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The Cincinnati Reds visited Heritage Middle School recently

Hillview Elementary holiday Concert

A Newark High School student gets her hair styled during a trip to LifeTown Ohio, a realistic indoor village designed for students to practice important life skills through roleplay.

Carson Elementary held a Human Hungry Hippos event, after collecting 800 pounds of food and more than $200 for the Licking County Food Pantry

NHS Drama's "The Importance of Being Earnest"

COSI on Wheels fun at John Clem

McGuffey 5th graders visit Denison Art Space, where a Bottle Cap Mural they made is on display

Pride of Newark 4th straight Superior rating at State

National Honor Society inductees, 2018

Homecoming Court

Carson Elementary won the PBIS Bronze Award

The NHS Jr. ROTC presented the colors during a Browns preseason game against the Bills

Meredith Kutscherenko, center left, is the recipient of the Licking County ESC Excellence in Education Award for Newark City Schools for 2018

The Reese Family Foundation donated the new monument at White Field. Picture, L-R: Dr. John Wallace, Sarah Wallace, Lou Reese, artist Scott Rogers, Superintendent Doug Ute

Liberty staff and returning students welcome the new 6th graders on the 1st day of school

Cameron Fontana with Good Day Columbus visited Mrs. Ricciardo's 2nd grade class at Cherry Valley on the 1st day

Wilson 6th graders enjoying a science project on the 1st day of school

Superintendent Doug Ute, pictured with Carson Elementary 2nd Graders. It's a Great time to be a Cat!

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School Safety forum set for Jan. 28
Join officials from Newark City Schools, the Newark Police Department, the Newark Fire Department and the Newark Mayor’s Office as we discuss school safety at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 28 in the Newark High School Commons. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions related to student safety. We will also stream the forum online, with an opportunity for viewers to ask questions. Visit this webpage that day for more information. Read More...

Citizens of the Month, January 2019
Every month, we honor 30 of our students in grades 4-12 district-wide during our Citizen of the Month Lunch. This month's lunch was sponsored by the Newark Rotary Club, and the Newark High School Swing Choir performed. A Facebook photo gallery is available at this link. Read More...

Students to perform at Ohio State Middle School Honor Band Festival
Students from each of Newark's three middle schools will perform at the Ohio State Middle School Honor Band Festival on Sat., Feb. 16. Our 13 students — plus one alternate — are among more than 360 students statewide who will be rehearsing all day and performing in Mershon Auditorium at 4 p.m. Read More...

Youth Softball Registration set for Feb. 6, 11 and 23
Newark Youth Softball is holding student registration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 6, and Tues., Feb. 11, in the Newark High School Auxiliary Gym. Registration will also be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 23. The cost is $25 for T-ball or $50 for 8U-16U. Contact Coach Guenther at hguenther@laca.org with questions. Read More...

NHS Senior Saladino named 2019 National Merit Semifinalist
Congratulations to Newark High School Senior Andrew Saladino! Andrew has been identified as a 2019 National Merit Semifinalist after scoring in the top 1 percent nationally on the PSAT. Read More...

District to add text messages to all-call service
With winter approaching, the Newark City School District is adding text messages to our notification service. The district uses SchoolMessenger to communicate important messages to families, including closings, delays and other announcements. Beginning on November 19, text messages will be added to the ways we communicate with families. At 5 p.m. on Nov. 19, families with cell phones will receive a text message from the number, 67587, asking if they would like to receive text messages. Families can opt-in to the messages by replying. More information about can be found by clicking this link. Read More...

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Upcoming Events

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Board of Education Meeting

Monday, February 4, 2019

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All-City Band Concert

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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2-hour Late Arrival for Professional Development
Our regularly scheduled 2-hour late arrival for professio...
Thursday, February 14, 2019

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Orchestra Pre-OMEA Concert

Thursday, February 14, 2019

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Presidents' Day (No School)

Monday, February 18, 2019

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Wilson Middle School Choir

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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