A note from the principal...

  •  Welcome to the 2024-25 school year!

     Nace Office

    Greetings from the middle school!  For those of you who may not know me, I am the Big Spring Middle School principal, Mrs. Clarissa Nace. Prior to coming to middle school, I was Newville Elementary Principal for 3 years.  I am entering my 7th year as the middle school principal.

     As we gear up for the 2024-25 school year, I feel confident that our teachers will be able to deliver on a content-rich curriculum, while embracing the social/emotional needs of our students.  I look forward to welcoming back all of our students into our building on August 20th, where their health and safety will remain our #1 priority.  We have spent countless hours creating a schedule that embraces the needs of all of our students while always striving to make their middle level experience both engaging and academically challenging.

    Mission Statement

    2024-25 Big Spring Middle School Building Goals/Focus Areas:

    • Profile of a Graduate (6C) Experiences

      • (Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, Continuous Learning, Citizenship)

    • Engagement with our Students, Staff, and Families
    • Well Being of our Students and Staff

    On a more personal note, I am a principal who loves to frequent events to cheer-on and support all of our students in their extracurricular activities, just as I cheer-on and support my son, Jacob...who is going-on his 4th year of college to be a surgical technician in the operating room.  How time flies!  Another important family member to us is our service/therapy dog, Lincoln.  Lincoln is owned by the district, but he goes home with me each evening, as I am his primary handler.  Lincoln is blessed to have 6 additional handlers at BSMS: Ms. Sprecher, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Shutt, Mrs. Beamer, Mrs. McIntire, and Ms. Hangen!  I reside in Shermans Dale, PA with my husband (Kurt) and son (Jacob)...and Lincoln!  As a family, we love to travel and spend time with family and friends. 

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    At any time throughout this school year, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.  We, as a middle school team of teachers and staff, are here to support you and your child in making the middle level experience a positive one...one they will cherish and never forget!

    Yours in education,

    Mrs. Clarissa Nace

    cnace@bigspring.k12.pa.us

    (717) 776-2471