Registration Meetings | Posted 2/11/26
Juniors: There has been a date change. The junior registration meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 17 during SRT.
January/February Newsletter Online | Posted 2/10/26
The January/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
Attention 2026 Seniors & Parents! | Posted 2/10/26
It's time to order your Official Graduation Announcements. Announcements feature the official graduation ceremony text and are personalized with the your student’s name. Please reference the attached handout provided by Herff Jones and/or visit their website to get your orders placed today.
Horse Evaluation Results | Posted 2/9/26
The Newark FFA Chapter took 9th out of 93 schools on Friday at the State FFA Horse Evaluation CDE. Kelsey Morel was 5th overall individual, other son the team was Sophia Chartrand, Claudia Heibel and Teighan English.
JV Baseball Coach Position Available | Posted 2/3/26
NCHS is seeking a JV baseball coach to help lead and develop student athletes in our baseball program. Start Date: 3/1/26. 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.
2026 Spring Signing Day | Posted 1/28/26
Join us on Tues., Mar. 10th, 2026 at 5:00pm in the NCHS Student Center to celebrate Heather Buhle and Toby Steffen on their commitment to continue their athletic careers at the next level. Families and friends are welcome to attend - we hope to see you there!
Cinderella’s Closet | Posted 1/20/26
Need a prom dress or formal wear? Cinderella’s Closet offers discounted dresses, accessories, and now suits and tuxedos for high school students. The event runs Mar. 7 from 9 am–4 pm and Mar. 8 from 10 am–3 pm at the YWCA in Elgin. Appointments are required. See the attached flyer for details.
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 during SRT in February to complete registration. Incoming 9th graders and a parent will attend Course Selection Night on 2/25/26 to enter course requests. Questions should be directed to Mrs. Ahearn at 815-695-5164 ext. 226 or wahearn@nchs18.org.
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.
NCHS Boosters Trivia Night | Posted 1/12/26
The NCHS Booster Club invites you to our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 6 at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. Enjoy trivia, prizes, a silent auction, raffle baskets, and a great night supporting NCHS. Gather a team and join the fun! See the attached flyer for details and registration information. Download the flyer
Congratulations to Our Illinois State Scholars | Posted 12/15/25
Four Newark High School seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars, an honor awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to the top 10% of seniors statewide based on standardized test scores and unweighted GPA. Congratulations to Shae Cotton, Cody Kulbartz, Heather Buhle, and Sadie Pottinger on this outstanding academic achievement.
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.
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.
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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