DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Word of the Week is...Common Sense

thinking before acting; using good judgment

 STUDENT BIRTHDAYS

Monday 3/16: Ryker Deruiter, Brady Rice

Tuesday 3/17:

Wednesday 3/18: Phyra Harry

Thursday, 3/19: Xander Murphy, Lincoln Romp, Lukis Fisher

Friday 3/20:

Saturday 3/21: Kamdyn Reisinger

Sunday 3/22: Bo Blalock, Maelea Steibel

 

STAFF BIRTHDAYS

None

 

CLUBS

Mondays:

  • The Doodle Den, 3-3:45 in Rm 266, Ms. Bukowski

  • D&D Club, 2:50-4:00 in Rm 265, Ms. Bergman

  • Library Leader Club, 2:50-3:45, Mrs. Allen moved to 3/17

Tuesdays:

  • Starts 3/17! Coding Club! 7/8th Graders, 3-4:30, Rm 213, Mrs. Cochran

  • Young Writers' Studio (2nd Tuesday/month), Ms. Jaster

  • Vikings Go Green Team, 3-3:30 in Rm 262, McPeak/Konkol

 

Wednesdays:

  • PeerLift, 3-3:30, Rm 263 (Mrs. Kozar)
  • Viking Leadership, 3-3:30, Rm 201 (Mrs. Formsma/Mrs. Pool) 
  • Electronics Club, 3-4:30 in Rm 258 (Mr. Kipfmiller) canceled 3/18
  • VFF-Vikings for Friendship, 3-3:30 in Rm 162 (Ms. Jaster)
  • Yearbook Club, 3:00-3:45 in Rm 269 (Ms. Renfro)

 

Thursdays: 

  • Art Honors, 3-3:30, Rm 255 (Mrs. Kosick)
  • Cross Current, 3-3:45, Rm 158 (Ms. Formsma)

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENTS:

The Go Green club is hosting a challenge tomorrow....who can wear the most green!

Tomorrow, show your appreciation for the planet and wear as much green as possible! Each 1st hour teacher will count the number of students who wore the most green, and the top 3 classes will earn a medal for their teacher to wear! 

 

Students – please check the lost & found in the cafeteria! Over spring break the lost and found will be cleaned out and donated, so claim your items now!

  • We also have several pairs of lost prescription glasses in the main office. Stop by to see if they are yours!

 

MEDIA CENTER NEWS

 

Library Reminder: Return or renew overdue books by Friday! Check everywhere - lockers, backpacks, and classrooms! After Friday, books will be marked lost and a fine will be added.

 

Attention Students! It’s time to vote in Book Madness! The Sweet 16 round has begun, and now it’s up to you to decide which genres move on to the Elite 8! Your 1st hour teachers have the link to vote. Will horror scare its way to the top? Can graphic novels take the win? Or will fantasy, sports or mystery come out on top? Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard – vote today and help decide the winners! Voting ends Tuesday at 3:00!

 
Spring Break is Coming
 

For Sale! Sports & Club Magnets & Stickers

Track & Field Coming Soon!

Art Honors is selling magnets and stickers to raise money for their spring field trip to the Detroit Institute of Art.

  • Order forms will be linked here when available!
  • Money can be turned into Mrs. Kosick (Room 255) or the main office.
  • Magnets/Stickers will be delivered to first hour teachers a week or two after ordering.
 

Upcoming Sports

Track & Field registration is now open (through April 17th)!

  • Practice begins April 8th.
  • Register and pay fees at greatermidland.org/msa
    • Track is pay to play, and will cost $110 to participate.
      • Students who qualify for reduced lunch will pay $47
      • Students who qualify for free lunch will pay $27
      • if you are paying free/reduced rates please contact the athletic director to override the fee before trying to pay (mcgeeca@midlandps.org)
  • Make sure your athlete has a physical and code of conducton file at Northeast.

 

Season Spirit Wear Link (Optional): Northeast Middle School Track & Field Spirit Wear 2026
  • Store closes on April 12th

 

See the AD Communique from 3/6/26 for practice details and the tentative meet schedule. (emailed to parents 3/6/26 or linked below in the Athletic section)

 

MUSIC 🎶

Upcoming Music Performances

  • CHOIR - Thursday, May 14, 2026 - NMS Choirs Spring Concert at Central Auditorium, 6:00PM
  • BAND (all grades) - Monday, May 18, 2026 - Northeast Spring Band Concert at Central Auditorium
  • ORCHESTRA - Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Orchestra Concert at Central Auditorium, Time TBD
 
 

PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

Requested Donations

 

  • Northeast is again in need of more tissue donations if you are able!  As always, we appreciate your help!
 
Shine Squad

MPS is thrilled to introduce the SHINE Squad, our new district-wide volunteer initiative designedto bring a little extra light into our hallways.

What is the SHINE Squad?

The name says it all. Our volunteers are here to Support, Help, Inspire, Nurture, and Engage. Whether it’s providing an extra set of hands for a classroom project, helping with lunchroom supervision, or offering one-on-one mentorship, the SHINE Squad is about building ownership and pride in our schools.

Who can join?

If you have a heart for our students, there’s a place for you. We’re looking for:

  • Parents, guardians, and grandparents.

  • Aspiring educators looking for experience or former educators who want to get engaged.

  • Community groups and local residents who care about our students and staff.

The Perks (Besides the warm fuzzies)

Every SHINE Squad member receives a limited-edition SHINE Squad t-shirt (because every great team needs a uniform). Before your first assignment, you’ll go through a quick 30-minute training to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running.

Ready to make a difference?

Northeast could use help with:

  • Morning Supervision 7:15AM - 8:05 AM
  • Lunch Supervision 11:07AM - 12:52 PM

The future is bright in Midland, but it’s even brighter when we work together. To view current opportunities and start your application, visit www.midlandps.org/volunteer.

 

 
Relay for Life Shirt sales
 

Do you have a student in Jazz Band? Or do you like Jazz music? If yes, join us at The Great Hall on Sunday, April 12th at 5:30PM for dinner, a silent auction and some great Jazz by the Midland High and Northeast Jazz bands!

 

Tickets are $35 each. 

Get your tickets HERE!

Jazz Fundraiser 4/12/26
 

Yearbooks are still for sale! They are $35 each and can be order via the below directions.

  • To purchase, go to www.yearbookforever.com
  • Search for Northeast Middle School, then select it from the list.
  • Click on the "Buy Yearbook" button to proceed.

If you need to confirm you placed an order go to YearbookForever.com and click on "Order History". Enter your email address to receive a summary of purchases from the last two years. Alternatively, check your email for a confirmation receipt from Walsworth.

Yearbook for sale sign with qr code and $30 price
 
MHS Logo
Future Freshman Night 4-30-26
 

Student Pick-up Reminders

 

Parents/Guardians,

All students must be picked up by 3:05PM (at the latest) or sign into the Rock by 3:05. 

  • Students must wait outside for their ride (students are only allowed to wait between the front doors when the weather is too cold - this space is not to be used as a long-term waiting area.)
  • If students won't be picked up by 3:05 then they need to be signed up for the Rock after school program OR a ride needs to be pre-arranged for them to be picked up by 3:05PM.  If you sign them up for the Rock then they need to sign in immediately after school in the cafeteria and be picked up out back by 6:00PM. They will stay in the cafeteria, and won't be allowed to go out into the school.
  • Students cannot wait in the school for home athletic events. They must be picked up by 3:05 and are welcome to come back for the game.

We appreciate your help!

  

Canvas

Parents/Guardians - Did you know you can create an observer account in Canvas? Having this access allows you to see what's going on in your students classes.

Step 1: Have your Northeast student follow these directions to generate a pairing code.

Step 2: Each Parent/Guardian wanting observer access must register. Select "Need a Canvas Account" in the upper right corner, then select the "Parents sign up here" link Finally fill in your information and the pairing code your student generated for you and "Start Participating" to register.

 

M-Step & PSAT 2026 Testing Schedule

Bells will be turned off and announcements will be at the start of 5th hour.

  • Charge your Chromebook

  • Get a good night's sleep the night before testing

  • Arrive at school on time

  • Have a healthy breakfast to help you stay focused. (Grab one in the cafeteria if needed!)

  • Stay positive and do your best.

✅You will need to bring your Chromebook, charger, pencil, calculator, a drink and a snack on the day of the test. Please charge your computers the night before testing. 

🚫Please do not bring your cell phone, smartwatch, tablet or any other form of technology to class on testing day. Keep it in your locker.

