Playground Update

March 24, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope that you are finding ways to make the Home Based Learning and routine work for your home. It is important that families and NMS teachers work together to keep our students engaged in meaningful learning, as much as possible, while regular classes are suspended. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher(s) via email if you have any questions or require clarification. They are there to assist you. Things to note: The Town… Read More

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Message from NMS Admin

March 18, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Yesterday you received an email from Hanover School Division stating that  “Schools will remain open and classes in session through Friday, March 20, 2020. However, the Chief Medical Officer of Manitoba is encouraging parents/guardians (who are able) to keep their children home from school.”  We would just like to remind you of this protocol. As was previously announced by the provincial government, classes at Niverville Middle School will be suspended from March 23 – 27… Read More

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COVID-19 Updates Specific to NMS

Dear Parents/Guardians: You will have already received emails from HSD with the divisional and provincial steps being taken to slow the curve. Please be advised that we will insist that students stay home, if they are ill.  Please also note the following: School is open to students this week. Classes are suspended beginning March 23. Our building will be closed and locked daily at 4:30 p.m.   There will be no after school extra-curricular activities or clubs. At lunch, all clubs… Read More

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Coronavirus Update to Parents

March 11, 2020 Dear Parents & Guardians, The COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve rapidly worldwide, with more countries reporting cases and an overall increase in case numbers. We recognize that students, parents/guardians, and employees may have concerns regarding the potential spread of the coronavirus in our school communities. To date, no laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases have been identified in Manitoba. COVID-19 can spread through close contact with an infected person who is coughing or sneezing as well as by objects contaminated… Read More

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2020 Youth Health Survey

Dear Parents / Guardians: Through a partnership of the Manitoba government departments of Families, Education and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, we are writing to inform you that the 2020 Youth Health Survey (YHS) is set to be implemented in Hanover School Division, Spring 2020. All Grade 7-12 students are eligible to participate in the online YHS survey between March and April. The survey usually takes about 35 to 45 minutes to complete. The YHS survey data will be… Read More

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NMS School Clothing

Niverville Middle School has partnered with Entripy.com and is excited to announce the launch of our first NMS online school clothing shop! Now you can choose from your very own NMS hoodie, backpack, toque, jacket, and so much more! You can access the online shop at nivervillemiddle.entripyshops.com . Once online orders have reached $1000, our school will begin receiving a 10% rebate through Entripy.com. Your child will be coming home with a tote bag with our NMS School Logo and inside… Read More

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Payments for Son City Lunches

Dear Parents, Due to simplifying our prepaid system at Son City, we have chosen to send home tokens as your child brings money (cash or cheque made out to Word of Life) to pay for multiple weeks.  Please send money in multiples of $4.00. ****However, if you prefer to send $4.00 cash each week, that is another option.**** If you have further questions, you may text/call: Mika Sawatzky  204-355-7503                       Lois Wiebe  204-791-5336                     Maggie Funk     204-371-4809 Thank you.

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Fair Trade Festival in December!

NMS is partnering with Ten Thousand Villages to host its annual Fair Trade Festival. We will be open to the community December 9th & 10th from 4:00 – 8:30 pm in the Learning Commons. We will have amazing gifts for every age!

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Message from the Minister of Education Re: E-Cigarettes

Dear Parents/Guardians and Families, As I am sure that you have noticed, the use and popularity of e-cigarettes and “vaping” has been increasing in Manitoba. These trends come after years of decreasing smoking rates across the province, particularly among youth. This trend is concerning as the use of e-cigarettes is not without risk, with evidence emerging around addiction potential and harmful chemicals contained in the vaping liquid. Therefore, as a province, we want to ensure we are being proactive and… Read More

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