REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! | Posted 10/29/26

Congratulations to the Lady Norsemen Volleyball Team and coaches on earning the 2026 IHSA Class 1A Regional Championship title! The Lady Norsemen defeated Putnam County in two straight sets with scores of 25–10 and 26–24. Way to bring home the trophy, Lady Norsemen!

It's a Battle of the Classes! | Posted 10/29/26

The Newark Student Council will be launching their micro pantry fundraiser as a community outreach project for Thanksgiving. This year, the classes will be competing against one another to try to earn a pizza lunch and/or a sweet treat from the Newark BP. Donations will be collected during lunches, or in Mrs. McCoy's classroom, from Monday, November 2nd until Friday, November 13th. For more specific details, please refer to the poster in the lunch room or contact Mrs. McCoy and/or Mrs. Kotora with any questions.

TALK sign ups | Posted 10/29/26

Students in grades 9-12 who want to attend the TALK event on the morning of November 13 should sign up during lunches on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday.

Joliet Junior College | Posted 10/29/26

Joliet Junior College will be visting during lunches on Tuesday, November 3. They will also be helping seniors complete their application to JJC on that same day during 4th period. Seniors should sign up with Mrs. Ahearn to participate.

Volleyball | Posted 10/29/26

Good luck to our Lady Norsemen volleyball team as they take on Putnam County tonight for the Regional Championship! The game begins at 6:00 p.m. at Serena High School. We encourage everyone to come out, show their school spirit, and cheer on the Lady Norsemen as they look to bring home another regional title!

Career Field Trip for Sophomores | Posted 10/28/26

Sophomores- You have an opportunity to attend a field trip on the morning of November 12 to learn about careers in the Human & Public Services Career Pathway. Some of the careers represented are EMT/Paramedic, Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Attorney, Social Worker, Athletic Trainer and more. Sign up and return the field trip form to Mrs. Ahearn by Friday to attend.

Travel Club | Posted 10/27/26

The Newark Travel Club will have a mandatory meeting for all Costa Rica & Japan travelers on Monday, November 2nd during SRT in Mrs. McCoy's classroom. Please communicate with Mr. Hall or Mrs. McCoy in advance if you are unable to attend.

Attention Seniors! | Posted 10/20/26

It is time to order your cap & gown. Early bird pricing will end on December 4th, 2026. Please order now to ensure timely delivery in the spring. Order Now at: www.HerffJonesIL.com To order by phone, call 815-756-4743.

Operation Santa | Updated 10/20/26

If any family residing in Kendall County is in need of holiday assistance this year or wishes to donate gifts for those in need, Yorkville Junior Women’s Club runs “Operation Santa” and uses the space at Kendall County Community Food Pantry to house the program. Operation Santa serves about 400 families per year. If you would like more information, please see the attached flyer or email selliott@nchs18.org.
https://www.nchs18.org/pdf/Op-Santa-2026-Sign-Up-Times.pdf (PDF)

September Newsletter Online | Posted 10/16/26

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

Winter Sports Registration | Posted 10/8/26

Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. All students playing basketball need to be registered and have a current physical on file with the office prior to the first practice. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Miller.

Newark Community High School Kindness Wall | Posted 9/22/26

Thanks to a program through UW-Whitewater brought to us by our social worker, Ms. Elliott, we’ve launched an interactive digital Kindness Wall! The message board below was designed to send a shout out a teacher, student, or staff member, or share an encouraging note, image, or GIF to brighten someone's day— check back often to see all the positive posts across our community!
https://youuplift.com/newark-community-high-kindness-wall

FFA Fall Mum Sale | Posted 9/4/26

Help support the Newark FFA Greenhouse by purchasing gorgeous fall mums! These vibrant plants have been growing all summer and come in a variety of colors.
https://nchs-fall-mum-sale-77205.cheddarup.com

Upcoming College Visits at NCHS | Posted 9/3/26

Many college representatives are scheduled to visit NCHS. Visits are posted on the school calendar and on Mrs. Ahearn's Google Classroom. Sign up for SRT visits on the bulletin board outside Mrs. Ahearn's office.
• Bradley University: Nov. 10 during SRT

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.

Emergency School Closing Information

Emergency school closing information will be announced on this website, by phone to all parents through the SwiftK12 communication system and on WSPY 107.1 FM

If bad weather or other emergency occurs during the day, please listen to local media stations for possible early dismissal information. For your child's safety, make certain your child knows ahead of time where to go in case of an early dismissal.
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