GIVE NOW! Annual Alumni Day of Giving – October 24
October 7, 2020
Every day, year after year, we are inspired by the young men and women who walk through our doors. The promise and the potential we see in them call us all to make Newark Catholic High School the best it can be.
As the actual cost to educate our students continues to rise, we work hard to keep tuition affordable, while providing the very best academic programs. And with your help, we can ensure the excellence, longevity, and transformative power of a Newark Catholic education.
Your $24 gift will help make all of this possible. Please help us reach our goal of $24,000 with your generous donation, anytime on or before October 24.
The beloved Dominican Sisters and founders of Newark Catholic High School understood that our gifts from God are to be shared, which is why charitable works have always played an essential role in student life.
Click here to make your donation
3 WAYS TO HELP!
- DONATE – Give just $24
- SPREAD THE WORD – Challenge classmates and fellow alum by tagging and sharing on social media #ncdayofgiving
- PRAY – Prayer is a gift that you can give to Newark Catholic. Please commit to daily prayer for our school, our students, our teachers, and our administrators and for the operations of the school
FALL 2020 REOPENING INFORMATION & RESOURCES
August 24, 2020
Please refer to this page frequently for the latest announcements and updates about Newark Catholic High School regarding our ReOpening Plan & Procedures for Fall 2020. We are in the midst of a national emergency and we are committed to making decisions that are not only in the best interest of our students, faculty, and staff but also ensuring that those decisions are in the best interest of our national health and security.
We are committed to making the best decisions as new challenges arise and as opportunities present themselves. Just as we know that this crisis will pass, we are certain that Newark Catholic High School will stand proud of how we rose to the challenges and put our communities and each other first. Our top priority is always the health and safety of all our students, faculty, and staff. As such, we continue to monitor information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
PLEASE REFER TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY PAGE FOR INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY PERTAINING TO COVID TESTING AND PROTOCOLS
ACTIVATION PLAN FOR REOPENING – AUGUST 6, 2020
Announcements
September 18, 2020
COVID-19 PROTOCOL REMINDERS
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- When calling your student in ‘absent’ due to an illness that may have “COVID” related symptoms, your student will be required to stay home one additional day after their last absent day (example: if you call your student off on Monday, they cannot return until Wednesday even if they feel fine on Tuesday). This is a precautionary step that we are following along with many other Licking County schools. While students are at home that are able to login to Google Classroom for remote learning.
- Allergy season is upon us and we are heading into flu season. The symptoms between allergies, flu, and COVID-19 are very similar. Knowing your child’s past medical history will help you determine the best call to action for them.
- Newark Catholic is continuing to clean all bathrooms between lunch periods and deep clean them in the evening. Split lunches have helped limit exposure and hallway gatherings are virtually non-existent. Classrooms are disinfected during lunch periods along with handrails, light switches, doorknobs, and anything that a student may come in contact with. The entire building is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every evening
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August 17, 2020
Ohio Department of Health Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings
July 17, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Newark Catholic High School students will return to on-campus learning every day for the 2020-2021 school year. We are working on plans to safely bring our students back to our campus that will meet the directives given to us by the Governor’s Office, the Ohio and Licking County Departments of Health, and the Diocese of Columbus. A Fall 2020 Task Force consisting of parents, school advisory board members, faculty, and students have been meeting regularly to focus on specific aspects of our reopening. Over the next few weeks, the Task Force will continue developing plans and strategies for the safe return of on-campus activities for our students.
Below are dates to assist you in preparing for the start of the 2020-2021 school year opening:
August 17–21 Faculty Professional Development Days – No Classes
August 24–26 School begins with Mandatory Grade Level Orientation Days (dates and times for each class will be announced in early August)
August 27 All students report for class, regular schedules followed
September 7 Labor Day, No Classes
While there are many details yet to be solidified, we are happy to share this information with the Newark Catholic community as we anticipate the new school year. We will share information with you as time moves forward. Please continue to check your daily e-mail, the school’s social media pages, and correspondence from Newark Catholic.
Following the closure of school in the spring of 2020, The Reopening Newark Catholic Task Force has created a plan to have students attend school for the 2020-2021 school year. The intent of this plan is that it:
1) Prioritizes the safety of the student, teachers, staff, and guests at all times. While on the Newark Catholic campus, students and faculty/staff will follow all safety guidelines during class time, the time between classes; before and after school;
2) Prioritizes that facilities must be cleaned and sanitized on a scheduled basis;
3) Provides procedures that require face masks be worn on the school campus, and three to six feet physical distancing will be practiced throughout the day;
4) Builds a community that comes together to celebrate and grow in our faith.
