Northern Hills Middle School

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Northern Hills Middle School
3775 Leonard Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

NEW SCHOOL HOURS FOR 2017-18:
7:45 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

School Office Hours:
M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School Office: (616) 493-8650
Fax: (616) 493-8686
Attendance Line: (616) 493-8666
Athletics: (616) 493-8650

Principal: David Simpson, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal: Joe Curcuru
Head Secretary: Dianne Bonofiglo
Athletics Supervisor: Joe Curcuru

Guidance Secretary: Kathy Cook
Counselor: Rebecca Telzerow
Counselor: Mitchell Blink

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AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

All Challenge Math students and other interested students may sign up to compete. Sign-ups typically occur in late October. This particular competition yields a student score, but does not lead to other competitions. The 45-minute math test is held in mid-November.

JAZZ BAND

2016/2017 Jazz Band Information

MATHCOUNTS®

The mission of MathCounts is to increase enthusiasm for math and enhance achievement in middle school. Participants

will develop high-level mathematical skills through solving problems, as individuals, and as a team, in preparation for the regional MathCounts Competition. This experience enhances mathematical skills, provides an avenue for students with common interests, and challenges those students who have a strong aptitude and interest in mathematics. MathCounts meets both during school and after school.

MIDWEST ACADEMIC TALENT SEARCH

An opportunity provided through Northwestern University for students to take the SAT and/or ACT as a middle level

student. Northwestern often invites top performers to participate in additional academic opportunities at the university.

Taking the SAT also qualifies students for the ATYP program (accelerated math and language arts opportunities available

through the Kent Intermediate School District). The deadline for participation typically falls in early November.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE

Sponsored by National Geographic, all NHMS students participate in first round of the National Geography Bee through

social studies classes in December. Building-wide top performers advance to the school competition in early January.

Students wishing to “study up” can find more information at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/.

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

Odyssey of the Mind allows students to work in teams to create a solution to a problem. Odyssey problems encourage

students to “think out of the box” and allow them to use their performance skills in a way the regular classroom doesn’t

provide. Teams of 5-7 students formulate a solution for the problem they select and present at the regional competition in

mid-March. Meeting times are determined by the team members and may be held at school in the evenings, although

much of the problem solving can be done outside of meetings. An information meeting is typically held in fall and copies of

the problems are available in the main office. Because of the group work required to be successful, students are

encouraged to form their own teams.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

The Science Olympiad is a national nonprofit organization designed to promote scientific literacy among all students, a goal shared by education, business, industry, and government. Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events. The students are tested in genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology.

Science Olympiad 2016/2017 will be meeting on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:15 pm until December in Mr. Zavislak’s room, D8. Competition dates will be firmed up shortly and posted on this site.

SCRIPPS HOWARD NATIONAL SPELLING BEE

Students who love to spell are encouraged to participate in the NHMS Spelling Bee. Students may sign up at school in December and January. Study guides typically arrive in December. The school competition occurs in mid-January. The NHMS top finisher continues at the regional competition in February and hopefully the Greater Grand Rapids Final Spelling Bee and beyond.

SCHOOL PARTIES

Fun after-school events hosted by our Highly Involved Parent Group (HIP) or Lead the Way students. The school party provides a variety of activities to meet the wide spectrum of interests. Students can choose to attend open gym, dance, play board games, or grab a snack with a friend.

SPORTS

A variety of interscholastic and recreational sports are scheduled throughout the school year. These activities not only promote physical activity and healthy living but also encourage teamwork, inclusion and problem solving skills. Please click on the Athletic Tab on the main page for more detailed information.

TALENT SHOW

Students with a passion, a hobby, or even a talent are invited to perform for their peers. This informal show typically occurs the last week of school. Individuals and groups of students are encouraged to participate.

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Learn More About Language Immersion Education, Monday, Aug. 14

The community is invited to come learn about the benefits of immersion education, Monday, Aug. 14, at Ada Vista Elementary, from 6-7:30 p.m. Hear from a leader in immersion education research, Tara Williams Fortune, Ph.D., an immersion teaching specialist and director of the Immersion Research and Professional Development Program at the Center for Advanced Research […]

SchoolMessenger: Primary Communication Tool Used by Schools

Posted: August 4, 2017 in Ada Elementary News, Ada Vista Elementary News, Central Middle News, Central Woodlands News, Collins Elementary News, Eastern Middle News, Goodwillie News, Knapp Forest Elementary News, Meadow Brook Elementary News, Northern Hills News, Northern Trails News, Orchard View Elementary News, Pine Ridge Elementary News, Thornapple Elementary News

SchoolMessenger will now be used more this year by each of our schools to communicate, primarily through email, non-emergency information, school reminders, and activity updates. SchoolMessenger allows FHPS families to set preferences on how they’d like to receive these messages, such as an email, text and/or phone call. You can manage your preferences through the […]

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October 24, 2017

8th Grade Boys bball parents meeting
October 24, 2017 @ 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

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7th Boys bball parents meeting
October 24, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Fall Sports Banquet
October 24, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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October 25, 2017

Apple Crunch Day
October 25, 2017

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October 26, 2017

7th grader vision screening
October 26, 2017

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