Category: Staff

MAP Testing Readiness

Dear Students,

MAP testing begins on Monday, August 31. To help ensure that testing runs smoothly, please check that your child’s MacBook or iPad is ready in advance.

The NWEA Secure Testing Browser/app used during our previous MAP testing session already meets the current requirements, so there is no need to reinstall it. However, it is imperative that the device’s operating system is updated.

Minimum requirements:

  • MacBook: macOS 15 or later
  • iPad: iPadOS 18.7 or later

Apple provides instructions for checking the operating-system version on each device:

If an update is needed, please follow Apple’s official instructions:

Please complete all available operating-system updates before August 31. Updates can take considerable time, so please do not wait until the morning of the test. We recommend backing up the device and connecting it to power before beginning an update.

Students should bring their device to school fully charged each day of MAP testing.

If you need assistance updating your device, please contact or visit the IT Department.

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth testing experience.

NIS IT Department

Become a House Leader

We’re seeking for 4 more students to join our House Leadership team. As a part of the leadership team you will join a group of energetic student leaders who want to bring community, belonging and a shared identity across the school.

The Core Pillars of this group are:

  1. Community – Belonging beyond classrooms 
  2. Spirit & Unity – Pride in house identity 
  3. Inclusivity – Everyone can participate 
  4. Fun – Enjoyment + school-life balance 
  5. Personal Excellence – Celebrate talents & effort 

We’re recruiting for grade representatives in Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6-7 and Grades 8-9.

Apply here – House Representative Application – Fill out form or scan QR code on the Poster.
Deadline for Application August 31st, 2026.

Apply here – House Representative Application – Fill out form or scan QR code on the Poster.
Deadline for Application August 31st, 2026.

NIS Higher Education Night

Dear secondary students,

Higher Education Night is open for registration now. Please scan the QR code in the poster or click HERE to register. We hope to see you there.

Date: Wednesday August 26, 2026

Time: 3:15pm-5:00pm

Location: PAC

MAP Testing Readiness

Dear Students,

MAP testing begins on Monday, August 31. To help ensure that testing runs smoothly, please check that your child’s MacBook or iPad is ready in advance.

The NWEA Secure Testing Browser/app used during our previous MAP testing session already meets the current requirements, so there is no need to reinstall it. However, it is imperative that the device’s operating system is updated.

Minimum requirements:

  • MacBook: macOS 15 or later
  • iPad: iPadOS 18.7 or later

Apple provides instructions for checking the operating-system version on each device:

If an update is needed, please follow Apple’s official instructions:

Please complete all available operating-system updates before August 31. Updates can take considerable time, so please do not wait until the morning of the test. We recommend backing up the device and connecting it to power before beginning an update.

Students should bring their device to school fully charged each day of MAP testing.

If you need assistance updating your device, please contact or visit the IT Department.

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth testing experience.

NIS IT Department

🚌 New NIS Trip Planning App

Planning a school trip? We have moved our RAMS and trip planning process from the old paper form to a new Microsoft Power App.

The NIS Trip Planning Hub is now the place to start when planning any school trip.

For a trip NIS has done before:
Complete the NIS Trip Planner & RAMS form.

For a brand-new trip that needs approval:
Start by completing the NIS New Trip Research Form. Once the trip is approved, you can then complete the NIS Trip Planner & RAMS form.

Helpful features

The new app makes trip planning easier by allowing you to:

  • Save a form as a draft and return to complete it later.
  • Copy a previous form to make repeated trips quicker to set up.
  • Upload attachments and important supporting documents directly with your trip information.
  • View your drafted and submitted forms in one place.

👉 Access the NIS Trip Planning Hub here:
https://nanjingschool.sharepoint.com/sites/TripPlanningHub/SitePages/Home.aspx

Links to the new app are also available on the NIS HUB and the Section HUB pages.

If you have any questions or would like help using the new system, please come see us in the IT Department.

NIS Higher Education Night

Dear secondary students,

Higher Education Night is open for registration now. Please scan the QR code in the poster or click HERE to register. We hope to see you there.

Date: Wednesday August 26, 2026

Time: 3:15pm-5:00pm

Location: PAC