Located in southern Sioux Falls, North Middle School is part of the Harrisburg School District.
The goal of this page is to share information with students, parents, staff, and community members. I encourage you to still connect directly with the middle school staff with any questions or concerns. Contact information can be found on the school's website, listed on this page.
Operating as usual
10/26/2022
Harrisburg School Board's Commitment to Enhancing Knowledge of School Board Work Earns State Award
Harrisburg School Board's Commitment to Enhancing Knowledge of School Board Work Earns State Award Harrisburg School Board members were honored by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota for the...
10/26/2022
Support Student Council and revamp your Tiger Spirit Wear Collection with some new unique gear! All items are pre-order and will come in after Thanksgiving. Order forms are available on our website or in the front office. RETURN ORDER FORM BY NOVEMBER 4th!
10/24/2022
Hi, North families, and happy conference night! Please be sure to check out our lost and found in the commons area when you are here. There are many items that want to go home.
NAMI South Dakota will be hosting its Ending the Silence parent / caregiver presentation regarding mental health tonight (Monday Oct. 24th) at 6:00 p.m. in the HNMS Performing Arts Center. This is open to all families in the Harrisburg School District. Please join us! Visit NAMI South Dakota's website at: www.namisouthdakota.org
10/24/2022
Please consider volunteering to assist with our flu shot clinic on Wednesday, November 9th. Positions include Ushers, who do not require a medical background, and Screeners, who do require a medical background. If you would like to assist, click on the link! Thank you!
Flu Shot Clinic Volunteer Sign-Up FLU SHOT CLINIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: USHERS (NON-MEDICAL) SCREENERS (MEDICAL) VACCINATORS (MEDICAL) If you can assist us, please sign up using the link above! Flu Shot Clinic Will Be: Wednesday, November 9th 2:00 - 6:00 PM North Middle School Commons H SHIFTS FROM: 1:30 - 4
No afternoon power hour today (Monday) or Wednesday due to conferences! Make sure you are signed up for a fifteen minute conference time slot with your learner's advisory teacher. Still time to sign up! Contact the office if you need to schedule a conference time.
10/23/2022
A reminder there will be no school on Friday, October 28th. 🍂🎃
10/19/2022
Ms. Tamra Huffman, 8th grade American History teacher, is working with Ford's Theatre: Washington, DC through a fellowship she earned this school year. Victoria Reinsel, Ms. Huffman's Teaching Artist, is a professional actress from Virginia. She is assisting Ms. Huffman by helping her implement speech, writing, and theater into the classroom.
Ms. Huffman's students are currently learning about the Boston Massacre. Ms. Reinsel led the class in a lesson about character development while reading a play about the Boston Massacre. Ms. Huffman changed her classroom into a crime scene and students collected and analyzed evidence to determine the outcome of the Boston Massacre. It has been a perfect partnership and Ms. Huffman is looking forward to more opportunities to work together!
10/13/2022
Students who need help with homework or a problem subject can get free virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions using a simple and secure online platform.
Parents will first need to register their students to use the platform. Once registered, sessions can either be pre-scheduled or on-demand, depending on tutor availability.
The program is staffed with university students accepted into their Schools of Education at Black Hills State University and Northern State University. This opportunity is being administered by the South Dakota Board of Regents with federal dollars available to the South Dakota Department of Education through the American Rescue Plan.
Learn more and register here:
Free Online Tutoring | Our Dakota Dreams The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program provides grade K–12 students in South Dakota free online tutoring. Register for one-on-one virtual help with homework and other learning needs.
10/11/2022
This Friday is National Dessert Day and PAWS is setting up a celebration for North staff! Please help celebrate by signing up and sending a dessert or fruit!
National Dessert Day Friday, October 14 is National Dessert Day!! PAWS is hoping to sweeten our teachers and staff's day by providing them with a variety of delicious desserts and fruit! If you're able to donate, please signup below! If you have any questions please contact: Stacy Haber- [email protected]
10/06/2022
A reminder there will be no school on Friday, October 7th and Monday, October 10th. 🐾
09/27/2022
Don't forget to vote! Polls are open until 7 PM. 🇺🇸
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🟡 Sioux Falls & Delapre Township Residents
NMS | 2201 W 95th St. • Sioux Falls
🟡 Harrisburg, Springdale, Dayton, LaValley & Perry Townships
Liberty Elem. Entrance D | 200 E Willow St. • Harrisburg
09/22/2022
Last chance to order Tiger Wear! Store will close the 25th! Order here: https://daubyssportscenter.chipply.com/NMS/
-North Middle School PTO
09/21/2022
Every Harrisburg School District student can receive the flu shot free of charge, regardless of whether they have private insurance, no insurance, or Medicaid coverage. HSD will hold a flu shot clinic on November 9th. Look for an upcoming Peachjar flyer for full details. 💉🐾
09/21/2022
HSD and the Cook Center for Human Connection will host an online Family Mental Health Night on Sept 28 from 7 - 8 PM. A leading clinical psychologist will answer your anonymous questions. Learn about free resources and more. Register at https://cookcenter.info/Sept28
09/18/2022
A reminder there will a 2-hour early release on Wednesday, September 21st.
09/15/2022
It finally happened! Our principals kept their promise and jumped out of a plane thanks to all the hard work and fundraising efforts made during Color Run last school year. Check out the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13nZGXyOKnTd7XK-UKMS23C6kcCUCr8cg/view?usp=sharing
09/12/2022
Hello Tiger families! If you ordered Tiger Wear at the beginning of the year you will receive an email in the next two days that your order is ready to pick up at Dauby’s. The online store is open again until the 25th. Visit: https://daubyssportscenter.chipply.com/NMS/
09/12/2022
Check out our HHS Basketball Tournament for all ages! 🏀🐾
09/12/2022
NMS Learners & Families! Clubs sign ups are open and will start meeting very soon. It's great opportunity to spend time with friends and make new ones. If you’re interested in joining one or more of these clubs, please fill out this form for EACH club you plan to join.
09/12/2022
"Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. " 🪶
- Bob Kerrey
09/12/2022
September 11-17, 2022 is National Arts in Education Week! This week provides us a time to recognize all teachers who support the fine arts in their classrooms, including our fine arts teachers, directors, and coaches and those who utilize methods to encourage creativity in their lesson plans. This year, we invite you to post a shoutout on Instagram or Facebook to an educator who has made a significant creative impact on your life. Use the hashtags or and if you recognize a Harrisburg staff member, be sure to use . Links are included below to easily access the Arts in Ed Week social media filters. A huge shout out to our fine arts teachers, directors, and coaches! 🐾
Instagram Arts in Ed Filter: https://bit.ly/3TMzvy7
Facebook Arts in Ed Filter: https://bit.ly/3TK8dZb
09/09/2022
Have you subscribed to Harrisburg School District's new podcast? Catch up on the latest District happenings with each episode. Search for "Harrisburg School District 41-2" wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧🐾
09/06/2022
Homecoming Parade Information
Homecoming Parade Information Early Release We will have an early dismissal on Friday, September 16th prior to the Homecoming Par...
09/02/2022
Come and see the HHS staff and students showcase their talents in the 2022 Homecoming Variety Show on Monday, September 12. Show starts at 7 PM and tickets are available for purchase at the door ($3).
09/02/2022
A reminder there will be no school on Monday, September 5th. 🇺🇸🐾
09/02/2022
HNMS learners in Medical Detectives explored vital signs with the help of USD Nursing instructor Kelli Ebbesen, Population Health Students, and SANFORD Aspire & Allison Hutchinson. Blood pressure, temperature, & pulse were examined and practiced. Thank you!
09/01/2022
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts for Episode 3 of Harrisburg 41-2 for special guests Mr. Shane Wuebben, Fine Arts Director, and Mr. Jim Altenburg, Activities Director as they share the lineup of our fall activities at the elementary level all the way up to high school - including Tiger Bowl this weekend!
08/29/2022
Homecoming is just around the corner! Check out Peachjar tomorrow for full details. 🐾
Parade float sign-up can be found here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Q0mFJE
08/26/2022
Calling all parents! Come help out at the Back to School Bash tonight! We have 3 time slots to choose from or stay the whole time
Back to School Bash Volunteers PAWS has agreed to help run the concession stand for NMS's Back to School Party on Friday, August 26. Please sign up for a time slot if you are able!
It was a great first day back at HNMS. Reminder to 7th and 8th grade families: please be sure to plug in your iPads AND connect to your home WiFi. There is an update that must be completed tonight so iPads are ready to go for tomorrow.
See you in the morning!
08/23/2022
Online tickets will be available for purchase for all Tiger Bowl events starting tomorrow! Tiger Bowl is Saturday, September 3rd throughout the day. 🐾
🔗 https://bit.ly/HSDTICKETS
🎟 Season Passes are now also available for purchase online!
08/22/2022
Good morning, HNMS Families - please check your inbox for an email from Mr. Fesler. If you did not receive this email, let us know!
