This is a reminder message that today Wednesday 1/14/26 is a 1:30 dismissal day. See you soon!
Attention Boys' Basketball players and parents -- here is your information for the coming week!
The full regional bracket is on the Crusaders Athletics Website.
Saturday, January 10- no practice
Monday, January 12- practice TBA (possibly after school until 4:15 @ CCS)
Tuesday, January 13- two games vs. Mt. Pulaski at NHM 6:00
Wednesday, January 14- practice after school until 5:00 @ Zion
Thursday, January 15- practice 5:00-6:30
Friday, January 16- practice after school until 5:00 @ CCS
Saturday, January 17- regional game at Greenview vs. CEL 9:00; wear read but bring both uniforms
*If you lose the game on Saturday, 7th graders will be required to return their uniforms. Please make sure to bring clothes to change into. We will wash the uniforms!
**There will be a short 5th/6th season culminating with the WLB tournament. Andy Koester will communicate about practices. We have the following games on the schedule:
February 10 @ WLB
February 12 @ Illini Central
WLB Tournament TBA (usually the first part of March)
Attention Volleyball Players and Parents -- Here is the Weekly rundown!
If you have not, please turn in your $25 athletic fee ASAP.
Monday, January 12- 7th grade Logan County Tournament @ CCS; we play at 5:00 and 7:00
Tuesday, January 13- practice 3:30-5:00
Wednesday, January 14- 7th grade Logan County Tournament @ CCS; we will play one game time to be determined
Thursday, January 15- practice 3:30-5:00
Friday, January 16- 8th grade team only practice 3:30-5:00 at Zion
Saturday, January 17- no games, no practice (the LJHS Showcase is canceled)
The Logan County Volleyball Tournament is a very big event. Please make sure you come to your scheduled time to work and if you are willing to help any additional time, I know it is appreciated. Thank you!
The drop/add period for elective changes for JH students ends tomorrow, Friday 1/9/26. If any junior high student would like to make a change to their elective class, they may do so with parent permission. If this applies to your student, and you have not already made contact with the school, please do so by the end of the day Friday 1/9/26. Thank you!
3rd Quarter Incentive criteria has been set for the junior high trip and communicated with students today! All criteria is below.
3rd Quarter JH Incentive Trip 2025-2026
In order for the student to be able to attend the 3rd quarter incentive trip, they must:
- Have received no disciplinary action as a result of office referrals
- Have all passing grades
- Have no absences which are unexcused
- Have received no more than 2 lunch detentions with teachers across classes for disciplinary reasons
Criteria applies beginning January 6th through the end of the quarter date of March 6th.
Reminder Message for Parents/Students/Staff:
School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 6th. Teachers/Staff Institute will be held on Monday, January 5th. We'll see you all soon!
Boys' Basketball Information:
Schedule for next week:
Monday 2/22- practice 3:30-5:00
Tuesday 2/23- practice TBA
Wednesday 2/24 to Sunday 2/28- No Practice
Schedule for the following week:
Monday 12/29- practice 4:00-6:00
Tuesday 12/30- practice 4:00-6:00
Wednesday 12/31 to Thursday 1/1- No Practice
Friday 1/2- practice 11:30-1:00
Saturday 1/3- 7th Grade Logan County Tournament @ WLB
Since there are so few practices over break, and the Logan County Tournament starts before we return to school, it is very important that players attend all practices.
Here are some schedules:
January Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjpJpAGxnk1SbDUXVbwM7UrypuHaSBaFZghB16ae7NY/edit?usp=sharing
7th Grade Logan County Tournament Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Gk7W03aWPiReBVUwjPLKNrzxAkwiwo3YvciLMbGDp4/edit?usp=sharing
The boys' basketball game originally scheduled for tonight, Wednesday 12/17/25 has been cancelled.
Mark your calendars for this Friday, December 19 for our awards assembly. We will be celebrating the accomplishments of your students for both the 2nd quarter and the 1st semester. We will be in the gym at 9. Hope to see you there!
Out of an abundance of caution and due to weather related and road conditions, New Holland-Middletown Schools will be closed today, Friday December 12, 2025. Stay safe and warm!
NH-M would like to congratulate our Students of the Month for the month of December - Jett Terrell and Talon Johnson. Thanks also to Tremont Bank for their continued acknowledgement and support of our students of the month and program.
Jett Terrell
The middle school student of the month is Jett Terrell. Teachers and staff say that Jett is a student who consistently follows the Mustang Code and displays the attributes of Respect, Responsibility and Integrity. They say that Jett is always excited to learn and participate. Teachers and staff also say that Jett is a student who is kind, caring, respectful, prepared, and has shown tremendous effort in class both in assignments and activities. He has a unique interest in countries, geography and flags that rivals that of the teachers. We are proud to call Jett Terrell a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
Talon Johnson
The elementary student of the month is Talon Johnson. Teachers and staff say thatTalon follows direction well, is respectful to staff and students, and always chooses kindness. He is helpful and goes out of his way to take care of others. His attendance is outstanding, and he is a true reflection of a quality NH-M Mustang! We are proud to call Talon Johnson a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
Great job guys!
NH-M would like to congratulate our State Speech competitors, Graham Tierney and Braylynn Haney. Great work guys!
This is a reminder message that today, Wednesday 12/10 is a 1:30 dismissal. See you all soon!