Angela Murphy
Principal

Principal's WebPage

Shelly Hargis
Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal WebPage

Welcome to Northern Middle School’s web page.  This page is a small glimpse into some of the great things that are occurring daily in our school.  We have an outstanding school that strives to meet the individual needs of every student.  Several new programs have been implemented this year.  These include:
 

q           Response to Intervention Team – reviews strategies to ensure success of all students. 
q       Achieving in Middle School (AIMS)  - extra assistance for students that are at risk of failing a class.
q       Go Figure – daily assistance with math homework or specific skills.
q       Connection Plus – adult mentoring for students that need a little extra support.
q       Channel One – shown during advisory to keep students updated with world events and cultural diversity.
q       Pyramids of Intervention – a resource and guide to assist students with academics, behavior, and bullying issues.
q       ICE – Isolated Curriculum Environment – an alternative to out of school suspension.
q       Engineering Class – offered to 8^th grade students that exhibit exemplary skills in math or science.
q       Fitness/Wellness Class – a focus on healthy choices and an active lifestyle.
q       New Parent Pick-Up Mirror Tags – issued to parents to ensure the safety of our children.

 Our goal is to ensure the success of every student, every day.  I am proud to be starting my 20^th year in education and thrilled to be a part of such an outstanding school.  Please join our “TEAM” in educating our children.

-Together Everyone Achieves More- 

Hello!  Welcome to Northern Middle School.  I am so proud to be a part of this exceptional team.  I began working at NMS 15 years ago as an exploratory teacher of Current Social Issues.  I served as a Guidance Counselor for 5 years and this is my eighth year as the Assistant Principal.  I love my job.  I knew from the time I was in 8^th grade that I wanted to be a teacher.  I tried to find other areas of interest for a career, but my heart and each avenue taken led me back to teaching.  I am a learner, a teacher, and I love school.  Northern Middle School is a great place to work and learn.  I look forward to seeing the students and teachers every day.  We have the most supportive parents and community and I count it a privilege to live and work in this community.  I have a wonderful husband and four small children, Koby, Konner, Kameryn, and Kade.  My husband and I both graduated from Pulaski County Schools and our children will grow up in Pulaski County Schools.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve you through educating our youth.  We truly seek to be our community’s school of choice and will continue to provide your children with the best teachers in the state.  We also will continue to offer innovative programs and a strong curriculum with excellent teaching strategies.  I look forward to our continued partnership in building a professional learning community that is one of the best in our state.