A few notes about HNMS Traffic - As our school has continued to grow since opening in 2013, so too has the amount of traffic we see during pick-up and drop-off. In order to ensure the timely flow of traffic and the safety of our learners and families, please take a few minutes to read through the following information:
1. 95th Street serves as the main access road for both Endeavor Elementary and North Middle School. There are 1200 learners and families between the two buildings, so if you are planning to drop-off and pick-up, plan extra time for the process.
2. We tend to see a significantly greater number of cars during the first couple weeks of school.
3. The peak traffic times at North are from 7:40-7:55 and 3:04-3:15. The front doors open at 7:40. The final bell of the days is at 3:04.
4. Both of the entrance lanes are considered “drop-off” lanes. Neither of them are “through” lanes. This makes limiting your speed once you have entered the parking lot and keeping your eyes open for kids walking through the parking lot a critical component for safety.
5. When dropping off your learner, please pull as far forward as you can. While dropping kids off directly in front of the door may seem like the natural thing to do, this significantly limits the flow of traffic in the parking lot.
6. The reverse holds true as well. If the line stops and you are back further, please drop your learners off when the traffic pauses rather than waiting until you are closer.
7. If you intend to use the “drop-off” lanes, it should take no more than 10-15 seconds for your learner to get out of the car and head towards the school.
If you anticipate drop-off taking longer than 10-15 seconds because they need to grab something out of the trunk or you need to speak with them, park in the lot to do so.
8. Carpooling with a neighbor or two and alternating days that you drop-off and pick-up will also help to reduce the number of cars in the lot during peak times.
If it is the right choice for your family and learner, encouraging your learner to walk or ride bike to school can also help to reduce the number of cars during peak times.
08/19/2022
REMINDER: If you want your TIGER WEAR for HOMECOMING- ORDER BY SUNDAY!
08/15/2022
Episode 2 now available for download wherever you get your podcasts!
08/09/2022
There is still time to apply online! The Free & Reduced Meal Application can qualify you for more than just meals. You could qualify for school-related scholarships and discounts on college and testing fees.
You can complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application through your Parent Portal account to ensure your child is ready for the first day of school. Once you’re logged in, click the More tab. PLEASE NOTE: If you filled out an application last year, you still need to complete one for this school year.
Questions? Contact Chris Beach, Child Nutrition Director 605-743-9031
With every new school built over the last 20 years, the school board and administration anticipated and planned for future growth. Our most recent growth challenges are in Harrisburg proper, where new subdivisions have accelerated already rising student enrollment. Liberty Elementary is at capacity. Three of the new developments are located in the Liberty school zone, increasing the need for additional space. Last year, the Tiger Reserve program was moved to Adventure Elementary to make more room at Liberty. Additionally, Head Start and Jr. Kindergarten was moved from Liberty to Freedom. There are also four new developments currently underway in the Freedom school zone which will also push Freedom closer to capacity in the near future.
The school board’s commitment has always been to build the right size at the right time, without raising the mill levy and imposing any new burdens on taxpayers. The District has been able to do this through the continued growth in property valuation with the addition of new neighborhoods and businesses coming into the community. Through the passing of bond elections, Harrisburg School District citizens have shown they value the District's foresight to stay ahead of growth and provide quality learning facilities for students. In order to maximize use of current facilities, address overcrowding, and ensure the right size is built at the right time without raising taxes, the District will be proposing a solution to build a new elementary school and convert Liberty to a joint use facility which would house Early Childhood grades and share spaces with the city of Harrisburg.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, August 16th at 6:30 PM in the Liberty Band Room located through the District Office main entrance (Entrance E). We encourage the public to attend and subscribe to our new podcast, Harrisburg 41-2, which includes the topic of growth and will address our current needs in a future episode, released in the near future.
Our parent group (PAWS) is looking for new members! There will be an informational meeting on August 30th @ 6:30 pm in NMS PAC. If you are interested in joining or volunteering some of your time, please sign up using the following link:
08/08/2022
PAWS is hosting the NMS Staff Welcome Back Meal at orientation. They are asking for help from parents. Please bring all donations to the North Middle School Office by Thursday (by 3:30pm), August 18. Thank you!!
Staff Welcome Back Meal PAWS will provide sandwich platters for the staff. Please review the available slots below of food/drinks/utensils and click on the button to sign up. Please bring all donations to the North Middle School Office by Thursday (by 3:30pm), August 18. Thank you!! :) If you have any questions, feel free....
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