Dear Families, Students, and Staff,
Wow! Summer went by so fast, and here we are on the verge of another fantastic school year. I hope you've all had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the great year ahead!
As we prepare for the new school year, it's important to remember that being present at school is absolutely key to your student’s success. The State of Indiana has introduced new rules regarding attendance emphasizing its importance. The best way to meet these requirements is to ensure students are at school. If your child is sick, please call the attendance line at 812-349-4704. If you need them released early for an appointment please give us at least one hour notice using this same number. Additionally, please reach out to your student’s assistant principal or school counselor so we can support your student’s attendance.
The assistant principals will be following up with letters to introduce themselves to their respective classes.
In line with the idea of being fully present at school, students are not permitted to use cellphones in class unless specifically given permission by a teacher for instructional reasons. This is also part of the new legislation passed by the State of Indiana. We hope students will come to school with this understanding and trust that they will adhere to this policy. The times they can use their phone is before school, after school, and during lunch.
This year, you will notice that lockers have not been assigned to students. If your student would like to request a locker, please fill out the form in the provided link. Over the years, we have observed that many students do not use their lockers, but we are happy to assign one upon request. https://forms.gle/5vxkqb3VPgVYKwfE6
For our student drivers, please register your vehicle to receive a parking pass. There is no charge for the passes this year, but we need all vehicles registered for safety reasons. If this presents a problem, please let us know. We will be checking the parking lots to ensure all vehicles are registered.https://forms.gle/13c3NffxKXFRxH5n8
If you have a freshman and have not yet signed up for Cougar Encounter this Friday, there is still time! This is a great opportunity to connect with their classmates upperclassmen, get a tour of the school with your class schedule, and start learning what it means to be a Cougar. I hope you take advantage of this opportunity. Cougar Encounter is on August 2, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM, with a parent meeting in the library at 10:00 AM. Here is the link to register if you haven't done so yet.https://drive.google.com/file/d/12nlIeGM9qtsU2XPuz8SXRKLQDUxFiLaf/view
We will continue our Day of Champions event on August 16th at 9:30 AM. Any student who has reached the State level in any activity during the 2023-2024 school year or the summer of 2024 can be invited to this celebration in our auditorium, where they will hear from Dr. Hanks, an accomplished alumni. This event is open to members of the Class of 2024 through the Class of 2028. Examples include track teams that qualified for state, students competing at the Indiana State Fair, musicians who have reached the state level of competition or other state or national competition.. Please fill out the link to nominate yourself, your student, or a classmate.Here is the link:https://forms.gle/Sc3X4wiE719xKzpJ6
Students interested in contributing to a positive school culture can apply to be part of a book study on The Energy Bus for Schools by Jon Gordon. Here is the link to apply:https://forms.gle/xuvYMd68MN9pYN9P8
Important Dates:
Aug 7: First Student Day - Start in your Cougar Den at 7:45 AM
Aug 8: Freshman Class Meeting in the Auditorium during Den
Aug 9: Sophomore Class Meeting in the Auditorium during Den
Aug 12: Junior Class Meeting in the Auditorium during Den
Aug 13: Senior Class Meeting in the Auditorium during Den
Aug 16 Day of Champions
Aug 26: Open House - 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, starting in the Auditorium and then meeting your student’s teachers to hear more about North and how to be successful.
I am full of hope and excitement as we begin this new school year. Let’s come together and make it an incredible year! Finally, if you have concerns, questions, or things you hope we celebrate please do not hesitate to reach out. We are partners for the success of our students.
Best regards,
Matthew Stark, Principal
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