National CACFP Association Letter for Families | Posted 11/5/25

A new update from the National CACFP Association is now available for download. The letter provides important information regarding federal funding during the ongoing shutdown, including reimbursement updates and resources for families and providers affected by food program disruptions. Download the full letter for details, helpful tools, and guidance for CACFP operators.

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

T.A.L.K. Event | Posted 11/1/25

If you signed up for TALK, please tell your parent or guardian to check their email and give their permission by responding to the email. Responses need to be submitted by Thursday and will not be accepted the day of the event.

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.

Fannie May | Posted 11/1/25

Fannie May Orders are in! Please see Mrs. Reardon during SRT or after school.

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

Student Council Spirit Wear | Posted 10/31/25

The Newark High School Student Council is offering spirit wear options this school year. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards student council led programs such as our micropantry & school dances. These items will be perfect for all Norsemen fans to wear to any sporting event or activity. Use the link below to get yours today through Friday, November 14th. Mrs. McCoy asks that all orders being paid with cash or check be brought to the school by Wednesday, November 12th to secure your order. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/school-spirit-wear-basic-58293

T.A.L.K Event | Posted 10/23/25

The T.A.L.K half-day event is coming up on November 7th! Our leaders have some great activities planned, and would love it if you came! Sign-ups will begin on Monday and continue until Thursday during lunch periods. Please see Ms. Elliott or Mrs. Ahearn with any questions.

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.

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.

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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