NRMS

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

Core Measurement Survey

Please take a moment to read the information in this letter regarding the Core Measurement Survey that will be administered to middle school students on April 27th during extension block. If you would like to opt your child out of this survey, please complete the information in this form by April 16th. Thank you. 

District Art Show

It's Springtime which means the Districtwide Art Show is almost here! The show will run from April 7th through April 16th on Main Street in the MS/HS campus. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, April 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  The show features select works from grades K-12. All families and friends are encouraged to join in celebrating their wonderful art. We hope to see you there!

Clothing Drive

Donate unused or lightly used clothing to Cradles to Crayons. Preferred sizes K-12th grade. March 30 - April 10. Donation boxes are available throughout the middle school.

Lost and Found

We have a large amount of unclaimed clothing in our lost and found bin. We are going to donate these clothes after April 1st. If your child is missing a piece of clothing, please have them look through the bin. It is located across from the middle school cafe. There are also dozens of water bottles that will need to be recycled. Thank you for your help with this. 

         Important Campus Safety Reminders

With the warmer weather coming, more students will be walking and biking to and from school. Please be sure to follow the drop-off and pick-up routes as outlined in the attached documents. Kindly refrain from using unauthorized areas, including the loading dock and neighborhood streets, for student pick-up and drop-off.

Parents and families are encouraged to use the lower lot to facilitate drop-off and pick-up as needed.

Campus Travel Map 1

Campus Travel Map 2

Family Voice Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete the information in the 2026 Family Voice survey. We value your input. Thank you! 

Family Voice Survey

Celtics Playbook 

We are excited to share that we will be running a workshop on April 14th for middle school students, incorporating the Celtics Playbook Curriculum materials. This program was developed by the Boston Celtics and focuses on helping middle school students develop the skills necessary to navigate challenging social situations. The program focuses on training high school students to lead discussions/workshops with middle school students. 

The workshop will be held on April 14th from 8:30-10:15 in the middle school library. We are looking for approximately 20 middle school students to participate.  Please talk with your child about this opportunity and complete the information in this form if you would like your middle school child to be considered for participation in this program. Space is limited as we need to cap the training at 20 students. If we receive more than 20 names, we will use a lottery system to determine who participates in the program. 

Any NRMS students who participated in the workshops last year are welcome to apply again. Please just note that we will likely use some of the same materials from last spring.  Sign-ups will be closed on April 1. You will be notified by email by April 6th about your child’s participation in this program. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you! 

MCAS Dates and Snacks

MCAS testing days are as follows:

ELA - April 7 & 8 

Math - May 5 & 6

Civics - April 30 and May 21 (Grade 8 only)

STE - May 12 & 13 (Grade 8 only)

Please try to avoid scheduling anything on MCAS test days that would require your student to miss school. 

We will be supplying a snack to students on the whole-school (ELA & Math) test days due to the length of the testing sessions. The snack will include a bottle of water and a bag of Tostitos Scoops. Please click here for information about the Tostitos. We cannot allow students to bring in snacks from home during MCAS. If you have an allergy concern regarding the Tostitos, please contact our nurse, Katie Lombardi, at klombardi@nrpsk12.org. 

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

Important campus safety reminders

With the warmer weather coming, more students will be walking and biking to and from school. Please be sure to follow the drop-off and pick-up routes as outlined in the attached documents. Kindly refrain from using unauthorized areas, including the loading dock and neighborhood streets, for student pick-up and drop-off.

Parents and families are encouraged to use the lower lot to facilitate drop-off and pick-up as needed.

Campus Travel Map 1

Campus Travel Map 2

Family Voice Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete the information in the 2026 Family Voice survey. We value your input. Thank you! 

Family Voice Survey

Celtics Playbook 

We are excited to share that we will be running a workshop on April 14th for middle school students, incorporating the Celtics Playbook Curriculum materials. This program was developed by the Boston Celtics and focuses on helping middle school students develop the skills necessary to navigate challenging social situations. The program focuses on training high school students to lead discussions/workshops with middle school students. 

The workshop will be held on April 14th from 8:30-10:15 in the middle school library. We are looking for approximately 20 middle school students to participate.  Please talk with your child about this opportunity and complete the information in this form if you would like your middle school child to be considered for participation in this program. Space is limited as we need to cap the training at 20 students. If we receive more than 20 names, we will use a lottery system to determine who participates in the program. 

