
NDMS's Ms. McClain's 8th grade students researching Mardi Gras and enjoying king cake, beads, and Cajun music.










NDMS students and parents: It’s here!! Friday, February 17th is our NDMS Mardi Gras Dance! The dance will be directly after school from 3:15 to 5:30. Tickets will NOT be sold the day of the dance.
Parents, please arrive promptly at 5:30 to pick up your child. We will be following the same pick up procedures as are in place for after school pickup.


Coach Kempf and Mrs. Falls are at Varsity University today. It’s a coaching conference for cheer helping them get ready for the next year! #griffinpride #griffin strong


NDMS cheer wishes our Griffin family and friends a very Happy Valentine's Day!


Congratulations to the NDMS Lady Griffins winning their softball games today. They played in Many and won against Zwolle Hawks 13-8 and against MJHS Tigers 6-5. Way to go, Lady Griffins! It’s a great day to be a Griffin! #griffinpride #griffinstrong #ladygriffinsoftball


NDMS sports, band, and club photos will be taken Wednesday, February 8, 2023. If your athlete or band member would like an individual photo taken, the order form - along with cash or check payable to NDMS - is due Monday. The first sport is $25 and additional sports will be $20.


8th graders, mark your calendars now, you’re cordially invited to attend the NDHS Academic Expo held March 2, 2023 in the NDHS Gymnasium. The general information meeting begins @ 5:30 and the Expo begins @ 6:00.


NDMS students: conferences 8 AM -12 PM today.


Stop by, pick up your student’s third nine week’s mid period progress report, and visit with teachers tomorrow night.


NDMS spring portraits will be tomorrow, February 1. Students must have a Lifetouch portrait to order a personalized yearbook. Photos may be ordered online using mylifetouch.com with the code EVTXQ9JJR or paying with cash/check on Wednesday. Students dress code must be in accordance with DPSB dress code policy.


NDMS 8th graders: if you’re interested in trying out for NDHS dazzlers, packets are available for pick up in our school office.


Don’t forget to schedule your conferences for Thursday or Friday of this week.


NDMS spring portraits will be Wednesday, February 1. Students must have a Lifetouch portrait to order a personalized yearbook. Photos may be ordered online using mylifetouch.com with the code EVTXQ9JJR or paying with cash/check on Wednesday.


NDMS students: grade level Mardi Gras T-shirt deadline is tomorrow.
Don’t forget… THIS MARDI GRAS T-SHIRT WILL BE YOUR ADMITTANCE TICKET TO THE DANCE.
The dance will be directly after school, Friday February 17, from 3:15-5:30. Students wearing their grade level Mardi Gras T-shirt (in the photo provided) will be allowed to wear school approved jeans that day. All other students will be in school uniforms. Orders are being taken through Friday, January 13th (this date may be extended, check FB for updates). Order forms may be printed using this link.
***This is not an editable copy.***
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16qskN3glJj3ihHcVy_uR6huLN_I_ZYH5G_mk36gFxcQ/edit


Kona Ice will be at NDMS Friday, January 27 after lunch. Prices are $4.00, $5.00, and $6.00. Hot chocolate will also be available for $3.00.


Order your NDWA T-shirt before January 27 to show your Griffin support for our NDMS wrestlers at the State Championship February 10-11. T-shirts are available to order at Howe About Monogramming in Stonewall.





NDMS yearbook staff is having a fundraiser selling Valentine grams each morning during WIN. Grams are $1 each and will be sold until Friday, February 10. Valentine grams will be delivered 7th period Tuesday, February 14.


NDMS students: all DPSB schools and district offices will be closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


NDMS is in need of new or gently used uniforms. Sizes juniors 3-21, ladies 4-22, and mens 30-38 can be used. Currently, we have a greater need for juniors and girls’ bottoms (than tops). Bottoms can be khaki or navy blue and tops red, white, or navy blue.





NDMS spring portraits will be taken Wednesday, February 1, 2023, to ensure any student wanting a personalized yearbook will have a Lifetouch professional portrait. Lifetouch portraits are now required for a personalized yearbook. A photo of the order form is included. Portraits may be paid with cash, check, or ordered online. All information needed is included in the photo. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Catlin.
