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School Information

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

School Hours:
7:55 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

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

General E-mail

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: Mary Harvey

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Extra Curricular Courses and Activities

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
2017/2018 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 https://www.nationalgeographic.org/bee.

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.

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.

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 Athletics 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.

Latest News

Life in the Middle Podcast Episode 8: “I Can Make a Difference”

Posted: December 20, 2019 in Life in the Middle Podcast

Audio Transcript Available

Life in the Middle Podcast Episode 7: It’s All About Drama

Posted: December 5, 2019 in Life in the Middle Podcast

Audio Transcript Available

Life in the Middle Podcast Episode 6: Fun and Friendships

Posted: November 14, 2019 in Life in the Middle Podcast

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Life in the Middle Podcast Episode 5: PBL – “It’s a Win-Win”

Posted: October 31, 2019 in Life in the Middle Podcast

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Upcoming Events

Nothing from May 30, 2020 to June 6, 2020.

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