Bonnie Mwanda, Principal
Main Office: 919-266-8500
Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Home
![students walking into the school building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773064537/wcpssnet/gcuzfepmogedbneykurg/HERO-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773064537/wcpssnet/gcuzfepmogedbneykurg/HERO-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773064537/wcpssnet/gcuzfepmogedbneykurg/HERO-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773064537/wcpssnet/gcuzfepmogedbneykurg/HERO-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool.png","width":1080}])
Welcome!
Neuse River Middle is your place to learn new things, meet new people, explore your interests, and grow both inside and outside the classroom. Middle school is a time to challenge yourself, discover your strengths, and make memories that will last for years to come. You may be feeling excited, nervous, or a little bit of both—and that’s completely normal. Every new year is a fresh start. At Neuse River, we want you to do your best, ask questions, stay organized, and treat others with kindness and respect. Get involved in clubs, sports, and activities, try something new, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
Our school community values respect, responsibility, perseverance, and collaboration. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning for another great year, we look forward to building meaningful connections and making lasting memories together.
![parent liaison]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779897846/wcpssnet/xywd5mke9nwnee80qvcf/diaz.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779897846/wcpssnet/xywd5mke9nwnee80qvcf/diaz.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779897846/wcpssnet/xywd5mke9nwnee80qvcf/diaz.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779897846/wcpssnet/xywd5mke9nwnee80qvcf/diaz.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779897846/wcpssnet/xywd5mke9nwnee80qvcf/diaz.png","width":1536}])
School Calendar
all day
Our School Community
![School event in the media center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780408708/wcpssnet/yoeyt9y8o1x7t7oirgdw/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-6.png","width":256}])
![Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773071731/wcpssnet/xtn1mhw3e9qekjur2dqp/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773071731/wcpssnet/xtn1mhw3e9qekjur2dqp/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-5.png","width":400}])
![Friends of Neuse River]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779900511/wcpssnet/smgqchylc9lv4j3xhbn2/Untitleddesign40.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779900511/wcpssnet/smgqchylc9lv4j3xhbn2/Untitleddesign40.png","width":500}])
![Student Ambassadors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773071731/wcpssnet/unmbwv00k6nqgl9i0sd5/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773071731/wcpssnet/unmbwv00k6nqgl9i0sd5/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-3.png","width":500}])
![Clubs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773071731/wcpssnet/iwdbliucsjkrjg2pdsif/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773071731/wcpssnet/iwdbliucsjkrjg2pdsif/CommunityHighlights-NeuseRiver-2.png","width":400}])
![House System]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779994222/wcpssnet/tn53wt8npspptcpzlvmz/housesystem.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779994222/wcpssnet/tn53wt8npspptcpzlvmz/housesystem.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779994222/wcpssnet/tn53wt8npspptcpzlvmz/housesystem.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779994222/wcpssnet/tn53wt8npspptcpzlvmz/housesystem.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779994222/wcpssnet/tn53wt8npspptcpzlvmz/housesystem.png","width":1478}])
Academic Excellence
![Agriculture Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779898253/wcpssnet/x45itloumsittbbqj2gj/AGProgram.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779898253/wcpssnet/x45itloumsittbbqj2gj/AGProgram.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779898253/wcpssnet/x45itloumsittbbqj2gj/AGProgram.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779898253/wcpssnet/x45itloumsittbbqj2gj/AGProgram.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779898253/wcpssnet/x45itloumsittbbqj2gj/AGProgram.png","width":1536}])
![Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) and English as a Second Language (ESL)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773073189/wcpssnet/js3byw1ydkfmowgkhkez/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773073189/wcpssnet/js3byw1ydkfmowgkhkez/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-7.png","width":400}])
![Flight Friday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773073189/wcpssnet/k9njskjmnklmxs1le76z/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773073189/wcpssnet/k9njskjmnklmxs1le76z/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-6.png","width":400}])
![HEROs (Here Everyday Ready & On Time)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773073189/wcpssnet/mgiybcodcfgf0nncxf9y/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773073189/wcpssnet/mgiybcodcfgf0nncxf9y/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-5.png","width":400}])
![Staff Wellness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773073189/wcpssnet/mhraogs6nt5ysuv1jnuj/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773073189/wcpssnet/mhraogs6nt5ysuv1jnuj/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-4.png","width":400}])
![Professional Development Labs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773073189/wcpssnet/ixhwqafxn2sbh0zoyzxo/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773073189/wcpssnet/ixhwqafxn2sbh0zoyzxo/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-3.png","width":400}])
![Community Engagement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773073189/wcpssnet/nykrezltelu9mtpwhqea/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773073189/wcpssnet/nykrezltelu9mtpwhqea/AcademicHighlights-NeuseRiverMiddle-2.png","width":400}])
![Star Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779994013/wcpssnet/uo8rpcydn13g5ru3ty0j/starstudents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779994013/wcpssnet/uo8rpcydn13g5ru3ty0j/starstudents.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779994013/wcpssnet/uo8rpcydn13g5ru3ty0j/starstudents.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779994013/wcpssnet/uo8rpcydn13g5ru3ty0j/starstudents.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779994013/wcpssnet/uo8rpcydn13g5ru3ty0j/starstudents.png","width":1536}])
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
![Alexander Hernandez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779899255/wcpssnet/pcrfbtbiphmfozkra6kn/Untitleddesign36.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779899255/wcpssnet/pcrfbtbiphmfozkra6kn/Untitleddesign36.png","width":400}])
Alexander Hernandez
"Neuse River is a great place to learn and grow. I’ve improved in class, gained confidence, and love the golf club and after-school programs for trying new activities."
Student
![Mr. Tolka]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779899386/wcpssnet/fyzjgz2jwhixybbs3ssh/Untitleddesign37.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779899386/wcpssnet/fyzjgz2jwhixybbs3ssh/Untitleddesign37.png","width":400}])
Mr. Tolka
"In 2021, teaching was just a temporary bridge for me. Neuse River changed everything. With its supportive, community-focused environment, I finally found my home."
Teacher
![Dr. Gray]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773072532/wcpssnet/uygdtbfkxizkvorj8uxm/Testimonials-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool-4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773072532/wcpssnet/uygdtbfkxizkvorj8uxm/Testimonials-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool-4.png","width":400}])
Dr. Gray
"At Neuse River, leaders expect the very best. Their holistic approach to real-world exposure and rigorous standards makes it an ideal site for student learning."
Friend of Neuse River
![Dinardi family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773072533/wcpssnet/vijn2pyr5iomjgzyjmap/Testimonials-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773072533/wcpssnet/vijn2pyr5iomjgzyjmap/Testimonials-NeuseRiverMiddleSchool-3.png","width":400}])
The DiNardi Family
"As a parent of a 6th grader with mild autism, I love Neuse River Middle. Staff are supportive, communication is great, and Camden is thriving in a caring environment!"
Parent