NDMS Families,

As we move into this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to spotlight the importance of thankfulness in our school community. November reminds us to pause and appreciate the people and moments, big and small, that shape our days here at NDMS.

At NDMS, students are reflecting on the many things we are thankful for in our school community: supportive teachers who guide us every day, friends who make learning and growing fun, coaches and staff who cheer us on and keep us safe, and the opportunities we have to explore new ideas, try new activities, and work together as a team. Recognizing and appreciating these aspects of our school helps build a culture of gratitude and kindness.

We encourage families to continue these conversations at home. A few simple ways to practice gratitude together include:

* Sharing one thing you’re thankful for at dinner or in the car.
* Writing a quick note of appreciation to a teacher, coach, or staff member.
* Encouraging students to acknowledge a friend or classmate who has helped them this week.

At NDMS, we are incredibly thankful for our students, families, and community. Your support, involvement, and partnership make our school a special place to learn and grow. Thank you for entrusting us with your children and for being an essential part of the NDMS family. We appreciate you today and every day.

We are grateful for you

~Mrs. Rhoads

NDMS Griffins' athletics

Griffins' BASKETBALL

12/4 NDMS vs MJHS @ Many, 5:30 PM

12/8 NDMS vs LHS @ HOME, 4:30 PM 

NDMS LADY GRIFFINS' athletics

Lady Griffins' BASKETBALL

11/17 NDMS vs CBA @ CBA, 5:30 PM

11/20 NDMS vs CMM @ HOME, 5:30 PM

Save the Date:

• NDMS Griffins' soccer tryouts, Monday, November 17, 3:00-4:45 PM *see graphic below

• NDHS Soccer Youth Night, Monday, November 17, gate opens at 5:30 PM

• NDMS Lady Griffins' track tryouts, Tuesday, November 18, 3:00-5:00 PM
• NDMS Griffins' track tryouts, Wednesday, November 19, 3:00-5:00 PM

• Yearbook retakes, Wednesday, November 19 *only students that were absent October 22

• NDMS PTO Pizza Fundraiser, Friday, November 21 *DEADLINE TO ORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 **SEE GRAPHIC BELOW
• NDMS PTO fundraiser, Middle Griffins may wear school approved jeans or joggers with a Thanksgiving or spirit shirt for $3 *pay in the gym to receive a wristband

• Thanksgiving break, Monday - Friday, November 24 - 28

• Fall sports portraits, Wednesday December 17 

• Frosty Fest, Thursday December 18 *see graphic below

NDMS NEWS:

Our NDMS 2025-2026 yearbooks are available to preorder. Use the QR code along with the school ID code to order yours today. #yearbookmemorieslastforever #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #GriffinFamily #NDMSGriffinsAreBest

Shout out to November 3rd's NDMS High Flyers! These students demonstrate hard work and follow school rules. They make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be a true Griffin! Way to go, Griffins! November's Griffins have the quality of being thankful;  readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Representing 6th grade are Kingston and Zanovia. 7th grade representatives are Dalton and Jayla while 8th grade is being represented by Allie and Kaleb. Congratulations to each of you! You are proof we are #winningtogether!

#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts