Nipher Middle School

What time does school start?

Supervision for students begins at 7:45 am. Therefore, parents are strongly encouraged to drop off their student(s) after 7:45 am. Students will remain in the cafeteria or outside (weather permitting) on the south playground until the 8:12 warning bell. The breakfast program begins in the cafeteria at 7:50 a.m. In the case of poor weather, sixth grade students will report to the south gym while seventh and eighth grade students will report to the cafeteria.

What should I do if my child is going to be absent?

If a student is ill, parents are asked to call the main office at 213-6180. When a phone is unavailable, the student should bring a note signed by a parent/guardian, explaining the absence, the first day he/she returns. In order for a student to be excused, a parent/guardian must call or write a note. Any student who has been ill, should not return to school until their temperature and/or other symptoms have subsided for 24 hours. Students must be at school to attend any after-school activity or ceremony. This includes dances, Gold N, and 8th grade celebration. It is the student's responsibility to complete any assignments missed due to absence.

What should I do if my child needs to be dismissed early for a doctor's or dentist's appointment?

If it is necessary to be excused early from school, a student must bring a note signed by a parent or legal guardian to the main office before school. An early dismissal pass will be given. All students must sign out at the office when leaving the building.

Where should I enter the school during the school day?

All doors to our building will be locked after 8:45 am with the exception of the west door, which leads directly into our student center (adjacent to the main office). We ask all visitors to sign in and out in the office and require all visitors to wear nametags while in our building.

What if there is an emergency?

Plans have been prepared for any type of emergency situation, depending on the specifics of the incident. For example, Nipher may be required to evacuate, lock down or initiate a shelter-in-place response, according to the nature of the emergency. In those situations, we would be following the directions of our public safety officials. Nipher also has a specific plan for pickup and will provide you with needed information upon your arrival. Our procedure is well planned and focused on the safety of your children. Currently, if it is necessary for us to evacuate our building, the students will be taken to Concordia Lutheran School, just northwest of Nipher on Kirkwood Road. You will be able to pick up your student from the facility.

How can I get more involved in school or the PTO?

Parents are invited to be active in the PTO and attend the executive board's monthly meeting. The PTO has many committee which support the school. For more information about how you can help, call a PTO officer or the Nipher main office.