DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, October 20, 2025

"It's a great day to be a Viking!"

Word of the Week

Commitment: keeping a promise or a pledge

 STUDENT BIRTHDAYS

Monday 10/20: Evelyn Finup

Tuesday 10/21: Jackson Munger, Shane Faccio, Hayden Pfeiffer

Wednesday 10/22: Ranger Guerra, Ryan Sheahan, Jackson Nivison

Thursday 10/23: Kayden Lee, Nolan Strobl

Friday 10/24: Grace Barnhart, Braylon Groulx

Saturday 10/25: Carter Willsie, Crosby Skorija

Sunday 10/26: Jane Meyer

 

 

STAFF BIRTHDAYS

Tuesday 10/21: Mrs. McPeak

Wednesday, 10/22: Mrs. Mamassian-Tison

Friday, 10/24: Mrs. Eggli

 

CLUBS

Mondays:

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

Tuesdays:

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

 

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)
  • 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) canceled 10/23
  • Cross Current, 3-3:45, Rm 158 (Ms. Formsma)

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENTS:

This week is spirit week!! Join in the fun!

  • Tuesday: Mismatch Day
  • Wednesday: Pink Out (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
  • Thursday: Twin Day
  • Friday: Neon Day

 

The Art Honors meeting this Wednesday has been canceled. The next meeting is Thursday, October 30th and will be a Halloween party. Please bring treats to share if you are able.

 

This week during the below lunches Art Honors will be selling stickers for $1 each.

  • Tuesday 10/21 - 6th Grade Lunch
  • Thursday 10/23 - 8th Grade Lunch
  • Friday 10/24 - 7th Grade Lunch
 

Attention Staff & Students:

Sixth grade is having a Halloween Sucker Fundraiser. Suckers will be sold at all lunches for $1 each starting this Thursday, October 23rd through Tuesday, October 28th. All proceeds will go to help pay for transportation for upcoming field trips. Thank you for your support!

   
The Santa Parade is Saturday, November 22, 2025 and we need your help!  Did you know last year we collected approximately 80 pounds of candy?! That seems like a lot, right?! Unfortunately, it only got us through half of the parade! We are starting at zero pounds of candy and hoping to collect more than last year! If you are able to donate, please drop your bags of candy in the main office!  THANK YOU!!
 
sticker and magnet sale

Art Honors is selling stickers and locker magnets to raise money for a field trip to Detroit.

Stickers are $1 and Magnets are $2 for standard design or $3 for personalized designs.

There are designs for Band, Orchestra, Choir, Girl's Basketball, Football, Cheer, Pom, Cross Country, Drama, Electronics Club and Northeast, with more to follow in the future. 

  • Order forms are available on a table in the front lobby.
  • Money and forms can be turned into Mrs. Kosick (Room 255) or the main office.
  • Stickers/Magnets will be delivered to first hour teachers in a week or two.
  
Save the Date, School Party 10/24/25
 

Media Center News

We have over 100 books out there just waiting to come home!

They're cold, lonely, and possibly buried under gym clothes.

Be a hero - return or renew your books by Friday, October 24.

No late fees, just warm fuzzy feelings for doing the right thing.  ♥️

 

Sports Updates & More!

VOLLEYBALL (7th & 8th Grade Girls):

  • Tryouts start TODAY! 5:30-7:30PM at Midland High: 7th grade in the Auxiliary Gym and 8th grade in the main gym
    • Wednesday, October 22nd: 4:00-6:00PM at Midland High (both 7th & 8th grade)
    • Thursday, October 23rd: At Midland High - 7th grade 3:30-5:30PM and 8th grade 5:00-7:00PM
    • Friday, October 24th is the first day of Team Practice!
      • 7th grade will be at Northeast from 3-4:00PM with a short parent meeting at 4:00PM
      • 8th grade will be at Midland High from 4-5:30PM with a short parent meeting at 5:30PM

WRESTLING (boys & girls, all grades):

  • Practice starts today and will occur daily from 3:00-4:30PM in the back gym.
    • Please make sure to bring shorts with no pockets.

 

BOYS SWIM & DIVE (boys, all grades):

  • Practice starts today and will occur daily from 3:15-4:30.
    • Coaches will be holding a parent meeting TODAY in the Media Center at 4:45.
  

SPORTS ACTION

The cross country team competed at Regionals on Saturday. The competition was tough, but our athletes rose to the challenge and ran some of their best times of the season! The boys' team earned 3rd place, and the girls' team finished 9th. A special shoutout to our four medalists: Ben Kus, Daniel Clever, Dylan Rivard and Quintin Rivard! Congratulations to everyone on an incredible season!

 

PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

Parents!

The Boys Swim & Dive coaches will be holding a parent meeting TODAY in the Media Center at 4:45.

 

Did you miss placing a spirit wear order this fall? Are you looking for some Viking spirit wear with a new design? Do you want to purchase spirit wear for a Christmas gift? Look no further, a new spirit wear store is now open!  Orders can be placed through Monday, November 24th with n estimated delivery date of Monday, December 8th. Just mark your order as a gift when checking out so we don't pass the items out to your student upon arrival!

Christmas Spirit Wear Store


The lost & found is overflowing with sweatshirts, shoes, lunch boxes and water bottles. Please feel free to stop in after school between 2:50-4:00 to check for any item(s) your student may have lost. All items still in the lost & found will be donated to Goodwill over Christmas Break.

 
On Friday, October 24th, 1st through 5th hour, we will be hosting the Reality Store, a fun, hands-on "Game of Life" where 8th graders learn about careers, budgeting, and real-world choices. Volunteers will have valuable conversations with students about what they are "selling" at each station. 

We need community volunteers to help run stations like housing, food, and transportation - no experience needed, just a smile and willingness to chat with students!

