Congratulations to Our Illinois State Scholars | Posted 12/15/25
Four Newark High School seniors have been named as Illinois State Scholars. This is a recognition awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. It is given to the top ten percent of high school seniors in the state and reflects exceptional academic achievement throughout high school. Selection is based on a combination of standardized test scores and unweighted GPA. Congratulations to Shae Cotton, Cody Kulbartz, Heather Buhle, and Sadie Pottinger on this outstanding academic honor.
JV Baseball Coach Position Available | Posted 12/15/25
Newark High School is seeking a Junior Varsity baseball coach to help lead and develop student athletes in our baseball program. Start Date: March 1st, 2026. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Stipend: $1768.08 + pay for years of experience. To view the job description click here: https://tinyurl.com/yk9tuvcf Please email athletic director Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org with any questions.
Anticipated Asst. Track and Field Coaching Position Available | Posted 12/15/25
Newark High School has an anticipated assistant track and field coaching position available. Start Date: January 19th, 2026. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Stipend: $2,431.11 + pay for years of experience. To view the job description click here: https://tinyurl.com/4tfzhd2x Please email athletic director Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org with any questions.
Project #213 and Stockings for a Cause: Holiday Support for Our Community | Posted 12/1/25
With the holidays approaching, the Student Council and Travel Club are offering two ways to support our community micro pantry. Student Council is launching Project #213, aiming to raise $213—one dollar for every student and staff member. If we meet the goal, hot cocoa and treats will be provided before final exams.
The Travel Club is also creating stockings for the micro pantry over Christmas break. Buying a stocking both supports the pantry and helps sponsor a student traveler. The purchase link is below:
https://stockingsforacause.cheddarup.com
Please reach out to Mrs. McCoy with any questions.
The Travel Club is also creating stockings for the micro pantry over Christmas break. Buying a stocking both supports the pantry and helps sponsor a student traveler. The purchase link is below:
https://stockingsforacause.cheddarup.com
Please reach out to Mrs. McCoy with any questions.
All You Can Eat Kumla Dinner - Sat. 1/17/26 | Posted 12/1/25
Helmar Lutheran Church will host an All You Can Eat Kumla Dinner on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 4:30–7:00 PM. Proceeds benefit the HLC Food Pantry, which serves over 120 families twice a month. The meal includes ham, kumla, applesauce, dessert, and a beverage, with a baked potato option. Carry-outs available. Location: 11935 Lisbon Road, Rural Newark, IL. 815-201-3789. Free-will donation. New this year: themed-basket raffles. Support the pantry and our neighbors in need! Download the flyer here
Reminder: NHS Boosters Spirit Wear Store is OPEN! | Posted 11/24/25
Grab your gear- shirts, hoodies, hats, and more to show your Norsemen pride! Shop here. If you have any questions, please contact: Janet Long long6@att.net, Amber Wills napwills@gmail.com, Sarah Pottinger cspottinger2003@gmail.com
IVVC Application | Posted 11/24/25
Current 10th & 11th grade students interested in applying to IVVC for next school year should see Mrs. Ahearn to get an application (Or print the attached application). The application is due to Mrs. Ahearn's office by December 12. https://www.nchs18.org/pdf/IVVC_application.pdf
Newark Travel Club's Stocking Outreach | Posted 11/21/25
The Newark Travel Club is partnering with Student Council to help fill the micro pantry this Holiday Season. By making a $20.00 donation, you will not only be purchasing a themed stocking, but also making a contribution towards a Newark High School student who is traveling abroad. Stockings will be assembled by Travel Club members and placed in the micro pantry located at Newark High School. All stockings must be purchased in advance by Sunday, December 14th to ensure proper assembly. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/stockingsforacause/items
ICE Program Applications Available | Posted 11/21/25
Applications for the Interrelated Cooperative Education (ICE) program for the next school year can be picked up in the PC Lab beginning Monday, November 24. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. What is the ICE class? It's a chance to explore a career you're interested in for a full school year. You can earn money or participate in internships in fields like physical therapy and education. The possibilities are vast. For more information and to get an application, please see Mrs. Woods. Important: All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, December 10, by 3 p.m Download the flyer here: https://www.nchs18.org/pdf/ICE_Flyer_2026-2027.pdf
Asst. Track & Field Coaching Position Available | Posted 11/17/25
Newark High School has an anticipated assistant track and field coaching position available:
Start Date: January 19th, 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Stipend: $2,431.11 + pay for years of experience
To view the job description click here: https://www.nchs18.org/pdf/Assistant-Track-and-Field-Coaching-Job-Description.pdf
Please email athletic director Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org with any questions.
