NLR Middle School

We are so excited to invite you to our Holiday Band Concert!

Your students have worked incredibly hard to prepare an excellent program of festive music, and they are thrilled to share their talents with you.

Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer and support our outstanding young musicians. We can't wait to see you there!

Date: Monday, December 9, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: NLRHS Performing Arts Center

Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Please click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/44i5VaO

Join us for the exciting NLRMS 7/8 Winter Choir Concert 2025!

Message from the NLRMS PTA: 💙 Wildcat Parents, We Need Your Help for Incentive Days! 💛 Our NLRMS students are earning their reward days, and we need YOU to make these events awesome! This is a fun way to engage with the students and celebrate all their hard work. We are looking for wonderful volunteers to help with prepping and packing snacks, handing out snacks, and selling concessions. 📅 Volunteer Schedule & Key Dates: Snack Prepping: We need hands-on help Tuesday, December 16, starting at 9:00 AM to get all the snacks ready for the students! ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AE2AA7FE3-60652531-asseble 7th & 8th Grade Incentive Day: The event is on Wednesday, December 17, starting at 1:45 PM. ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AE2AA7FE3-60652778-7th8th 6th Grade Incentive Day: The event is on Friday, December 19, starting at 1:45 PM. ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AE2AA7FE3-60653792-6thgrade Please use the Sign-Up Genius link under each date to choose the time that works best for you! Every hour of your time makes a huge difference to our students and staff. Thank you for supporting our Wildcats! Go NLRMS!

📢LAST CALL for NLR Sweatshirt Preorders! 📢 We’re submitting our final order on Thursday, so be sure to get yours in! 💙💛 👉 Please note: XXL and XXXL will be preorder only, so make sure to grab those now if you need them! Thank you for supporting NLR! ❄️🦁 https://nlrmspta.givebacks.com/shop

Join us for the exciting NLRMS 7th-8th Grade 2025 Art Show! Mark your calendar for December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM on the main campus and celebrate the creativity of our students.

If you know anyone in need of Thanksgiving Dinner, Disciples In Christ Baptist Ministries is giving away Meal Boxes. They are located at 5402 Young Road North Little Rock, AR. They will be there until 2 pm. Supplies are limited.

Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/49VoWDi

There is a PTA meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 in the 6th grade media center. We'd love to have teachers and staff there! A PTA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the 6th-grade media center.

🍴 REMINDER: One week from tonight! Take the night off from cooking and support our school!
Next Monday, November 17 from 5–9 PM, head to Texas Roadhouse for NLRMS PTA Dine Out Night!
Show this flyer when you dine in or order to-go (you MUST present the flyer), and 10% of your meal will benefit NLRMS PTA.
Every bite helps our students — thank you for supporting NLRMS! 💙💛

Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/3XoKMYk

November 20, 2025 – Thursday
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
MUST HAVE ATHLETIC CLOTHING (DRESS FOR THE WEATHER), RUNNING SHOES, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON TRYOUT DAY

MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE NLRHS ATHLETIC OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT AND PARTICIPATE.

- SPORTS PHYSICAL PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE, AND THE PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE BEFORE TRYOUTS
ALL BASKETBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRYOUT AFTER THE BASKETBALL SEASON

STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME AFTER TRYOUTS. PICK-UP TIME WILL BE 5:00 PM

Contact Information:
Coach BJ Pettus – pettusb@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Coach Stover – stovera@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200

NLRMS Girls (7th and 8th Grade) Track and Field Tryouts 2025-2026 Season
November 19, 2025 – Wednesday
3:45pm – 5:00pm

-MUST HAVE ATHLETIC CLOTHING (DRESS FOR THE WEATHER), RUNNING SHOES, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON TRYOUT DAY

-MUST HAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE NLRHS ATHLETIC OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT AND PARTICIPATE. SPORTS PHYSICAL PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE AND THE PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE NLRMS FRONT OFFICE BEFORE TRYOUTS

ALL BASKETBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE TRYOUT AFTER BASKETBALL SEASON

STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME AFTER TRYOUTS. PICKUP UP TIME WILL BE 5:00PM
Contact Information:
Coach BJ Pettus – pettusb@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200
Coach Evans – evansk@nlrsd.org, 501-771-8200

Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Please click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/3Jqsbbh

Need help finding food or curious how to get involved out your community? https://arkansasfoodbank.org/find-food/?_ga=2.241831946.969041701.1761946019-1353422932.1759001336#googtrans(en|en) https://governor.arkansas.gov/help-arkansas/?fbclid=IwRlRTSANyCKdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo7vcAAPDJ0gsQ3khnDXaK913vR2gskd3LaQZ0dkbJS_LObWHReT4JRDKwfr_aem_3XBtEsJttytEKfcD1hOHA

Good Evening NLRMS 7/8 Family! Click the link to view an important message regarding student attendance. http://bit.ly/4hzgQ5f

If you need housing, please visit Jericho Way and apply there in person for Northbridge Housing Solutions (North Little Housing). At NLRMS 7th-8th Grade Campus, we're dedicated to genuinely supporting our families every step of the way.

Good Afternoon NLRMS 7/8 Family! Please click the link to view this week's "Message to Parents." https://bit.ly/3J30sgH

Good evening, parents and guardians! Today during 7th period, our amazing NLRMS 7th and 8th graders received their report cards. We're excited to keep you involved in your child's progress! Remember, you can easily view their grades, attendance, and communicate with teachers by logging into your HAC account. If you're unsure how to access your login information, just reach out to Mrs. Castaldo via e-mail, and she'll be happy to help you get connected. Thank you for your continued support! Castaldoh@nlrsd.org