Any NRMS students who participated in the workshops last year are welcome to apply again. Please just note that we will likely use some of the same materials from last spring.  Sign ups will be closed on April 1. You will be notified by email by April 6th about your child’s participation in this program. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you! 

MCAS Dates and Snacks

MCAS testing days are as follows:

ELA - April 7 & 8 

Math - May 5 & 6

Civics - April 30 and May 21 (Grade 8 only)

STE - May 12 & 13 (Grade 8 only)

Please try to avoid scheduling anything on MCAS test days that would require your student to miss school. 

We will be supplying a snack to students on the whole-school (ELA & Math) test days due to the length of the testing sessions. The snack will include a bottle of water and a bag of Tostitos Scoops. Please click here for information about the Tostitos. We cannot allow students to bring in snacks from home during MCAS. If you have an allergy concern regarding the Tostitos, please contact our nurse, Katie Lombardi, at klombardi@nrpsk12.org. 

Lost & Found

Please have students check the lost & found across from the MS cafe. These items will be donated after April 1st. 

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

Celtics Playbook 

We are excited to share that we will be running a workshop on April 14th for middle school students, incorporating the Celtics Playbook Curriculum materials. This program was developed by the Boston Celtics and focuses on helping middle school students develop the skills necessary to navigate challenging social situations. The program focuses on training high school students to lead discussions/workshops with middle school students. 

The workshop will be held on April 14th from 8:30-10:15 in the middle school library. We are looking for approximately 20 middle school students to participate.  Please talk with your child about this opportunity and complete the information in this form if you would like your middle school child to be considered for participation in this program. Space is limited as we need to cap the training at 20 students. If we receive more than 20 names, we will use a lottery system to determine who participates in the program. 

Any NRMS students who participated in the workshops last year are welcome to apply again. Please just note that we will likely use some of the same materials from last spring.  Sign-ups will be closed on April 1. You will be notified by email by April 6th about your child’s participation in this program. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you! 

Needohs

There has been a significant uptick in the use of Needohs, and they are becoming a disruption to learning. If your child has an accommodation allowing them to use a fidget or stress ball, they can continue to use one however, we ask that all other students keep them at home. Click here to see what a Needoh looks like. 

Academic Open House

Please save the date for our annual Academic Open House to be held on Thursday evening, March 19, from 6:00-7:30. On this evening, we invite you and your middle school student(s) to a student-led show tour. Students will be encouraged to visit each of their classrooms to show their families some of the work they have been completing.  We hope you can join us! 

MCAS Dates and Snacks

MCAS testing will begin in April, with ELA testing for all grades on April 7 and 8th, and math in May on the 5th and 6th. We will be supplying a snack to students on these days due to the length of the testing session. The snack will include a bottle of water and a bag of Tostito Scoops. Please click here for information about the Tostitos. We cannot allow students to bring in snacks from home during MCAS. If you have an allergy concern regarding the Tostios please contact our nurse, Katie Lombardi, at klombardi@nrpsk12.org. 

Grade 8 students have additional testing in Science and Civics. Science will be on May 12 and 13. Civics will be on April 30 and May 21st. 

Please try to avoid scheduling anything on MCAS test days that would require your student to miss school. 

Lost & Found

Please have students check the lost & found across from the MS cafe. These items will be donated after April 1st. 

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

Quarter 2 Report Cards

Quarter 2 report cards are now available in the grading portal. To find your child’s report card, please log in to the grading portal and click on the e-locker tab. Once in the e-locker, click on the e-portfolio tab to find the report card. If you have trouble logging in or finding your child’s report card, please contact the middle school main office. Thank you!

NRMS One-Act 2026: "15 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play"

This year NRMS will be doing the satirical comedy "15 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play". 

The Google Classroom Code for this play is srq2pezn and this is where all information, scheduling, and updates will be done. There is a post within the Google Classroom with more information.

Any further questions can be directed to Mr. Carpenito at mcarpenito@nrpsk12.org.

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

SEL Family Resource Hub

Check out our new SEL Family Resource Hub created by our adjustment counselor, Mike Hursh. Just click on the green box in the upper right hand corner. Mr. Hursh plans to update this page regularly. 

Quarter 2 Closed on January 23

We hope to get report cards uploaded to the grading portal after our 2-week incomplete period ends. They should be available by February 13th.

  Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

Middle School Musical 

The NRMS Hornet Production of Beetlejuice Jr was amazing. Congratulations to the entire cast and production crew.  I hope you were all able to catch one of the performances! 

Annual Geography Bee Winner

We held our annual Geography Bee last week. There were 3 students from each grade in the Bee. Congratulations to 8th grader Jack Page for winning the 2025-2026 NRMS Geography Bee. Please join me in congratulating all of the participants. 

Jack Page (8)

Aidan Steele (8)

Drew Sutherland (8)

Ian Stahl (7)

Silvia Liu (7)

Blaise Garvin (7)

Mathew Machado (6)

John Mara (6)

Logan Vath (6)

SEL Family Resource Hub

Check out our new SEL Family Resource Hub created by our adjustment counselor, Mike Hursh. Just click on the green box in the upper right hand corner. Mr. Hursh plans to update this page regularly. 

Quarter 2 Closed on January 23

We hope to get report cards uploaded to the grading portal after our 2-week incomplete period ends. They should be available by February 13th.

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

NRMS Family SEL Resource Hub

Check out our new SEL Family Resource Hub created by our adjustment counselor, Mike Hursh. Just click on the green box in the upper right hand corner. Mr. Hursh plans to update this page regularly. 

Quarter 2 Closes on January 23

We hope to get report cards uploaded to the grading portal after our 2-week incomplete period ends. They should be available by February 13th.

Semester 2 Begins on January 26

All students will receive a copy of their semester 2 schedule in homeroom on January 26th. We will upload these schedules to the grading portal within the next 2 weeks. 

January Early Release Days

There will be 3 early release days in January. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 on these days: January 28, 29, and 30th.

Parent Conferences

Parent Conferences are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, January 29th, and the afternoon of Friday, January 30th. Please note that these conferences are by invitation only. If your student’s team would like to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress, you will receive an email in early January.

If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any time during the school year, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s team leader.

Grade 6 Team Leaders: 

Brittney Bythrow

Jennifer Novicki

Grade 7 Team Leaders:

Cathy Tremblay

Heather Maiola

Grade 8 Team Leaders

Katie Bray

Laura Bowers 

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

NRMS Family SEL Resource Hub

Check out our new SEL Family Resource Hub created by our adjustment counselor, Mike Hursh. Just click on the green box in the upper right hand corner. Mr. Hursh plans to update this page regularly. 

Quarter 2 Closes on January 23

We hope to get report cards uploaded to the grading portal after our 2-week incomplete period ends. They should be available by February 13th.

Semester 2 Begins on January 26

All students will receive a copy of their semester 2 schedule in homeroom on January 26th. 

January Early Release Days

• There will be 3 early release days in January.

• Students will be dismissed at 12:00 on these days: January 28, 29, and 30th.

Free Parent Course

For parents/caregivers who are interested in learning an effective approach to managing conflict and behavioral challenges at home, Think: Kids is offering a free, self-paced 3 hour course to learn how to use Collaborative Problem Solving with your child.  Interested caregivers can find information for how to access the course on this flyer.

Parent Conferences

Parent Conferences are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, January 29th, and the afternoon of Friday, January 30th. Please note that these conferences are by invitation only. If your student’s team would like to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress, you will receive an email in early January.

If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any time during the school year, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s team leader.

Grade 6 Team Leaders: 

Brittney Bythrow

Jennifer Novicki

Grade 7 Team Leaders:

Cathy Tremblay

Heather Maiola

Grade 8 Team Leaders

Katie Bray

Laura Bowers 

Greetings NRMS parents and guardians,

Quarter 2 Closes on January 23

We hope to get report cards uploaded to the grading portal after our 2-week incomplete period ends. They should be available by February 13th.

Semester 2 Begins on January 26

All students will receive a copy of their semester 2 schedule in homeroom on January 26th. 

January Early Release Days

There will be 3 early release days in January. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 on these days January 28, 29 and 30th.

Middle School Musical 

We are all looking forward to the NRMS production of Beetlejuice on January 30 and 31st. More information will be shared soon.

Free Parent Course

For parents/caregivers who are interested in learning an effective approach to managing conflict and behavioral challenges at home, Think:Kids is offering a free, self-paced 3 hour course to learn how to use Collaborative Problem Solving with your child.  Interested caregivers can find information for how to access the course on this flyer.