Start Date: January 19th, 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Stipend: $2,431.11 + pay for years of experience
To view the job description click here: https://www.nchs18.org/pdf/Assistant-Track-and-Field-Coaching-Job-Description.pdf
Please email athletic director Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org with any questions.
The NHS Boosters Spirit Wear Store is OPEN! | Posted 11/10/25
Grab your gear- shirts, hoodies, hats, and more to show your Norsemen pride! Shop here. If you have any questions, please contact: Janet Long long6@att.net, Amber Wills napwills@gmail.com, Sarah Pottinger cspottinger2003@gmail.com
October Newsletter Online | Posted 11/3/25
The October newsletter, created by Publication Productions Class, is now online and may be viewed by following this link:
https://www.nchs18.org/_newsletter.html
https://www.nchs18.org/_newsletter.html
Girls Basketball | Posted 11/1/25
All girls basketball players must be registered through SNAP and have a current physical on file with the office in order to participate in practice Monday morning. Please reach out to Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org or Coach Mitchell at jmitchell@nchs18.org if you have any questions.
Baseball Spirit Wear | Posted 10/31/25
Boombah just rolled out a new spirit wear shop program. With this shop, there are no minimum order fees, and everything is two weeks in production. All orders will ship directly to your address, and the Newark Baseball team will receive a 10% credit back every 6 months, as long as $250 is spent in total over that time period. If you have any questions, please let me know! Please see the link below: https://checkout.boombah.com/checkout-2-05-0/team/team-shop.html?id=2DG-lEh-wID-Ic0
Attention Seniors! | Posted 10/23/25
Class of 2026, it’s time to Celebrate! Click to Watch Video Order Your Cap & Gown and Senior Swag! The deadline to order is December 5, 2025. You must ORDER NOW to ensure timely delivery in the Spring. Orders received after December 5th will incur late fees. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. McCoy. Order Now at www.HerffJonesIL.com Or Call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743. Herff Jones Office hours are Monday - Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SRT | Posted 9/12/25
Students: As a reminder, SRT is a great time to get help from teachers and make up quizzes and tests. To go to another teacher during SRT, ask your teacher to issue you a Minga pass.
Students: Need to see Mrs. Ahearn? | Posted 8/11/25
Students can request to see Mrs. Ahearn by following the new request link on the Guidance Pagenew request link on the Guidance Page. After Mrs. Ahearn receives your request, she will issue you a pass on Minga. Please ask your teacher to come to Mrs. Ahearn's Office at the time listed on the pass. Please Note: This form is only monitored during school hours. If it is an emergency, please ask your teacher to come to the School Counselor's Office. This form is for students to request to see the counselor. Parents should email Mrs. Ahearn at wahearn@nchs18.org.
Attendance Reminder for the 2025–2026 School Year
Regular attendance is key to student success! Please keep these important reminders in mind:
- Reporting an Absence – If your student will be out of school, contact Michelle Nuzzo in the main office by 10:00 AM at 815-695-5164 ext. 290.
- Appointments – If your student is leaving school for an appointment, please have them bring a doctor’s note when they return.
- More Information – For details, see the NCHS Handbook or contact the office with any questions.
