State FFA Awards Day | Posted 4/1/25
On March 22, the State FFA Awards Day took place, where two of our District Proficiency winners from Newark competed at the state level. Logan Bols earned runner-up in his category, while Toby Steffen was a state winner in his, advancing to the national competition this summer. Good luck at Nationals, Toby!
Spring T.A.L.K. Event | Posted 4/1/25
The Spring T.A.L.K event is Friday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign-ups run through the end of the week during lunch. Permission slips are due to Ms. Elliott or Ms. Quillen by Monday, April 7. See them for more info. Hope to see you there!
State Testing | Posted 4/1/25
State testing for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors is on Wednesday, April 9, starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. You must attend and arrive on time—avoid scheduling appointments. Bring a snack and a calculator if you prefer not to use the online Desmos Calculator. Freshmen and Sophomores will finish around 12:00 p.m., and Juniors around 1:30 p.m. You may leave once everyone in your classroom is finished and dismissed by your teacher. Freshmen and Sophomores needing lunch can get one after testing. Bus riders will stay in the Student Center for homework and a movie until 3:00 p.m. Questions? See Mrs. Mac.
Prom Information | Posted 3/31/25
This year's prom theme is Colors of Carnival! The Newark Prom will be held on Friday, May 2nd, with Prom Walk beginning at 5 PM at Newark Community High School, followed by the dance and dinner at 6 PM at Morris Country Club. Tickets are $100 and will be on sale from April 7th to April 15th during lunch or from Mrs. Kotora and Mrs. McCoy. The price includes Prom Walk, the dance, a themed T-shirt, and dinner. Out-of-building guest forms must be submitted to the office before purchasing tickets and are due by April 15th. Forms are available in the office.
Baseball Fundraiser | Posted 3/11/25
We're raising money to support Newark Baseball 2025. Any donation amount helps us reach our fundraising goal and has a major impact on our program! Thank you for your support! - Coach Cooper
https://raise.snap.app/donate/newarkbaseball
https://raise.snap.app/donate/newarkbaseball
Congratulations! | Posted 3/7/25
Congratulations to Logan Bols and Toby Steffen for winning their areas in the district 2 Proficiency Interviews last night at JJC. They now move on to be the top 5 in the state, competing on March 22 in Mt. Zion. Logan will move on in Forage Production and Toby in Specialty Crop Production. Good Luck!
Apprenticeship Expo | Posted 3/7/25
Interested in a hands-on career in the union trades? Join Mrs. Mac for a field trip to the Painters District Council in North Aurora on Thursday, April 10! Explore various unions—including Electrical, Plumbers & Pipefitters, Operators, Painters, Bricklayers, HVAC, and more—through interactive exhibits. Sign up ASAP on Mrs. Mac's bulletin board. More details to come once attendance is confirmed. Questions? See Mrs. Mac!
Golf | Posted 3/4/25
Interested in playing boys' golf in the fall? There will be a meeting with the coach on Thursday in the LRC during SRT. Check in with your teacher and head to the meeting. Questions, see Mrs. Gummerson
Election Judge | Posted 3/4/25
Are you a junior or senior and live in LaSalle county and want to make over $200 for one day of work? You can be an election judge! See Mr. Hall if interested! Spread the news!
February Newsletter Online | Posted 2/28/25
The February 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
1,000 Career Points! | Posted 2/20/25
A huge congratulations to Dylan Long for reaching an incredible milestone—1,000 career points! Dylan achieved this in last night’s game against LaMoille, a testament to his dedication, skill, and hard work on the court. Way to go, Dylan!
Congratulations! | Posted 2/20/25
Congratulations to the SAE Proficiency winners at last night’s Section 7 Record Book Interviews in Somonauk! These top 25 finalists in the state will compete at the District 2 interviews on March 12 at JJC. Winners: Gwen Friestad, Toby Steffen, Isabella Creps, Trevor Westphal, Logan Bols, Jackson Walker, Hannah Severson, and Emma Selato. Honorable Mentions: Addison Ness, Maddi Dierzen, Easton Kempiak, Marilyn Morel, and Payton Wills. Great job, everyone! Watch for an email from Mr. Steffen. Reminder: Mandatory Officer & Greenhand meeting tomorrow at 7:30 AM.
Powerschool Parent Letter | Posted 1/10/25
Please see the attached letter regarding a recent cybersecurity incident: https://www.nchs18.org/pdf/PS-Parent-Letter.pdf
Medications | Posted 9/9/24
Attention Students: All medications, prescription or non-prescription, must be handled through the school nurse. Carrying medications in your backpack without nurse approval is not allowed.
Covid-19 Guidelines | Posted 8/30/24
Newark Community High School has fully adopted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Updated Covid-19 Guidelines. Read More »
• We will no longer be requiring 5 days of quarantine
• Please return to school when symptoms are improving overall and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
• If the student is out of school for more than 3 days, a doctor's note is required to excuse these days absent. If you have any questions please contact NCHS School Nurse.
Amanda Yunker RN, PEL-CSN
ayunker@nchs18.org
815-695-5164
CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations:
When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated guidance recommends that they stay home and away from others. The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0301-respiratory-virus.html
• We will no longer be requiring 5 days of quarantine
• Please return to school when symptoms are improving overall and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
• If the student is out of school for more than 3 days, a doctor's note is required to excuse these days absent. If you have any questions please contact NCHS School Nurse.
Amanda Yunker RN, PEL-CSN
ayunker@nchs18.org
815-695-5164
CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations:
When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated guidance recommends that they stay home and away from others. The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0301-respiratory-virus.html
2024-25 Newark Athletics Parent Information | Posted 6/10/24
Parents/Guardians of 2024-25 Newark Athletes: Please review this document for the upcoming sports season. Register your athlete via the NCHS Athletic page, ensure a current physical is on file, and pay the $50 fee to NCHS or the coop. Questions? Contact Mrs. Gummerson or Mrs. Nuzzo. Thank you!
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.
Attendance Reminder
Just a reminder:
- If your student will be out of school, please contact the main office by 10:00 AM.
- If your student is going to an appointment, please have them bring a doctor's note when they return.
- See the NCHS handbook for clarification. Contact the office with any questions.
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.
Dr. Lane Abrell – Interim Superintendent
Tim Ulrich – Principal
Tammy Gummerson – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
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.
Dr. Lane Abrell – Interim Superintendent
Tim Ulrich – Principal
Tammy Gummerson – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
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)
Student Services News
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