Good afternoon, Middle School Families!

As a reminder, please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31, for a virtual meeting from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm using the information below. The teachers will share details about student activities, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.

If your child may need to leave early or join the trip later, email or phone your child's advisory teacher immediately. Having this information is vital, as we must plan for late arrivals and early departures on our trip.

Thank you in advance for your time!

Best,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

MS Spring Trip Parent Meeting

Tuesday, March 31 · 5:30 – 6:30pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pkr-nnrx-kzv

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-480-5376‬ PIN: ‪408 511 645‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pkr-nnrx-kzv?pin=4095419074580

2/16/2026

Dear Middle School families,

Let's see if the third time is a charm! We have rescheduled The Next 4 Years Transition Meeting for Tuesday, March 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. We are looking forward to our 8th-grade families attending, and we welcome 7th-grade families to this event on March 3rd if you'd like to be thinking ahead.  

Our Interim Head of School, Craig Sellers, and our incoming Head of School for the 2026-27 school year, Michelle Klosterman, will be in attendance to talk with families, along with the Head of Middle and Upper School, Tanisha Jones; Academic Dean and College Counselor, Allie Blosser; and our classroom teachers. What a wealth of knowledge and experience in one room to have some great conversations about your students' upcoming transition year at NGFS!

Transition Meeting: The Next 4 Years, Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Parents and guardians are invited to learn more about the NGFS high school experience and have individual and group conversations with administrators and teachers. In a brief presentation, topics will include student leadership opportunities, dual enrollment program with local colleges, student support services, and college counseling and career readiness.

Please RSVP by emailing Tanisha Jones, Head of Middle and Upper School, at tjones@ngfs.org.

MOVE-UP DAY - Wednesday, April 8

Save the Date!

Move-Up Day provides an opportunity for rising 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students to spend a day in the next grade level. On this day, our 8th graders will visit Upper School. This gives students a chance to know what the classrooms look like, experience what academic activities are like at the next level, and connect with students and teachers. Often, students have a sense of excitement and begin to look forward to the next school year. Please mark your calendars for this important day and avoid scheduling appointments for your child on April 8.

In peace,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

Middle School Families,

Good afternoon! We are preparing for our next Whole School Meeting for Worship, centered on celebrating the life of MLK Jr., this Friday, January 16, starting at 9 a.m. Because Friday morning temperatures are in the teens, we have moved the location from New Garden Meeting to our Guilford Campus Student Activities Center (the gym).

To help with the start of Meeting for Worship at 9, please drop off your Middle School student at the lower campus, located at 1128 New Garden Road, on Friday morning, January 16, instead of at the upper campus. Follow the car line to drop off your student; they will be directed to the Extended Care room to meet their teachers. After meeting, students will be transported by school bus to the upper campus.

RECAP: Friday, January 16 - Middle School Arrival - student drop off at the lower campus, 1128 New Garden Road

Thanks,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

Middle School Families
On Friday, December 19, we have our Whole School Meeting for Worship-Holiday Edition! The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. at New Garden Friends Meeting, located at 801 New Garden Rd.
To help with the timing of student transportation to the Meeting House, please drop off your Middle School student at the lower campus, located at 1128 New Garden Road, on Friday morning, December 19, instead of the upper campus. Follow the car line to drop off your student; they will be directed to the gym where they will meet their teachers. Weather permitting, they will walk together to the Meeting House; otherwise, they will be transported by school bus. After meeting, they will be transported by school bus to the upper campus.
RECAP: Friday, December 19 - Middle School Arrival - student drop off at the lower campus, 1128 New Garden Road
Thanks,
Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

Good Afternoon Middle School Families,

Greetings from the Community Committee! The students have been hard at work planning the Winter Dance which will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 7-9 pm in the Upper School Commons.

We will be holding a Bake Sale fundraiser for the dance the week we return from Fall Break on Friday, December 5th. I know we are all busy this time of year but if anyone is willing to donate homemade or store bought goodies please sign up using the link below. We appreciate your support! Please reach out directly to me or Beth if you have any questions.

I will send out a friendly reminder the week we return to school as well. Have a fantastic break!

BAKE SALE SIGN UP LINK

Danielle Cardille (she/her)
Middle School History

Dear Middle School Families,

Join us for our upcoming conference day on Friday, December 12. Please note that there will be no school for students on this day. Participation in these conferences is optional, but I hope you will take this opportunity to check in with any of your child's content teachers to address concerns or discuss specific educational experiences. If you would like to arrange a conference with the team, please contact your child’s advisor via email, who will coordinate a time for everyone.

We value the partnership between teachers, parents, and guardians; these conferences offer another opportunity for communication and collaboration between home and school. Your active involvement makes a significant contribution to our students' overall success and growth.

