice - after school
THURSDAY, MARCH 27th - DAY 1
- 7/8 Boys & Girls Track Practice - after school
FRIDAY, MARCH 28th - DAY 2
- 7/8 Boys & Girls Track Practice - after school