Parent Conferences

• Parent Conferences are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, January 29th, and the afternoon of Friday, January 30th. Please note that these conferences are by invitation only. If your student’s team would like to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress, you will receive an email in early January.

• If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any time during the school year, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s team leader.

Grade 6 Team Leaders: 

Brittney Bythrow

Jennifer Novicki

Grade 7 Team Leaders:

Cathy Tremblay

Heather Maiola

Grade 8 Team Leaders

Katie Bray

Laura Bowers 

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

We hope that everyone enjoyed the holiday break. School resumes this morning, Monday, January 5th. It is a green day on our rotation. 

Parent Conferences

• Parent Conferences are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, January 29th, and the afternoon of Friday, January 30th. Please note that these conferences are by invitation only. If your student’s team would like to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress, you will receive an email in early January.

• If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any time during the school year, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s team leader.

Grade 6 Team Leaders: 

Brittney Bythrow

Jennifer Novicki

Grade 7 Team Leaders:

Cathy Tremblay

Heather Maiola

Grade 8 Team Leaders

Katie Bray

Kathryn Jones (Laura Bowers starting in January)

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

• Tuesday, December 23rd is an early release day. 

  • Students will be dismissed at noon.

  • The school will reopen on Monday, January 5th. 

We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday break. 

Parent Conferences

• Parent Conferences are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, January 29th, and the afternoon of Friday, January 30th. Please note that these conferences are by invitation only. If your student’s team would like to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress, you will receive an email in early January.

• If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any time during the school year, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s team leader.

Grade 6 Team Leaders: 

Brittney Bythrow

Jennifer Novicki

Grade 7 Team Leaders:

Cathy Tremblay

Heather Maiola

Grade 8 Team Leaders

Katie Bray

Kathryn Jones (Laura Bowers starting in January)

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

Parent Conferences

• Parent Conferences are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, January 29th, and the afternoon of Friday, January 30th. Please note that these conferences are by invitation only. If your student’s team would like to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress, you will receive an email in early January.

• If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any time during the school year, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s team leader.

Grade 6 Team Leaders: 

Brittney Bythrow

Jennifer Novicki

Grade 7 Team Leaders:

Cathy Tremblay

Heather Maiola

Grade 8 Team Leaders

Katie Bray

Kathryn Jones (Laura Bowers starting in January)

NRMS Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 17th

Come join us  for our Winter Concert this Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 in the Performing Arts  Center

Thank You for Supporting Take-A-Tag

Dear Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff,

On behalf of the North Reading Take-a-Tag program, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our 2025 Take-A-Tag program.

Take-A-Tag was a wonderful example of what we can achieve in the goal of supporting those who are unable to provide the basics and extras during financial struggles. When our school community works together with a shared purpose we all win. Because of your participation, the 2025 program was not only successful but also a meaningful learning experience for everyone involved.

Thank you once again for your commitment, generosity, and school spirit.

With sincere appreciation,

Jerrilyn Rinaldi

Program Coordinator

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00

Virtual NRMS parent/caregiver Informational night focusing on an Introduction to Restorative Practices. This event will be co-facilitated by Cathy O'Connell, NRMS Principal and Mike Hursh, NRMS Adjustment Counselor. Sign up using this form. 

Save the Date: NRMS Winter Concert

Save the date for our Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 in the Performing Arts  Center

 Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 ended on Friday, November 7th. Report cards are available in the grading portal. To find your child’s report card please log into the grading portal and then click on the e-locker, and then the e-portfolio. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or the main office.

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

 Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 ended on Friday, November 7th. Report cards are now available in the grading portal. To find your child’s report card please log into the grading portal and then click on the e-locker, and then the e-portfolio. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or the main office.

Save the date Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00

Virtual NRMS parent/caregiver Informational night focusing on an Introduction to Restorative Practices. This event will be co-facilitated by Cathy O'Connell, NRMS Principal and Mike Hursh, NRMS Adjustment Counselor. Sign up using this form. 

Save the Date: NRMS Winter Concert

Save the date for our Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 in the Performing Arts   Center

2025 Take a Tag

We invite NRMS families to help make a difference this holiday season.

To participate, please:

• Sign up at the 2025 Take a Tag Sign Up link.

• Drop off your unwrapped gift in the designated box located in the NRMS Lobby.

• The deadline for drop-off is the week of December 1st

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

 Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 ended on Friday, November 7th. Report cards are now available in the grading portal. To find your child’s report card please log into the grading portal and then click on the e-locker, and then the e-portfolio. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or the main office.

