Ending the first week of 3rd grade with our first Stem activity Saving Fred.
Calling all girls in grades 5-8 from CCS, NHM, and ZLS! Are you ready to cheer on our boys basketball team this season?!? Cheer is starting soon and Coach Maddi will be having an informational meeting in the gym at CCS next Tuesday, August 25 at 4:00. All interested cheerleaders and their parents are required to attend. Go Crusaders!
4th grade is going great! Getting into routines and procedures as we start the year!
The first day of 2nd grade went so well! It was a great day! We can't wait for the rest of the year!
First day of Math Class was ....COOL! Because Math is Cool, and so are NHM Math students!
This is a reminder to all parents that today is a 1:30 dismissal. If you are picking up your student, please line up behind the bus. All students who will be picked up will be dismissed individually directly to cars as they pull to the front entrance following bus departure. Thank you for understanding changes to protocols in advance as we increase our student safety efforts for school departure.
Should you have had any transporation or other concerns today, please communicate with us in the office at 217-445-2421 or talk to your child's driver. We would like to resolve any concerns as quickly as possible for you and your student. It is our aim to provide the best service to our students and families that we possibly can.
Open House and supply drop off is happening now! Come meet your child's teacher(s)! We can't wait to see you all!
Good afternoon Students and Parents!
The start of the school year is just around the corner, and WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!
To help with this first week, here are a few reminders:
1 - The first day with students is this Friday, August 14th. This is a 1:30 dismissal.
2 - Open House is Thursday, August 13th from 4-6 pm. This is a time to meet your child's teacher(s), and to drop off supplies.
3 - A special 5th grade and New students to the JH orientation will be held on Thursday, August 13th from 6-6:30 pm in Mrs. Allen's room following Open House. If you or your student has concerns about the newness of JH, this session is for you!
4 - Drop off begins at 7:45 a.m. If for some reason you need to come into the building at drop off (or pick up), please park in the designated parking area, and do not block buses or the drop off/pick up line. Please do not drop students prior to 7:45 a.m. No staff will be on duty prior to drop off to supervise your student.
5 - Pick up will be a little different this year -- for the safety of our students, pick up students will be dismissed directly to cars as they pull up to the main entrance/exit following the bus departure. This avoids all safety risks for students and entrance/exit concerns with vehicles. We ask that parents who are picking up students line up BEHIND the BUS. Pick up begins as soon as the bus departs shortly after 3:15 pm.
6 - Bus times are the same as last year with all location stops. Please be patient with us in the first few weeks as we work out any timing issues and allow an approximate 10 minute difference in pick up times during this window of time. If you are a new parent/student to the district and your student rides the bus, you should have gotten a call from your child's bus driver to share pick up/drop off information. If you have any questions or did not receive a call, call us!
7 - If you have any questions or concerns about anything, please contact the office. We are here to best serve our students and families. No question or concern should go unanswered or unaddressed. Just call us at 217-445-2421. Our friendly and helpful office staff are here for you!
Are you looking for information that can be found in our handbook? Look no further! While we aim to answer all of your questions comprehensively, please call the office with any questions or concerns. Otherwise, here is the link to the handbook for this school year: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4628/Nhmsd/fa0c856d-9cf4-4a41-95df-90b27d0fdba3/Final-handbook-2627.pdf?disposition=inline
New Holland-Middletown ESD #88 would like to introduce Mr. Bryce Baker as our newest member of our team!
Bryce Baker is a first-year physical education teacher at New Holland-Middletown Elementary School, bringing enthusiasm and a strong foundation in health and fitness to his students. A graduate of Limestone Community High School in Bartonville, Illinois, Bryce continued his education at Illinois State University, where he earned his degree in Kinesiology and Health. His passion for physical wellness extends beyond the classroom, as he is an avid runner and enjoys weightlifting in his free time.
Bryce gained valuable experience through his student teaching and substitute teaching during the Spring of 2026, where he developed a commitment to creating a positive and engaging learning environment. He is dedicated to helping students build confidence, develop healthy habits, and achieve their personal fitness goals. Bryce is excited to begin his teaching career and looks forward to meeting his students and supporting them in reaching their full potential this fall at New Holland-Middletown Grade School.
Welcome, Mr. Baker!
Reminder to Students and Parents:
The last day of in-person registration is happening now! We will be here until 6 p.m. tonight. If for some reason you have not been able to make it either day, please call th office and arrange for an appointment to register your child. All students must be registered to start on the first day of school! We can't wait to see you!
Cross Country Season is upon us! See the flyer below for the parent meeting! Be there!
Baseball Open Field Days are here for grades 6-8! Be there!
REMINDER to Parents and Students:
Registration is tomorrow 7/21/26 and Wednesday 7/22/26 from 2-6 pm in the library, and we can't wait to see YOU! Registration fees have again been waived this year, but parents/students are responsible for a $30 tech fee for the year. Yearbooks will also be on sale for $12 each during registration.
We again have a number of supplies from our supply drive this year -- everything from backpacks to notebooks, and toothbrushes to pencils. We even have a select number of PE shoes in varying sizes. Come in early and shop while supplies last!
Print outs of calendars for the school year, immunizations/health exams required, as well as suppply lists will all be available for your convenience!
See you tomorrow or Wednesday -- And...remember, if you can't make it, please call the office at 217-445-2421 to make an appointment t register your child. All students must be registered to start on the first day of school.
The Baseball Meeting is Coming! If you are interested in baseball and are in grades 6-8, be there!
Attention Baseball Players!
There will be a parent and player meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 in the CEL gym for boys entering grades 6-8 this school year that are interested in participating in baseball at Chester-East Lincoln School.
The following information will be covered at the meeting but I'm including it in this email ahead of time so parents are aware that these things need to be turned in to our school office in order for a student to participate in an extracurricular activity at CEL
Turn in a current physical (prior to first practice)
Sign a concussion form (prior to first practice)
Pay the $35 activity fee (prior to first game)
Sign a positive sportsmanship agreement (prior to first game)
REGISTRATION IS NEXT WEEK!
Back to school registration is next week on Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday July 22 from 2-6 pm on both days in the library at NH-M. We can't wait to see you! If for some reason you cannot make either day to register your student, please call the office at 217-445-2421 to arrange an appointment to register your child.
Softball Tryouts are Here!
2026 LJHS Softball tryouts will be Monday, July 27th from 6pm-8pm for 6th-8th grade girls from Lincoln Junior High, Chester-East Lincoln, West Lincoln-Broadwell, Carroll Catholic, New Holland-Middletown, and Zion Lutheran. Tryouts will be held at Ralph Gale Field on the campus of Lincoln Junior High. An updated physical needs to be on file. Contact Athletic Director Brent Bainter or Coach Quentin Cuevas for questions.
Brent Bainter- bbainter@lincoln27.net
Quentin Cuevas-qcuevas@lincoln27.net
NH-M would like to congratulate Hudson Doellman for winning the My America 250 Student Art Contest sponsored by State Senator Sally Turner. Hudson's hand-drawn picture of an Illinois farm was selected as this year's winning entry and will be framed and displayed at Senator Turner's District office. Great job, Hudson!
NH-M's very own 3rd grade teacher Marie Zirkelbach received the IL Retired Teachers' Foundation Grant today! Congratulations to Ms. Zirkelbach and this year's incoming 3rd grade class. Her application for the grant was awarded out of 384 applications. Ms. Z and this year's 3rd grade students will benefit this year with the $695 grant to be used for her special project. Thank you, thank you, thank you IL Retired Teachers' Association for your support of our teachers, students, and programs! What you do makes a difference!