Use the links below to sign up for a conference by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. After this deadline, the sign-up links will be closed; however, you may still email a teacher directly to arrange a conference time or cancel a previously scheduled conference.

Barry Bell (English)

Beth Defilippis (Math)

Danielle Cardille (History)

Madison Burkardt (Science)

Clarissa Marshall (Learning Specialist)

Michaeline Parrish (Acting I), Email Directly: mparrish@ngfs.org

Jacob Hauk (Spanish)

Jeannine Borzello (Art)

Marc Alley (Music)

Alexis Capel (PE), Email Directly: acapel@ngfs.org

Additionally, remember that our doors are always open for appointments to address any questions or concerns or provide guidance for your student.

Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration in nurturing a positive and enriching educational experience for our students.

In partnership,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle & Upper School

Friends,

Middle School has begun our process for Simple Gifts. Simple Gifts is a long-standing tradition here at NGFS, and we are excited to see all of the creative and unique items the students make for one another. The first Due Date for students is this Friday, Nov. 14th.

Please take the time to read over the Simple Gifts Explanation, as well as assist your child in creating a plan of action for creating the gift. Students were given a Simple Gifts Idea Form to complete by this Friday, which is essentially a worksheet for planning their ideas. While the work should be their own, we know that parents are crucial in helping to obtain materials and create a timeframe that is feasible for project completion.

Please contact your student's advisor if you have questions.

In partnership,

Barry (and the Middle School Team)

Middle School Families,

On Friday, November 7, we have our first Whole School Meeting for Worship. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. at New Garden Friends Meeting, located at 801 New Garden Rd.

To help with the timing of student transportation to the Meeting House, please drop off your Middle School student at the lower campus, located at 1128 New Garden Road, on Friday morning, November 7, instead of the upper campus. Follow the car line to drop off your student; they will be directed to the gym where they will meet their teachers. Weather permitting, they will walk together to the Meeting House; otherwise, they will be transported by school bus. After meeting, they will be transported by school bus to the upper campus.

RECAP: Friday, November 7 - Middle School Arrival - student drop off at the lower campus, 1128 New Garden Road

Thanks,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

Dear 7th Grade Students and Families,

On Thursday, October 9, we will administer the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT 8/9) and the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Students in grades 8, 9, and 11 will be testing in various classrooms across campus. Please note that no academic classes will be held that day, and 7th-grade students are not required to attend school. Take the time to catch up on assignments or have something fun to do!

If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with your student's advisor.

Best,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

Thank you to everyone who attended Middle School Parent Night last evening!

You can access the presentation that was shared here, which includes details about our Fall Trip to Camp Thunderbird on Oct. 2-3. The presentation link as well as information links and due dates for our Fall Trip are located on the MS Class News page. Please be sure to mark your calendars with the due dates below.

Fall Trip Reminders from Kathryn, School Nurse

Complete this short form by Monday, Sept. 22, to let Kathryn know if you will or will not send medication(s) for your child for this trip. This allows for efficient tracking of the receipt of medications and any necessary follow-up communication.

Medication Administration Authorization Form

• If your child will need medications during the day or night, please note that both prescription and non-prescription OTC (over the counter) medications must be prescribed, authorized, and signed by a physician or provider and parent/guardian. Form is located on the School Health page.
• We will have OTC meds with us. Please do not send OTC meds, vitamins, or supplements unless they are absolutely necessary.

Forms and medications are due by Tuesday, Sept. 23. Give these directly to Kathryn or to Hanna. Forms can be submitted electronically to health@ngfs.org.

Questions? Email Kathryn at health@ngfs.org.

Friends,

We wanted to gauge interest in chaperone volunteers for different levels of trips taken by Middle School. The form is completely optional and no parent is required to attend field trips or our Fall/Spring trips. However, each year we have parents who would like to attend and filling out this form helps us make informed decisions choosing chaperones based on both availability and skill sets. If you'd like to accompany us on a trip, please use the link below to share a bit about yourself and your skill set(s).

LINK

In partnership,

Barry, Beth, Clarissa, Danielle and Madison

Hello middle and upper school families!

As NGFS continues to provide students with a range of opportunities to excel in the evolving digital age, we are thrilled to offer a unique after-school robotics program to students in grades 7 through 12. Led by Julia Wagner, our Robotics Teacher and the Director of Education and Programs at FIRST North Carolina, this program will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our students to delve into STEM, learning engineering and problem-solving skills while deepening their appreciation for the field.

If your student is interested in gaining hands-on experience in designing and building robots, experiencing real-world engineering, and possibly competing, we invite you to join us for an interest meeting. This meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. in the Upper School Commons on the Bob Page Campus, will provide all the details about the program, led by Julia Wagner.

Click here to complete the form as we gauge parent/guardian interest for the meeting. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Best,

Tanisha Jones

Head of Middle and Upper School

Click here for the Middle School welcome letter.