Save the date Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00

Virtual NRMS parent/caregiver Informational night focusing on an Introduction to Restorative Practices. This event will be co-facilitated by Cathy O'Connell, NRMS Principal and Mike Hursh, NRMS Adjustment Counselor. Sign up using this form. 

2025 Take a Tag

We invite NRMS families to help make a difference this holiday season.

To participate, please:

• Sign up at the 2025 Take a Tag Sign Up link.

• Drop off your unwrapped gift in the designated box located in the NRMS Lobby.

• The deadline for drop-off is the week of December 1st

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

 Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 ended on Friday, November 7th. After the closing of each quarter, we have a 2-week window for incompletes. Report cards will be processed after this 2-week period, which ends on November 21. Report cards should be uploaded to the grading portal before Thanksgiving break. 

BMI Screenings for Grade 7 Students

Please see the link below for information regarding BMI screenings for students in 7th grade, which will occur from November 20th to November 21st during PE. This link includes an opt-out form as well. Please, if needed, only fill out an opt-out form if your child has PE this semester. This form will be sent again next semester for students who will participate in BMI screenings during PE then.

 Massachusetts Mandated BMI Screening

2025 Take a Tag

We invite NRMS families to help make a difference this holiday season.

To participate, please:

• Sign up at the 2025 Take a Tag Sign Up link.

• Drop off your unwrapped gift in the designated box located in the NRMS Lobby.

• The deadline for drop-off is the week of December 1st

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

 Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 ended on Friday, November 7th. After the closing of each quarter, we have a 2-week window for incompletes. Report cards will be processed after this 2-week period, which ends on November 21. Report cards should be uploaded to the grading portal before Thanksgiving break. 

Student Attendance

We are already one quarter of the way through the school year. As of today, we have been in school for 46 days. I want to use this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of regular attendance. Please check out this helpful informational flyer when you have a moment. We appreciate your help with this! 

2025 Take a Tag

We invite NRMS families to help make a difference this holiday season.

To participate, please:

• Sign up at the 2025 Take a Tag Sign Up link.

• Drop off your unwrapped gift in the designated box located in the NRMS Lobby.

• The deadline for drop-off is the week of December 1st

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

Postural Screenings

Please view this link for information regarding postural screenings for grades 6th,7th, & 8th that will begin the week of November 3rd. This link includes an opt-out form as well. Please, if needed, only fill out an opt-out form if your child has PE this semester. This form will be sent again next semester for students who will participate in postural screenings during PE then. 

Bike Riding Safety

If your student rides a bike to school, please remind them that they need to get off and walk their bike once up on the plaza. Under no circumstances should anyone be riding a bike through the drop-off loop in front of the school. 

Picture Makeup/Retake Day

Monday, November 3rd

Students absent on original picture day:

If you are having your picture taken for the first time because you were absent on the original picture Day, have your photo taken and you will receive your photo proof after the event. This proof will also have information on how to order.

Students unsatisfied with their original photo:

If you received your picture package and are unsatisfied, just return your package & proof sheet to the photographers on retake day and have your photo retaken. We will replenish your package at no extra cost.

Clubs & Activities

Registration for clubs & activities is now open! Please visit our website for more information and the link to register. 

Greetings NRMS Parents and Guardians,

Red Ribbon Week

Please click the link above for information about our Red Ribbon Week activities. 

Outdoor Time Committee

NRMS is looking for a few parents to serve on an outdoor time committee. We will meet monthly after school at the middle school. The committee will be comprised of NRMS staff, students, and parents. Our task is to develop a plan to pilot unstructured outdoor time for middle school students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. This is a directive from the School Committee. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please complete the information in this form. Thank you!

Postural Screenings

Please view this link for information regarding postural screenings for grades 6th,7th, & 8th that will begin the week of November 3rd. This link includes an opt-out form as well. Please, if needed, only fill out an opt-out form if your child has PE this semester. This form will be sent again next semester for students who will participate in postural screenings during PE then. 

Bike Riding Safety

If your student rides a bike to school, please remind them that they need to get off and walk their bike once up on the plaza. Under no circumstances should anyone be riding a bike through the drop-off loop in front of the school. 

Clubs & Activities

Registration for clubs & activities is now open! Please visit our website for more information and the link to register.