Volunteers Needed at the Library | Posted 10/9/25

The library in Newark needs volunteers to help at their Trunk or Treat Fundraiser on Saturday, October 25 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. This is a great way to get community service hours. Students, please sign up with Mrs. Ahearn if you are available to help.

Travel Club | Posted 10/8/25

Are you interested in going to Costa Rica with the Newark Travel Club? If so, Mrs. McCoy & Mr. Hall will be hosting an informational meeting during SRT this Thursday in Mr. Hall's classroom. If you cannot make this SRT meeting, but would like more information, please see Mrs. McCoy or Mr. Hall as soon as possible.

Basketball | Posted 10/8/25

If you are interested in participating in girls or boys basketball, please sign up during lunch with Mrs. Morel or Mrs. Begovac

Golf Uniforms | Posted 10/6/25

Attention Golf Athletes: Please turn in your golf polo and jacket to Mr. Miller by Thursday, 10/9.

Upcoming Evening Presentations | Posted 9/30/25

Newark High School Families — We have two important evening presentations coming up to help guide you through financial aid and the FAFSA process! Whether you’re starting to learn about options or ready to apply, these sessions will provide valuable support for students and parents.

Check out the flyer below for dates and details. We hope to see you there! Evening Presentations Flyer (PDF)

September Newsletter Online | Posted 9/30/25

The September newsletter, created by Publication Productions Class, is now online and may be viewed by following this link:
https://www.nchs18.org/_newsletter.html

Congratulations! | Posted 9/30/25

Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Court. We are thrilled to honor the following students:

Freshmen Representatives: Trevor Bendor & Leah Fitzgerald
Sophomore Representatives: James DiClementi & Ellie Lieser
Junior Representatives: Kaidden Bailey & Taylor Jeffers.

Senior Class Homecoming Royalty: For the ladies we have Miranda McBroom, Heather Buhle, Morgen Hergenhahn, Eva Smith, and Shae Cotton. Representing our gentlemen we have Reggie Chapman, Cody Kolbartz, Travyn Holmstrom, Noah Baker, and Jacob Seyller

Our Community Our Family | Posted 9/29/25

Help the Lady Norsemen Volleyball program support the Kulbartz Family when you attend their next home game. Sandwich (9/29), Rosary (10/2), Serena (10/3), and HBR (10/16). Download the flyer (PDF)

October 15 at 6:30 PM- FAFSA Help Night at Newark | Posted 9/24/25

Seniors & senior parents, please start the process to fill out the FAFSA form. Information about how to complete the FAFSA can be found at the Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out Attend our FAFSA Workshop at Newark High School if you need assistance. A representative from the JJC Financial Aid office will help 12th grade students and their guardians complete the FAFSA form for free. Please RSVP for this event by emailing wahearn@nchs18.org.

NCHS Request for Qualifications | Posted 9/23/25

Newark Community High School District #18 is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide architectural services for upcoming construction, renovation, and/or capital improvement projects.

If you are interested in submitting a response for consideration see the request for qualifications packet on www.nchs18.org. The packet includes information related to the process and schedule of selection, general overview of the district as well as the general terms and conditions. You may also pick up a hard copy of the packet at the Newark community High School 413 Chicago Rd. Newark, IL 60541.

All proposals must be submitted in electronic/PDF format to: Tim Ulrich, Superintendent, at tulrich@nchs18.org, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on October 10, 2025. Newark Community High School reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. Request for Qualifications Packet (PDF)

Project Plan Ahead | Posted 9/16/25

Mrs. Ahearn held an optional informational meeting this past Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Student Center for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 and their parents. The presentation was intended to help attendees plan ahead by being aware of graduation requirements, programs available to Newark students, ways to explore career interests, and more.

View the Presentation (PDF)

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.

Guidance News | Posted 9/9/25

First Responder and Healthcare Career Fair
Waubonsee Community College, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, 9 AM–Noon. Explore careers in healthcare and public safety... Read More »

JJC College Fair
Joliet Junior College is having a college fair on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 from 6pm-8pm. There will be over 100 colleges represented...
Read More »

Service Academy Information Session
Juniors and seniors are invited Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, 10 AM–1 PM at the Joliet Public Library. Learn how to apply to West Point, Naval, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine academies.... Read More »

College Representatives Visiting during SRT | Updated 9/4/25

Several college representatives have already scheduled visits to Newark to meet with interested students. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board outside Mrs. Ahearn's office for the colleges coming during SRT. Please sign up ASAP if you'd like to attend by writing your name on the bulletin board sheet or by emailing Mrs. Ahearn. There is no sign up needed for colleges that will visit during lunch. 9/19/25 during lunch: Joliet Junior College, 9/22/25 during SRT Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and 10/14/25 during lunch: Aurora University.

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:

1. 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.
2. Appointments – If your student is leaving school for an appointment, please have them bring a doctor’s note when they return.
3. More Information – For details, see the NCHS Handbook or contact the office with any questions.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep accurate attendance records!

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.

May Newsletter Online | Posted 5/22/25

The May newsletter, created by Publication Productions Class, is now online and may be viewed by following this link:
https://www.nchs18.org/_newsletter.html

IBEW to take Apprenticeship Applications | Posted 5/19/25

Local Union #461 of the I.B.E.W. electrical union will be taking applications during the months of July, August, and September of 2025 on Wednesdays only from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All applications must be completed at the I.B.E.W. office. Applicants must meet all the basic requirements as listed on the Instruction Sheet and Notice of Intent to Hire. Please see Mrs. Mac's bulletin board to see if you meet the qualifications.

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:

• 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.

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)

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