Newton-Conover Middle School

Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of May 6-10, 2024. First, we want to say Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all our teachers. We are blessed to have such outstanding educators at N-CMS. Thank you, teachers, for all you do. Parents are welcome to drop off items at the office for teacher appreciation week. We will host our awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 7th. Students who have earned an award received an invitation to the event. Students will be permitted to sign out after the ceremony. The 6th-grade awards ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m., the 7th-grade awards ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the 8th-grade awards ceremony will start at 8:30 a.m. Our spring band concert will be on Tuesday, May 7th, starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a free public event. Band students must be at N-CMS by 5:30 p.m. This upcoming Friday is our last PBIS Major Reward for the year for students who have demonstrated positive behavior and met our PBIS guidelines. A letter that outlines the testing schedule went home this past week. This letter also included a permission slip students must return by May 15 if they plan to leave early on their last day of testing. Please contact the office if you have any questions about the information included in this letter. In athletic news, Our last baseball, softball, and soccer games are scheduled for Monday, May 6th. Weather permitting, we will be playing Arndt at 4 p.m. at home. This is all for our weekly announcements.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Smith for being selected as this week's "DA BOMB" recipient!!!

Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of April 29-May 3, 2024. There is no school on Friday, May 3, 2024. This is a workday for staff. Our 8th-grade formal will be held Friday, May 3, from 5-8 p.m. at N-CMS. Students must purchase a ticket no later than April 30 for 20$. Students must not be on the no-activity list for grades, attendance, or behavior, and all Chromebook and lunch fees must be paid off. Please see our website and Facebook page for event attire guidelines. This week, students will take their last EOG prep assessments for the year. All students will take the Reading EOY practice assessment on Monday and the Math assessment on Tuesday. 8th-grade students will take the Science practice assessment on Wednesday. Please note that End-of-Grade testing will occur from May 17th to May 24th. The state of North Carolina requires students to take End-of-Grade Testing. A letter will go home this week that outlines the testing schedule. This letter will also include a permission slip students must return by May 15 if they will leave early on their last day of testing. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Our 7th-grade students will have their Q3 academic reward this Thursday for students who qualified by passing all their classes with at least a 70%. In athletic news, The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will play away at River Bend on Monday. These are makeup games that were canceled due to inclement weather earlier in the season. All teams will take on Northview at home on Tuesday. The teams take on River Bend again at home on Thursday. That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a fantastic week!

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Barger (EC Teacher) for being selected as this week's "Da Bomb" recipient!!

Tickets for the 8th Grade Formal are on sale now! Please see flyers for more details!

Attention Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade parents! Cheerleading try-outs for the 2024-25 Newton-Conover Middle School Cheer team will be held on June 3-5 from 3:00-4:30 in the NCMS gym. Tryouts are open to any students that will be rising 6-8th grade. Any student trying out must have a current sports physical on file at the middle school(physicals can be turned in when students come to tryouts). Students must be academically eligible (all rising 6th graders are automatically eligible for Fall sports). Students should wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes for tryouts. For any questions please contact Coach Cara Sigmon at NCHS.

Tonight, students showcased their talent at the first Red Devils Got Talent show! Huge Shout Out to our co-hosts for the night Owen and Kourtney who supplied the jokes all night long! Performers included Sadie, Carrlee, Dakota, Mr. Excamilla and his fiance Caroline, Daeton, Angel, and our very own Backstreet Boys cover artists, Parker, Jamir and Marvin! Everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Mrs. Rogers for organizing such a fantastic show! Next year, we want to see YOU on stage!

Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of April 22-26, 2024. This week, our 6th-grade students who qualified for the 3rd quarter academic reward will visit the mall food court on Monday. Our 8th-grade students who qualified for the academic reward will attend a Crawdads game on Thursday. On Friday, N-CMS will have several of our wonderful students competing in the Catawba County Special Olympics. We are excited to see our students in action and represent N-CMS. The N-CMS Talent Show will be held on Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. We look forward to some of of N-CMS students and staff showcasing their talents and abilities. Discovery High School will be performing “The Little Shop of Horrors” on Friday this upcoming weekend in the N-CMS auditorium. Show times are posted on our Facebook page and the school website. In athletics news, The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will be away on Tuesday at Jacobs Fork. On Thursday, baseball and girls' soccer will play a doubleheader at home against Grandview. The double-header includes a makeup game from the weather-shortened game at Grandview earlier in the season. That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week!

Students competed at the Math Competition at CVCC today. Alp S Placed 1st in the 7th-grade test Sarah Yang placed 2nd in the 7th-grade test Mack Osborne placed 2nd on the 8th-grade test Everyone did a great job and represented our school and district well!

Now Hiring for the 2024-25 School Year! Please submit your resume to Principal Billy Cannon.

Join us Monday Evening, April 22nd, for Red Devils Got Talent!! Students and staff have prepared some great acts! We can't wait to entertain you! Performances start at 6 pm! Dress rehearsal is Friday at 3pm, all performers must attend the dress rehearsal!

8th Grade, 6th Grade, and elementary AIG students got to experience the Mobile Dairy Classroom yesterday! Maple the Cow was the star of the show! Ask your students about what they learned!

Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of April 15-19, 2024. The Mobile Dairy Farm will be here on Monday to showcase demonstrations and teach our students about the dairy industry. They also talk about farming techniques and modern environmental and food safety practices. We are excited about this opportunity and experience for our students. On Tuesday, we will host an ESL Parent night. This event is for our Spanish-speaking families, and we look forward to spending time with them, cooking, reviewing information about community businesses, and connecting. Progress reports will go home on Wednesday. These are the last progress reports for the year. Parents, please encourage your students to complete and submit their assignments. The end of the year will be here quickly, and we want our students' grades to represent their best. This is a reminder that fall sports eligibility will be based on this semester's grades. Students must pass at least 75% of their classes to be eligible for sports. Please note that end-of-grade testing will occur from May 17th to May 24th. The state of North Carolina requires students to take End-of-Grade Testing. Please plan to ensure your child is at school over these days. Thursday is our Spring Sports tailgate event for students. Students can buy a ticket for $5, which includes admission to the games, a hotdog, and a drink. Students may purchase tickets Monday through Wednesday during lunch. In athletic news, The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will play away on Tuesday at Maiden. The teams will be home on Thursday to play against Mill Creek. That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a fantastic week!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Linney for being selected as this week's "Da Bomb" selection!

Good evening, Red Devil Family! We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! It is hard to believe, but we are a little over a month away from the end of the school year. This is a key part of the school year that is critical to that last push to the end. We encourage our students to work hard to finish on a solid note. Please note that end-of-grade testing will take place from May 17th to May 24th. The state of North Carolina requires students to take End-of-Grade Testing. Please plan to ensure your child is at school over these days. This week, 8th grade students interested in playing high school sports will have an optional meeting on April 9th with the high school Athletic Director and coaches. This meeting will take place during the school day. Students will take their End-of-Year iReady Diagnostic Testing on Thursday and Friday. Spring Pictures for those planning to purchase pictures will be on Friday, April 12. Chorus and Band students will travel to Carowinds on Friday. This is the program's annual trip, and we wish them safe travels. In athletic news, The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer team will play on Tuesday AWAY at River Bend. On Thursday and will be HOME on Thursday to take on Arndt. That is all for our weekly announcements.

Spring Picture Day is coming on April 12th!!! Only students purchasing pictures will be taking their pictures. Parents, online ordering is available for Spring pictures with the job key at Carolinaphoto.net up until 24 hours (1 business day) before the start of the session. JOB KEY: MZZ6DZ2F. You can also return the picture form with payment on the day of the pictures.

Good evening, Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of March 25-29, 2024. Please note there is NO School on Friday, March 29. This officially starts Spring Break. Students will be on break from March 29 - April 7. This week, students will take their EOY NC Check-In Math, Reading, and 8th Grade Science benchmarks. Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team for placing third in the regional competition. Our middle school Band received a Superior rating this past week on their Music Performance Assessment at Lenoir-Rhyne University. We are proud of these groups of students and for doing an excellent job representing N-CMS. Our BETA Club induction ceremony will take place on Thursday at 1:15. Parents, if your child qualifies, you should have received an invitation to the event. In athletic news, The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will be in action on Monday at Northview. This game was moved up due to the potential for rain next week. On Tuesday, the teams will play at Grandview. That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a fantastic week!

Good evening, Red Devil Family! We hope you have had a blessed weekend. Here are your announcements for the week of March 18-22, 2024. Ongoing Digital citizenship lessons are ongoing with classes. Parents, we encourage you to talk with your child about staying safe on the internet, the impact of their digital footprint, and the negative impacts poor choices can have on them. Our Battle of the Books team will attend their regional competition this upcoming Friday. Select 8th-grade band students will attend the State Music Assessment at Lenoir-Rhyne on Wednesday. We want to wish these students and Mr. Escamilla the best of luck as they represent our school. 7th Grade students will participate in the Real World, Real Money program this Wednesday. Students will learn about finances, careers, and how to balance a budget and handle expenses. In athletic news, The baseball, softball, and girls' soccer teams will play at Mill Creek on Tuesday. They will be at home on Thursday to take on Jacobs Fork. All games are scheduled to start at 4 p.m., and the price of admission is $5. That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week!

Today, 8th-grade students in Mrs. Hiatt's WIN block practiced claims, evidence, and cause and effect while completing a scientific breakout room. Students analyzed text and performed experiments. The claim stated that the mystery substance was baking soda. They tested the claim by mixing it with water and vinegar. Evidence proved the claim. A mess was made and fun was had by all proving Science is Messy and Learning is FUN!

Good evening, Red Devil Family! We hope everyone has had a great weekend. Here are your announcements for the week of March 11-15, 2024. There is no school for students on Monday, March 11, 2024. Quarter 3 Report Cards go home on Friday, March 15. Auditions for our first annual N-CMS Talent Show will be held on March 13, 2024. On Tuesday, a fishery scientist will be on campus to talk with 8th-grade students. In athletic news, The baseball, softball, and soccer teams will travel to Arndt Middle School on Tuesday, March 12, for their first games of the season. On Wednesday, all teams will play at home against Maiden Middle School. That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a wonderful week!