north junior high pto works to:
Support Students | Appreciate Educators | Create Community | Sponsor Fun
Thank you, north community!
We asked for A LOT of help this week for two big events, and you answered the call! Twenty five parents brought cookies and more than twenty volunteers served hot dogs, drinks, and helped with set up and clean up at PTO's first annual Back to School Barbecue. We served 350+ hot dogs to parents, students and teachers.
Stay tuned next week for photos of the dance. We absolutely could not have supported either of these events without your help and we're so grateful. Thank you for all the ways you support our students and teachers and help build the community at North Junior High.
the little give is going strong
Thank you for supporting the little give! 54 donors have pitched in to help us raise $2,470 towards our goal of raising $5,500 by the end of September! This money will be used to fund teacher appreciation, grants for student clubs, volunteer appreciation and parent social nights during the fall semester. If you haven't given yet, you can scan the QR code or click on the link below. If you have donated (thank you!), you can help again by spreading the word. Please consider giving $5, $10, $20 or $25. Every dollar counts! Thank you so much for your support.
Activity Highlights
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- 7th Tennis - North lost to a strong Hillside Tennis team...It looked like a blowout as Hillside won the first 4 matches but the North tennis team started to improve their shots but fell short of the victory in a 10-13 loss. Blue Squad plays At Les Bois on Monday and then Full Squad plays at East on Wednesday to get ready for City. PLAY NORTH TENNIS!
- 7th/8th Football - The heavyweights just barely lost to East 6-7, bringing their season record to 2-1. The lightweights defeated East 24-7, holding on to their undefeated record.
- 7th/8th Softball - The girls are 2-0 this season!
- 8th/9th Girls Volleyball -The 8th grade Viking Varsity Volleyball team continued their undefeated season by defeating Hillside this week. The scores were 25-13 and 25-15. The 9th grade Viking Varsity Volleyball team also defeated Hillside this week, continuing their undefeated season! Both teams play again on Friday.
- 9th Golf - Congratulations to 9th grader Jack Bureau for winning Monday's golf tournament by shooting a 67!! Amazing job for a freshman....actually for anyone!!
- BBMTB - This past weekend, 103 Boise Brave Mountain Bike Team members, composed of student-athletes in Grades 6th-12th, traveled to the Grand Charge at Targhee in Alta, Wyoming, competing in their 2nd mountain bike race of the season. The following North student athletes competed, with top five finishers earning a place on the podium. Male Varsity: Thatcher Naeve, 9th grade (2nd); Female JV1: Alex Beard, 9th grade (4th), Male JV1: Carter Montgomery, 9th grade (1st), Female Freshmen: Hailey Filler, Rosa Wilper & Sydney Udesen; Male Freshmen: Kyle Kovarik, Campbell Kowalczyk, Bassem Lutz, Mac Kaysen, Flynn Jankiewicz, Eli Nelson, Noah Biggerstaff, Blaize Hundhausen, Ian Anderson, Carter Neal, Grayson Porter, Hudson Ouchley, Henry Kelley, James Holgate, Liam Flanigan, Kyle Mogensen, Jacob Yun. Female 8th Grade: Sydney Kramer, Raya Saperston, Lucy Wensel, Evan Nelson; Male 8th Grade: Cole Ohrmund, Bear Naumann, Ocean Morigeau, Benjamin Whatcott; Female 7th Grade: Wesley Naeve (2nd), Anna Streif, Claire Dougherty, May Jankiewicz, Logan Baughman, Molly Rooney, Evelyn Childs; Male 7th Grade: Connor Kovarik, Kameron Schultheiss, Kaden McDonald, Samuel Hall, Felix Antink. BBMTB continues their 3 week, back-to-back race schedule this coming weekend at Super Soldier Mountain!
Check out the last week's North News for an interview with the new Assistant Principal, Dr. Brett Twiss
upcoming Athletic events
- 7th Tennis - Matches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, September 18, 20, and 22, 3:30. Practice schedule may be found here.
- 7th/8th Football - Game vs. Les Bois on Monday, September 18, 3:15.
- 7th/8th Cross Country - Meet Friday, September 22 at Bob Firman XC Invitational, 3:30. Bob Firman information may be found https://www.bobfirmanxc.org/
- 7th/8th Softball - Games Tuesday, September 19, 4:00 and Thursday, September 21, 4:00. Contact Roger Birt for more information.
- 8th/9th Girls Volleyball - Games Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, September 18, 20, and 22, 3:30.
- 9th Wrestling (Boise High) - Boise Wrestling will be hosting our annual welcome back BBQ September 17th 11:00 a.m. at Eagle Rock Park. We will be grilling up hot dogs and enjoying yard games. We will also be discussing important dates, spirit pack information, our annual salmon dinner fundraiser and other important information. Also please be aware of major things needed prior to wrestling such as; hydration test (dates will be given later), completing paperwork on Aktivate, and a physical. Be Brave!
band, choir and orchestra events
All school events
- Drama Club: Calling all aspiring actors and theater enthusiasts! The Drama Club met for the first time on Thursday, September 14, but students are welcome to come be a part. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just curious about the world of drama, everyone is welcome. We can't wait to meet you, share our love for theater, and plan an exciting year of performances. The Drama Club meets Thursdays during both lunch periods in Room 16 beneath the gym (Mrs. Wright's room).
- Art Club:The Art Club will meet on Wednesdays in Room A under the cafeteria during second lunch. All students interested in making fun creative projects and improving their art skills are welcome. For questions contact Cassandra.Woodland@boiseschools.org.
- Boise Brick House: The Boise Brick House (BBH) is a teen-driven after school drop-in center for high school participants from across the Treasure Valley. BBH offers relaxation with friends, homework, free food, fun activities, and empowering conversations about mental wellness. The BBH is located within walking distance from North, at the corner of 7th and Franklin. Click here for upcoming activities or follow them on Instagram at theboisebrickhouse.
- Want some North Swag? Check out the Viking Gear Store.
Additional Resources
- North Calendar
- North Newsletter (the school's weekly newsletter)
- The Daily Viking Announcements (daily announcements)
- North News (weekly video news report produced by Video Broadcasting students)
- The Viking Post (monthly newspaper produced by Journalism students)
- Counselor's Quarterly Newsletter
Stay Connected
- Send us an email at northjhPTO@gmail.com
- Sign up here to subscribe to the PTO newsletter
- Instagram: follow PTO at northjuniorhighpto and follow the school at northjr.high
- Facebook: follow PTO at North Junior High PTO and follow the school at North Jr High
- Have feedback for how PTO could be better? Email Ellen or Julie and share your ideas.
PTO Board
- Co-Presidents: Paige Gustavsen, Annie Reeder
- Co-Vice Presidents: Ellen Campfield Nelson, Julie Ouchley
- Secretary and Assistant Secretary: Maggie Fullerton, Alicia Lee
- Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer: Nola Walker, Kim Love
- Hospitality: Rosa Urrutia, Becca Hayes and Lauren Pasley
- Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Cornett
- Fundraising: Debra Hodges
- Newsletter: Aimee Shipman