Coaching Opportunity: Newark JV Baseball | Posted 7/23/25
Newark High School is seeking a Junior Varsity baseball coach to help lead and develop student athletes in our baseball program.
Start Date: March 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Stipend: $1768.08 + pay for years of experience
To view the job description click here.
Please email athletic director Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org with any questions.
Start Date: March 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Stipend: $1768.08 + pay for years of experience
To view the job description click here.
Please email athletic director Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org with any questions.
NCHS Awarded College Board Recognition | Posted 11/8/23
We are proud to announce that the College Board awarded Newark Community High School "Bronze recognition" on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll for the Class of 2023. Read More »
The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
According to AP Central, schools must meet or exceed the criteria for a given recognition level for all three metrics, which includes college culture, college credit and college optimization.
NCHS placed bronze (46% of students) for college culture, bronze (26% of students) for college credit, and bronze (3% of students) for college optimization.
"As a small rural school we are proud to be able to offer our students the chance to take AP courses and earn college credits" said Principal Ulrich when asked to give a comment on this award. "As a school we are committed to providing all of our students a well rounded and challenging curriculum that prepares students for their next steps after NCHS."
For planning and goal setting purposes for schools, College Board listed the following criteria to earn silver status:
The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
According to AP Central, schools must meet or exceed the criteria for a given recognition level for all three metrics, which includes college culture, college credit and college optimization.
NCHS placed bronze (46% of students) for college culture, bronze (26% of students) for college credit, and bronze (3% of students) for college optimization.
"As a small rural school we are proud to be able to offer our students the chance to take AP courses and earn college credits" said Principal Ulrich when asked to give a comment on this award. "As a school we are committed to providing all of our students a well rounded and challenging curriculum that prepares students for their next steps after NCHS."
For planning and goal setting purposes for schools, College Board listed the following criteria to earn silver status:
- Expand college culture by enabling 50% of the Class of 2024 to experience one AP course before graduating.
- Assist with college affordability by enabling 30% of the Class of 2024 to earn college credit by earning an AP Exam score of 3.
- Optimize student's college readiness by creating opportunities for 5% of the Class of 2024 to take a total of five APs across their high school years, with at least one taken in 9th or 10th grade.
NCHS Earns Exemplary Designation for Second Year | Posted 10/30/23
Every year in October the Illinois State Board of Education provides each school with a summative rating. This rating compares Newark High School to all other high schools in the state of Illinois. This year we are proud to announce that Newark High School has been rated exemplary for the second year in a row. Read More »
An exemplary designation is only given to schools that rank in the top 10% of all high schools in Illinois. The teachers and staff at NCHS work hard on a daily basis to provide all our students with a quality education that is well rounded and prepares them for their next steps after high school. As an administrative staff we would like to acknowledge and thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication to their students at NCHS. While receiving an exemplary designation is an outstanding accomplishment and one to be proud of we will always strive to continually improve the educational and extracurricular experience for our students.
An exemplary designation is only given to schools that rank in the top 10% of all high schools in Illinois. The teachers and staff at NCHS work hard on a daily basis to provide all our students with a quality education that is well rounded and prepares them for their next steps after high school. As an administrative staff we would like to acknowledge and thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication to their students at NCHS. While receiving an exemplary designation is an outstanding accomplishment and one to be proud of we will always strive to continually improve the educational and extracurricular experience for our students.
U.S. News and World Report: Best High Schools | Posted 9/7/23
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Newark Community High School in the top 40% of all high schools in the United States. Out of the 723 high schools in Illinois we are ranked 168 which places us in the top 25% in Illinois. Follow this link for more detailed information about this prestigious ranking: https://tinyurl.com/pwphe6ye
State Report Card Results | Posted 10/28/22
Please see the attached letter in regards to Newark High School EXEMPLARY rating on the Illinois School Report Card.
State Report Card Results (PDF)
State Report Card Results (PDF)
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