5) Has students attend school in-person every day on the campus of Newark Catholic High School;
6) Recognizes that the school day supports family life and students need to be in school and engaged in learning;
7) Uses all resources, facilities, and personnel to their fullest;
8) Allows for teaching and learning to continue should school be closed for extended emergencies or calamities.
Newark Catholic will continue to build plans that foster a safe and healthy school community before, during, and after possible emergencies. We will continue to abide by and follow all recommendations set by the State of Ohio, local health officials, and the Diocese of Columbus.
It is imperative that all students, staff, families, and volunteers understand that at any point, an event or incident which could cause physical harm, serious physical harm or even death, the safety and wellbeing of all involved supersedes the COVID-19
recommendations and protocols.
Academic Updates
Click HERE to view the Newark Catholic 2020-2021 School Activation Plan that contains a summary of the key elements of the plan developed based on safety protocols established by the State of Ohio and Diocese of Columbus. It is subject to change with or without notice depending on directives received from the state or diocese.
ReOpening Task Force
Miss Devani Adam – Faculty Member
Dr. Joyce Albright – School Advisory Board member, Parent
Mrs. Stephanie Backlund – Faculty Member
Ms. Kara Ehret – Bingo Coordinator, Parent
Mr. Chris Grieb – Campus Minister, Faculty Member
Miss Beth Hill – Principal
Mrs. Emily Matuska – Faculty Member
Mr. Russ Nelson – Technology Coordinator, Faculty Member
Michael Ouweleen – Student Council President, Student Representative
Mr. Tom Pickering – Athletic Director, Faculty Member
Mrs. Tonya Sherburne – School Advisory Board member, Parent
Mrs. Deb Welch – School Counselor
Joseph Windholtz – Senior Class President, Student Representative
Task Force Planning Domains
- Logistics and Planning – Mr. Pickering, Dr. Albright, Ms. Ehret
- Creating and Maintaining Community – Mrs. Welch, Micheal Ouweleen
- Curriculum and Instruction – Miss Adam, Mrs. Backlund, Mrs. Sherburne
- Promoting Catholic Identity in Remote Spaces – Mr. Grieb, Joseph Windholtz
- Technology Support – Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Matuska
Athletic Updates
August 25, 2020
Ohio Department of Health Directors Orders that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club, and Professional Sports
RESPONSIBLE RESTART
Ohio High School Athletic Association The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has presented the OHSAA with a myriad of challenges. The Executive Director’s Office, with support from its Board of Directors and feedback from the Ohio Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine, the National Federation of State High School Associations, and the Ohio Department of Health along with support from the Ohio Lt. Governor’s Office, offer a Return to Play document as recommendations on how our member schools can consider approaching the many components of “opening up” sports with the objective of commencing the fall sports seasons on August 1, 2020. The OHSAA fully intends to support its member schools and the student-athletes who desire to compete in interscholastic athletics and will continue to assess all areas as more information becomes available.
The recommendations within the Return to Play document for the resumption of the varsity, non-varsity, and 7th-8th grade interscholastic athletic seasons and participation opportunities have been made with the health, safety, and well-being of all student-athletes in mind.
OHSAA RETURN-TO-PLAY RECOMMENDATIONS
OHSAA STUDENT-ATHLETE PLEDGE FORM
Ohio Department of Education
ODE Remote Learning Resource Guide to assist parents, families, and caregivers as they navigate the world of remote learning during Ohio’s ordered school-building closure.
