Attention 8th Graders!

We are excited to share that the post-graduation information packet is now available for you to review. This packet is designed to provide you with valuable information and resources to help you plan for your future after high school.

The packet includes information about:

• College information
• Financial aid
• Career exploration and job search strategies
• Early college credit in high school
• Additional training resources

We encourage you to review the packet and discuss it with your parents or guardians. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor or guidance office. The full packet can be accessed by using the link here. It is also available on the MPS website under "annual notifications" and can be requested from your school counselor.

SPORTS ACTION

Last night the 8th grade girls basketball teams took on Bay City Western at home. The white team lost 14-24, led by Lily Unruh with 8 points and Mae Steibel with 4 points. The green team won 38-37, led by Kate Lampi and Raegan Hughes with 10 points each. Chloe Stewart hit the game winner with seconds left to close out the game!

The 7th grade girls basketball teams also took on Bay City Western. The green team lost in a tough game! Leading the way was Elise Hurtubise with 14 points, Mady Rauschenberger with 8 points, and adding to the score was Phyra Harry and Ariya Davis with 2 points each. The white team took on Western and won 22-21!! 

UPCOMING SPORTS

 Saturday, September 20, 2025

• Cross Country, 9:00AM at Delta College

 Monday, September 22nd:

• 7th Grade Girls Basketball: Home against Jefferson at 4:30pm
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball: Away at Jefferson, 4:30pm

 Wednesday, September 24th:

• 7th Grade Football: Away vs Handy, 4:30pm at Bay City Central High School
• 8th Grade Football: Away vs Handy, 6:30pm at Bay City Central High School

 Thursday, September 25th:

• 7th Grade Girls Basketball: Away at White Pine, 4:30pm
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball: Home against White Pine, 5:00pm

 Saturday, September 27, 2025

• Cross Country, Blue Jay Invite, Noon at Shepherd High School

 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.

• Sharing Tree forms are available in the Northeast office and are due back no later than Wednesday, September 24th.
  

• 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.

• VPA Fundraiser!
  • Please see previous emails regarding the current VPA fundraiser. The fundraiser will go through the end of September! The goal is $20 per student! Meeting this goal early in the school year will allow the VPA to cover the majority of events and needs without relying on multiple fundraisers throughout the year. The VPA understands not everyone is able to contribute, but hopes others will consider giving a little more to help cover costs. Every bit helps! Donations can be made in the Northeast Office, or via PayPal or Venmo. Please feel free to share the links to family and friends.
  • Venmo: @VikingParent-Association
  • PayPal: Viking Parent Association

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.

How to ensure your student's school picture IS INCLUDED in the yearbook:

Parents/Guardians should go into ParentVue:

• click on Online Registration (above your students name(s)
• click on Update Current Student (PI Form)
• Click through answering all questions but once you get to your student(s), click on edit and go through until you get to the Information Release page.
• Make sure to UNCHECK "Do not release student info including photo to district communications and yearbook". This way your student WILL HAVE a picture in the yearbook.
• You must then save and continue past your student list/edit page, Review the information, and submit the form in order for the changes to take effect.

****Additionally, if you DO NOT want your student's picture in the yearbook:

Parents/Guardians should go into ParentVue:

• click on Online Registration (above your students name(s)
• click on Update Current Student (PI Form)
• Click through answering all questions but once you get to your student(s), click on edit and go through until you get to the Information Release page.
• Make sure the box IS CHECKED "Do not release student info including photo to district communications and yearbook".
• You must then save and continue past your student list/edit page, Review the information, and submit the form in order for the changes to take effect.

Now your student will NOT have a picture in the yearbook.

Repeat for each student.

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.

Music a la Mode: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 for Band, Choir and Orchestra! More details to come!

BAND

• Northeast Band at MHS Football Game - updated to October 10th.
• 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 updated 9/3/25
• Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 13, 7th Grade Choir, MSVMA Choral Festival at SVSU, Time TBD updated 9/3/25

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

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!

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.