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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

October 2018 Citizens of the Month

NHS English teacher Alison Charpie, center, is the 2018 Leaders for Learning Award recipient from the Licking County Foundation

Homecoming Court

Homecoming King and Queen, Monte Street and Katie Pound

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

1980 graduate Rear Admiral Roy Kelley received the Alumni Citizenship Award

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

Civil War Reenactors visit Newark High School

NCS receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Children's Hunger Alliance named Newark City Schools as the School Breakfast Program of the Year

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NHS drama presents The Importance of Being Earnest this weekend
Newark High School drama will present "The Importance of Being Earnest" at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 17 in the NHS auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $5 for students and seniors. An additional understudy performance will be presented at 3 p.m. on Nov. 17, for free. 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...

Newark Athletic Department seeking new head football coach
The Newark Athletic Department is seeking a Head Varsity Football Coach. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Jeff Quackenbush, Athletic Director via email at jquackenbush@laca.org. The deadline for applications is November 16, 2018. Read More...

National Honor Society inducts school-record 60 students in 2018
The Newark High School National Honor Society inducted a school-record 60 new students during a ceremony at NHS on Oct. 16. Community leader Paddy Kutz was the guest speaker for the event. You can find a photo gallery by visiting this link. Read More...

October 2018 Citizens of the Month
Congratulations to our citizens of the month for October 2018. Every month, Newark City Schools recognizes 30 students from across the district who are good students inside and outside of the classroom. This month, Park National Bank sponsored the lunch, while NHS Sinfonia performed for the students and their families. You can find a photo gallery from the event at this link. Read More...

Charpie receives Leaders for Learning Award
Fourth-year Newark High School English teacher Alison Charpie was awarded with the Licking County Foundation's Leaders for Learning Award for 2018. Superintendent Doug Ute, Principal Tom Bowman and representatives from the foundation presented Charpie with the award. The Leaders for Learning Award was created by the Licking County Foundation in 1993 to honor school teachers who exemplify excellence in their fields. Read More...

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Fall Play

Saturday, November 17, 2018

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Board of Education Meeting

Monday, November 19, 2018

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Fall Band Concert - NHS

Monday, November 19, 2018

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Thanksgiving Break: No School

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Dec

Newark/Granville Symphony Orchestra & NHS Concert Choir Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 2, 2018

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2-hour Late Arrival for Professional Development
Our regularly scheduled 2-hour late arrival for professio...
Thursday, December 6, 2018

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