Back to School INFO (2025-2026)

Middlebury Community Schools

July 23, 2025

NMS Office Personnel:

Mrs. Kristyn Martin, Principal

Mrs. Carrie Yoder, 6th Grade Counselor

Mr. Rob Zook, Asst Principal

Mrs. Chelsea Wagner, 7th Grade Counselor

Mr. Scott Miller, Asst Principal

Mr. Ken Tadeo, 8th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Elnora Yoder, Secretary

Mrs. Cindi Corns, Counseling Secretary

Mrs. Heather Stutzman, Attendance Secretary

Ms. Natasia Weiss, Nurse

Mrs. Kim Konecny, Receptionist

Mrs. Shawn Angel, Bookkeeper

Mr. Jamison Smith, Athletic Director

SCHOOL HOURS: M,T,Th,F – 8:40am to 3:40pm W – 9:05am to 3:40pm
2 hour delay (any day of the week) – 10:40am to 3:40pm

Facebook: The Official Northridge Middle School
YouTube: NMS TV @nmstv5909 (daily announcements)
Website: https://www.mcsin-k12.org/o/NMS
Website for athletics: https://www.mcsin-k12.org/o/nms-athletics
On the athletic website, you will find scrolling announcements

Raider Kick-off: Families of currently enrolled students are expected to come to NMS on Wednesday, August 6 between the hours of 10:00am and 6:00pm. During this time, students and parents will –

  • receive student schedule (please keep available for Back to School Night & first day of school). Schedules will not be available prior to August 6. Other than band and choir, Expressive Arts classes are not selected, rather assigned. We are unable to accommodate schedule changes outside of the music classes, nor provide schedules prior to Raider Kick-off

  • take yearbook/ID photo – retakes are Wednesday, September 24 for those not in attendance

  • deposit lunch money – you may get info on the free/reduced lunch program. More information on our website or at 574-825-9425 ask for the Director of Food Service. You can make payments into lunch account in person during Raider Kick-off or online via LINQ Connect. Payments made during the school year should be made via check with student ID number (found at the top of student schedule) in memo. 2025-26 breakfast and lunch prices have not been determined. A la carte items can be purchased at an additional cost. Menus can be found on our website.

  • update demographic/medical information – it is important that we have your current address and phone number for emergency purposes. You can update online through PowerSchool Parent or via a school secretary. Please sign the emergency care statement.

  • tour the building, find classrooms, practice locker combination

  • receive volunteer information – you will also need to complete a Consent to Perform Non-employment Background Check for Volunteering Activities (online, Human Resources)

  • turn in 6th grade immunization requirements. Before 6th grade, students must have 1) One dose of Tdap and 2) One dose of MCV4. Please provide proof of immunizations to the School Nurse.

  • if your student has a special medical condition, please complete the form and return to the School Nurse. Medication policy can be found online.

  • if you wish your student to not be on any school website or social media photos, you will need to complete the MCS Denial to Publish form.

Other Important Items:

  • Back to School Night: Monday, August 11 from 5:30pm-7:00pm – Bring your schedule along with you.

  • First day of School: Wednesday, August 13 – late arrival – school begins at 9:05am.

  • Grading periods: Q1 ends October 14. Q2 ends December 19. Q3 ends March 13. Q4 ends May 28.

  • IDs and lanyards will be provided on the first day of school. Students are expected to wear their ID upon entering the building. It is used at lunch and at the library. This should be kept clean and free from markings, stickers, writing, etc. If the ID is broken or lost, the student will purchase a new ID. ID cost is $2 and lanyard cost is $1.

  • Attendance is essential for success in middle school. When a student is absent from school, a parent/guardian must call the school by 8:15 a.m. If no verification of the absence is given, the school may contact home.

  • Athletics - Friendly reminder that we are processing ALL athletic physical forms through Final Forms again this year for 6th through 12th grade sports. You may update your information and upload new athletic physicals for the 2025-26 school year at any time! If you don't have a Final Forms account, please visit the NMS Athletics website for instructions.

    Please remember that we only need the "doctor's signature" page uploaded to Final Forms (this is true for high school athletes as well). Feel free to scan all of the pages in one document. But, if you are taking pics of paperwork, just take one picture of "doctor's signature" page ensuring that the WHOLE page is visible (name at top, "cleared for all sports" checked, date and doctor's signature at bottom of page). Thanks again!

  • Football, Soccer, and Volleyball will start August 4. Please check the NMS athletic website mid-July for more information.

  • 6th graders may participate in cross country (fall), wrestling (winter), swimming (winter), and golf (spring)

  • School Insurance: MCS does not pay the expenses of injury accidents that occur on school grounds or in its facilities. School insurance is a voluntary plan. Unless your child is covered by your own accident insurance, you may consider taking the school insurance. If you decide to purchase the policy, payment is to the insurance company directly. More information can be found on the MCS website.

  • Bus info: can be found on the MCS website. Students may only ride the bus to which they are assigned. For your student’s pick up and drop off times you may download the MyRide K-12 app by Tyler Technologies, Inc

  • Appearance and dress code info: can be found on the NMS website under the handbook.

Northridge Middle School
56691 Northridge Drive
Middlebury, IN 46540
574-825-9531
574-825-9154 fax

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