New Tech HS Weekly Newsletter
April 13, 2026

Activities This Week at New Tech
Monday, April 13: Even Day; Art & Gardening Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 30; New Tech News, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 17; Gamers Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 24; Changemaker Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 18; Poetry & Creative Writing Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 28; Micronation Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 21; Robotics Practice, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14: Odd Day; D&D Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 23; Student-Led Bible Study, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 27; Robotics Practice, 2:15 - 8:00 p.m.; Archery Practice, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Gym
Wednesday, April 15: Even Day; Robotics Practice, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Room 1; Archery Practice, 2:15 - 3:45 p.m., Gym; Robotics State Send-Off, 6:30 p.m., Gym
Thursday, April 16: Odd Day; Robotics Practice, 2:15 - 8:00 p.m., Room 1; Music Club, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m., room 23; National Honor Society Induction, 6:00 p.m., Auditorium
Friday, April 17: Student Council, 7:00 a.m., hallway
Saturday, April 18: Robotics at State Tournament, Indiana State Fairgrounds, all day; Prom,  7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Preservation Hall in Newburgh
Sunday, April 19: Robotics at State Tournament, Indiana State Fairgrounds, all day
Students: Please ensure you have a ride to pick you up on time as your activity ends.
Students who do not stay for an after-school activity must have a ride when school dismisses at 2:10 pm. Any student not picked up by 2:20 p.m. will move to the room of a teacher on duty.

Important Information
Prom Information:
Prom is this Saturday, April 18th, at Preservation Hall in Newburgh, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are on sale in the office through Friday, April 17th; tickets are $25 each. Eligible juniors and seniors may buy tickets. Students must meet the Thunderbolt Eligibility requirements to attend Prom and to serve on Prom Court.
Guests must have a guest form completed before buying tickets.
Song Requests: https://forms.gle/xv3Dkk4SDF78JMuw9
Good luck to New Tech's FIRST Robotics Team 7657 as they compete at the State Competition this weekend!
Advanced Art Field Trip Reminder:  Remember to bring in your money and permission slip by Monday, April 13th, for our St. Louis Art Museum and Zoo field trip on April 23rd!
Sophomores: Are you interested in boosting your PSAT and SAT skills and scores? Join us for our "Runway to Results" PSAT/SAT academy starting on Monday, April 13th, after school. See your Math or ELA teacher for more information. It's not too early to plan for your PSAT and SAT success!
Are you interested in a summer STEM Camp?
Crane Naval Warfare Center has a high school STEM camp from June 15-18. See the flyer below; registration opens next week at this link.
Families of Seniors:
Please check out this link to access the IMPORTANT Graduation and Scholarship Information.
Hello, and goodbye, Class of 2026!! Please submit your favorite photos and videos here to be featured in the Senior Slideshow shown at Class Day.
Did you miss the opportunity to travel to Italy in 2026?  How about Costa Rica in 2028?!? New Tech will be traveling to Costa Rica June 19-27, 2028.  Join us for an amazing trip including tropical rainforests, beaches, volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, monkeys, sloths, and sea turtles!  This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!  Cost includes all travel expenses, activities, and breakfasts and dinners.  To get more information and sign up for the trip, follow this link: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyOHw4NDc2
Check out Opportunities for Growth and Enrichment in the section below:
- Military Academy Service Day: April 25
Check out New Tech on TikTok: @nti.officials
Senior Graduation Product Orders
Graduation Package information is linked here; the only required item to order is the $34 cap/gown/tassel combination.
Advance Notice
April 24: Teen Power Spring Fling, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
April 25-26: New Tech Archery Tournament
May 1: No School
May 21: Graduation, 8:00 p.m.

Ongoing News You Can Use
CLUBS: See the Clubs tab above.
Tutoring is available!
Math Tutoring with Math teachers is every Tuesday from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in rooms 27, 28, and 29. Peer tutoring with students takes place every Monday through Thursday from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. in the office. Please complete this form if you need tutoring on Mondays - Thursdays. Also, if you'd like to serve as a tutor, please see/email Mr. Gibson.
REMINDER: Wireless Communication Policy: click tab above.
Thunderbolt Eligibility Criteria: click tab above
You need a Yearbook! Supplies are limited! You can buy one in the office for $45.
Ascension St. Vincent Mobile Dental Clinic: see information below.
Would you be interested in hosting an exchange student? Contact Kristy Schmitt at ayawithkristy@gmail.com.
Students - are you driving to New Tech? Please complete this form...thanks!
Connect with us on social media if you haven't already:
https://facebook.com/EVSCNewTechInstitute IG: NTInstitute     X:@NTInstitute
Personal Computers are not allowed during instructional time. All students must use their EVSC-issued device.
Senior Families:
- Check the tab above for FAFSA, Jostens, and Scholarship information.
-  Make sure you have your meningococcal vaccine information turned in.
Please let Mr. Gibson know about activities (sports, band, community activities) that you participate in so we can recognize you during Celebrate NTI, on social media, and in our weekly newsletter!
All students eat lunch in the cafeteria - due to supervision, students can't eat lunch in classrooms.
If you need access to the student PowerSchool Portal:
1). Go to http://evscschools.com.
2). Click on Parent Portal on the left panel.
3). Scroll to find the "Power School Parent Portal" button.
4). Scroll to the bottom and click on "Student Link."