NHS September Newsletter

Hello Raider Family!

Our students and staff have had an amazing start to this school year and are ready to head into September. Students have settled in to courses and are feeling comfortable navigating the building and its resources. NHS Teachers and Staff members have been supporting, cheering, coordinating, managing, and attending events, making it possible for our Raider students to have the best experience possible. We are so fortunate to have such impactful, passionate educators. Our student activities are also in full gear with sports, band, theater, and much more!

In this month's letter, you will learn more about academic supports we offer and how to access those for your student. We know that plugging students in with extracurricular opportunities directly affects their success in school. Help us encourage your student to join a club, team, or organization.

We are also thrilled about the redesign of our school webpage. You can download the MCS app and access information easily such as documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications.

• Download for Android https://bit.ly/3zChSrs
• Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3BKjQJk

Be sure to come out and enjoy the games, performances, and other events on our campus!

LET'S GO RAIDERS!!!

Where: NHS Library

When: 3:50-5:30 P.M., Tuesdays and Thursdays

Staff: Mrs. Lavy and Mrs. (Brace) Lawrence & National Honor Society tutors

What: Raider Tables is an after-school tutoring opportunity for students. Honors students volunteer to help their fellow Raiders get caught up on homework, better understand assignments, or even review for quizzes and tests. The goal is to provide additional help so all students can find success. Students can ask their teachers to sign them up for Raider Tables as needed. Parents/Guardians should reach out to SRT teachers if they feel their student could benefit from extra help. Students are expected to stay until their assignment/work is completed.

As many of you may know, NHS implemented SRT (Student Resource Time) several years ago. SRT is a dedicated block on Green (even block) Days when students have time to study, complete homework, get help, volunteer, or even participate in a club or organization.

NEW to SRT this year:

For the 2022-23 school year, we have been able to add to dedicated Resource Rooms during SRT: one for math and one for English. Students can be assigned to one of those rooms for specific help in those two tested content areas. If your student is struggling, they can ask their classroom or SRT teacher to sign them up for one of the resource rooms to get that guided help from a highly qualified teacher.

Freshmen and Sophomore students will take the NWEA tests during SRT in Reading and Math on the following days:

Monday, (9/12), Wednesday, (9/14), and Friday (9/16)

The NWEA MAP assessments are given three times each school year to measure growth in these two critical areas for our MCS students. The second testing window is in January and the third is in May. All three scores are necessary to provide educators with data about individual student needs and a way to see individual student growth for the year.

Please encourage your students to do their best!

Where to apply for free/reduced assistance...

https://family.titank12.com/

Counselors are about halfway finished with senior meetings. Please make sure that your Senior has signed up for their Senior Conference! Here are the links to schedule with their counselor:

Mrs. Meeker A-D

https://calendly.com/meekerc/senior23

Mrs. Todt E-K

https://calendly.com/todtk/senior23

Mrs. Smeltzer L-Q

https://calendly.com/mrs-smeltzer/senior23

Mrs. Clabaugh R-Z

https://calendly.com/clabaugha/senior23

We have Colleges visiting the high school on a pretty regular basis. We will have the following Colleges/University/Military visiting the next few months and we will add to this list as we get contacted:

Grace College- 9/2

Air Force - 9/13

Bethel University- 9/16

Wabash College-9/26

Western Michigan-9/28

IUSB (On-Site Acceptance) 10/4

Lincoln Tech- 10/17

Dual Credit: Registration for dual credit courses is happening in the classroom. Please make sure your student completes this process. We will have support in the classroom, but this is something that our students are responsible for. Our Preparing for College and Careers students will be asked to use their social security number as part of the registration process. We appreciate the support from home on this process!

College Go Week Sept 26-30

On August 22nd we had a Senior parent meeting at the high school. Thank you to all the parents that were able to attend. If you missed the meeting here is the link to the presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jfsLXNl95XbkcNdj3MlCTw9X9DBVK3MhXPJe4nQ1M_0/view

What: Northridge High School Blood Drive Sponsored by the Theater Group

Where: Fieldhouse

When: Wednesday, September 14th from 9:00AM-3:00PM

How: Make sure you have a photo ID and some form of identification with your birthdate on it when you come to donate.

*16 year-olds will need a signed parent permission form, which is also available in the office. Bring with you on the day of donation.

**The public is asked to enter the school for the blood drive at Door #11 (pool door).

To sign-up and donate, click here.

Science Olympiad

3rd Annual Golf Outing Sept 16th

The Science Olympiad Team is also looking for hole sponsors and golfers our 3rd Annual Golf Outing. All proceeds go to support the team.

Link to 2022 Golf Outing Flyer

The Science Olympiad Program is excited to start Fall practices this month. If your student is interested in joining Science Olympiad, there is still time! Just have them contact Mr. Gerber.

Science Olympiad is the oldest STEM competition in the country for students grades 6-12. At Northridge we have had a proud tradition of having a very competitive program. Practices start at 6:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Wednesday, September 21st

• Buses access and drop at Door #1 (by teacher parking). Parents/Guardians are NOT to use the drive to Door #1 to drop students.
• Parents are to drop students at Door #33 (by student parking).

It is important this rule is followed for the safety of all involved. Again, Parents/Guardians, do NOT drop your students at Door #1.

Invitations for National Honor Society will be sent to student emails by Friday, September 9th. Parents and guardians of juniors and seniors who may be eligible should remind them to check their emails. The applications will be in the front office, and the induction ceremony will be in early October.

Keep up-to-date with NHS Athletics!

Link to online registration: https://middlebury-in.finalforms.com

Game schedules: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/northridge-raiders/Events

Coach vacancies: https://sites.google.com/mcsin-k12.org/northridgeathletics/job-openings

Tickets: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/northridge-raiders/Tickets

Get ready for games and showing off your NHS School Pride with Raider Apparel: https://sites.google.com/mcsin-k12.org/northridgeathletics/raider-apparel

IMPORTANT DATES: Senior Nights

September

6th, Tuesday: Girls Golf

13th, Tuesday: Girls Soccer

19th, Monday: Boys Tennis

22nd, Thursday: Volleyball

23rd, Friday: Football

27th, Tuesday: Boys Soccer

October

7th, Friday: Cross Country