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December 2019 Citizens of the Month

Legend students got to explore space with COSI on Wheels

Cherry Valley Elementary Veterans Day Ceremony

NHS Drama Presents Radium Girls as their fall 2019 play

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 and staff

Cherry Valley Elementary School group photo

Cherry Valley students show off their new school shirts

New teachers, 2019-20

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

Gov. Mike Dewine and Ohio EPA Dir. Laurie Stevenson visited Heritage Middle School

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News

The Incredible 5-Point Scale is a workshop geared toward assisting students in interacting socially and controlling their emotional responses. This behavior support is used to teach social understanding and provides a visual representation of social behaviors, emotions, and abstract ideas. Newark City Schools is hosting this workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Mon., Feb. 10, at the Administrative Service Center, 621 Mount Vernon Road in Newark. Find out more information, including registration information, by clicking this link. Read More...

Positive Parenting Program, Dealing with Disobedience, set for Feb. 13
The Positive Parent Program "Dealing with Disobedience" will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, at The Licking County Family YMCA's John and Christine Warner Family Center. This program will highlight some of the reasons why children may be disobedient, give suggestions and advice about dealing with certain disciplinary situations, and ultimately make the home a more fruitful environment. More information about the event is available by clicking here. Read More...

Wildcat athletics to induct 5 to Hall of Fame on Jan. 17
Newark Wildcat athletics will induct five new members to the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame prior to the Wildcat boys basketball game against New Albany on Fri., Jan. 17. A ceremony will follow the game in the Commons. Congratulations to the 2020 Newark Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: Matt Hardy, Class of 2003; David Jones, Class of 1984; Mark Oberholtzer, Class of 1980; Anni Thomasson, Class of 2013; and Fred Pryor, Class of 1957. A program for the event, including inductee bios, is available by clicking here. Read More...

NCS holiday performances

2019 NHS Holiday Band Concert from The Wildcat Network on Vimeo.

The holiday concert season has now concluded for 2019 at Newark City Schools. Our students and staff with The Wildcat Network at Newark High School were able to film every concert this year. They are airing on channel 1021 on Spectrum, and are also available on the program's Vimeo page, available by clicking this link.

Girls’ Empowerment Program kicks off at Legend Elementary
Legend Elementary has piloted a new program geared toward equipping girls with skills needed to live health, independent, productive and violence-free lives this fall. The Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) program helps girls learn how to form healthy body images, develop healthy relationships, stay safe and stand up for themselves. Newark City Schools piloted the program with two classes at Legend Elementary this fall, and will be expanding the program to other schools in the future. Read More...

December 2019 Citizens of the Month
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 Kiwanis Club of Newark, Ohio, and Newark High School's jazz band performed. A photo gallery is available on Facebook by clicking this link. Read More...

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Upcoming Events

Feb

Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Newark City Schools Board of Education meets usually...
Monday, February 3, 2020

Feb

Presidents' Day (No School)

Monday, February 17, 2020

Feb

2-hour late arrival for Professional Development

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Mar

Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Newark City Schools Board of Education meets usually...
Monday, March 9, 2020

Mar

Parent-Teacher Exchange Day (No School)

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Mar

2-hour late arrival for Professional Development

Thursday, March 19, 2020

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