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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

Sophomore Noel Zarnosky, left, and senior Taylor Jacobs qualified for the East Central Region Orchestra this November in Ashland.

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 was installed as the president of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators

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!

A trio sings "Riptide" during Carson Elementary's spring Choir Concert

NHS Orchestra Spring Pops Concert at The Midland theatre

Civil War Reenactors visit Newark High School

April 2018 Citizens of the Month

NCS receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Legend 5th graders sang songs from the 1950s for their Rock Around the clock musical.

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

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Carson Elementary recognized with 2018 PBIS Bronze Award

Carson Elementary received the 2018 Ohio PBIS Bronze Recognition Award recently, and will be honored in November for the award. The Ohio PBIS Network & State Support Teams identify schools that exemplify best practices in the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). A recognized school demonstrates best practices within its system, and also is open and transparent in the sharing of their knowledge and resources with other schools.

Newark Marching Band qualifies for state competition for 39th straight year
The 2018 Pride of Newark Marching Band began the season with a bang! The band qualified for OMEA State Marching Band Finals for a STATE RECORD 39th consecutive season on their first attempt of the season. NHS Director of Bands Lee Auer, in his 3rd year in the position, stated that “The band has worked so hard this season from the very first day of leadership training, through band camp, and up to now, it is so wonderful to see the students rewarded for their efforts so early in the season.” Mr. Auer also pointed out the tireless efforts of the instructional and design staff for the bands early-season success. Read More...

NCS preschool classes looking for typically developing peers
Newark City Schools preschool classes are looking for typically developing peers. Typical peers are selected for each class by the teaching teams. Generally, the typical candidates are screened in areas of communication, motor, cognition, and social-emotional skills and are selected to support the needs of the specific class, balancing skill levels, gender and age. All typical children must be toilet-trained, and parents must transport them to/from school. A fee of $10 per week is charged. Read More...

Kutscherenko receives Excellence in Education Award
Hillview Elementary teacher Meredith Kutscherenko was presented Monday, Sept. 10, with the Licking County Educational Service Center's Excellence in Education Award for 2018. NCS Superintendent Doug Ute, building principal Nick Myers and other district administrators surprised Kutscherenko in her classroom with the award. She was chosen for the award because of how she has embraced trying out STEM and LEGO materials in the classroom, and has emerged as a leader on the 5th grade district team. Congratulations, Meredith! Read More...

Two NHS students qualify for regional orchestra
Newark High School viola players Taylor Jacobs and Noel Zarnosky will perform in the East Central Region Orchestra at Ashland High School in November. The students were selected for the group following tryouts earlier this year. The region encompasses 21 Ohio counties, stretching from Delaware to Belmont, and Richland to Washington. Jacobs and Zarnosky will join nearly 80 other students from the region. For more information, please visit the Ohio Music Education Association's website at this link. Read More...

Newark High School Bus Stop location and times
Newark High School provides busing for students from a variety of locations across the district. Please click this link to find the full pick-up and drop-off schedule for NHS busing. Drop-off times will stay at the currently listed times until September 24, when WildCat Adventures starts. After that date, drop-off times will be 6 p.m. Read More...

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Upcoming Events

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Board of Education Meeting

Monday, October 8, 2018

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Orchestra Spaghetti Dinner/Performance

Thursday, October 18, 2018

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Central OEA/NEA Day: NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 19, 2018

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44th Annual Newark Marching Band Invitational

Saturday, October 20, 2018

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Fall Choir Concert - NHS

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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OMEA State Marching Band Finals

Saturday, October 27, 2018

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