New Tech HS Weekly Newsletter
October 20, 2025

Activities This Week at New Tech  
Monday, October 20: Odd Day; 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
Tuesday, October 21: Even Day; D&D Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 23; Robotics at FIRST Lego League sites, 2:15 - 5:00 p.m.; Archery Practice, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Gym
Wednesday, October 22: Odd Day; PSAT Test for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, all morning; Archery Practice, 2:15 - 3:45 p.m., Gym
Thursday, October 23: Even Day; Robotics Practice, 2:15 - 4:00 p.m.; Music Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 23; Teen Power Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., room 16; Archery Practice, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Gym; Robotics Practice, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., room 1; New Tech Italy Trip Parent/Guardian Meeting, 5:30 p.m., room 30
Friday, October 24: Odd Day; Student Council, 7:00 a.m., hallway; Sophomore EA Presentation, 9:30 a.m., Auditorium; Robotics at Stringtown School for Truck or Treat, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Students: Please ensure you have a ride to pick you up on time as your activity ends.
Students not staying 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
PSAT Testing is this Wednesday. All freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9, and all sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 22nd, beginning at 7:45 a.m. Check out additional information below.
Sophomores to explore EA and SICTC: All sophomores will meet in the Auditorium at 9:30 on Friday to hear a presentation from Mrs. Schaffer about the New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy. All sophomores will meet in the Auditorium at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/27, to hear a presentation from SICTC, and will have a field trip to SICTC for a tour on Friday, 11/7, from 8:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Do you have a Computer Science idea that can benefit the community?
Nextech Indiana is sponsoring a CSforGood competition - check details here. Submission deadline is November 3rd.
Wanted: World Travelers!  Would you like to travel to Italy with New Tech?  An exciting group of students, parents, and teachers will be traveling to Italy at the end of May 2026.  We would love for you to join us!  We will fly to Rome, visit Sorrento, Pompeii, and Florence, travel by high-speed train, and eat delicious food, all of which is included in the trip price!  Click on this link for more information. Italy 2026 Questions?  Email Mrs. Wheeler at brooke.wheeler@evsck12.com. We will have a meeting this Thursday, October 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Art Room.
Progress Reports went home on Thursday, October 9th. New Tech does not use Power School for report cards at the end of Quarter 1, so this progress report serves as the "report card" - and it is actually just a snapshot of ECHO progress so far this semester. As always, please feel free to reach out to the school with any academic or behavioral questions.
Our Attendance Streak Contest Continues! Every day you're here adds to your streak and gets you closer to a prize. Get your friends on board and see who can have the longest streak! We will have a contest between grades to see how many students can keep a streak of attending all five days; the grade with the highest percentage of students who have a streak intact will get a prize.
NTI & Company News
Here is a link to our private Facebook page.  It is a great place to ask any questions you might have about New Tech. https://www.facebook.com/groups/NTIandCO

We have an Amazon Wishlist full of items the teachers have requested.  All you have to do is purchase from the wishlist, and the item is sent directly to school! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/X65X1UO0G7N1?ref_=wl_share

We have a quick Google form available for anyone who would like to help out this year.  https://forms.gle/A8qXuA93fBBBH1Fj9

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

CLUBS
Poetry and Creative Writing Club will meet on Mondays from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. in room 28.
New Tech News is a club where you can help write a newsletter of things going on around Evansville. Join every Monday from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. in room 17. Check out the latest issue here, and see Gabe Torres or Brett Crawford with any questions.
Please join us for Art Club!  We will be meeting on EVEN Mondays only this year.  Everyone is welcome to join us for art and fellowship!
New Tech's Music Club meets on Thursdays in Dr. Valentine's room. Please take a look at the flyer in the hallway.
Want to make a change in our community—or even the world?  The ChangeMaker Club is the perfect place to start!  Whether you’re passionate about social justice, sustainability, innovation, or helping others, this is your opportunity to turn ideas into action.  This club will assist you in developing your idea/pitch to be entered into a competition at the University of Evansville.  Who won two years ago?---New Tech Institute.  Our two student competitors are now attending UE with a full-ride, renewable four-year scholarship.  Meetings are on Mondays after school in room 18.
New Tech's Teen Power Club promotes the TEENPOWER lifestyle year-round through prevention service projects and drug-free activities. Next meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in Mrs. Long's room.
Student Council meets on Friday mornings in the hallway intersection near the office, 7:00-7:30, to sell healthy snacks as a fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children. The Student Council exists to raise money and collect donations for charitable organizations, and it is distinct from the student government. If you would like to join the Student Council, please let Mrs. Bowden know.  New Tech continues to be a Red Wagon Booster School for Riley Hospital, thanks to all of your support with our fundraisers! Sales are cash-only.

Ongoing News You Can Use
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. Documentation of all required vaccinations must be submitted to the school nurse by August 8th, the first day of the 2025-2026 school year, when all students report.  Please don't hesitate to call the school nurse with any questions or concerns at 812-435-0959.  Documentation of vaccines may be faxed to 812-435-8892 or emailed to pamela.hormuth@evsck12.com.
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!
Travel with New Tech to Italy!  Join us in May of 2026 for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Rome, Florence, and Sorrento!  Walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar and Michelangelo, as we tour the Roman Forum and the Sistine Chapel!  Enjoy the countryside as we take the train from Rome to Florence!  Soak in the beauty of the Mediterranean Ocean in the seaside town of Sorrento!  All this and more.  We will travel with a 24-hour tour manager, and our tour will include airfare, breakfast, dinner, hotels, and all transportation.  Want more information?  Ready to sign up?  Go to  acis.com/students  and enter our tour code ID number 340468, Group Leader: Brooke Wheeler.
https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyNnw3NzQ0MA
All students eat lunch in the cafeteria - due to supervision, students can't eat lunch in classrooms.
Wireless Communication Devices: Indiana State Law has banned the use of wireless communication devices in school during instructional time. You can access the policy on the "Wireless Device Policy" tab at the top of this newsletter.
Picture Retake Day is Monday, December 1st, for anyone who missed Picture Day.

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."

Important PSAT Information
Subject: Important Information About the Upcoming PSAT/NMSQT 

As part of our college and career readiness efforts in the EVSC, we strive to set all students up for success. That’s why we offer the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) for juniors and sophomores, and the PSAT 8/9 Test for freshmen, on Wednesday, October 22nd, during the regular school day. Results from taking the PSAT/NMSQT can:

• Help the school focus classroom instruction and support student growth.

• Display a student’s strengths, and what skills they need to work on.

• Provide personalized recommendations for AP courses.

• Highlight a growing list of careers in the state that connect to their current skills. 

• Practice and prepare for the SAT.

• Potentially enter a student into the National Merit Scholarship Program.

• Allow students to access more than $200 million in college scholarships.

The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 are administered in a digital format that provides an overall easier testing experience for students.
Watch this video to see what students can expect from the digital PSAT/NMSQT. 

On test day, ensure your student:

• Arrives before their scheduled testing time (late arrivals may not be tested).

• Brings two No. 2 pencils with erasers

• Brings an approved calculator (see full approved list here)

• Brings their school-issued device fully charged with the charging cable

• Turns in any prohibited items (e.g. cell phones, smart watches, or other devices)

• Brings any medications (e.g., EpiPens) in a clear bag (stored under their desk)

Students enrolled in satellite programs (Early College, SICTC, Shepard Academy) should report to their assigned test location at New Tech on test day. Satellite students are encouraged to notify their satellite program teachers of their absence in advance, and satellite students are responsible for any class content they may miss due to testing.

Please reach out to Dr. Woodruff (monisha.woodruff@evsck12.com) if you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9.
You can find more information about the benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT here.