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Ms. Morrison's kindergarten class at John Clem was in the top 2 percent of classes nationwide who completed standards in the eSpark curriculum program

Ohio Superintendent Paulo DeMaria visited John Clem Elementary and Newark High School recently

Feb. 2020 Citizens of the Month

Noel Blevins, center, received a Tibbie Leslie Travel Grant from the Licking County Foundation. Blevins, an intervention specialist at Wilson Middle School, will travel to England.

Students work with the 3D printer in the NHS Maker Space

Cherry Valley student leadership led the annual Soup-er Bowl, raising 1,700+ food items for the food pantry

Legend students got to explore space with COSI on Wheels

Cherry Valley Elementary Veterans Day Ceremony

Hillview Literacy Coordinator Amy Cox received the 2019 Leaders for Learning Award

National Honor Society new members 2019

NHS Homecoming King Louis Cook and Queen Kennedy Shaner

A Legend student poses with the pinwheel she created for the "Pinwheels for Peace" installation at the school

Members of the NHS Jr. ROTC recently participated in the Ohio Women's Veterans' Conference held at Ohio State

NHS regional orchestra qualifiers (left to right): Aiden Nease, Noel Zarnosky, William Chiacchira, Summer Davis, Amonie Akens

NHS regional orchestra qualifiers: Aiden Nease, Noel Zarnosky, William Chiacchira, Summer Davis, Amonie Akens

Cherry Valley students show off their new school shirts

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

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NCS Board to name new superintendent
The Newark City Schools Board of Education intends to approve a contract at its regular meeting on June 8 with David L. Lewis as the next Superintendent of the district, Board President Timothy Carr announced today. The Board had undertaken an extensive search and review of potential candidates since early March, and the process included the development of a superintendent search profile outlining characteristics and skills sought for the next superintendent, followed by interviews and background checks on all candidates. The process culminated this past Tuesday with final interviews and meetings of community and staff members with the finalists for the position. “The Board was impressed with Mr. Lewis’ focus on students, his demonstrated evidence of collaboration with both staff and other stakeholders, his history of community involvement, his vision for the Newark City Schools, and his energy,” Carr said. Read More...

Phase 1 for Newark athletics returning to workout June 1
The Newark Athletic Department has announced procedures for student athletes to return to working out on district property. All Coaches and students will be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 prior to individual workouts. Athletes will take their temperature at home, prior to the workout. The Athlete/Coach Monitoring form will be completed for each workout and the coach will be responsible for saving all documents. Any person with positive responses on the screening will not be allowed to participate and should contact their medical provider. More information for student athletes is available by clicking this link. Read More...

Food service available week of June 1 at Carson, Wilson
Newark City Schools will continue to offer grab-and-go meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 1 through June 5. The meals can be picked up from Carson Elementary or Wilson Middle School. The Salvation Army will begin offering the summer Summer feeding program the week of June 8 in Licking County. Read More...

Pandemic-EBT program available for free/reduced price lunch students
If you have a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade in your household who was receiving free or reduced-price meals while in school, your child is eligible for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the school closure. The benefits equal $5.70 per child for each school day from March 17 through May 29, or nearly $300. Please click here for more information on the benefits and how to request them. Read More...

Midland Theatre School tour on Facebook Live

Maryann Crist and Brian Haught from the Midland Theatre led our 3rd graders on a tour of the midland on May 20 (as this is being posted). Watch along below: