E-Learning Day- Friday, January 23rd | Posted 1/22/26
Due to the extreme cold and dangerous wind chills, Newark Community High School District #18 will not be in session for in-person learning on Friday, January 23rd. The district will be utilizing an e-learning day. We hope that you all stay safe and warm during these extreme temperatures.
Travel Club | Posted 1/21/26
Attention all Italy & Greece travelers! There will be a meeting for all travelers & their parents on Thursday, January 22nd at 5:30pm in Mrs. McCoy's classroom. This will provide a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and discuss the upcoming requirements of rooming selections & online passport confirmation. We hope the meeting will be finished in time for all of us to attend the varsity game at home against Marquette to cheer on the Norsemen. If you cannot attend, please let Mr. Hall or Mrs. McCoy know in advance.
Faculty/Staff Scholarship Application is Due Feb. 9 | Posted 1/20/26
Seniors, now is the time to apply for the Faculty/Staff Scholarship. For the past few years we have awarded two scholarships: one for the amount of $1,000 and the other for $500. Qualification is based on your cumulative grade point average. Eligible seniors must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above, or class rank of top 25%, or ACT score of 22 or higher. In addition to the application, you will need to prepare a speech to present to the faculty/staff during school on Friday, Feb. 13. Please note that this is a 1:30 Dismissal. Speeches will be presented starting at 1:30 pm. For the application, please visit Xello. Your application MUST be completed by 8:00 a.m. Feb. 9. The winner(s) will be announced at graduation. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Woods or Mrs. Ahearn.
Cinderella’s Closet | Posted 1/20/26
In need of a prom dress? Cinderella’s Closet provides a wide selection of formal wear and accessories to high school students at a discounted rate. They now offer suits and tuxedos as well. The event will be held on March 7th from 9 am to 4 pm and March 8th from 10 am to 3 pm at the YWCA in Elgin. An appointment is required. See the attached flyer for more information.
Track Meeting | Posted 1/16/26
If you are interested in participating in track this year, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 20, in the student center during SRT. Hope to see you there!
Outstanding Winter IVVC Student | Posted 1/15/26
Congratulations to Sarah Zarko on being awarded Outstanding Winter IVVC Student! We are proud of your hard work and dedication—Way to go, Sarah!
Course Registration for the 2026-27 School Year | Posted 1/14/26
Students will register for next year's courses using Xello. Mrs. Ahearn will meet with current students in February during SRT to complete course registration. Incoming 9th graders will attend course selection night with a parent on 2/25/26 to enter their course requests. Any questions concerning course registration should be directed to Mrs. Ahearn. She can be reached by phone at 815-695-5164 ext 226 or by email at wahearn@nchs18.org.
SRT Scholarship Meeting on Thursday for Seniors | Posted 1/14/26
Attention Seniors: There are several scholarships due in January & February. Please come to an informational meeting this Thursday, January 15 during SRT in the Student Center to get the paper application for the KILTS Scholarship. Mrs. Ahearn will provide information about the KILTS Scholarship and will also remind students about other upcoming scholarship deadlines.
Spring Sport Registration | Posted 1/13/26
For those who are interested, registration for Spring sports is now open. All students participating in track and field, softball and baseball must register through SNAP, have a current physical (within the last 395 days) on file with the office and pay the $50 sport fee. Please turn the fee (cash or check) into the main office. If you have any questions, please reach out to Wes Miller at wmiller@nchs18.org. Thank you.
FFA | Posted 1/13/26
The Newark FFA Chapter will be going skiing Sunday January 18th, this is open to the school, please come see Mr. Steffen for the forms. These forms and payment is due Friday!
Esports | Posted 1/12/26
Attention all gamers. Esports will be having an informational meeting during SRT on Tuesday, January 20th in Room 300. Please reach out to Mrs. Lenert if you cannot make it or have questions.
NCHS Boosters Trivia Night | Posted 1/12/26
The NCHS Booster Club is excited to host our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 6th at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. This fun-filled evening will include trivia, prizes, silent auction items, raffle baskets and a great opportunity to support NCHS. Please see the attached flyer for event details and registration information. Gather a team, invite friends, and come out for a night of friendly competition in support of our students. We hope to see you there! Download the flyer
Drivers Ed Announcement | Posted 1/11/26
Behind-the-wheel driving sessions will resume on Monday. Students from last semester, please check your email for the Google Doc calendar that lists all of your scheduled drives. We are on track to complete behind-the-wheel instruction by mid-February. Teachers have also received this calendar so they are aware of when students will be out of class. Students are responsible for making up any missed work.
Girls Soccer | Posted 1/8/26
Attention Girls Soccer Players: Serena will be hosting our co-op girls soccer team this spring, with the season beginning in March. Students interested in participating should sign up during lunch. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the spring season. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Miller.
Snowcoming Help Needed | Posted 1/8/26
If any juniors would like to help plan or decorate for Snowcoming, please reach out to Ms. Elliott. You will receive volunteer hours for set-up!
Food Pantry Fundraiser Volunteers | Posted 1/7/26
Helmar Lutheran Church in Newark is looking for student and adult volunteers to assist during their food pantry fundraiser on January 17th from 4:30pm - 7pm. Adult volunteers to help cook the food beforehand would also be greatly appreciated. Volunteers would be serving the Kumla Dinner and will receive service hours upon request. Please contact Linda Mathre at tomlindamathre@gmail.com or 815-210-0985 (Correction: This post originally listed the wrong month. The correct date for the fundraiser is January 17, 2026.)
Spring Musical | Posted 1/6/26
Auditions for our 2026 spring musical "Guys and Dolls" are next Wednesday, January 14th, after school in the band room. There will be callbacks on Thursday, the 15th, if needed. Audition materials are available in the band room, outside Ms. Jasien's office. Please see Ms. Jasien or Mr. Akre with any questions.
November/December Newsletter Online | Posted 12/17/25
The November/December newsletter, created by Publication Productions Class, is now online and may be viewed by following this link: https://www.nchs18.org/_newsletter.html
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.
Asst. Track and Field Coaching Position Available | Posted 12/15/25
Newark High School has an 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.
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.
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
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
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
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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