Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of April 20-24, 2026.
Mark your calendars, May 5th is our spring chorus concert at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Our spring band concert is on May 6 at 6 p.m.
May 8th is scheduled for our end-of-the-year award day. 8th grade’s ceremony will begin at 8:30, 7th grade’s ceremony will start at 10:30, and 6th grade’s at 12. Only students receiving an award will be invited to the ceremony.
Chromebook collection will take place on Thursday, April 23. Students need to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school to turn them in. Students who do not have the required items to submit will be charged a replacement fee.
N-CMS will compete in the county Special Olympics this Friday at Henry Fork Park. Members of our Dream Team will accompany the event.
End-of-Grade Testing will take place May 11-20. May 21 is an early release day, and N-CMS will dismiss at 11 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4th–May 8th, and we are excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff who give so much to our students every day!
We would love your help in making this week extra special. If you are able to contribute, we are collecting the following items:
Gift Cards
Any amount is appreciated and will be used for teacher gifts and prizes. (Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, Dunkin, Target)
Monday Breakfast Donations
Biscuits, donuts, fresh fruit, and other breakfast items.
Snacks for the Week
Little Debbie snacks, Boom Chicka Pop, trail mix, Pepperidge Farm cookies, Variety box of chips, crackers, muffins, beef jerky, etc.
Individually Wrapped Candy
Ideas: M&M’s, Snickers, Starburst, Kit Kat, Skittles, Hershey’s, Reese’s, Caramello, Zero bars, and similar items.
Drinks: Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, cold coffees, energy drinks (Red Bull, Alani), and better-for-you sodas (Olipop, Poppi).
Donations can be dropped off at the school office leading up to Teacher Appreciation Week. If you are having trouble getting the items to the school, reach out to Mrs. Coffey, tcoffey356@icloud.com.
Your generosity helps us show our teachers just how much they are valued and appreciated. Thank you for supporting Newton-Conover Middle School and helping us make this a memorable week!
If you have any questions or would like to coordinate a donation, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Cannon
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update!
Tuesday, April 21 – Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Grandview.
Wednesday, April 12 - Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Northview.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
Mark your calendars, May 5th is our spring chorus concert at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Our spring band concert is on May 6 at 6 p.m.
May 8th is scheduled for our end-of-the-year award day. 8th grade’s ceremony will begin at 8:30, 7th grade’s ceremony will start at 10:30, and 6th grade’s at 12. Only students receiving an award will be invited to the ceremony.
Chromebook collection will take place on Thursday, April 23. Students need to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school to turn them in. Students who do not have the required items to submit will be charged a replacement fee.
N-CMS will compete in the county Special Olympics this Friday at Henry Fork Park. Members of our Dream Team will accompany the event.
End-of-Grade Testing will take place May 11-20. May 21 is an early release day, and N-CMS will dismiss at 11 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4th–May 8th, and we are excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff who give so much to our students every day!
We would love your help in making this week extra special. If you are able to contribute, we are collecting the following items:
Gift Cards
Any amount is appreciated and will be used for teacher gifts and prizes. (Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, Dunkin, Target)
Monday Breakfast Donations
Biscuits, donuts, fresh fruit, and other breakfast items.
Snacks for the Week
Little Debbie snacks, Boom Chicka Pop, trail mix, Pepperidge Farm cookies, Variety box of chips, crackers, muffins, beef jerky, etc.
Individually Wrapped Candy
Ideas: M&M’s, Snickers, Starburst, Kit Kat, Skittles, Hershey’s, Reese’s, Caramello, Zero bars, and similar items.
Drinks: Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, cold coffees, energy drinks (Red Bull, Alani), and better-for-you sodas (Olipop, Poppi).
Donations can be dropped off at the school office leading up to Teacher Appreciation Week. If you are having trouble getting the items to the school, reach out to Mrs. Coffey, tcoffey356@icloud.com.
Your generosity helps us show our teachers just how much they are valued and appreciated. Thank you for supporting Newton-Conover Middle School and helping us make this a memorable week!
If you have any questions or would like to coordinate a donation, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Cannon
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update!
Tuesday, April 21 – Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Grandview.