ODE Reset & RsStart Education Guide
ODE Coronavirus Information for Schools & Districts
Diocese of Columbus
Our Catholic Schools – The Diocese of Columbus
ReOpening Letter from Superintendent Adam DuFault, July 2020
Diocese of Columbus Executive Summary ReOpening Task Force Report
Faith Formation Resources
Faith-Based and Community Resources for Parents and Families
http://www.usccb.org The US Conference of Catholic Bishops Website for daily readings, prayer resources, and daily mass live streams
The Magnificat – Free
Magnificat For Kids – Free
Catholic Sprouts – Join over 3,000 Catholic Families and Classrooms that tune in daily to Catholic Sprouts, the 5-minute daily podcast for Catholic Kids
Growing Up Catholic – Navigating Coronavirus with your Kids
Catholic Family Faith
Catholic Brain – Catholic Faith Formation Platform for Students, Parents, Catechist & Teachers. Access over 5000 video lessons, ebooks, interactive games & quizzes. Free trial through Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19
Parenting Links
National Association of School Psychologists – Talking to Your Child about COVID-19
NPR – Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
WOSU Classroom
Health Resources
Return to School Guidance – Licking County Health Department
CDC Coronavirus Information
Licking County Board of Health
Ohio Department of Health
Faith, Hope, Love – 2020-2021 School Theme
August 6, 2020
The theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love are at the heart of everything we do at Newark Catholic High School. For that reason, we have chosen our theme for this year as Teaching the Faith, Trusting in Hope, Leading with Love.
Teaching the Faith: It is our responsibility as teachers and ministers, as parents and coaches, to educate the young men and women of Newark Catholic in the faith of Jesus Christ and His Church. It is through the knowledge of the faith that we can come to give ourselves fully in service to God. Every subject, every club, every sport is an opportunity to give witness to and spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
Trusting in Hope: God is in control. For that reason, we can trust in the fact that we are made for more than this world can offer. In Him we find our joy, our peace. It is that joy and peace in our hearts that should inspire every member of the Newark Catholic community to bring about God’s kingdom here on earth, no matter the circumstances.
Leading with Love: St. Thomas Aquinas said that love is “willing the good of the other.” Christ demonstrated this in His death on the Cross. In willing the good of the other, we see sacrificial love. That is how we are called to lead, now and into the future.
May our leadership reflect the compassion, patience, and understanding that our loving God has for us every moment of our lives.
ACTIVATION PLAN FOR REOPENING 2020-2021
August 6, 2020
It is with gratitude to our Task Force, that we release to you the Activation Plan for reopening this fall. Please review this with your student and feel free to contact Miss Hill with any questions or concerns. This is a living document, subject to change at any time.
We will continue communication through our Wednesday Wave as the year progresses. We are excited to see our students as they come to campus in just a few short weeks.
The intent of the Activation Plan is that it:
1) Prioritizes the safety of the student, teachers, staff, and guests at all times. While on the Newark Catholic campus, students and faculty/staff will follow all safety guidelines during class time, the time between classes; before and after school;
2) Prioritizes that facilities must be cleaned and sanitized on a scheduled basis;
3) Provides procedures that require face masks be worn on the school campus, and three to six feet physical distancing will be practiced throughout the day;
4) Builds a community that comes together to celebrate and grow in our faith.
5) Has students attend school in-person every day on the campus of Newark Catholic High School;
6) Recognizes that the school day supports family life and students need to be in school and engaged in learning;
7) Uses all resources, facilities, and personnel to their fullest;
8) Allows for teaching and learning to continue should school be closed for extended emergencies or calamities.
Newark Catholic will continue to build plans that foster a safe and healthy school community before, during, and after possible emergencies. We will continue to abide by and follow all recommendations set by the State of Ohio, local health officials, and the Diocese of Columbus.
It is imperative that all students, staff, families, and volunteers understand that at any point, an event or incident which could cause physical harm, serious physical harm, or even death, the safety and wellbeing of all involved supersedes the COVID-19 recommendations and protocols.
3rd annual Newark Catholic Athletic Association “Free Tuition Raffle”
June 11, 2020
Welcome back to the 3rd annual Newark Catholic Athletic Association “Free Tuition Raffle”
A limited number of tickets (300) will be offered for your chance to win up to $5,000.00 in free tuition to Newark Catholic, Blessed Sacrament, and or St. Francis de Sales.
First prize: $5,000.00
Second prize: $1,000.00
Third prize: $500.00
Tickets are: $50.00 each or Three(3)=$100.00
Contact any Newark Catholic Athletic Association member, or you can:
2. CALL: Call the high school @ 740-344-3594
3. ON-LINE: You can pay safely and securely with a credit card here…
Drawing will be held on August 1st. at the Newark Catholic Summer Festival.
Need not be present to win.
Call or text Dave Stalling @ 614.519.1853 for YOUR tickets and or more information.
Get’em while they last! Only 300 are available.
