Parent Teacher Conferences | Posted 10/13/26

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 3:15–6:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 2:00–7:00 p.m. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend one of these sessions to discuss their child’s progress with teachers. Please sign up for a conference time here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445A9AB29ABFC1-66599204-nchs. We look forward to seeing you!

LTC Tournament Champions! | Posted 10/10/26

Congratulations to the Newark Lady Norsemen volleyball team and coaching staff on winning the 52nd Little Ten Tournament Championship! Newark (24-4, 7-1) earned a straight-set victory over Hinckley-Big Rock (25-18, 25-18) to claim the title. This victory marks the 10th consecutive LTC tournament championship for the program and their 16th title in the last 17 years. Way to go, Lady Norsemen!

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.

LTC Soccer Champions! | Posted 10/8/26

Congratulations to the Newark Norsemen and the Somonauk/Leland/Newark boys soccer co-op on winning the 2026 Little Ten Conference (LTC) Boys Soccer Tournament Championship! The fourth-seeded Bobcats earned a hard-fought 1–0 victory over the second-seeded IMSA Titans on Thursday, October 8, to bring home the conference title. We’re proud of our Norsemen athletes and their contributions to this outstanding team achievement. Way to go, Norsemen!

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.
• University of Chicago: Oct. 13 during SRT
• Aurora University: Oct. 19 during lunches
• 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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