Wednesday, April 12 - Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Northview.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
Please join us in shouting out Ms. Vickers for being selected as this week's "Da Bomb" recipient!
🏆 Hammer Student Athlete of the Week 🏆
Congratulations to this week’s winner, Henley S!
Henley is a dedicated and hardworking athlete on the softball field who never gives up. Her passion for the game is evident in the way she plays, and she is always willing to support her teammates in any way she can.
Off the field, Henley continues to excel as an outstanding student. She is a Gold Honor Card holder, earning As in all of her classes, an impressive accomplishment that reflects her commitment to excellence in everything she does.
We are proud of you, Henley. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to this week’s winner, Henley S!
Henley is a dedicated and hardworking athlete on the softball field who never gives up. Her passion for the game is evident in the way she plays, and she is always willing to support her teammates in any way she can.
Off the field, Henley continues to excel as an outstanding student. She is a Gold Honor Card holder, earning As in all of her classes, an impressive accomplishment that reflects her commitment to excellence in everything she does.
We are proud of you, Henley. Keep up the great work!
We are so proud of a group of 7th and 8th grade students who competed at the CVCC Math Tournament today against other students from Catawba and surrounding counties. The following awards were won:
🥈2nd Overall in the Middle School Team Competition
🥇 Caden G. Placed 1st on the 7th Grade Individual Test
🥇 Lowell S. placed 1st on the 8th Grade Individual Teat
🥈Alex P. placed 2nd on the 8th Grade Individual Test
Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of April 13-17, 2026.
Welcome back, students and parents! We hope you enjoyed the break from school.
As we transition to the last stretch of the school year, I want to encourage our students to be in attendance each and every day. Parents, please speak with your child about the importance of working hard, staying on top of their assignments, and doing the best they can to finish the school year off strong.
Progress Reports will go home on April 16. Please look over your child’s grades and contact their teachers if you have any questions.
On Monday, our 7th-grade students who met our 3rd quarter academic goals will participate in an academic reward. Our 8th-grade students will have their academic reward on April 15. 6th grade’s reward date has not been scheduled yet, but we will share that information once plans are finalized.
On Friday, April 17, members of our Band and Chorus will travel to Carowinds to participate in the Festival of Music event.
Mark your calendars, May 5th is our spring chorus concert at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Our spring band concert is on May 6 at 6 p.m. May 8th is scheduled for our end of the year award day.
End-of-Grade Testing will take place May 11-20. May 21 is an early release day, and N-CMS will dismiss at 11 a.m.
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update!
Our Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, and Golf teams are in action this week.
Tuesday, April 14 – Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Maiden.
Thursday, April 16 - Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be AWAY at Jacobs Fork.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
Welcome back, students and parents! We hope you enjoyed the break from school.
As we transition to the last stretch of the school year, I want to encourage our students to be in attendance each and every day. Parents, please speak with your child about the importance of working hard, staying on top of their assignments, and doing the best they can to finish the school year off strong.
Progress Reports will go home on April 16. Please look over your child’s grades and contact their teachers if you have any questions.
On Monday, our 7th-grade students who met our 3rd quarter academic goals will participate in an academic reward. Our 8th-grade students will have their academic reward on April 15. 6th grade’s reward date has not been scheduled yet, but we will share that information once plans are finalized.
On Friday, April 17, members of our Band and Chorus will travel to Carowinds to participate in the Festival of Music event.
Mark your calendars, May 5th is our spring chorus concert at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Our spring band concert is on May 6 at 6 p.m. May 8th is scheduled for our end of the year award day.
End-of-Grade Testing will take place May 11-20. May 21 is an early release day, and N-CMS will dismiss at 11 a.m.
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update!
Our Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, and Golf teams are in action this week.
Tuesday, April 14 – Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Maiden.
Thursday, April 16 - Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be AWAY at Jacobs Fork.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
N-CMS is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Interested canidates can apply on Newton-Conover City School's website.
Newton-Conover Men's Basketball will be hosting a basketball youth camp for boys and girls on June 29th-July 2nd. The camp will last from 9am-12pm and the cost is $100 for each camper. Camp will be hosted at Newton-Conover High School this year in our brand new facility! Campers will receive individual instruction on fundamentals and skill development from the Varsity Basketball coach Nick Wilson and his staff! Registration begins today and will continue through the 1st day of camp! Follow the link in the flyer and begin registering today! Please reach out to nick.wilson@n-ccs.org with any questions or concerns about camp!
