The 5th/6th grade boys' basketball season will start next week on Thursday, February 6th at Zion Mt. Pulaski. All games will be played at 6:00 unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Just like the regular season, unless it is a tournament, home games wear white and away games wear red. I’m assuming Coach Koester will want the players at the game about 30 minutes before. Thank you all for being so flexible.
Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11QnGOADOVxa04DuzXpLkjN_xTd-Hfxn8QcbY7jrSRoc/edit?usp=sharing
The 5th & 6th grade will practice on Sunday from 4:00-5:30 and on Tuesday from 5:00-6:30. More practices will be added as necessary throughout the month of February.
1st and 2nd grade, young and old, celebrated the 100th day of school today! Congratulations, kiddos! You are 100 days smarter!
100th Day activities in full swing: crown & glasses, build with 100 cubes, 100 shapes, 100 popsicle sticks, count to 100 by 10 cut & paste & paint dabs, make a necklace with 100 cheerios, write when I am 100 years old...
Apparently they will all be working at Walmart when they are 100.😂
Just as a reminder.
There will be a parent meeting for any student interested in bowling on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 in the Carroll Catholic School cafeteria. Bowling is open to boys and girls in grades 5-8 from CCS, ZLS, ZMP, and NHM and grades 6-8 at LJHS. Please note, bowling practices will be held at Logan Lanes and meets will be held at Logan Lanes and other places throughout Illinois. There could be some travel involved to attend meets. Carroll Catholic School does not provide transportation to practices or meets. All participants will be responsible for providing their own equipment (bowling ball and shoes) and purchasing their own shirts through CCS. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any other questions, please contact Michelle Fuiten at CCS.
The practices will be held around 3:30 each practice day.
Tuesday, January 28- Game vs. St. Mary’s 6:00 at Zion (no RED game) There will also be 8th grade recognition before the 8th grade game. Parents and players should meet in the cafeteria towards the end of the 7th grade game.
Wednesday, January 29- Game at Springfield Christ the King 6:00 (no RED game)
Thursday, January 30- Game at Illini Central. There is a RED game that will start at 5:00. The 7th grade game will start at 6:00 with the 8th grade game following. This game will be at the brand new Cougar Center. Address is 208 Northwest Avenue, and the new gym is directly behind the HS/MS. Entrance to the new gym will say "Illini Central Grade School" in big lighted letters, but that is the correct spot. No more driving to Easton!
Friday, January 31- practice 3:30-5:00
Saturday, February 1- No Practice (8th grade boys basketball regional at 10:00 at Epiphany)
Scholastic Bowl practice will officially begin tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28th directly after school until 4 pm. All interested students should plan on attending. Practices will be after school Monday-Thursday on non-meet dates.
Check out the upcoming cheer clinic!
***Please note the date change due to extreme weather and school being closed last Tuesday.***
NHM invites all students to dress as if they are 100 years old on Wednesday, January 29th!
Another change to the LCHS 8th grade recognition. It will now take place on Thursday, February 6. I know this is NOT ideal being 8th grade night for volleyball and First Reconciliation night, but it is not required to attend. Unfortunately, finding a date that works for everyone is virtually impossible! Thank you for your flexibility.
There will be a parent meeting for any student interested in bowling on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 in the Carroll Catholic School cafeteria. Bowling is open to boys and girls in grades 5-8 from CCS, ZLS, ZMP, and NHM and grades 6-8 at LJHS. Please note, bowling practices will be held at Logan Lanes and meets will be held at Logan Lanes and other places throughout Illinois. There could be some travel involved to attend meets. Carroll Catholic School does not provide transportation to practices or meets. All participants will be responsible for providing their own equipment (bowling ball and shoes) and purchasing their own shirts through CCS. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any other questions, please contact Michelle Fuiten at CCS.
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Railer Basketball Program will honor all 8th-grade boys’ basketball players, cheerleaders, and coaches from the teams that feed into Lincoln Community High School. The introductions will take place at halftime of the varsity game vs. Bloomington High School. The JV game will begin at 5:30 pm with the varsity game to follow at approximately 7:00 pm. Everyone should arrive early to the game just to be safe from an earlier varsity start.
On the night of the game, players, cheerleaders, and coaches should check in at the pass gate upon their arrival and sit together as a group in SECTION LL. Everyone should meet in the Back Gym at the end of the first quarter of the varsity game.
REMINDER FOR ALL 8TH GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!
Menu Changes at NH-M this week:
Breakfast
Wednesday - Apple Bread
Thursday - Muffin/smoothie
Friday - Egg frittata/toast
Lunch
Wednesday - Stuffed Aria
Thursday - Chicken quesadilla
Friday - Chicken Strips
Want to give your kiddo his or her best chances at success? School Attendance Matters!
Did you know that research consistently shows that school attendance is directly linked to academic achievement, including better grades, improved test scores, and a higher likelihood of on-time graduation?
Did you know that chronic absenteeism can lead to lower performance, increased risk of falling behind in core subjects, and difficulty in meeting grade-level expectations?
Did you know that frequent absences can also impact your child’s social development?
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Attendance Matters! Let's Give our Students the Best Opportunities to Succeed.
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month!
Kailani Gore
The elementary student of the month at NH-M for January is Kailani Gore. Teachers and staff say Kailani is a student who consistently follows the Mustang Code and displays the attributes of Respect, Responsibility and Integrity. Kailani is also described as a kind, hard working girl who gives great hugs! She always tries her best, works to improve in any area, and is a great team player. Kailani is happy and smiling often, causing those around her to also smile. We are proud to call Kailani Gore a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
Jett Terrell
The middle school student of the month for NH-M for January 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. Jett is also described as smart and caring. Teachers and staff say he is always excited to learn and participate. Teachers and staff also say that Jett is a student who has shown tremendous effort in class both in assignments and activities. We are proud to call Jett Terrell a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
Due to the extreme weather there will be no Volleyball game today 1-21-25 and there will be no boys basketball practice today 1-21-25 as well. Stay warm everyone.
Due to the extreme temperatures and windchill predicted, New Holland-Middletown School District will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Stay Warm!
DONATIONS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Kids Heart Challenge donations are due ! Please remember to send your students to school with their collection envelopes or make your final online donations. Make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We’re having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts! You still have time to sign up http://www2.heart.org/goto/NHM
Scholastic Bowl will begin Tuesday, January 21st. Practice will run from after school until 4 pm. Any interested student should plan on attending this first practice in the library.