Congratulations! | Posted 3/6/26
Congratulations to the Newark Scholastic Bowl team for their victories over Leland and Indian Creek last night. They end their regular season with an 8–1 record, the best standing for Newark Scholastic Bowl in 10 years. Wish them luck at the Little Ten Tournament on Thursday!
Spring College Signing Day! | Posted 3/5/26
Join us in celebrating two outstanding student-athletes on Spring College Signing Day! Tuesday, March 10, 5:00 PM @ NCHS Student Center. Congratulations to: Heather Buhle – signing to play volleyball at Grace College; Toby Steffen – signing to play baseball at Illinois College. If you see Heather or Toby around, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible accomplishment! Families, friends, and community members are welcome to attend and celebrate with us. We hope to see you there!
Illinois Youth Survey 2026 | Posted 3/3/26
NCHS Parents and Guardians: On March 18th during SRT, students will be instructed to take the Illinois Youth Survey online. If you'd like further details, please check your email or contact Sarah Elliott, school social worker, with any questions or concerns: selliott@nchs18.org.
Board Game Night! | Posted 3/2/26
The NCHS Gamers Club invites you to Board Game Night! Join us for a fun and FREE evening of games, snacks, and great company on Friday, March 13, from 6:00–9:00 PM at Newark Community High School. Enjoy card and strategy games, word and trivia challenges, and party games for groups of all sizes. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The entire community is invited—open to anyone and everyone—so bring a friend and come play! Download the flyer.
Attention, seniors! | Posted 3/2/26
Herff Jones will be in the building during lunches on Friday, March 13th to deliver your Caps & Gowns. If you did not order your Cap & Gown, you can order online now at Herffjonesil.com or purchase one on delivery day for $70 cash only. No personal checks will be accepted. For any questions about delivery, or to place an order over the phone, please call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743.
88th Annual Parent/Member FFA Banquet | Posted 2/27/26
The Newark FFA Chapter Officers would like to invite you to the 88th Annual Parent/Member FFA Banquet. The banquet will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, at the Newark High School Gym. We will be serving our traditional pork chop buffet-style dinner. The evening will include an excellent program, awards, and memories, including the Newark FFA Alumni Scholarship silent and live auctions. Please RSVP by March 10th so we can plan accordingly. RSVP can be made on the Google form https://forms.gle/ZnEkVLTh2xFNzqgj9 or by emailing Mr. Steffen at jsteffen@nchs18.org or by calling 815-695-5164 ext. 228. Newark FFA Chapter.
Congratulations! | Posted 2/24/26
Congratulations to Mr. Joe Steffen on being named Illinois Association FFA District 2 Golden Owl Award finalist! A special thanks to Nationwide, Compeer Financial, and Farm Credit Illinois for supporting this award each year. Especially during FFA week, we are so grateful for our outstanding teachers and FFA advisors.
Newark Baseball Team Raffle | Posted 2/24/26
The Newark baseball team is raising money for the season, and are raffling off two sets of 4 tickets to a Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox game! If you’d like a chance to win, you can purchase raffle tickets here. Thank you so much for your support!
Newark Baseball Spirit Wear Links Are Live! | Posted 2/23/26
Spring baseball season is almost here, and it's time to gear up and show your Norsemen pride! Our Newark Baseball Spirit Wear stores are officially open and will be available all week. Don’t miss your chance to grab fresh gear for the season — perfect for players, parents, and fans alike. Let’s pack the stands in blue and white and support Newark Baseball all season long!
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
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.
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.
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.
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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