When: Friday, October 24th | 8 AM-2 PM
Where: Northeast Middle School (bring your ID)

Register Here to join the fun!

 
The Santa Parade is Saturday, November 22, 2025 and we need your help!  We are collecting bags of candy to toss during the parade. If you're able to donate please drop it off in the main office!  THANK YOU!!
 

🎶 Northeast Music Apparel is now available! Shop HERE!


 

WINTER I Sports Registration is now open for Wrestling, Volleyball and Boys Swim & Dive! Practices/Try Outs start today!

Click HERE to go to the Greater Midland Community Center website for Middle School Athletics to grab your forms and register!

If you played a Fall sport and turned these forms in, dated after April 15, 2025, you are all set. Otherwise, these forms can be picked up in the Northeast lobby or printed via the link.

  • Scroll down on the GMCC site to find the sport you're registering for. (If you qualify for free/reduced lunch please take your approval letter to the GMCC to sign up).

For more information please see the AD Communique from 10/17/25 below in the Athletics section. Don't forget to grab your spirit wear below!

 

Grab your Sports spirit wear now with the below store links! Available through 10/31/25!

 

PICTURE RETAKES ARE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH!

If your student is doing retakes you can order online or pick up a new order form in the main office (do not use a form from the original picture day).

When can I see my photos?

Photos are available 3-5 days after picture day.

 

What do I need to access my photos?

You can use Picture ID EVTKKTWF3 or your student ID.

 

How long do I have to order?

Images are available to order online through the duration of the school year.

 

I need help! What do I do?

Need some assistance? We're here to help!

CALL: 1-800-736-4753 or ONLINE CHAT: lifetouch.com/support-us

 

Where do I order?

Visit mylifetouch.com with picture ID EVTKKTWF3

 
bowl of ice cream

MUSIQUE a la MODE!

It’s time for our favorite fall concert complete with build your own spectacular sundae – Musique a la Mode is Tuesday, October 28th! 

The concert is free, and all music disciplines and grades will perform throughout the night.  Ice cream will also be available all night long.

BUY ICE CREAM TICKETS HERE - $7 in advance, $8 at the concert.  Performers get a FREE SUNDAE!

New this year - Please consider SPONSORING our amazing music program - CLICK HERE! Our district budget does not fully cover the funds needed to keep our outstanding music program improving year after year. Your support makes all the difference!

Sign up to help here - NE Middle School: Musique a la Mode 2025 Volunteer List

Performance Schedule:

  • 6:00:   6th grade band and orchestra
  • 6:15:   8th grade choir
  • 7:00:   7th grade band and orchestra
  • 7:15:   6th grade choir
  • 8:00:   8th grade band and orchestra
  • 8:15:   7th grade choir
 
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:
 

Attention parents/guardians of 7th grade 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 is 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.
 

Home of a Viking yard signs and NE car decals are for sale in the school office!

  • Yard Signs $15 each
  • Car Decals $8 each
  • Or Get a Combo for $20! 
  • We accept cash or a check made out to Viking Parent Association.
 
Yearbook for sale sign with qr code and $30 price
Yearbook for sale sign with qr code and $30 price

ATHLETICS

🚨 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.

NORTHEAST PARENT GROUPS

Viking Parent Association (VPA)

  • The next VPA meeting is Monday, November 3rd at 7pm in the Northeast Library.

 

  • Find other VPA information HERE!

 

October Sponsor

 

Thank you to Rebar for sponsoring us in the fundraiser!!

 

Rebar fitness studio

The Music Parents of Northeast (TMPONE)

  • TMPONE is "The Music Parents of Northeast".
  • Scheduled meetings in the Northeast Media Center:
    • November 10 at 6:00pm
    • April 13th at 6:00pm

Music Spirit Wear available through Friday, October 31st:  https://northeastmusic25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🎼MUSIC 🎶

Music a la Mode: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 for Band, Choir and Orchestra! See details above in the announcements!

BAND

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Band Concert at Northeast Middle School
  • Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 8th Grade Band Pre-Festival at Central Auditorium
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 6th/7th Grade Band Concert at Northeast Middle School

CHOIR

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - Choir Winter Concert at Midland Center for the Arts, 7:00 PM
  • Friday, February 27, 2026 - Pre-Festival Concert at Central Auditorium, Time TBD 
  • Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 13, 7th Grade Choir, MSVMA Choral Festival at SVSU, Time TBD

ORCHESTRA

  • Monday, December 8, 2025 - Orchestra Concert at Central Auditorium, 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 8th Grade Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert at Central Auditorium, Time TBD
  • Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Orchestra Concert at Central Auditorium, Time TBD

 

Other Informational Flyers

Dow High Club Trunk or Treat

DONATIONS

Northeast is collecting donations of tissues and hand sanitizer. If you are able to help, please drop donations in the school office. THANK YOU!

 


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!

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 daily. Look for updates for clubs & events!

Helpful Information

Click Here: Student Pickup/Drop Off Procedures

Food Services

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. 

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/

UPCOMING 2025-2026 EVENTS

NOVEMBER

  • 4th - No School, PD
  • 26th - Half Day, 11:15 AM
  • 27th & 28th - No School, Holiday 

 

DECEMBER

  • 22nd - 31st -  Holiday Break

 

JANUARY

  • 1st & 2nd - Holiday Break
  • 5th - School Resumes
  • 19th - No School, PD

 

FEBRUARY

  • 20th - Half Day, 11:15 AM
  • 23rd - No School

MARCH

  • 13th - No School, PD
  • 30th & 31st - No School, Spring Break

 

APRIL

  • 1st - 3rd - No School, Spring Break
  • 6th - No School, Holiday
  • 24th - No School

 

MAY

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

 

JUNE

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