Attention parents and students! It is scholastic bowl season once again! Check your email if your student is interested in participating!
Breakfast
Tuesday 1/27: Biscuit & sausage patty
Wednesday 1/28: Cinnamon Pancakes
Thursday 1/29: Breakfast Bake
Friday 1/30: Breakfast Quesadilla
Lunch
Tuesday 1/27: Spaghetti
Wednesday 1/28: Stuffed Aria Pepperoni
Thursday 1/29: Chicken Strips
Friday 1/30: Turkey & Ham Sliders
Volleyball Notes for the Week
Monday 1/26- game canceled; no practice
Tuesday 1/27- game at Bloomington St. Mary’s. There will be no 5th/6th grade game. The 7th grade game will start at 5:30.
Wednesday 1/28- game vs Christ the King at Zion. There will be no 5th/6th grade game. The 7th grade game will start at 6:00.
Thursday 1/29- game vs Illini Central @ NHM. There will be a 5th/6th grade game at 5:00. The 7th grade game will start at 6:00 and the 8th grade game will follow.
Friday 1/30- practice @ CCS 3:30-4:30
New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District #88 will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 26, 2026. Our 100th day activities will continue on Tuesday 1/27/26. If you are scheduled to bring supplies, please bring them in on Tuesday! Stay warm!
New Holland-Middletown School District would like to congratulate our January Students of the Month! Thank you also to Tremont Bank for your continued support of our students and this program! These students were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, January 21st -- way to go students!
Tyler Conklen
The Middle School student of the month is Tyler Conklen. Tyler is a student that demonstrates both determination and focus inside the classroom and out on the court, along with showing creativity and care for others. Tyler is always willing to assist others and make sure they are on task. He energetically participates in class discussions and activities. We are proud to call Tyler Conklen a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
Sophia Peddicord
The elementary student of the month is Sophia Peddicord. She is a great example to classmates and loves to help out. She always tries to do the right thing. She is respectful and kind. She has a great work ethic and exudes confidence. We are proud to call Sophia Peddicord a New Holland - Middletown Mustang!
Due to extreme temperatures and windchill factors, NH-M will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 23, 2026.
The 100th day activities scheduled for the elementary will continue on Monday as planned. If you have signed up to donate anything, please bring items on Monday.
Stay safe and warm everyone!
Below is a message from our Jostens representative, Brock. He will be extending the due date to order.
"Hello 8th grade parents,
Jostens met with your students to discuss topics that should help them prepare and get ready for high school next year. They should have brought a packet home that has information that was covered, along with an order form that they can use to order their class t-shirts and other high school apparel if they choose to. Order forms are due back to the school office no later than next Tuesday, January 27th. You may also use the link below to place your order online. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Jostens representative, Brock Danko, at brock.danko@jostens.com.
Here is the link to order: https://form.typeform.com/to/XD5QG1p9"
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAAA62CA2FBC61-61721267-100th
2026 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time
1/29 CEL CCS 6:00 & 7:00
2/4 WLB WLB 5:00 & 6:00
2/9 Delavan CCS 6:00
2/12 Illini Central Illini Central 6:00 & 7:00
2/16 WLB Tournament WLB TBA
2/19 WLB Tournament WLB TBA
2/21 WLB Tournament WLB TBA
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.