N-CMS Celebrates Assistant Principals' Week! Shout out to Mr. Sigmon who does an excellent job supporting our school community and athletic programs! Simply the Best!
We are proud to recognize Alyson C. as our Hammer Student Athlete of the Week!
Alyson is a true team player. When the team needs her to step up and play defense, she does it without hesitation. She has also done a great job executing the offense and has contributed several goals this season, helping lead her team to success.
Beyond athletics, Alyson is a fantastic student who works hard in the classroom and consistently represents our school in a positive way.
👏 Congratulations, Alyson! Keep up the great work.
Missed the first drop? 🎶
Good news—we’ve got 26 extra yearbooks available! Don’t miss your chance to grab this year’s “greatest hits” and relive all the memories.
📚 First come, first served
⏳ Once they’re gone, they’re gone—no encore!
Buy online at the link below or from Mrs. Reese in room 110!
Cost: $42.80
https://bit.ly/NCMSyearbook
Good news—we’ve got 26 extra yearbooks available! Don’t miss your chance to grab this year’s “greatest hits” and relive all the memories.
📚 First come, first served
⏳ Once they’re gone, they’re gone—no encore!
Buy online at the link below or from Mrs. Reese in room 110!
Cost: $42.80
https://bit.ly/NCMSyearbook
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of March 30 - April 3, 2026.
Spring Break will be April 3-12. There is no school on Friday, April 3.
End-of-Grade Testing will occur May 11-20. Students are required to take EOGs, so please plan for your child to be at school on these days. More information about the testing schedule will be sent home after Spring Break.
In Athletic News
Our Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, and Golf teams are in action this week.
Monday, March 30 – Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Jacobs Fork.
Tuesday, March 31 - Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be AWAY at River Bend. The Golf team will have a match at Catawba Country Club.
Thursday, April 2 – Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer will be HOME versus Mill Creek.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
Conover City Spring Litter Sweep is on April 25th.
This year’s Litter Sweep is going to be a ton of fun- Conover Community Partners is providing Easter eggs filled with cash prize vouchers hidden in high-trash areas to encourage teams of volunteers to prioritize those areas. We’ll have other awards as well which are listed on the Facebook event that the City of Conover has posted.
It’s a great chance for Beta Club members and others to obtain service hours and give back to the community as a team. There’s also a free hotdog lunch afterwards.
Here is the signup link to share:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B44ACAD2BA7F9C16-63119709-city
This year’s Litter Sweep is going to be a ton of fun- Conover Community Partners is providing Easter eggs filled with cash prize vouchers hidden in high-trash areas to encourage teams of volunteers to prioritize those areas. We’ll have other awards as well which are listed on the Facebook event that the City of Conover has posted.
It’s a great chance for Beta Club members and others to obtain service hours and give back to the community as a team. There’s also a free hotdog lunch afterwards.
Here is the signup link to share:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B44ACAD2BA7F9C16-63119709-city
Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of March 22 -26, 2026.
Parents, as temperatures steadily rise, warm temperatures are ahead of us. We want to remind everyone of our dress code guidelines. Parents, take a moment to review our Parent/Student Handbook located on our website for information on our dress code and to help prevent any issues with your child.
Our Spring ESL Family Night is scheduled for March 24th, 5:30-7 p.m. We look forward to having our ESL families spend time with us on that evening.
Spring Break will be April 3-12.
End-of-Grade Testing will occur May 11-20. Students are required to take EOGs, so please plan for your child to be at school on these days. More information about the testing schedule will be sent home in the next few weeks.
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update! ⚾🥎⚽
Our Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer teams are in action again this week.
Tuesday, March 24 – AWAY at Northview
Thursday, March 26 – HOME versus Arndt.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
Parents, as temperatures steadily rise, warm temperatures are ahead of us. We want to remind everyone of our dress code guidelines. Parents, take a moment to review our Parent/Student Handbook located on our website for information on our dress code and to help prevent any issues with your child.
