Newton-Conover Middle School

Due to wet field conditions, today's football game vs Mill Creek has been postponed until October 29th. Football practice has been cancelled for today.

Attention, N-CMS Families! Due to the rain and field conditions, today’s soccer and volleyball matches have been postponed. The games will be rescheduled for Monday, 9/23. Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country Practice has been cancelled for today. Football will practice in the gym at their normal time.

9/15/24 Good afternoon, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Parents, as you may know, there have been social media posts that have circulated around the surrounding counties and areas referencing violence towards schools. Please speak with your child about not sharing, engaging, or participating in any activities or conversations that reference violence toward others or violence toward schools. Please discourage your child from making threats of violence, referencing fights, weapons, etc, on social media or in conversation at school. Threats will be taken seriously and come with severe consequences. Parents, please help keep our Red Devil family safe and ward off any undue stress by speaking with your child about the appropriateness of their actions and conversations.  On Monday and Tuesday, students will take their beginning-of-the-year diagnostic tests in both Reading and Math. Students will need to bring wired earbuds, have a fully charged Chromebook, get a good night's rest, and eat breakfast to prepare for the assessments. Yearbooks are now on sale through Josten’s website. This is the year's lowest price, and the only way to guarantee a yearbook is to purchase one in advance. Please visit Josten’s website to purchase. Website link In athletic news We have had an excellent start to our fall sports season. All our fall sports teams are undefeated, with two wins each. Our Cross Country team performed excellently at Maiden Middle School last week. All around, we have a lot to be proud of.  This week, on Monday, Cross Country will have a meet at River Bend. On Tuesday, Soccer and Volleyball will play at home against River Bend. On Wednesday, football will play at Mill Creek, and on Thursday, volleyball and soccer will be away at Jacobs Fork.  That is all for our weekly announcements. Have an excellent week. 

This week’s “Da Bomb” selection chosen by Mr. SIgmon is Anna Walker (8th-grade Science) Mrs. Walker's enthusiasm for teaching science has ignited her students' excitement and curiosity to learn. Her students are eager to participate in the hands-on activities she has prepared, which truly enrich their learning experience. Her willingness to learn new strategies and collaborate with fellow team members has significantly enhanced her students' success in the classroom. Mrs. Walker's positive attitude and passion for teaching make her a standout educator, and it’s clear why she is recognized as this week's "Da Bomb." Congratulations, Mrs. Walker! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to N-CMS!

Weekly Athletics Update N-CMS Boy's Soccer: The N-CMS Boy's Soccer team had a fantastic week, going 2-0 by defeating Northview and Mill Creek. Goals were scored by Emir, Marion, Elvin, Andy, and Christian. Liam, the Red Devils' goalkeeper, achieved a shutout on Thursday. The Red Devils will be playing at home against River Bend on September 17 and away at Jacobs Fork on September 19. N-CMS Cross Country: The N-CMS Cross Country team had their first meet of the year. The girls' team finished 5th overall, while the boys' team finished 7th. Top finishers for the girls were Evie, Harper, and Yoana. For the boys, top finishers included Isaiah, Reid, and Kavari. The Red Devils will travel to Henry Fork Park for a meet on September 16. N-CMS Lady Red Devil Volleyball: The N-CMS Lady Red Devil Volleyball team also went 2-0 this week, defeating Northview by a score of 2-0 and Mill Creek by 2-1. Outstanding play by Elizabeth, Alora, Imani, Sadie, Baylee, and Carson led the team to these victories. The Lady Red Devils will be home against River Bend on September 17 and at Jacobs Fork on September 19. N-CMS Red Devil Football: The N-CMS Red Devil Football Team secured a win against Arndt with a score of 24-0. Aureyon contributed with 2 rushing touchdowns, Amos had 1 rushing touchdown, and Jakari added a receiving touchdown thrown by Caleb. Additionally, Latrell made a key interception to help the Red Devils maintain their shutout against Arndt. The team will travel to Bandys High School on September 18 at 6:45 PM to face Mill Creek. It has been an excellent start to the fall sports season here at N-CMS. We look forward to the continued success of our athletic programs. As always, it's a great day to be a Red Devil!

N-CMS Families, This is a friendly reminder that the Attractions Coupon Book Fundraiser is ending this Friday, September 20th. Don’t miss out on the fantastic discounts available while also supporting our school! Thank you so much for the support that has been shown so far!

Good Afternoon Red Devil Families, Due to a scheduling conflict at St. Stephens High School, our N-CMS Red Devil football game has been postponed to Thursday 9/12, at 6:45 pm.

September 8, 2024 Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! We hope that you had a great week. Here are your announcements for September 9-13, 2024.  I want to share that N-CMS has MET academic growth standards for the state of NC again this year. This has been three consecutive years, and our school has accomplished this. We are proud of our staff, students, and parents for their dedication to our school and efforts to make this happen.  We are seeking donations for our PBIS store. Students earn tickets based on following our schoolwide positive behavior guidelines, which they can turn in for chances to win prizes. We will accept monetary donations, or you can send in small items, games, stickers, trinkets, posters, hats, etc., that a middle school student may like.  We want to inform you that there are still ongoing issues with the state PowerSchool scheduling system preventing students' EA classes from appearing on the Parent Portal. A ticket with the state has been submitted to correct the error. We are hopeful this will be fixed soon. This is a reminder: if your child arrives on campus after 7:38 a.m., you must come in and sign your student into school. Dropping your child off and leaving without signing them in is not permissible for safety reasons. A parent must complete the sign-in process for their child to be counted as present. This week, students will begin accruing tardies at school if they arrive late. Please fill out the free and reduced lunch application found on our district website. This year, we are offering free breakfast and lunch to all students. However, to keep this program going, we need these applications completed to continue qualifying for the program.  In athletic news,  Our cross-country team will have a meet on Monday at Maiden Middle School. On Tuesday, volleyball and soccer will be at home to take on Northview Middle School. On Wednesday, our football team will travel to Arndt Middle School. On Thursday, soccer and volleyball teams will play at Mill Creek Middle School. The price of admission to all games is $5. Pets are not allowed at games.  That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a blessed week!

This week’s “Da Bomb” selection chosen by Mrs. Smith is Jacob Sigmon (Assistant Principal) I have chosen Mr. Jacob Sigmon to receive " Da Bomb." Mr. Sigmon has shown outstanding leadership as Assistant Principal at Newton-Conover Middle School over the past few months. Mr. Sigmon is our Assistant Principal and has recently taken on the responsibilities and duties of our Athletic Director. We are all thankful that Mr. Sigmon is committed to our school, our staff, and our community. For all these reasons and many more, Mr.Sigmon is “Da Bomb!”

Good Morning N-CMS Families, We would like to inform you that the Fall Sports Meeting scheduled for this afternoon is exclusively for the Parents of Cross Country Athletes. All other sports have already held their Parent Meetings for the fall season. If you have any questions regarding the information shared during your team's Parent Meeting, please reach out to your team's coach or contact Mr. Sigmon directly.

Congratulations to our football team for opening the season with a 20-0 victory over E. Burke Middle School!

September 4, 2024 Good evening, N-CMS Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of September 2-6, 2024.  I want to thank our parents, students, and staff for an excellent start to the school year! It has been great having students back in the building. Students have done an excellent job adjusting to schedules, processes, and routines. Parents, you have done a fantastic job with our morning and afternoon car rider line. Again, thank you, and we look forward to a wonderful school year! This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  On Thursday, September 5, from 3:30-4:30, we will hold a mini Open House for 7th-grade students impacted by the scheduling issue with the state PowerSchool system. Parents, you will only visit core subject teachers should you take advantage of this opportunity.  Please fill out the free and reduced lunch application found on our district website. This year, we are offering free breakfast and lunch to all students. However, to keep this program going, we need these applications completed to continue qualifying for the program.  Parents, please go over our school dress code guidelines with your child. Students should have brought a copy of our dress code guidelines home last week. You can also find these guidelines in our Parent/Student handbook. Starting this week, students must change or call home if there are dress code issues. Thank you for being proactive in ensuring there is no disruption to your child's day here at school.  This is a reminder: if your child arrives on campus after 7:38 a.m., you must come in and sign your student into school. Dropping your child off and leaving without signing them in is not permissible for safety reasons. A parent must complete the sign-in process for their child to be counted as present.  In athletic news,  Our fall parent meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 5:30-6:30 in the gym. Athletes and parents must attend this meeting to participate in sports this fall.  Cross-country tryouts are scheduled for Tuesday through Wednesday of this week.  On Wednesday, our football team will be in action for a pre-season game against East Burke Middle School. This game will be played at Newton-Conover High School. The game starts at 4:15 p.m. The price of admission is $5.  Fall sports pictures will be taken on Friday, September 6. Please get in touch with your child’s coach if you have any questions.  That is all for our weekly announcements. See you on Tuesday. 

This week’s “Da Bomb” selection chosen by Mr. Cannon is Paige Smith (Data Manager). Mrs. Smith has worked hard to get schedules ready, kept up with enrolling and withdrawing students, and ensured documents were prepared for the start of the school year. She is a vital part of our staff. We are blessed to have her as part of our school family. She brings a positive attitude and is always willing to help others. For all these reasons and many more, Mrs. Smith is “Da Bomb!”

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Hey everyone! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that students can now set up their very own Sellers Pages for our Attractions Coupon Booklets fundraiser! 🏖️🍽️🎢 These coupon booklets are packed with amazing deals on local attractions, and your support can make a real difference! Here’s how you can help: Create Your Sellers Page: This is a quick and simple way for you to promote our Fundraiser. Spread the Word: Share your page link with friends, family, and the community on social media. Every share counts! 📲 Engage and Update: Keep everyone in the loop with exciting updates and progress! Let’s work together to make this fundraiser a huge success! 💪✨ Thank you for your support! Let’s reach our goals together!

This announcement is for our volleyball and cross-country athletes. Volleyball practice will end today at 4:30. Cross Country Practice is CANCELED today, and we will not practice tomorrow. We will have tryouts again next week, Tuesday through Thursday! The required parent meeting will be on Thursday, September 5. Have a great day!

Good afternoon, N-CMS parents. Here are a couple of reminders as we navigate the first week of school. If your child arrives on campus after 7:38 a.m., you must come in and sign your student into school. Dropping your child off and leaving without signing them in is not permissible due to safety reasons. A parent must complete the sign-in process for their child to be counted as present. There are no signouts after 2:30 p.m. unless a parent has a doctor's note. Any adjustments on how your child is to get home must also be made prior to 2:30 p.m. Students will be bringing home this week a copy of our dress code guidelines. Parents, please review this and ensure your child comes to school within our guidelines. Starting next week, students will have to change or call home if there are dress code issues. Thank you for being proactive with this to ensure there is no disruption to your child's day here at school. It has been a fantastic start to the school year so far. Thank you, parents, for your efforts and contributions to making the year start off so smoothly. Have a great evening!

Newton-Conover Middle School is fundraising with the Attractions Dining and Value Guide to help support school activities, and we need your help! Attractions is a local coupon book with great savings and deals on just about everything. Books sell for $25 and have over $3,500 in easy to use savings. One or two uses easily pays for the book. All coupons are valid now and do not expire until the end of 2025. We make 50% profit on all sales!

Parents, We had a great first day of school at N-CMS! Our students did an excellent job navigating the challenges of the first day of school. This is a reminder that bus routes are still being ironed out across the district. Please be patient with our drivers. It will take this first week to finalize and smooth out routes. Make sure students are at their stops early. Students who are car riders in the morning need to be ready to exit their vehicles when pulling up to the curb. Also, students should exit their vehicles on the side closest to the curb. This will help keep your child safe when getting out. Parents, please review the student handbook with your child. Key items to be aware of are the school dress code, the tardy policy, our new policy on perfumes and aerosol sprays, and water bottles. Please reach out to the main office if you have any questions. Don't forget to sign up for Remind. This is our school-wide communication tool. This is a great way to stay connected to your child's teachers. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. This is a reminder that Cross Country tryouts begin tomorrow afternoon from 3-4:30 p.m. Students must have an updated sports physical on file to try out. That is all for our announcement today. Have a great evening.

August 26-August 30, 2024 The time has come, and we are thrilled to kick off the new school year on Monday, August 26! We are excited to welcome our returning Red Devils and our new students who will be joining our Red Devil Family! Parents, after noticing some hiccups in PowerSchool, we have made some adjustments to some student's schedules. This primarily impacted students in 7th grade. Parents who requested their child to be placed in Band and chorus have also had their schedules adjusted to reflect the request. All students will receive an updated schedule on Monday. Should you have any questions about your child's updated schedule, please contact our main office or your child’s teachers.  Parents, please note that students may enter the building at 7:10 a.m. If your child is a car rider, please do not drop your students off before 7:10 a.m., as there will be no supervision, which is a safety concern. School starts at 7:40 a.m. Please be mindful that County Home Rd. will be congested the first couple of days of school. The car rider line will get faster once students and parents learn the drop-off and pickup routines. Parents should not leave their vehicles to walk students to the building. If your child rides a bus, please be at your assigned stop 10-15 minutes early. Please be patient with drivers, as it typically takes a week to smooth out bus routes. Expect students to be a little later when getting home in the afternoons during the first week of school. We will have staff go around on Monday to each classroom to help ensure that students know their PM bus number and answer any questions. If your child lives close to school and is a “walker,” they must have a walker pass on file. These will be distributed on the first day of school to those students who need it. Students without proper “walker” paperwork on file cannot walk home.  Please note the following safety procedure: a parent/guardian must sign their child in at the front office if a student arrives late, after 7:40 a.m., to school. The front office will document student tardies, and excessive tardies will result in an office referral. We will begin documenting tardies on September 9, 2024, and they will reset after every quarter. Parents, please note that students must be in their HR class by 7:40 a.m. so as not to be counted as tardy. Please ensure your child arrives at school with enough time to walk to class on time.  Free and Reduced lunch applications are live and can be accessed via our district webpage. Paper copies are also available upon request. Parents, please fill out an application even if your child may not eat meals from the cafeteria. Applications are tied to funding, and we would like to have as many dollars as possible to support our students. This year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch. Please fill out applications to keep this program going.  There will be no school for students and staff on Monday, September 2, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. In athletic news, Boys Soccer and Cross Country tryouts will be held directly after school this week. Soccer tryouts will be held from August 26-August 30. Cross Country tryouts will be held Tuesday through Thursday. Students must have a current physical on file to try out and must meet eligibility requirements. Our football team will travel to West Caldwell on Wednesday to take part in a football jamboree.  That is all for our announcement. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the first day of school.

This year, N-CMS has updated its water bottle and aerosol spray policy. Students must have a clear container and must only carry water around the building. Please see the attached image for examples of approved container styles. Students will be prohibited from spraying perfumes and aerosol sprays at their lockers, on school buses, in classrooms, and in restrooms this year. Students who are taking PE may put on deodorant. Otherwise, students should not spray any aerosol sprays in the building. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions. This information will be reviewed with your child during the first week of school.