New Glarus Middle School

Recently, New Glarus Middle School was recognized by US News and World Report as the #56th-rated Middle School in the State of Wisconsin.  As a result, the District will get to display the following emblem:   Congratulations to all students, staff, families, and community members on a job well done!

 

 How many of you drink something from a can — maybe soda, juice, or sparkling water — almost every day? Now think about the little tab on top of that can. It’s tiny, right? Easy to overlook. But what if something so small could represent something enormous — something heartbreaking? During World War II, a group called the Nazis targeted and murdered six million Jewish people. Six million. That number is so significant, it’s hard even to imagine. Most of us haven’t seen six million of anything in our lives. That’s why New Glarus Middle School is launching the Six Million Pop Tabs Holocaust Remembrance Project — to help us understand the scale of this tragedy and honor the lives that were lost. Each pop tab we collect will represent one life lost.   One person. One story. One memory. With the help of our school, our district, and hopefully the broader community, we aim to collect six million pop tabs. It’s a huge goal, but together, we can do it. Here’s how you can h...

On Wednesday, October 15th, New Glarus Middle School students participated in Academic and Career Planning (ACP) Day , a day designed to help students reflect on their goals, plan for the future, and build the skills that will help them succeed in high school and beyond. A highlight of the day was a student panel of New Glarus High School sophomores and juniors , who shared their experiences and advice with 7th and 8th graders. The high school students spoke about the transition from middle school to high school, emphasizing the importance of staying organized, managing time wisely, and building strong study habits early on. They also encouraged middle schoolers to take advantage of opportunities to get involved and to ask for help when needed. In addition to hearing from the panel, students worked through their Xello lessons that day , a key part of the district’s ACP program that helps students explore career interests, set goals, and understand how their strengths connect to futur...

 The week of Homecoming wrapped up with NGMS students attending the high school pep rally and participating in the Homecoming parade.  Overall, it was a fun week at NGMS and a great week to be a New Glarus Glarner Knight!

 This morning, the Minute to Win It game was musical chairs along with a Homeroom Dance-off Competition.  Also, today's dress-up day was Students Dress Like Teachers and Teachers Dress Like Students.  There were lots of smiles and Homecoming week is off to a great start!