Napoleon Community Schools -

We have two more registration dates for the Napoleon Girls Softball League. The remaining registration dates are Thursday from 5:30 - 8 PM in the middle school cafeteria and Sunday from 11 AM - 4 PM in the middle school lobby. If you can not make one of these, please fill out the registration form and return it by Friday! If you have any questions, please contact Sallie Raftery: sallie.raftery@napoleonschools.org

SEARCHING FOR THE NEXT SUPERINTENDENT -YOUR INPUT IS APPRECIATED STAKEHOLDER SURVEY CLOSES THIS WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 The NCS Board of Education is searching for a new superintendent. The Board asks interested persons to follow this link to take a brief survey >>> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/napoleonsearch?scrlybrkr=605fd220 All staff members, students and community members served by NCS are encouraged to participate. Your help in this important matter is appreciated.

Eby kicks off March is Reading Month with the theme "Rescue a Good Book". Napoleon Township Fire Department supplied a firefighter uniform and Fire Pup costume to use during an assembly on Friday which both Napoleon Police and Fire attended sharing with students how they use reading and writing in their work and what they like to read for enjoyment. A big thank you to all the chiefs and officers that attended the event.

“It’s a positive district. It’s a district that takes a lot of pride in education,” Graham said. https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2025/02/retiring-napoleon-superintendent-cherishes-time-spent-in-classroom-on-the-field.html

Reminder Pirate Families ~ Community Input Superintendent Search Meeting to be held this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ 6pm in the NMS Library. See more information @ www.napoleonschools.com under the SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH area.

REMINDER ~ Tonight @ 6pm in the NMS Library ~ Parents and community members are invited to share their perspectives regarding the search for a new NCS Superintendent see more information > https://drive.google.com/file/d/19xJCtIs7AwKQRarzKahpu0iu16rZNSNn/view

***BUS 28 ONLY***Will not be running this morning -Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 2025. Pirate families on this route will need to transport their students to school if possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

SAVE THE DATE!! What: Mother/Son Night When: March 15, 2025 Where: Napoleon Middle School Come enjoy a mom and son evening with games, crafts, face painting, cake walk, indoor snowball fight, food, and fun. You will also be supporting Project Graduation for the Class of 2025! Mark your calendars!!

Exciting times for Napoleon Robotics being interviewed by JTV (and Cade being interviewed by WILX10 *airing tonight*) at the Consumer' Energy Expo!

Due to weather conditions there will be no school on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Stay safe & warm Pirates. 🏴‍☠️ Enjoy your long weekend! Pirates Cove Childcare will be closed.

REMINDER TOMORROW Thursday, Feb 13th Half Day All Bldg Staff Professional Development. FRIDAY, Feb 14th and Monday, Feb 17th NO SCHOOL President's Day Weekend Mid-Winter Break. Enjoy your break Pirates!!!

All events starting after 5 pm are canceled due to impending weather conditions. There will be NO NMS / NHS Parent/ Teacher conferences. NHS Bowling WILL bowl. They will be finished before 5 pm. Team Wrestling Regionals is still going to Adrian Madison with a 4:30 pm start time. All athletic events starting after 5 pm are canceled due to impending weather conditions. Athletic practices taking place right after school and ending before 5 pm may proceed. **UPDATE - Musical practice will also be done around 5:00pm. **

What: Girls Softball Camp! Why: Improve your skills to get ready for SPRING SOFTBALL! When: February 23rd:8U (11am-1pm) & 10U (2pm-4pm) & March 9th: 12U (11am-1pm) & 14U (2pm-4pm) Where: Napoleon Middle School -Limit 20 Athletes per session. Questions? Please email sallie.raftery@napoleonschools.org -Forms need to be returned to the Eby or Middle School office by Feb. 18th

Yes, you read that title right… Napoleon Musical is proud to present URINETOWN: the Musical! Our incredibly talented students in the cast and crew have been hard at work for several weeks, and are excited to open the show next weekend. We’d love to see you there! Show times: Friday 2/14 and Saturday 2/15, 7:00 PM Sunday, 2/16, 2:00 PM Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students *Please note that this is a PG-13 show* So what is this show about? In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.

Yes, you read that title right… Napoleon Musical is proud to present URINETOWN: the Musical! Our incredibly talented students in the cast and crew have been hard at work for several weeks, and are excited to open the show next weekend. We’d love to see you there! Show times: Friday 2/14 and Saturday 2/15, 7:00 PM Sunday, 2/16, 2:00 PM Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students *Please note that this is a PG-13 show* So what is this show about? In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.

On behalf of the entire NCS Pirate Community, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Robert Dubois, former superintendent of Napoleon Community Schools. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jackson/name/robert-dubois-obituary?id=57509300&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=jackson&utm-content=208508294&fbclid=IwY2xjawIXVJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV-ZyiVfkMm2462gqAetj53zozW2-hIePztmzFl43_mYHzzqJi2E9wQajw_aem_uyTcsUtt_7cKQdwizWtNYw

IT'S CHILI COOK OFF TIME What : TJ Pulka Memorial Chili Cook Off and Craft Show When: March 9, 2025; 11AM -2PM Where: NHS Cafetorium Registration: $25 per Chili/Cornbread Entry & $25 per table for crafts. You must bring your own table(s) or racks. Door Fee: $5 for ages 10 and up- you will receive 5 voting tickets and one door prize ticket. Additional voting tickets can be purchased at the event. Top 3 Chili Payouts- 1st :$100 2nd: $50 3rd: $25 The cornbread winner will receive $25 To register please call/text: Alison Gietek 517-745-0628 or email gagietek@att.net *Fundraiser for the NMS & NHS music programs, hosted by the Napoleon Music Boosters*

The NHS Competitive Cheer team is looking for donations for the Jackson Interfaith Shelter before heading to their "Cheer for Charity" Competition on Friday 2/7/25. Please see the attached flyer for a donation list. Please drop all items to the high school office before 3:00pm. What a great opportunity to give back Pirates!

December 2024 - Student of the Month Isaac Caroffino Isaac is a GREAT kid. He is fun to have in class. He works hard, and always does his best on each assignment. When I was gone, he helped the sub run the class! He is an outstanding young man. He is polite, funny, responsible, and a great student. He is great to have in class. Keep up the GREAT work Isaac!!

This past weekend our Powerlifting Team competed in it's very own HOME event! Napoleon hosted 304 competing athletes from 16 different schools. A huge shoutout to Mr. Shell, Napoleon Athletic Boosters, and ALL of the volunteers who worked the event. It was a big success. The Pirate athletes placed as follows - Women's Varsity Results - Team Runner-Ups 1st Anna McCubbins 1st Hailey Goings 2nd Maria Siciliano 2nd Emersyn Prescott 2nd Olivia Wood 3rd Keira Hoard 3rd Eva Fisher 4th Avery Leece Women's JV Results - 1st Emma Berry 1st Maci Straub 1st Jenna Yob 2nd Lydia Warner 5th Claire Kish 7th Kyla Fowler Men's Varsity Results - 1st Damian Falls 1st Kyson Cudworth 2nd Gavon McCoy 2nd Dallas Smith 4th Carson Lovett Men's JV Results - Team 1st Place 1st Rylan Hartman 1st Scott Waldron 1st James Hull 1st Marcello Flores 1st Halston Snellenberger 2nd Caden Borders 2nd Xander Weaver 3rd Nathaniel Glaza 3rd Robert Shirey 4th Blake Silveus-Kish 5th Warrin Sexton 5th Gage Breining 9th Nolan Schneider 9th Ethan Schoening Way to go POWERLIFTERS!!