11 6th graders traveled to West Cabarrus High School for the CCS STEM Pipeline Paper Airplane Challenge Event on November 25th. Students were able to fly drones, complete a flight simulation, and design a paper airplane to fly.

11 6th graders traveled to West Cabarrus High School for the CCS STEM Pipeline Paper Airplane Challenge Event on November 25th. Students were able to fly drones, complete a flight simulation, and design a paper airplane to fly. Congratulations to Harper C. for placing 2nd in the paper airplane flight contest with her elementary school partner and to Jennings W. for earning the Spirit of STEM award along with his elementary school partner.

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Students and Staff had a great week celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27th-Oct. 31st. It’s a week where schools across the country come together to promote healthy, safe, and drug-free lifestyles. Red Ribbon Week reminds us that the choices we make matter. It’s about standing up for yourself, supporting your friends, and choosing to live a life filled with purpose, health, and respect.

J.N. Fries Middle School buzzed with excitement as students engaged in Spooky STEM Activities filled with hands-on experiments and lots of fun. The halls were happily buzzing as students rotated through themed STEM rooms that brought science and technology to life. From mysterious fog swirling out of dry ice experiments to the crackling glow of plasma lights, the day blended spooky Halloween vibes with scientific discovery. Students were encouraged to hypothesize, observe, and experiment—turning curiosity into creativity.

Our field trip this year is heading to the state capitol! We are traveling to Raleigh NC and will see many cool attractions including the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, the State Capitol building and a tour of the state legislative building. It will be an action packed day! We will also see the Martin Luther King Gardens, tour the campus of NC State, and have a bowling party! We will see so many fun and educational sights. Let's take in the experience together! Student registration is open until November 1st!

WHERE: Eighth grade students will be taking a three day/two-night trip to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We will be traveling to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Hatteras, Roanoke Island, and Ocracoke Island. WHEN: We will depart the morning of Wednesday, April 8th and will return the evening of Friday, April 10th.

Vision: At J.N. Fries STEM Middle School, our vision is to build a vibrant learning community where accountability, respect, and integrity form the foundation of every interaction. We are dedicated to fostering collaboration, teamwork, and inclusion in a safe and supportive environment. Driven by curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, we celebrate diversity and promote growth for all, empowering every student to persevere and achieve their dreams. Mission: Learning with Purpose, Leading with Character