R. Dan Nolan Middle School

Nolan News 5/24/26

Please note that backpacks will not be permitted on the last three days of school:
Tuesday, May 26 - Wednesday, May 27 - Thursday, May 28

Students who need to bring materials to school for testing or to take items home may use a clear bag. All students are required to wear their ID.

As a reminder, there is No School on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 26th to Thursday, May 28th are early release days. Students will be dismissed at 2:40pm. The cutoff for early pickup is 2pm.

The 8th grade awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium. An email with more information has been sent to families of students who will be receiving awards.

REMINDER FROM THE CLINIC:
If your child has medication in the clinic, it must be picked up by an adult before dismissal on the last day of school, Thursday, 5/28. If medication is not picked up, it will be destroyed per school district policy. Please contact the clinic with any questions

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS OF INCOMING 7TH GRADERS:
The State of Florida requires proof of a Tdap immunization for all 7th-grade students prior to the start of the new school year. This documentation must be provided on the official State of Florida Immunization Form (DH680), which can be obtained from your doctor’s office or the Health Department.
Please upload the form to the Parent Focus portal under the immunization tab.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PARENT SURVEY
Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) conducts a survey designed to provide FDOE and the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), with information on how well Florida’s schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child's education. The survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan (EP). All states must collect this data as part of their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The 2025-26 ESE Parent Survey is open through June 2026. The survey can be accessed by the QR code on the attached flyer as well as on the web or by mobile phone by clicking here 2025-26 ESE Parent Survey .

JROTC PREP PROGRAM:
LRHS JROTC is hosting a prep program 7/28-7/30 at Lakewood Ranch High School for incoming freshman. Please see attached flier for more information.

We are looking for a health science teacher! If you have experience in the medical field or a health science certification, please apply at https://www.manateeschools.net/ and click 'careers' and search job #15272.

🎶 SPRING CHORUS CONCERT 2026 🎶

Thank you all who attended our spring chorus concert! What a wonderful performance! Congratulations to all of the students for such awesome work in preparation for this final performance of the year. Shoutout to Mrs. Weiss for a great year of music-making in the chorus program! Go Colts!

Congrats to our April Students of the Month!

Nolan News 5/17/26

Tuesday, 5/19: Math FAST PM3 OR Algebra/Geometry EOC – all students. Students will be reporting to their homeroom, which is their testing room. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time. We will be operating on a modified bell schedule (see attached).

Friday, 5/22: 7th grade field trip to Busch Gardens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 5/25: No School – Memorial Day

Tuesday, 5/26 – Thursday, 5/28: Early Release Days. Students will be dismissed at 2:40pm. Students are NOT permitted to bring backpacks on these days; they may bring a lunchbox and female students may bring a small purse for personal items. They are required to wear their ID.

8TH GRADE AWARDS CEREMONY
The 8th grade awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium. An email with more information has been sent to families of students who will be receiving awards.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS OF INCOMING 7TH GRADERS:
The State of Florida requires proof of a Tdap immunization for all 7th-grade students prior to the start of the new school year. This documentation must be provided on the official State of Florida Immunization Form (DH680), which can be obtained from your doctor’s office or the Health Department.
Please upload the form to the Parent Focus portal under the immunization tab.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PARENT SURVEY
Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) conducts a survey designed to provide FDOE and the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), with information on how well Florida’s schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child's education. The survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan (EP). All states must collect this data as part of their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The 2025-26 ESE Parent Survey is open through June 2026. The survey can be accessed by the QR code on the attached flyer as well as on the web or by mobile phone by clicking here 2025-26 ESE Parent Survey .

JROTC PREP PROGRAM:
LRHS JROTC is hosting a prep program 7/28-7/30 at Lakewood Ranch High School for incoming freshman. Please see attached flier for more information.

"Be a Hero, Save a Pup"

FBLA students and Manatee County Animal Welfare Bishop Shelter have partnered to help shelter pups find a forever home, a foster family or even enjoy a doggie day out!

Students (and pups) will be on site tomorrow afternoon at dismissal so you can learn about this wonderful community service project, headed up by Leah P. and Scarlett H., who will be presenting there Community Service Project at the Future Business Leadership National Conference in San Antonio, Texas on June 29th.

If you would like more information on how you can "Be a Hero", please contact Manatee County Animal Welfare Bishop Animal Shelter, 5718 21st. Ave. West, Bradenton, (941) 742-5933.

Please be a hero!