Do you have a 0-5 year old who could benefit from pre-K? See the Head Start contact information -- they've got you covered!
Great Board Leadership in action took place at the last Illinois Association of School Boards Abe Lincoln Division meeting. As an added bonus, we got to meet up with former Superintendent, Mrs. Bruley and her Board President. Thank you board members for all you do!
The 2nd quarter positive behavior incentive trip criteria is out and has been discussed with students today! We can't wait for our next trip! In order to qualify, students must:
Have no office referrals that result in disciplinary action
Have no more than 2 zeros across all JH classes
Have received no more than 2 lunch detentions with staff across all classes for the quarter
Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Jayden Withers for winning our first drawing prize: the Book Blast Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests!
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun
3rd grade had a blast at the pumpkin patch yesterday.
7th Grade Science Class has been studying about Heredity. Today they applied their knowledge of genomes and phenomes to create their new bug species!
The book fair will continue to be open until Wednesday, October 22nd! If you have any last minute purchases you would like to make, be sure to get them in! Thank you for supporting our school by buying from the book fair!
4th grade got to be top secret agents today and navigate a 'laser grid' and crack some codes. Stay reading!
When you have a kiddo super excited to come see you after school, it's time for a picture! Thanks for coming to see me Layla! I'm so happy you did!!
Jon Hill was caught reading! Congrats Jon on winning the drawing. :)
The boys basketball parent meeting is Thursday, October 23.
It's the last day! Want more Book Fair? We don't blame you! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/newhollandmiddletownes. #ScholasticBookFairs
This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/newhollandmiddletownes #ScholasticBookFairs
Trunk or Treat information is below.
The start of boys basketball is right around the corner! The first official boys basketball practice is next Monday, October 20 at CCS. Any boy in grades 5-8 who wants to participate must attend practice (these are not optional open gym practices). All students must have an updated physical on file with their school and basketball shoes that are not or have not been worn outside. Also, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting in the CCS cafeteria on Thursday at 5:45. Important schedules and information will be given at this meeting.
The schedule for the first week of practice is as follows:
Monday, October 20 4:30-5:45
Tuesday, October 21 3:30-5:00
Wednesday, October 22 4:30-6:00
Thursday, October 23 4:30-6:00
Look who got reading! Congratulations to Hudson and Raylon for winning today's drawing!
Don’t forget! Create a book fair ewallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/newhollandmiddletownes. #ScholasticBookFairs
Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on October 14-16th! Get them prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/newhollandmiddletownes, where you can also create a book fair ewallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
This is a reminder to parents that our Awards Assembly is today 10/10/25 at 9 am. Hope to see you soon! Also, today is a 1:30 dismissal for the end of the 1st quarter. There is no school on Monday for the Columbus Day holiday.
The 5th Graders participated in the Woods Foundation Field Trip for all Logan County schools today! Everyone enjoyed the visit to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry! Thank you Woods Foundation!!
