Today our Website and App representative visited from Arkansas, met with principals and scheduled teacher training for the fall! We are so excited to announce ROOMS, the interactive, two-way communication part of our App that will open in August. Welcome to the Future of Education, New Castle! Check out ROOMS here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3143B8xHy0&t=3s
Our dear Jaxson Grubbs, rising Freshman, tragically passed away last week in a diving accident. Working with Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, we will host Jaxson's service tomorrow, June 13th, at noon in Bundy Auditorium. Calling hours will be beforehand, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Please keep his family in your thoughts, as well as many of our incoming freshmen students. Grief counseling support will be available from 10:00 AM to the end of services in the back of the auditorium through Meridian Health And Centerstone. https://www.hinsey-brown.com/obituaries/jaxson-grubbs
Congratulations to our HYCA (Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy) students for graduating from Class #34 on Saturday. Voluntarily joining the National Guard's 22 week program, these students developed the values, skills, education, and self-discipline to become successful young adults. Our guest speakers were Representative Craig Haggard, Brigadier General Lawrence M. Muennich, and Major General (Retired) R. Martin Umbarger. We'd like to give special thanks to Principal Grant Fulton and the HYCA staff for bringing 75 students successfully through the program, and helping 13 students earn their high school diploma through New Castle Schools. #ProductiveCitizensOfIndiana
We're looking for a Purchasing Secretary for the Corporation ASAP!
Lisa Dumford, our beloved secretary of 31 years is retiring. (Congratulations!)
Who would like to join our team? Share this link with your friends and family: https://nccsc.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=397
Open to ANY HENRY COUNTY student: Our Summer Meals Program starts today at 4:30 PM! Each student will take home a bag of food for multiple meals with hot and cold items! We're happy to serve our families! We're also grateful for a super summer serving crew!
"PIVOT!" The Department of Education offered a local summer conference for teachers, with South Madison (Pendleton) hosting. Keynote speakers, workshops, and a few our NC teachers presented "Poster Sessions," all referencing the "Learning with Friends" theme. #PIVOT2024.
FAM JAM hit a Home Run! Families who participated in our corporation FAM JAM events qualified for a family night to the Indianapolis Indians' home game. Students got to meet Rowdie, the team's mascot, and had a great view from third base. We will continue FAM JAM next year, to build better family connections!
Hello NCCSC Families,
Here is the link for the Livestream for the New Castle High School class of 2024. Be sure to tune in on YouTube at 2PM on Sunday, June 2nd ,2024.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Wy-7VF9SUTU?si=pmoF3oR07aG8G1iL
We're hiring Bus Drivers! Tim Dinkins, Driver for Bus #26, shares why you should join his team!
https://youtu.be/5QizAy1efLQ
This week our Bus Drivers trained with Reggie White, the Assistant Director of Transportation for the Department of Transportation! Making safety our #1 Priority at NCCSC, our Drivers are confidently prepared for local and field trip travel. #BuildingBetter
Calling all Bus Drivers! We're searching for the perfect person to join our fleet! For a direct link to the job description and application, click visit this website:
https://nccsc.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=15
Ed Hidalgo from Educator’s Cooperative visited the Sunnyside Education Center this week. Ed worked with ECESC staff to explore RIASEC (personality types) themes, and help them develop student coaching. Junior, Anyah Amman, and Sophomore, Lauren Gillman, participated in Hidalgo's mock career coaching interview.
It's summer, but 8th Grader and Rising Freshman Jade Chaplain job shadowed at Great Clips yesterday. Jade is considering joining the Cosmetology program at New Castle Career Center! Under the direction of Manager Ashley Steele, Jade welcomed customers and swept floors. We're so proud of her efforts towards pathway decisions. Great job, Miss Chaplain! #Employability Skills
Congratulations to Kim Nicholson! The 1985 Trojan graduate just accepted a newly created position as the NCHS Director of Student Affairs! She will be replacing Alex Griffin (we wish him well and thank him for his awesome service here). Kim will be similar to an assistant principal, second in command, and will focus on our curriculum/programming, grant initiatives, special education, teacher evaluations, and more. Mr. Amman, Mr. Grace, and Mrs. Nicholson are currently looking for a fourth team-member, a second Dean, to complete our High School Administration Team!
Our Summer Meal Pick-Up Program begins Thursday, June 6!
Visit the below website for more details:
https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1635781294753&page=Summer
Meet the Class of 2028. Our Rising Freshmen visited the Fieldhouse today, marking an entrance into their High School Graduation Pathways. In four years they will occupy the same seats and impact the world. Welcome to the future!
Seniors are practicing for graduation. Come support these world-changers Sunday, June 2nd, at 2:00 PM for their final walk.
Congratulations to our Music Department! They have been awarded the All-Music Award from the Indiana State School Music Association! NCHS is one of 19 schools in Indiana and NCMS is one of 7 schools to earn the honor of "Total Department "designation! #TROJANPRIDE
Mark your calendars for a celebration of education!
BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL:
Monday, July 29, 2024
10:00-5:00 Christian Love Help Center =Backpack Giveaway
11:00-1:30 Haircuts, Eye and Dental 12:00-2:00 Festival at Arts
Pavilion
12:00-2:00 Arts Pavilion
Would you like a job where you smile and laugh every day? Come join the Trojan family! We make work FUN! Click the link below to see all our available job opportunities. https://nccsc.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx