The following link will direct you to the State of Illinois requirements for a phase 4 return to school. We are working through the document now and will be releasing D2's plan by July 24. Stay tune for more information.
https://5il.co/hjm6
For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built & operated American crew spacecraft! Check out these virtual tours of amazing space centers throughout the US and the world! https://www.nippersinkdistrict2.org/o/nms/page/remote-learning-activities--3
4th Quarter Art created the most amazing products during their "remote learning!" You can view their projects here: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYhuDtpTlQ
Proudly display your school spirit by ordering our new NMS "Together at Home" T-shirt! Orders can be placed online via the link below and are due Sunday, May 31 at midnight. Once the t-shirt order is completed, we will reach out to regarding the delivery date. https://nmsspr20.itemorder.com/
Congratulations NMS 8th Grade Class of 2020! Check out the following link to view the awesome NMS 8th Grade Tribute video!
https://youtu.be/jr6H1nFEMws
Nippersink SD 2 May School Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm To join this meeting as a member of our community, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/w/89702371694?tk=UE-Y5-T4WFPlNgVtOnpVp-K6dmmgtqE4MzDVar6mmak.DQIAAAAU4q2RbhZGc2V4al83WVEzZXBpaEc2QVR2MS1BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Free Parent Webinar Tonight: Safety features for TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram & more. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3115898197512/WN_3X5q8_fpRgut0iBMiA6raA
Thank you to all the staff, admin, and parents for making the end of year parade so wonderful! Good things happen everyday at SGE!
Charter extends free Spectrum Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 &/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription & at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
Join Smart Social's Live Parent Webinar discussing important safety tips for TikTok & other social media platforms.. For more info: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3X5q8_fpRgut0iBMiA6raA
NSD#2 Keeps Learning! Check out how our NSD2 students #keeplearning! Share your photos with us via email: keeplearning@nsd2.com. https://www.nippersinkdistrict2.org/article/235571?org=nms
Governor issues order to keep schools closed for the rest of the year. Please see the letter from our superintendent Dr. Tom Lind for more information. https://5il.co/f8g9
Heart Hunt pictures from NMS families
Free Webinar: Helping Children Overcome Toxic Stress and Trauma. Join us for this free webinar on Tuesday, April 7, at 3 p.m. Register here: https://www.prufrock.com/Webinars-Healing-the-Heart.aspx
Just a reminder to stay home McHenry County! https://youtu.be/K9KaJ0tNdF8
Today, March 31,2020, Governor JB Pritzker announced the stay in place order will extend through April 30th. This means schools will remain closed during this period of time. In addition, all scheduled school activities during this time are also canceled.
Reminder to students and parents that our e-learning will begin Monday. Please check your child's school website for more details. In addition, as we get more information from the state of Illinois regarding any extension to school closures we will update our website.
Calling all Music Lovers! Join the #PlayNowChallenge and share your 20 seconds of music! Find all the details here: https://tinyurl.com/ss3q7nb
Try this Gratitude Scavenger Hunt! The whole family can play!
Nippersink School District 2 Schools will be closed March 16 - April 7, 2020. E- Learning will begin on March 30th. More information on e-learning to follow early next week from your child's principal.
3/20 update. All buildings have been deep cleaned and we are ready to implement e-learning days if we should need them. We are currently monitoring the situation and the rapidly changing guidelines. D2 and D157 will be sending an update to all parents this weekend.
A wonderful resource to remind us to take care of ourselves and others around us.
NMS It's Cool to be Kind Week. Thursday is Crazy Hair Day
7/8 Grade Track Practice begins Tuesday, March 17 after school in the gym. 6 Grade Track Practice begins Monday, March 16 after school in Mrs. Wieters Room.
NMS It' Cool to be Kind Week - Wednesday is Twin Day.
COVID-19 Updates can be found here: https://www.nippersinkdistrict2.org/o/district/page/covid-19-aka-coronavirus
NMS It's Cool to be Kind Week - Tuesday is Clash Day
Reminder-Chipotle Fundraiser March 11 4:00-8:00 pm
NMS It's Cool to be Kind Week: Monday is PJ/Onsies Day
Don't miss NMS Drama Club's, arrestingly punny, performance of Law & Order: Fairy-Tale Unit. Saturday, 3/7 @ 7PM. Friday's show was GREAT!
Spring Pictures and 8th Grade Grad Picture retakes are March 18.
Richmond-Burton HS will be sponsoring Soccer Camp July 14 through 23 from 9am-11am. Forms are available in the vertical file next to the office.
The NMS PTO is sponsoring a fundraiser at the Chipotle in McHenry on Wednesday, March 11th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. NMS will receive 33% of the proceeds for anyone who brings in the attached flyer. Please print out the attached flyer for all the details. Thank you for your support!
NMS 6th Grade Greekfest combines competitive fun and education.
NMS students working hard and practicing for the school play. March 6 and 7 @7:00 pm.
NMS STEM club working hard on their Lego robotic projects. Good things are happening everyday day at the Nippersink Middle School!
Our student social emotional learning team hard at work today. This team is dedicated to seeing our schools have environments that are supportive and nurturing for ALL students. Good things are happening in our schools everyday!
Another wonderful Friday at RGS with friends! Good things are happening every day in our schools!
NMS Wrestling Dual Meet vs Marlowe @ HOME has had a last minute schedule change and will be this afternoon @ 4PM.
8th Grade Chicago Field Trip Deposit and Permission Slip are due to the office ASAP.
The PTO Fundraiser @ Chipotle has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 11.
NMS Band & Choir entertain the crowd during the Music Dept. Spaghetti Dinner.
Come enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner and great entertainment from the NMS Music Dept. Tonight from 5:15 - 7PM.
Tuesday, Feb. 11 is 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Another big turn out for our kindergarten screening. We are so proud to welcome the class of 2033 to the Nippersink SD.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the NMS library from Feb 5-11 during school hours and during the Spaghetti Dinner on Feb 11.
Parents/Guardians: Please participate in the Illinois
5Essentials Survey by February 14th. The survey is available here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
NMS students working and collaborating in the STEM lab today. 21st century learning in a 21st century lab. Good things happen everyday in our schools.
Join the NMS Music Department for their Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Tuesday, February 11th, 2020!
NMS spelling bee is underway! What a bright group of students. These students are the winnes of the class spelling bee. The winner today goes to regionals in Johnsburg. #D2Pride
A STEM Club info meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 14th for 6th grade and Thursday, January 16th for 7th/8th grade from 3-4 pm in the STEM Lab. If you have any questions or need to ride the activity bus home, please check in with Ms Trudell as soon as possible.
NMS Drama Club holds auditions for grades 7 & 8 on Wednesday, 1/8 and for grade 6 on Thursday, 1/9.
Quarter 2 ends Friday, January 10. Quarter 3 and new exploratory classes begin Monday, January 13.
Welcome back!
NMS Students donated over 700 food items to the local pantry and 8 lucky students were rewarded with treating a staff member to a pie in the face.
NMS Staff "teamed up" to show their holiday spirit.
The Drama Club Info Meeting scheduled for today, Dec 18, has been canceled. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 3-4PM.
LAST CALL to check the Lost and Found Rack for missing items before Winter Break. Clothes remaining on the rack, after Friday, December 20, will be donated to the needy.
Don’t forget to turn in all of your canned food items, boxed dinners, and other donations to your science teacher! On December 20th, we will be having our NMS spirit assembly, followed by pie in the eye! Anything you can bring in will help make a difference. Let’s do this Nippersink!
Knight Crew meeting for this week has been canceled. Please take your regular bus home after school on Thursday.
Correction: Good Luck to the 7 & 8 Boys Basketball teams at the Conference Tournaments.
Good Luck 7 & 8 Girls Basketball @ the Conference Tournament.
Students interested in learning more about Drama Club should plan to attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 3-4 pm in the Library or feel free to check in with Mrs. Lauer, Mrs. Tomei, or Mrs. Wieters.
Wrestling practice for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade starts on Dec. 16. Not sure if you like wrestling? Why not come out and give it a try? We’d love to have you! Please see Coach Evans if you have any questions.
Congratulations to the 6th Grade Choir and Band for a great performance at their concert.
Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for Girls Basketball. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18th and Thursday, Dec. 19th after school from 3 to 4:30 at NMS. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Nye or Mr. Zigler.
Reminder: Please complete The Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/.
Cheer Practice will be at Spring Grove Elementary School today, Monday, Dec. 2. Cheerleaders should be picked up at Spring Grove.
Come see the Grade 6 Band & Choir this Wednesday @ 7 PM in the gym.
There will be NO 7th Grade Boys Basketball practice today, Dec. 2.
There will be no Homework Help Club or Activity bus on Tuesday, 11/26/19.
DodgeBall. This Wednesday. After School. NMS Gym. Be There.
Today is national school board member appreciation day. A big thank you to all our Board members for your dedication to the children, staff, and community!
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week. Check out the Events Calendar on the website for each day's dress-up theme.
Check out the awesome door decorations from NMS Students. Each group selected an inspirational person that has had a positive impact on our society!
Don't forget to check the Lost and Found Rack for missing clothes, books, school supplies, etc.
There will be NO Homework Help Club this afternoon, 11/13/19.
This afternoon's Lego Team Meeting has been canceled.
Thank you to the RBCHS Marching Band for performing today at NMS. What a great performance!
Congratulations to the NMS Band and Choirs on an awesome performance at tonight’s concert!#NMSMusicRocks
Attention NMS Girls interested in basketball…. Richmond Junior Rocket tryouts are being held this Saturday, November 9th from 8:30 - 9:30 am here at the middle school.More information is available in the office.
Experience an evening of fantastic music @ NMS. The Grade 7, 8, and Jazz Band and Grade 7 & 8 Choir perform tonight @ 7PM in the NMS Gym.
What an amazing evening tonight at the NMS fundraiser at the Stage Stop in Wilmot. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed your support for NMS! #NMSRocks
Knight Crew’s Annual Dodgeball Tournament is Wed., Nov. 20th @ 3pm. Teams can be 5-6 players from your same grade. Cost = $30 per team. Signup forms and fees are due no later than Nov. 15th. Forms can be found in the office or see Mrs. Wieters, Mrs. Chase or Mrs. Busa.
There is a Knight Crew Meeting this Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3:00- 4:00 in Mrs. Wieters’s Room.
Boys Basketball and Cheer Pictures will be taken Monday, Nov. 4.
Awesome Choir Concert tonight! Congratulations to the NMS and RBCHS choir students!#D2/D157ChoirsRock
There will be no Homework Help Club on Thursday, October 31.
NMS will once again participate in the Conlon & Thompson's Candy Buy Back Program. Conlon & Thompson will donate $1 for every pound of Halloween candy collected to participating schools and send the candy to our troops and veterans. Candy must be turned into school by 11/6.
Nippersink Middle School has been experiencing intermittent internet outages throughout today, Monday, Oct. 28. We apologize if you have emailed a staff member and did not receive a timely response.
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on November 13 from 4:00-7:45 p.m. and November 14 from 12:30-7:45 p.m. Schedule your conferences online through Skyward Family Access starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29. Scheduling will close at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11.
Sign-Up for Intramural 6/7/8 Boys Basketball is available in the office.
The NMS Choir will be preform at RBCHS on Wed., Oct. 30 @ 7PM.
Stop by the library and see what's available at the NMS Book Fair. The fair runs until Friday, Nov. 1.
NMS Halloween dance is officially here! Is that Garth Brooks or is that Mr. Molitor?
Congratulations to Charlotte and Kayla who were honored at the D2 board meeting for their amazing artwork.
Awesome day today with our Science Splash students working with third grade students from Richmond Grade School. #ScienceSplash
Tonight the D2 BOE recognized our young artist for their outstanding work. Thank you to our art teachers for making this night possible! #D2Pride
Do you purchase groceries? Go out to restaurants? Put gas in your vehicle? If yes, then please consider supporting the NMS PTO with our Shop with Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser! Online there are over 700 brands from which to choose. We have included a few of the most popular items on our order form. You may either order online or send in an order form with a check (made to NMS). Remember to include the attached flyer's enrollment code when ordering online to give credit to NMS.
Please place your orders by November 13, 2019! The NMS PTO will be raising money to support various projects around the school. We appreciate your support.
NMS Families:
1. Go to ShopWithScrip.com and select Join a Program.
2. Enter enrollment code and register: 1A2LD9D434822
3. Link your bank account to enroll in online payments and place your first order by 11/13/19.
Shop here:
https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/shop/product/browse
Feel free to contact your Shop with Scrip Coordinator, Liz Young at beep1975@hotmail.com with any questions.
7/8 Cheer Tryouts: Mon., 10/21 & Tues., 10/22 from 3-4:15 PM. Direct questions to Mrs. Busa or Ms Krause.
The NMS Halloween Dance will be held on Friday, October 25 from 6-8 PM. Doors will open at 6 PM, no sooner. All students will receive an e-mail from Mr. Molitor regarding da...
RGS students were able to use their hard earned tickets to buy from the PTO school store today! Students earn tickets for being kind and helpful to others. Good things are happening everyday in D2! #D2Leads
Congratulations to all our runners on a great cross country season!
#D2Leads
NMS 7th Grade students enjoying their overnight trip to Camp Timber Lee.Zip lining, horseback riding, 40 ft. wall climb, canoeing, and the campfire led by Mr. Molitor! #D2Leads
The first group of 7th grade students are off to camp Timber-Lee today. Have fun!
Intra-mural Volleyball Sign-Up is available in the office.
Check your email for Fall 2019 Spirit Wear Ordering Information
Don't forget Butterbraid Orders. See Mrs. Burghardt
Knight Crew Commitment Forms are due soon.
Don't forget to sign up for the NMS/PTO Color Run. See the Knightly News in the NMS Website for instructions.
The first Knight Crew meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 3-4 PM. See Mrs. Busa, Mrs. Chase, or Mrs. Wieters for more information.
6th grade Camp "Mission Possible" = "Mission Accomplished" Thanks for a great week at camp! Looking forward to seeing everyone on locker day and at 6th grade open house!
Awesome concert today on the last day of summer band camp!
