Northview Middle School History

Northview Middle School envisions a partnership dedicated to providing the paths that inspire
lifelong learners to value human dignity, contribute to society, and strive for excellence.

In 1951, the Kodak school was opened. It combined children from the old Henry's Cross Roads, Beech Springs, and French Broad Valley schools. In 1977 the name of the school was changed to Northview Middle School. On October 12, 1984 the old Northview Primary School (old Underwood School) was closed and the middle school housed grades K-8. On March 10, 1998, under the leadership of Principal Judy Harrell the new Northview Middle School was opened for grades 6-8. The new building was built behind the old school which became the elementary school. At the start of the 1999-2000 school year the 5th grade was added in order to relieve overcrowding at the elementary school. The beginning of the 2000-2001 school year saw the formation of the Northview PTSO. This group has pledged support for the middle school and is working to add new technology to the classrooms. In December of 2000 an addition was started. This addition added 4 more classrooms to NMS. In June of 2001 Northview Middle School welcomed its second principal, Mr. Jim Davis.

1. Learning never ends.
2. All students can learn.
3. All students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional strategies based on the students’ unique needs.
4. All students have the right to learn and no student has the right to interfere with the learning process.
5. The school team, parents, and community share the responsibility for providing a supportive and conducive environment for learning.
6. Providing a safe, healthy, disciplined environment will assist students in becoming accountable and in making responsible decisions.
7. Most students can learn to resolve conflict without violence or confrontations by taking responsibility for their actions.
8. Technology used efficiently and effectively will improve education.