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Chromebook Distribution (there were earlier pick up dates, but this is the last one)
Middle School Tours (these have been offered all summer, and the last one)
Thursday, Aug. 28: PowerSchool Opens after 4 pm for Student Schedules and Bus Information–See Important Note Below.
Sept. 1: School Closed for Labor Day
Sept. 3: First day of school for all 7th grade students & NEW 8th grade students only. Early Dismissal of Students (12:05 pm)
Sept. 4: 2025/2026 Annual Consent Emergency Information & Trip/Activity Medical Clearance Form(Annual)due in PowerSchool
Sept. 4: First day of school for ALL students
Sept. 11: MS Back to School Night - in person, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
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Chromebook pick up for incoming seventh graders and new eighth graders took place the last two weeks of August. There is one more day to pick up Chromebooks prior to the start of school and that is Wednesday, August 27. Simply come to the Middle School Main Entrance between 9 am and Noon. Those students who cannot pick up their chromebooks before school will come to the Main Office during homeroom on the first day of school. |
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The first day for ALL SEVENTH graders and NEW eighth graders is Wednesday, September 3rd. School begins promptly at 7:30 am and dismisses at 12:05 pm. Students should report to the cafetorium area. Breakfast will be available for purchase. See more information below regarding breakfast. Students will follow an abbreviated schedule, meet their teachers and become familiar with the middle school. |
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The first day for ALL STUDENTS is Thursday, September 4th. School begins promptly at 7:30 am and dismisses at 2:38 pm. Students should report to the cafetorium area upon arrival.
For middle school students scheduled to start the first day in the high school, primarily students who are enrolled in the JROTC program, they should report to the high school as they normally would as part of the high school’s A/B schedule (September 4th is an “A” day). We will make arrangements for those students who are beginning the day to take part in the orientation activities in the middle school. |
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PowerSchool, our student management program, will be available to parents and students on August 28 after 4:00 pm. Both opening of school forms and student schedules will become available at that time.
Please note that every effort was made to schedule students based on their requests. At this point, electives and schedule assignments are not able to be changed.
Before students will be able to access their schedules, parents will need to log into PowerSchool using their parent account and complete the Opening of School form. Please log on to your Parent PowerSchool account and complete the following electronic annual form:
2025/2026 Annual Consent Emergency Information & Trip/Activity Medical Clearance Form(Annual)
Free and Reduced Lunch Form (as needed) here: LINK
These forms need to be completed no later than Thursday, September 4th. If you cannot access your Parent Portal account, please contact your child’s counselor for assistance. |
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Please be aware of our Chromebook protocol:every day. Please make sure that the student logs into their Chromebook prior to the first day of school so that all system updates are completed prior to their arrival. Students are required to use the Chromebook case issued to them (8th graders will receive their case the first day of school). It is the students’ responsibility to have their Chromebook charged every day. If a student does not have their Chromebook/charger, they will be sent to the main office to call a parent/guardian to bring what they are missing. Students who have non-working Chromebooks should report to the main office for a loaner. When students receive their repaired Chromebook, it is expected that they return the loaner. The cost to replace a charger is $35. Students will be responsible to pay for damages to their Chromebook. Please see below about the Chromebook Protection Plan that parents may purchase to cover the cost of accidental damages to Chromebooks.
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We are pleased to continue our 1:1 Chromebook program at Northern Burlington to support your students’ learning. Please remember that families are responsible for care, maintenance, and potential repair or replacement costs for district-issued Chromebooks. Optional Protection Plan:
For just $40 per year, the Chromebook Protection Plan covers accidental damage—such as drops, spills, and screen breaks—eliminating most repair costs for up to three incidents per device.
Plase see the graphic of a cost comparison.
A full list of items, coverage details, exclusions, and FAQ is available in the complete Chromebook Repair Agreement on the district website – Chromebook Repair Agreement and Protection Plan. Here is the link to the web store and choose the "Chromebook Protection Plan.” https://nburlington.revtrak.net/ |
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Please be reminded that there is a dress code. Please review the following with your children and reference pages 18-19 of the student handbook for the following information:
Students in violation of the dress code will be asked to change their clothing. If they have nothing in their locker, they will call a parent/guardian to bring them appropriate clothing. If the student refuses to change their clothing, they will be placed in In School Suspension. |
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Students may bring their cell phones to school, however, cell phones must be put away during the school day, unless given express permission by a teacher to use it for a specific class activity. Students who have their cell phones out during the school day may have them confiscated and, in some cases, parents may be required to pick them up from the main office, and may receive additional disciplinary consequences. |
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All students will receive an ID card and lanyard the first day of school. It is the expectation that students will wear their school ID at all times while in the building (there are exceptions, such as PE class, where students do not need to wear their school ID). This is part of our school safety and security measures. Students who are not wearing their school ID may have their privileges limited and may be subject to disciplinary consequences. Replacement school IDs are $5 and may be purchased at the school counseling office. |
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How we treat one another at Northern Burlington is important and we want all of our students to feel welcome. We want to create a safe and orderly environment to promote the best opportunity for learning. To that end, we have three key expectations in our school community. At Northern, our students will:
Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible
As school begins we will be talking to the students about how those expectations apply across the building. Throughout the year we plan to revisit these concepts and reinforce them. In addition, eliminating bullying is another key part of our expectations for student conduct. We will be setting up a variety of student activities throughout the school year to better educate our students on how to stop bullying.
Finally, our school has been recognized as a No Place for Hate school by the Anti-Defamation League. We look forward to continuing to earn this distinction through organizing different activities related to No Place for Hate throughout the school year. Look for updates in the weekly parent message that comes out every Friday via email. |
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Parent Messages from the principal are sent regularly at the end of every week. The school uses email communications on a regular basis so it is essential that the school has an accurate email address. Parents should log into PowerSchool to review the email address shown and update as necessary. Parents may enter more than one email address. Please note that adding an email address in the Parent/Student Portal does not change the email address on file in PowerSchool demographics - to do this, you must email the school registrar your request. |
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Bus Assignments can be found in PowerSchool under Transportation and these will be made available by Thursday, August 28. Please be aware that students must ride their assigned bus. Temporary requests for a student to ride a different bus will be considered only for emergency situations and only with the Principal’s approval. Such a request must be submitted in writing from both the parent of the child and the parent who will be receiving the child, along with phone numbers to confirm the request at least 24 hours in advance. |
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Breakfast Breakfast will be served daily from 7:00 am to 7:30 am. The cost for breakfast is $2.50 for a breakfast bundle which will include a grain and/ or protein, a fruit, and a milk. This will be the free/reduced option and will also be available for purchase. Ala Carte items are available for purchase as well.
Lunch Every day there are two lunch periods and each is 30 minutes long. We encourage all parents and guardians to complete a new 2025-2026 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals prior to the first day of school. The application can be found on our webpage under parent/student resources and at this LINK.
The cost for a regular school lunch is $3.50, and a premium lunch is $3.75. Students will use their school ID to move through the lunch line. Parents are welcome to establish an online lunch account through the lunchtime parent portal found under Food Services on the parent/student page and at this Acct Link. Students are welcome to pack their lunch, please no glass bottles.
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Several important pieces of information are available on our district website at www.nburlington.com please be sure to check out the tabs for Student Resources, Parent/Guardian Resources, and Middle School Important Information for the following: District Calendar Free and Reduced Lunch Application Student Handbook Athletics* Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC): This is the parent group for the school district. Medication at School Form: Must be completed in order for a child to take any medication at school. Acceptable Use of Technology Policy Anti-Bullying Policy (HIB) Asbestos Abatement Notification (AHERA) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan Health Insurance Brochure/Application
*If your student would like to participate in a fall sport - soccer, field hockey, or cross country - please make sure you register online and follow the directions to upload the sports physical if you haven't done so already. Students may not attend practices until Northern Burlington school doctor clears the student for participation. https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/northern-burlington-regional-school-district
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Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC): The Parent Teacher Student Connection (www.nburlingtonptsc.org) is a non-profit organization committed to educational excellence and service in the Northern Burlington County High School and Middle School community by developing a close working relationship with parents, teachers, staff, and administration. Your membership and participation will ensure the continued success of our organization. Please read our Welcome letter here and consider joining the PTSC for the new school year! https://www.nburlingtonptsc.org/membership The PTSC is excited to host our 1st annual Designer Bag Bingo & Basket Raffle on Saturday, September 27 at the high school. Doors open at 5:00pm; Games begin at 6:00pm. 12 gorgeous bags from Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and more. Final blackout game bag valued at $395. 70+ baskets will be raffled and a special $1900 Gucci bag raffle as well. Tickets are $35 online until 9/20 or we sell out. At the door, tickets will be $40. Tickets at https://www.nburlingtonptsc.org/bag-bingo. |
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