Our Spring ESL Family Night is scheduled for March 24th, 5:30-7 p.m. We look forward to having our ESL families spend time with us on that evening.
Spring Break will be April 3-12.
End-of-Grade Testing will occur May 11-20. Students are required to take EOGs, so please plan for your child to be at school on these days. More information about the testing schedule will be sent home in the next few weeks.
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update! ⚾🥎⚽
Our Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer teams are in action again this week.
Tuesday, March 24 – AWAY at Northview
Thursday, March 26 – HOME versus Arndt.
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
We are so proud of our NCMS Battle of the Books team! They placed 2nd at the Regional Battle of the Books Competition today!!
8th Grade Families...
NCHS C.O.R.E. Applications are due tomorrow, Friday, 3/20. Don't miss out on this opportunity if you are interested!
bit.ly/NCHSCore
More information can be found on the NCHS website.
NCHS C.O.R.E. Applications are due tomorrow, Friday, 3/20. Don't miss out on this opportunity if you are interested!
bit.ly/NCHSCore
More information can be found on the NCHS website.
Good Morning N-CMS,
Bus 446 will be running 30 minutes behind schedule this morning and bus 116 will be 20 minutes behind.
Bus 446 will be running 30 minutes behind schedule this morning and bus 116 will be 20 minutes behind.
Athletic Schedule Change:
Tomorrow's Home Baseball, Softball, and Soccer game vs Jacobs Fork has been postponed to Monday, March 30th.
The Red Devils will travel to Maiden on Wednesday, March 18th, and to Grandview on March 19th.
Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of March 16 -20, 2026.
This is a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, March 16.
Quarter 3 Report Cards will go home on Wednesday. Parents, if you have any questions about your child’s progress, please reach out to their teachers.
Quarter 4 begins on Tuesday, March 17. Please encourage your child to stay on top of their grades and assignments and work hard to wrap up the school year on a positive note.
This Thursday, our Battle of the Books team will compete in the Regional Competition. We want to wish the students participating in this event the best of luck.
Make sure to mark your calendars to come watch Discovery High School and Newton-Conover Middle School's production of "Mean Girls: High School Version" on Friday, March 20 @ 7 PM, Saturday, March 21 @ 2 PM and & 7 PM, and Sunday, March 22 @ 2 PM in the NCMS Auditorium. Tickets will be $10 and sold at the door! Please be advised that if you plan to bring younger children, this show is a little more mature and will include some PG-13 jokes. We hope to see you there!
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update! ⚾🥎⚽
Our Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer teams have a busy week ahead!
Tuesday, March 17 – HOME vs. Jacobs Fork
Wednesday, March 18 – AWAY at Maiden
Thursday, March 19 – AWAY at Grandview
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
This is a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, March 16.
Quarter 3 Report Cards will go home on Wednesday. Parents, if you have any questions about your child’s progress, please reach out to their teachers.
Quarter 4 begins on Tuesday, March 17. Please encourage your child to stay on top of their grades and assignments and work hard to wrap up the school year on a positive note.
This Thursday, our Battle of the Books team will compete in the Regional Competition. We want to wish the students participating in this event the best of luck.
Make sure to mark your calendars to come watch Discovery High School and Newton-Conover Middle School's production of "Mean Girls: High School Version" on Friday, March 20 @ 7 PM, Saturday, March 21 @ 2 PM and & 7 PM, and Sunday, March 22 @ 2 PM in the NCMS Auditorium. Tickets will be $10 and sold at the door! Please be advised that if you plan to bring younger children, this show is a little more mature and will include some PG-13 jokes. We hope to see you there!
In Athletic News
📣 Game Week Update! ⚾🥎⚽
Our Baseball, Softball, and Girls Soccer teams have a busy week ahead!
Tuesday, March 17 – HOME vs. Jacobs Fork
Wednesday, March 18 – AWAY at Maiden
Thursday, March 19 – AWAY at Grandview
If you are attending spring sports events, this is a reminder that admission is $5 and pets are not allowed on campus. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Go Red Devils!
N-CMS Athletics at Maiden this afternoon has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18th. Softball is practicing in the gym after school. All other practices have been cancelled. Have a great day!