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Back to School 25-26

ParentSquare

ParentSquare is the platform used by GCPS to communicate with families throughout the school year. This is also where you will acknowledge orientation agreements starting on July 21st.  Please make sure you read through each document and sign off that you have read it.  Click here to access more information about this tool and how to activate your account.

ParentVUE

ParentVUE is the platform used by GCPS to allow each parent to access grades, schedules, and much more from a smartphone. Please download the ParentVue app if you have not already done so.

Fees

In MyPaymentsPlus, you will find the contributions for this school year including connections classes, technology, clinic, etc (available starting July 21st). There is also a class fee for field trips and special events. Instead of asking parents to pay for field trips that take place at school and off-campus throughout the year, we collect a class fee at the start of the school year. This fee will cover the trips and special events for the grade level this school year.  Thank you for your financial support of these programs.  You can also use MyPaymentsPlus to pay for student meals and other activities throughout the school year.

Supply Lists

We have generic supply lists for each grade level posted on the school website. Teachers may add specific items for their class, but the general list is a great starting point. Feel free to bring some of the bulky supply items with you to Open House. 

Open House

We will host Open House for all grade levels on Wednesday, July 30th. Below are more details for the day:

  • Hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Students can access their schedules using StudentVUE in their student portal starting the morning of Wednesday, July 30th
  • Report to homeroom first to complete paperwork and pick up a paper schedule
  • Visit all classes and teachers
  • PTSA will have a membership table and spirit wear available for purchase
  • Transportation representatives will be in the cafeteria with bus route information and times (Parents can also access bus information through ParentVUE in the parent portal)
  • Cafeteria representatives will be available to answer meal questions
  • Walker pass applications can be completed in the cafeteria for those students who wish to walk home from school
  • School supplies can be dropped off with your teachers
  • Parking will be available in the front parking lot and the lower parking lot off West Price Road. We will also have a shuttle bus running from Gwinnett Church during the hours of 9:00 am-1:00 pm (please park in the Red parking lot).  The shuttle will drop you off and pick you up at the front door!

Things to do before Open House

  1. Go to ParentSquare and acknowledge the 2025-2026 Orientation Agreements sent out on July 21, 2025.
  2. Go to your MyPaymentsPlus account and complete contributions and class fees beginning on July 21st, 2025. 
  3. Check student/parent data information in ParentVUE and update accordingly. 
  4. Check ParentVUE or StudentVUE for your student’s schedule on the morning of July 30, 2025.
  5. Students will need to reset their password for the 25-26 school year using the directions attached.

First Day of School

We are excited to have all students begin school on Monday, August 4th.  Seventh and eighth-grade students returning to NGMS should come to school on the first day with their school-issued Chromebook and charger fully charged.  Sixth graders and any new student to NGMS will receive their Chromebook on the first or second day of school. All students should bring their Chromebook fully charged each day.