Academic Teams
The NHMS Academic Team has been a long-standing tradition in our school. Our team has won numerous county and regional championships. The team has participated in many state competitions and finished third in the state for the 2002-2003 seasons. The Academic Team is coached by J. Gordon, Paula Kelly, and May Smith.

The Academic Team competes against all other middle schools in Hall County during the fall season. Students answer questions based on math, science, social studies, language arts, and general trivia. The team is open to all grade levels and each level participates in both the A and B teams. In addition to the fall season, there are spring practices for sixth and seventh graders who are interested in being on the team the next year.

School Store
The School Store is managed and run by students in sixth through eighth grade. Interested students should inquire with either Laura Tucker.

Drama Club
Students in all grade levels are invited to participate. No previous experience is needed. Ms. Blackstock is the Drama Coach. Check the bulletin boards for meeting dates and times.

FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA is a wonderful experience for all who attend. FCA meets every Thursday morning from 7:40-8:15. We have a guest speaker each week from different churches in the community. We sing fun, uplifting songs that everyone enjoys. There are many students involved in FCA, whether they are leading, singing, or just helping clean up. Everyone tries to help out. Anyone who wishes to attend is welcome to come to our FCA programs. Contact Cathy Hall or Sherrye Bentley for more information.

4-H Club
The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agricultural awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship. The 4-H youth development educational program supplements the training young people receive in the home, church, and school. 4-H meets the first Monday of each month. Contact Ashley Pirkle for more information.

Jr. Beta Club
Jr. Beta is a community service organization. We go out into the community to provide needed services. In order to be eligible for Jr. Beta, the student must have all "A's" and satisfactory behavior.

Our main charities include the March of Dimes and the Humane Society. We are involved in many smaller community service projects. Melanie Ellis is the Chairperson for Jr. Beta Club.

Peer Leaders
Check out the Other Departments page for detailed information.

SAVE - Environmental Science Club
SAVE is the environmental science club sponsored by NHMS. We will meet every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 302. As a club member, students will have the opportunity to advocate environmental awareness, discuss issues that affect our surroundings, recycle, garden, and enhance and maintain the wildlife sanctuary. At each meeting, we will sell popcorn (.50) and drinks ($1) to raise funds for environmental projects around the school. If your child is interested in joining the NHMS Environmental Science Club, please contact Carol Cummings. Students will not be allowed to participate if they are picked up late more than once.

STREAM TEAM - Sponsor: Kathy Mellette

Mission:
To become an environmental advocacy organization dedicated to the protection of the creek behind North Hall Middle School and the tributary of Wahoo Creek accessible via Old Howser Mill Road and the riparian areas of these creeks. The North Hall Middle School Stream Team is an active, ongoing certified Adopt A Stream monitor (chemical and biological) of these two streams, providing quality baseline data for the City of Gainesville and the Georgia Adopt A Stream Program.

To educate students of North Hall Middle School, their parents and the community with the goal of increasing public awareness of North Hall’s nonpoint source pollution and water quality issues involving the Upper Chattahoochee Watershed.

To work with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to conserve, restore and manage habitat for the wood duck (Aix sponsa).

Objectives:

• To provide students and teachers interaction with water professionals, agencies and organizations involved with providing clean water and protection of the Chattahoochee watershed
• To explore issues relating to water quality, water’s properties, water’s values and uses
• To develop career interests in environmental protection
• To provide opportunity to learn of water related recreational opportunities available to students

Activities:

• Clean up of school grounds and nature trail
• Participation in Rivers Alive Shore Sweep
• Contributor to the Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper’s Association
• Biological and Chemical monitoring of NHMS creek and Wahoo Creek
• Host the Water Festival (event for entire school to learn about water conservation)
• Storm Drain stenciling

Yearbook

Yearbooks may be purchased on the internet, by toll free phone, or by mail. We offer the following packages:

To Pay by Check or Money Order

• Make checks payable to Herff Jones.
• On the check write your student’s name and #10303.
• Complete the order form.
• Mail the check made payable to Herff Jones with the order form to this address:

Herff Jones Order Center
2525 Midpoint Drive
Edwardsville, KS 66111

To Pay with Credit or Debit Card
Option 1: Log onto www.YearbookOrderCenter.com NHMS’s number is 10303.
Option 2: Call toll free 1.866.287.3096. NHMS’s number is 10303.

PTSO
PTSO provides many volunteer services. If you would like to get involved in your child's school, please contact Stacy Mancin, the Volunteer Coordinator, by leaving a message for her at 770-983-9749.

Our teacher representatives are Marie Clark, Kathy Mellette, and Lisa Allgood.

This year's officers are:

• President -
• Vice President –
• Treasurer –
• Secretary –
• Communications -
• Hospitality -