 

8th Grade PSAT:
  • April 14th, 1-4th hour - students will be randomly assigned to a teacher/room to test in. (6th & 7th graders will not be able to go down the 8th grade hallway upstairs)
  • ​Makeup for PSAT is April 15th.

​ELA:

  • 6th Grade - April 21-22, testing in 1st hour class
  • 7th Grade - April 21-23, testing in English class

8th Grade M-Step:
  • Science - April 28th, testing in 3rd hour classroom 2-3rd hour
  • Social Studies - April 30th, testing in 3rd hour classroom 2-3rd hour
Math: 
  • 6th Grade - May 5-6, 1st & 2nd hour
  • 7th Grade - May 7th, testing in 2nd hour classroom 1-3rd hour

 
8th Grade Honors 5/21
 

2026 Midland Chemic Boys Summer Basketball Camp

Summer basketball camp at Midland High School begins on Monday, June 8th. We aim to develop each player's skill level, ability to compete successfully in a competitive game, and what it means to strive for CHEMIC PRIDE.

  • Dates: June 8th-11th (Monday - Thursday)

Grade attending in the 2026-27 school year

  • Times:
    • 8:00 – 10:00 (9th through 12th Grade BOYS)
    • 10:15 - 11:15 (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade BOYS)
    • 11:30 – 1:00 (3rd thru 5th Grade BOYS)
    • 1:15 - 2:45 (6th-8th grade BOYS)
  • Cost: $60 for all Kindergarten through 12th Grade
    **For all HS (9th – 12th grade) students, a more detailed sheet with additional summer camp dates and cost information is available from Coach.**
  • Payment: SchoolPay link - 2026 Summer Boys Basketball Camp
    • Or use the QR code on the back of the linked registration form below
    • Cash or Check (payable to Midland High Boys Basketball) via registration attachment below

Registration (linked here) should be turned in at any Midland Public School office or via mail by May 22nd to:
Midland Chemic Boys Summer Basketball Camp
1301 Eastlawn Dr.
Midland, MI 48642


Questions: Athletic Director (sergentt@midlandps.org)

 
2026-2027 School Calendar

Get out those planners and start writing: The 2026-2027 school calendar is here!

Key dates include:

  • First day of school: August 24, 2026 (approved so as not to conflict with the Midland County Fair August 16-22, 2026)

  • Winter Break: December 21-31, 2026 (January 1 is a holiday - school resumes January 4)

  • Spring Break:March 29-April 2, 2027

  • Last day of school:June 4, 2027

Visit www.midlandps.org/calendar for downloadable copies and links to sync your Google or Apple calendar!

 

NORTHEAST PARENT GROUPS

Viking Parent Association (VPA)

The next VPA meeting is:

  • WHEN: Tuesday, April 7
  • TIME: 6:00pm
  • WHERE: Northeast Media Center

 

Home of a Viking yard signs and NE car decals are for sale!

  • Yard Signs $15 each
  • Car Decals $8 each
  • Or Get a Combo for $20! 
  • Available in the Northeast Main Office!
  • We accept cash or a check made out to Viking Parent Association

Find other VPA information here:

Thank you to this month's VPA sponsor, Blasy Electric!
Blasy Electric logo
 

The Music Parents of Northeast (TMPONE)

The next scheduled meeting:

  • Monday, April 20th at 6:00pm in the Northeast Media Center

 

DONATIONS

Northeast is again in need of more tissue donations if you are able!  As always, we appreciate your help!

 

Northeast participates in the Box Tops for Education program.  If you’d like to help us earn, please:

  • download the Box Tops for Education app & choose Northeast as your school

  • scan (photograph) your receipts each time you shop

 

Did you know if you have a Kroger Loyalty card, they will make donations to the Northeast VPA for every purchase made using the loyalty card (scan at checkout)?

★    How do you get an account? Go to https://www.kroger.com/ and click on Sign In, then Create Account. it’s free to sign up!

★    Once you have an account, log in and under My Account, click on Community Rewards. In the search bar you can enter Viking Parent Assoc, click Search, and you’ll see “Viking Parent Assoc.-Northeast Middle School”. Click the blue Enroll button. Kroger will then donate a part of each purchase where your loyalty card is used back to the VPA!

ATHLETICS INFO

🚨 Attention Parents 🚨 

NEW THIS YEAR: All middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to enter/attend high school athletic events. Families are also reminded that students are held to the MPS Student Code of Conduct at any school-sponsored event and at any time they are on school property.

 

HOW DO I SIGN MY STUDENT UP FOR SPORTS?

Sign up and pay for all middle school athletics on the GMCC Website.

  • If you qualify for free/reduced lunch please take your approval letter to the GMCC to sign up.
  • Both a Sports Physical and Code of Conduct are due to the Northeast office before a student can tryout/practice.
 

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Northeast Bell Schedule

Doors open for breakfast at 7:15 AM & school ends at 2:50 PM.

*Note: 6th Grade lunch is during 4th hour. They'll return to 4th hour after lunch.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Announcements are read to students during 3rd hour and sent to their district email daily.
  • Parents receive announcements in their email the first school day of the week and can use that same link to view them daily. Bookmark the link and look for updates for clubs, events, sports and more!

Helpful Links

Click Here: Student Pickup/Drop Off Procedures

SCHOOL PICTURES

Visit mylifetouch.com with retake picture ID EVTKKTWF3 (or your student ID) to order. Images are available through the duration of the school year.

Need assistance? LifeTouch can help! Call: 1-800-736-4753 or Online Chat at lifetouch.com/support-us

 

Attention Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade and/or New Students:

  • Michigan law requires that all students be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases to attend Northeast Middle School. When a student enters 7th grade, the immunization requirements change. Please be sure your student is up-to-date. The deadline for immunizations was November 1, 2025, but appointments with the Health Department become increasingly difficult to secure as the deadline approaches. The typical immunization update requirements for 7th graders include a booster to Tdap and the meningitis vaccine.
  • NOTE: Any parent/guardian who wants to claim a non medical waiver will need to receive education regarding the benefits of vaccination and the risks of disease from a county health department before obtaining the certified nonmedical waiver form through the Local Health Department. The new rule requires the use of the State of Michigan non medical waiver form dated January 1, 2017.

 

MICHIGAN SECURE STORAGE LAW

In an effort to educate parents and families about the importance of safe firearm storage, Michigan Schools are required to share informational resources. The new secure storage law requires firearm owners to securely store firearms wherever minors are present or likely to be present. The information below explains the requirements of the secure storage law in Michigan. Specific resources required to be sent home to parents and caregivers include:

 

GO GUARDIAN

Parents will be notified of all Go-Guardian alerts outside of school hours. This will alert parents of any concerning technology behavior for their student.

 

OFFICE DROP OFFS

As always, please encourage your students to have everything they need before leaving for school each day. If they do forget something feel free to drop it off in the office. If your student contacts you and asks you to bring an item, please let them know you will bring it and that they should check the office between classes or before lunch.  

 

FINES FOR CHROMEBOOK LABELS

If either the asset tag from the back or the large student information tag from the front is removed or defaced a $5 fine will be issued for each label. If either label is peeling or fading, report this to the office or library so a replacement can be ordered.

 

THE ROCK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The ROCK is a productive after-school program that instills confidence and a sense of belonging. They also provide mentorship, tutors, games, activities, food, and a safe place for teens. This is a drop-in program that runs from 2:50-6:00 PM; meaning your student can leave when it makes sense for your family. All participants must be pre-registered.  

  • Snow Days:  The ROCK will NOT be open. 

Register and find more information here: https://www.therockc4yd.org/programs/

Food Services

Helpful Links

Menus & More
SchoolPay
Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch

School Pay:

  • Setup account and add your students
  • Add funds if your student wants to purchase food items that are not included in the free lunch program.
  • Magic Meal and ParentVue are not used for lunch accounts 


Lunch Reminders:

  • Only one free lunch per student, if you need more then you'll need to pay for it.
  • Please wait for the cashier before leaving.
  • Do not sit down and wait for the line to go down, the kitchen staff will start getting ready for the next lunch when they don't see many kids in the line.

As of October 3, 2025:

  • Universal free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all MPS students for the 2025-2026 school year. 

 

UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS

MARCH

  • 30th & 31st - No School, Spring Break

 

APRIL

  • 1st - 3rd - No School, Spring Break
  • 6th - No School, Holiday
  • 10th - Northeast Student after-school Party
  • 24th - No School

 

MAY

  • 22nd - Half Day, 11:15 AM
  • 25th - No School, Holiday

 

JUNE

  • 3rd - Full Day -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!