NGMS December Parent Communication
Dear Families,
As the seasons shift, so does our school year. We will officially wrap up the first trimester on Monday, November 24, and begin the second trimester on Monday, December 1. December always moves quickly, and we’re excited for a productive, positive, and festive month ahead at New Glarus Middle School for our 7th and 8th-grade students.
As always, if you have any concerns, please feel free to contact me at:
Dr. Jeff Eichelkraut, Principal
608-527-5514 (office phone)
jeff.eichelkraut@ngsd.k12.wi.us
Mark Your Calendars-
Monday, November 24- Last day of Trimester 1
Tuesday, November 25- No School - Inservice/Work Day
Monday, December 1- First day of Trimester 2
Wednesday, December 10- 7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir Concert (6:00 p.m.)
December 23- Early Dismissal (12:00 p.m.)
December 24 - January 3- Winter Break
Monday, January 5, 2026- School Resumes
Helpful Links For Parents-
-New Glarus Middle School Blog
Celebrations
New Glarus School District achieved an 85.2 score on the Wisconsin State School Report Cards. This score is considered Significantly Exceeding Expectations.
With a score of 87.2, New Glarus Middle School is rated as a school that Significantly Exceeds Expectations on the Wisconsin State School Report Cards.
New Glarus Middle School was rated a top middle school by US News and World Report.
New Glarus Middle School Band students participated in the Honors Band at Sun Prairie. Congratulations to all participants.
End of Trimester 1 Celebration
On Monday, November 24, 2025, we will wrap up Trimester 1 and that day will include a celebration for our students. This is part of our PBIS plan and students will have a PBIS drawing in the afternoon and will also have a choice of movies or other activities at the end of the day on Monday. There will be academic classes for the first part of the day and we will wrap up with the celebration at the end of the day. Great job to all students for Trimester 1!
Wisconsin State School Report Cards- New Glarus Middle School
In November, the Wisconsin State School Report Cards were released, and New Glarus Middle School received a score of 87.2. With the score, New Glarus Middle School is considered “Significantly Exceeding Expectations.” Highlights from the report include:
Overall Scores Include:
Achievement- 91.4
NGMS ELA- 88.7; State ELA- 65.2
NGMS Math- 94.1; State Math- 68.4
Growth- 72.7 (State average was 66)
Target Group Outcomes- 83.7. The Target Group refers to students who previously had the lowest scores.
On-Track to Graduation- 92.5. NGMS scored higher than the State average in all categories in On-Track to Graduation.
Overall, New Glarus Middle School achieved a very strong score. With that being said, there are areas for growth and one area that we continue to focus on is attendance, as well as the continual growth of all students. Overall, the report highlighted the excellent work being done on a daily basis at New Glarus Middle School. Congratulations to all students, staff, parents, and community members.
After School Adventures- Trimester 2
The next round of After School Adventures is scheduled to begin just after the new year. Registration will begin on December 8th and conclude on December 17th. Be on the lookout for that information in your email. The course dates will be as follows:
Wednesday, January 7th - ASA from 3:35-4:30
Wednesday, January 14th - ASA from 3:35-4:30
Wednesday, January 21st - ASA from 3:35-4:30
Wednesday, January 28th - Parent-Teacher Conferences / No ASA Classes Held
Wednesday, February 4th - ASA from 3:35-4:30
Wednesday, February 11th - ASA from 3:35-4:30
Wednesday, February 18th - ASA from 3:35-4:30
Please contact the Middle School office if you have any questions.
Middle School Band and Choir Concert-
One of the things that I am looking forward to in December is the Winter Concerts. This year, we will be hosting the Middle School Band and Choir Concert on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the MPR. We hope to see you there!
MS Attendance and Tardies-
Tardies are given to students when they are ‘late’ for a class. In the office, we also use them to indicate when a student has missed the beginning of a class, but less than half of the class is missed. So, if your student was out for an appointment or other reason and returned in the middle of a class, a tardy may be recorded. If a student misses more than half of the class and the school is aware of the reason for their absence, then the entry will be changed to excused. It is essential to note that in Middle School, tardies are not counted against a student's total attendance.
Start of Trimester 2- A Safety Review
With the start of Trimester 2, we will be reviewing our safety procedures during the first week of the second trimester. We will be having an ALICE review during the first part of the week and an ALICE drill during homeroom on Wednesday, December 3rd. Additionally, we will review Speak Up/Speak Out and our School Safety Form as ways that students can report unsafe behaviors. We want to continue to have a safe school year!
Winter Parent/Teacher Conferences
Trimester 2 Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2025, from 4-8:00 p.m. More information will be shared after the new year.
Six Million Pop Tabs Holocaust Remembrance Project
New Glarus Middle School is launching the Six Million Pop Tabs Holocaust Remembrance Project to honor the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust. Each pop tab collected will represent one life — one person, one story, one memory. Students, families, and community members are encouraged to save and bring in pop tabs to help us reach our goal of six million. Together, we can remember those who were taken and take a stand for kindness and understanding.
Winter Wonderland Dance and Game Night- Friday, December 5th
This year, the student government will be hosting a Winter Wonderland dance and game night on Friday, December 5th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $3.00 per person. Students may dress casually for this event.
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