north junior high pto works to:
Support Students | Appreciate Educators | Create Community | Sponsor Fun
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BARBECUE
More than 60 people have already RSVPed for the first annual Back to School Barbecue on Wednesday, September 13, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on the North campus. Come join us! Parents, students and teachers are invited to this free event. We'll serve hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips and drinks, and ask for parents to sign up to bring cookies (see link below). NJH collector's cups will be available to purchase for $5. Please RSVP using the link below by Friday, September 8. Hope to see you there!
we're off to a great start with the little give!
Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the launch of the little give! In case you're new to the newsletter, we're launching a kickstarter campaign this fall called the little give to fund teacher appreciation, grants for student clubs, volunteer appreciation and parent social nights during the fall semester. This will be a companion fundraiser to The Big Give, our primary fundraiser for the spring semester.
Our goal is to raise $5,500 by the end of September. Thanks to such a supportive launch we have already reached 25% of our goal at $1,360! You can donate by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link below. Please consider giving $5, $10, $20 or $25. Thank you for your help. Every dollar counts!
PTO Meeting Wednesday, September 6
School spirit Dance
AVID is hosting a back to school dance on Thursday, September 14, in the North Cafeteria from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The dance theme is school spirit and will highlight student clubs and athletics. Admission is $5 at the door or buy a dance pass for the year for $12 from the Viking Webstore online. Help support AVID by signing up here to chaperone (your kids told us they want you to chaperone, but don't tell them we told you) or bring snacks.
Activity Highlights
We need your help to cover student activities. Please send us your photos!
- BBMTB - Congratulations to the Boise Brave Mountain Bike Team for placing first at the first race of the season last weekend at Brundage! The following North students made the podium: Wesley Naeve, 7th grade girls - 2nd place; Henry Martin, 7th grade boys - 2nd place; Cole Ohrmund, 8th grade boys - 5th place; Carter Montgomery, freshmen boys - 1st place; Thatcher Naeve, freshmen racing in Varsity boys category - 3rd place. Way to #BeBrave!
- 8th/9th Girls Volleyball - The 8th grade girls varsity team beat Les Bois on Friday, and continued their winning streak by defeating East on Wednesday.
upcoming Athletic events
- Athletics Registration - Aktivate is a new registration program for parents of student athletes. Check out the North Athletics homepage (scroll past the calendar) for more information. This registration replaces the athletics form required in previous years, but the standard physical form (available within Aktivate) is still required.
- 9th Grade Athletics- Some 9th grade sports happen through North and others through Boise High. Unless otherwise indicated, all dates shown here are for North sports. The Boise High Athletics schedule may be found here. See the Boise School District's 23/24 Sports Start Date chart below and contact North Athletic Director Andy Nemeth with questions.
- 7th Tennis - Matches on Wednesday and Friday, September 6 and 8, 3:30. Practice schedule may be found here.
- 7th/8th Football - Game vs. Riverglen on Tuesday, September 5, 3:15.
- 7th/8th Cross Country - Meet Thursday, September 7 at Simplot, 3:30.
- 7th/8th Softball - Game Tuesday, September 12 . Contact Roger Birt for more information.
- 8th/9th Girls Volleyball - Games Wednesday, September 6, 3:30 and Friday, September 8, 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!
UPCOMING BAND, Choir and orchestra events
All school events
- No school - Monday, September 4, for Labor Day.
- PTO Meeting - Wednesday, September 6, North Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
- Club Fair - All student clubs at North will participate in a Club Fair on Thursday, September 7, during school out on the blacktop. Each club will have representatives available to answer questions or sign up new members. Encourage your student to come check it out!
- Back to School Barbecue - Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. All North parents, students and teachers are invited to join PTO on the North campus for the first annual Back to School Barbecue. Bring your family and come eat hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips and dessert while welcoming new North families and reconnecting with those you already know. Free! Please RSVP by clicking here by Friday, September 8. Please click here to bring cookies or help serve hot dogs.
- School Spirit Dance - AVID is hosting a back to school dance highlighting North athletics and student clubs in the North Cafeteria on Thursday, September 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Click here to chaperone or bring snacks.
- 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