We had a fantastic first week of school! It was wonderful welcoming our students back into the building. Thank you for your patience as our bus drivers continue to finalize routes. We’re off to a strong start — and we appreciate your role in making that possible!
🗓️ No School – Monday, September 1
In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Enjoy the extended weekend!
🕖 Morning Drop-Off & Arrival Reminders
Students may enter the building at 7:10 a.m.
Car riders should not be dropped off before 7:10 a.m.
There is no adult supervision before this time, which presents a safety concern.
School begins promptly at 7:40 a.m.
⏰ Tardy Policy – Begins September 8
To ensure student safety and accountability:
Any student arriving after 7:40 a.m. must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office.
Please do not drop your child off and leave without walking them inside.
Tardy documentation will begin Monday, September 8 and will reset each quarter.
Excessive tardies will result in an office referral.
To avoid being marked tardy:
Students must be in their homeroom (HR) by 7:40 a.m.
If arriving after 7:38 a.m., students may not have enough time to reach HR before the bell.
Please ensure your child arrives with enough time to:
Drop off band instruments (if applicable)
Eat breakfast (if they choose to)
🏈 Athletic Events This Week
Football – Season Opener
📅 Friday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Newton-Conover High School
Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
🚫 No outside food or drinks allowed
🔍 Security bag checks will be conducted at the entrance
👨👩👧 All students 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult
Boys Soccer & Girls Volleyball
📅 Thursday, September 4
🏫 Away matches at Liberty Middle School
⏰ Matches begin at 4:15 p.m.
✔️ Final Reminders
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us create a safe, supportive, and successful school year. Let’s keep the momentum going — have a wonderful week ahead!
This year, in an effort to recognize the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes, we are introducing a new weekly honor: “The Hammer Award.” This award will celebrate athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. Each recipient will receive a T-shirt and be featured in a recognition post highlighting their accomplishments.
We are proud to announce that the very first recipient of The Hammer Award is Gaige R. Gaige had an outstanding performance during the Red Devil football team scrimmage, earning the honor with his physical play and hard-hitting effort. Beyond athletics, Gaige also demonstrates excellence in the classroom, consistently performing at the top of his class throughout his time at the middle school.
Congratulations, Gaige, on being the inaugural winner of this award!
Who will be the next Red Devil to take home The Hammer? Check back next week to find out!
All students will be bringing home an envelope with details on how to purchase, PLUS a coupon book to help them start selling right away. 🎉
💰 Each book is packed with amazing local deals and savings!
🙌 Every sale helps support our school and students.
Be on the lookout for your child’s envelope today and help us make this fundraiser a huge success! ❤️📚
📅 View the schedule here:
💪 Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy, and make this year unforgettable. Go Red Devils! 🔥
#RedDevilPride #NCMSAthletics #WeAreNC
Parents,
Please see the required immunization guidelines for North Carolina Public Schools. By law, students must be current with their immunizations by September 23, 2025. Please contact the school nurse or your healthcare provider for more information.
We had a great first day of school—it was wonderful to welcome our Red Devils back!
Just a couple of reminders:
We understand that bus routes are still a challenge, but we expect things to smooth out in the coming days. Please be patient with our drivers as they adjust to the updated routes. They are working hard and doing their best to transport students safely to and from school.
We encourage students to arrive at their bus stop 10–15 minutes early and to be prepared for possible delays.
If you have any questions or concerns about transportation, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
We also want to remind everyone about our school dress code. This week, students are receiving reminders, and teachers are reviewing the guidelines with them. Parents, we ask that you please help by reviewing the dress code in the Parent/Student Handbook and ensuring your child is within the guidelines each day.
Thank you for your continued support!
N-CCS families, please share any "First Day of School Pictures" so we can share with our school community by sending your photos as attachments to nccs.communications@n-ccs.org.
By sharing these photos, you agree to allow the district to publicly share through our school district communications and social media.
We are excited to welcome back our N-CMS Red Devils and greet our new students as we kick off the school year on Monday, August 25!
⏰ Arrival & Start Time
Doors open: 7:10 a.m. (no supervision before this time, so students are not permitted to be dropped off before 7:10 a.m.)
School starts: 7:40 a.m.
Students must be in Homeroom by 7:40 a.m. to avoid being marked tardy.
Tardy policy begins September 8 and resets each quarter.
🚗 Car Riders
Expect heavy traffic on County Home Rd. the first week.
Please stay in your car — no walking students to the door.
The drop-off line will move quicker as routines are learned.
🚌 Bus Riders
Buses may be early or late this first week.
Be at the stop 15 minutes early and allow up to 15 minutes delay.
Staff will help students with PM bus info on the first day.
🚶♂️ Walkers
Must have a walker pass on file (sent home the first day).
The pass must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned.
🥞 Free Meals
All students receive free breakfast and lunch this year.
No application needed!
🏃♂️ Athletics
Boys Soccer Tryouts: August 25–27, 3–5 p.m.
Cross Country Tryouts: August 27–28, after school.
Students must have a current sports physical and meet eligibility requirements.
🗓️ Important Date
No school on Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day Holiday.
We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus tomorrow. Let’s have a great year, Red Devils! ❤️🖤
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
During the initial rollout of the new online student registration system, Infinite Campus, a technical issue caused some responses to be omitted from the form. To ensure we have complete and accurate information, we need all parents/guardians to complete the updated registration form linked below as soon as possible.
👉LINK TO FORM HERE
Please note: This form must be completed in order for your student to receive a Chromebook at the start of the school year.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the challenges of this new system. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important step in preparing for a successful school year.
Download the REMIND app from your App Store.
Your child’s teachers will have a code to connect you with their class that will be shared with you.
REMIND is a fast way to send and receive messages and stay connected.
Open House Bus Information
Parents/Guardians of returning bus riders, if your child rode the bus last year and you are still residing at the same address :
✅ You may go meet your bus driver in the cafeteria.
✅ No need to stand in line at the New Bus Rider Information Table.
👉 If your child needs a bus for the first time or has a change of address, please go to the gym to complete the registration process.
Thank you for helping us get students to and from school safely and efficiently! ❤️
We are all excited for the new year! We can't wait to see you at NCMS Open House next week!
N-CMS will host an Open House on August 20th, 3 pm. - 6 p.m.
6th-grade at 3 p.m.
7th-grade at 4 p.m.
8th-grade at 5 p.m.
There will be an OPTIONAL parent meeting for any 6th-grade or new students to N-CMS @ 2 p.m. in the auditorium.
We are one week away from Open House!
Returning N-CCS student registration has been sent out by the district and the new state student database system, Infinite Campus. Please create your NEW Parent Portal account using the unique link emailed to the primary email address the district has on file for your student. You will also need to register your child as a returning student to the district.
The Catawba County Health Department is holding immunization clinics for those needing back-to-school vaccinations or updated shots. Please see the included flyer for sign-up information .
Newton-Conover Middle School Arrival and Dismissal Times and Procedures.
Please review our cell phone and water bottle policies for the upcoming school year. You can also reference our Parent and Student Handbook for additional information.
