May 31: Track and Field Car Wash 9-2pm

June 3: Iready ELA

June 4: Iready Math

June 4: 6th Grade Night 5-6:30pm

June 10: Choir Concert @OHHS 6:30pm

June 11: NJHS Induction Ceremony 6pm in the Commons

June 12: DC Trip Informational 5:30-7:30pm in the Library

June 12: Avid & Apps 6:30-7:30pm in the Commons

June 13: 8th Grade Field Day 

June 13: Talent Show 6pm

June 17: 8th Grade Dance 6:30-8pm

June 18: Last Day of School 1/2 day

END OF SCHOOL YEAR AND MEDICATIONS: 

Please remember to pick up all medications your student had at school by 4:00 PM on June 18, 2025. We are not able to send medications home with your student or store medications over the summer. All medications left after 4:00 PM on the 18th will be destroyed. If your student has a life-threatening condition, medications must remain at school until the end of the school day on Wednesday, June 18th. 

SCHOOL YEAR 2025-26: 

ALL medication administration authorizations and health plans are good for one school year only and must be renewed annually. If your child requires a health plan or needs to take medication during the school day for the school year 2025-2026 (this includes any prescription, over-the-counter medications, or inhalers used at school, during team sports practices, or after school activities), please download the appropriate form from the district website https://www.ohsd.net/5568_3. Forms may also be picked up in your school’s office. Have your healthcare provider complete the form before school starts in the fall. Parents/Guardians must sign all forms. Please bring the completed medication authorization, health plan, and the medication in the original over-the-counter or labeled prescription container when school begins in the fall. Medications cannot be accepted from students.

DIABETES, LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES, SEVERE ASTHMA, AND SEIZURES:  Health plans and emergency medication for Diabetes, Life-Threatening Allergies, Severe Asthma & Seizures must be at school before the first day of the new school year, September 3, 2025. School office staff can begin accepting these items in August. School nursing staff will be available starting August 18, 2025.  Students with life-threatening conditions will be excluded from school until the signed health plan and medication are at school. If your student has diabetes, your school nurse will contact you to set up a meeting prior to the first day of school to establish the required diabetes health plan. Current healthcare providers’ orders from the most recent diabetes checkup will be required.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please have a happy, healthy summer.

NWMS Nurse Team

Free Lunch Program begins June 23rd. Click on Lunch Program for additional information.

Below is a link to give some guidance into things you need to know next year. https://www.ohsd.net/backtoschool

Pre-arranged or Extended Absences

In the case that a family knows of an absence ahead of time (travel, family celebration, etc.) that exceeds 2 school days and does not meet the criteria for an excused absence, parents can seek prior approval for an absence. Please be sure to send a note or email to the office at least 3 days before the absence to arrange for a contract. The principal reserves the right to not excuse an absence that will have a serious adverse effect on the student's educational progress. In the event of such an absence, teachers will gather assignments to be completed or communicate via google classroom, students are responsible for making up work missed during the absence.

Excused or Unexcused Absences

Please make sure to update your students Emergency contact information. This includes adding or removing people from their contact, as well as making sure phone numbers are updated.

Xello

NWMS students are thinking about the future with Xello, a career and college exploration tool. Accessible anytime through Clever, Xello is not just a tool but a key part of your child's high school and beyond plan, a requirement for graduation.

Middle school is the perfect time for students to start thinking about their future paths. Early college and career exploration helps students to identify their interests and passions, helping them make informed decisions about their educational journey. Learning about post high school pathways early on can help students be motivated to succeed and to take steps towards their goals.

Starting in February, advisory classes will complete weekly Xello lessons together, delving into topics such as Time Management, Learning Styles, and Decision Making. These lessons are not only valuable for academic success but also for personal growth.

Xello provides an interactive space for students to explore a variety of careers and colleges tailored to their unique interests and skills. We encourage students to use Xello anytime, and encourage families to talk with their students about what they have learned and are interested in pursuing!

Character Strong

An evidence-based, multi-tiered solution to support whole child success.

Curricula and trainings that improve behavior, increase safety, and support mental health

Meet our Wonderful Counselors

Ms. Butler: 8th Grade Counselor jbutler@ohsd.net

Ms. Codi: Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC)

Ms. Deprey: 7th Grade Counselor jdeprey@ohsd.net

Ms. Vester: Child Mental Health Counselor

Ms. Sandie: Substance Use Prevention/Intervention Counselor

Ms. Codi

The MFLC program supports service members (Active duty, Reserve, & National Guard), their families, and survivors with confidential non-medical counseling. The MFLC offers individual and group support. The group is typically 6-7 weeks and is held during school hours. This is a WONDERFUL opportunity for military students to meet and talk with others about deployment, get support and learn ways to deal with deployment. If you think your student would be interested in meeting with Ms. Codi, please feel free to stop by the front office or have your student stop by for a parental consent form.

Ms. Sandie

My Title is Student Assistant Professional (SAP)

What I do:

*support students, families, and the community in making healthy life choices that are proven to prevent and decrease substance use.

*identify and reduce mental health contributors to substance use.

*help students learn life skills that will improve their school performance, relationships, and general well being.

*I facilitate school-wide, small groups, and one to one education, awareness, and prevention activities.

*If parents would like me to meet with their child my contact is below.

sbelli@ohsd.net

360.279.5544

Sports for the upcoming year

If you have a student interested in participating in any sports next year, please fill out Final Forms. A current physical is also needed. (physicals are good for 2 years)

If you already filled out Final Forms in the year previous, just check for updates and select the sport you student wants to play.

https://oakharbor-wa.finalforms.com/students

Sales:

Yearbook sales can be done online or in the office during the dates listed below.

e-Funds

Choose optional fees to add yearbook to cart.

June 2-June 10