NDMS Unplugged

The crew is growing! 🎙️ In Episode 15 of NDMS Unplugged, Mr. Pages and RJ officially welcome Karson as the newest co-host of the show! This week, the team celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with staff shoutouts, funny teacher moments, and some very real middle school “teacher phrases”. They also recap Cinco de Mayo festivities at NDMS, preview upcoming field trips like Junior Achievement and Bla...

It’s April 30th , but at North Dorchester Middle School, it already feels like we’re stepping straight into May —and Mr. Pages and RJ are here to break it all down! In this episode, we talk about Math MCAP testing , how the school is managing testing season, and what students are experiencing as we push through this important stretch of the year. We also take time to celebrate the amazing people w...

Spring Break flew by, but RJ and Mr. Pages are back and jumping straight into the busiest stretch of the school year. In this episode, they celebrate Assistant Principal Week, reflect on the quick reset Spring Break provided, and dive into the schoolwide fidget ban and the reasoning behind it. They also officially welcome in Quarter 4, discuss the start of MCAP state testing, and talk about what i...

RJ and Mr. Pages reconvene to the recording studio to bring the latest episode of the NDMS Unplugged Podcast!

Episode 11 of NDMS Unplugged recaps a big week at North Dorchester Middle School! We break down our Black History Month celebration, reflect on SRO Appreciation Day, and debate favorite 19th-century presidents for Presidents’ Day. We also celebrate our All-Shore Band and Chorus students, wrap up basketball season, share updates on our new school grant, and tease future podcast guests. Join Assista...

In this episode of NDMS Unplugged , Mr. Pages and 7th grader RJ break down what it means to “RAP the Owl Way” at NDMS — and why it matters more than ever this February. They talk about: Black History Month and the powerful stories behind the names we learn about Whether Valentine’s Day should be about candy or kindness The start of a new semester in Unified Arts Tips for staying focused and positi...

NDMS 7th Grader, RJ, and Middle school Assistant Principal, Mr. Pages, are back in the NDMS Unplugged studio just days after their last episode—because when big things happen, you don’t wait a week to talk about them. 🎙️ This time around, the duo celebrates the Hoosiers’ big victory , prepares mentally (and emotionally) for an impending snowstorm , and offers much-needed affirmations for the verti...

Coming back from winter break is never easy—for students or staff. In this episode, we sit down with our new School Resource Officer to talk about easing back into routines, supporting students during the post-break slump, and building positive relationships in the building. From resetting expectations to starting the year strong, this is all about getting back into the swing of things together.

Winter Break is almost here, and Episode 7 of the NDMS Unplugged Podcast is all about what’s coming up at NDMS! RJ and Mr. Pages talk through highlights from the Career Fair, reflect on the busy days leading into break, and wrap things up with a fun rapid-fire Christmas segment. It’s the perfect listen as we count down the final days before some well-earned rest and holiday cheer 🎄🎙️

🎙️ We’re back! Sorry for the week-long break after Thanksgiving, but the latest episode of the NDMS Unplugged Podcast is here! This week, RJ and Mr. Pages dive into an exciting possible grant that could take the show to new heights, chat about all 67 counties in PA, and share their excitement as we head into the final week before Winter Break 2025. Don’t miss it!

RJ and Mr. Pages are back—and fueled by an unreasonable amount of pumpkin-spice enthusiasm! In this mini-episode, we recap Fall Fest, hype up the upcoming Turkey Trot, and then dive headfirst into Rapid Fire Thanksgiving “This or That,” where the only rule is: don’t overthink cranberry sauce. It’s fast, it’s festive, and it’s mildly chaotic—just like Thanksgiving dinner. 🍂🦃

This week, RJ and Mr. Pages attempt their first-ever cold open —and shockingly, it’s only slightly warmer than the coffee in the teacher’s lounge. We recap our NJHS Induction, salute our amazing Veterans Day ceremony, and then… things go off the rails. Stick around for our brand-new outro (read: bloopers) featuring “Variations of 6–7,” the bit absolutely no one requested and yet somehow everyone d...

This week, RJ and Mr. Pages talk about the NDMS Chess Tournament Champions , share some glow party highlights (no pun intended!), and give updates on the postponed Fall Fest . Plus, they sit down with SRO Deputy LaMonica , who shares what it’s really like being a School Resource Officer at NDMS —including her thoughts on lunch duty and the ever-popular Soup, Salad, and Food Art Project ! Tune in f...

RJ & Mr. Pages sit down with the other half of the NDMS assistant principal dream team — Ms. Barnes! She dishes on everything from Family Fall Night and a possible winter semi-formal to the highlights of NDMS’s first months of the 2025–26 school year… and of course, tomorrow’s epic GLOW PARTY! But wait — there’s a twist! The hosts hit RJ with an uno reverse interview. Brought to you by this we...

Welcome to the very first episode of The NDMS Owl Podcast! Student RJ and Assistant Principal Mr. Pages kick things off by talking about starting the show, adjusting to 7th grade life , and moving from high school to middle school leadership . Plus — Ms. South’s chess tournament (something about the loser of the winners beating the winner of the losers to become… the other winner?). Then Dungeon M...