New Tech HS Weekly Newsletter
August 24, 2026

Activities This Week at New Tech
Monday, August 24: Odd Day
Senior Meeting, 7:45 - 9:30 a.m., Auditorium
Gamers Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Room 24
Science & Engineering Fair Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Room 23
Tutoring, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Office
Robotics Meeting (Revamp the Robot - Optional), 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Room 1
Tuesday, August 25: Even Day
FLL Robotics, 2:15 p.m., various locations
Intramural Volleyball, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Gym
Wednesday, August 26: Odd Day
Tutoring, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Office
Thursday, August 27: Even Day
Robotics, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Room 1
Intramural Volleyball, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m., Gym
Music Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Room 23
Science & Engineering Fair Club, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Room 23
Senior Info Night, 6:00 p.m., Auditorium
Open House, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28: Odd Day
Senior Sunrise, 6:30 a.m., Parking Lot
Student Council, 7:05 - 7:30 a.m., Hallway
Celebrate NTI, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Tutoring, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., Office
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
Join us for Meet-The-Teacher Open House this Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Senior Information Night is this Thursday, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Seniors and their families will hear important information about graduation, scholarships, financial aid, and more. A representative from InvestED will attend to share information about FAFSA and financial aid. 

Be sure to join in our Spirit Week this week! See the flyer below.

Anything But a Backpack Day: parameters from student leadership include:
Nothing alive/organic
Must be school appropriate
Size limited to 3ft cubed
Cannot create a tripping hazard    
Must be able to maneuver it to all classes safely
Nothing with political undertones
No electronics/appliances   
Nothing illegal
Items are ultimately judged appropriate by any school administration

Past New Tech Art Students: Did you make an amazing Dragon Eye Box as a Freshman?  I would love to display all our Dragon Eye Boxes in the display case at the EVSC administration building.  If you could bring your box back to the art room, I would love to include it!  Current art students will receive 5 points of extra credit if they bring in their box!

Student Council meets on Friday mornings in the hallway intersection near the office, 7:05-7:30, to sell healthy snacks as a fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children. Student Council raises money and collects donations for charitable organizations. If you would like to join Student Council, please let Mrs. Bowden know.  New Tech continues to be a Red Wagon Booster School for Riley Hospital. Thank you for all of your support with our fundraisers! Sales are cash-only.

Senior Sunrise!: Attention seniors: Senior Sunrise breakfast is this Friday, August 28th at 6:30 am in the parking lot. We will have a waffle bar and will be decorating our parking spots with chalk. Bring a lawn chair and join us for a fun time! This event is open to seniors only.

Celebrate NTI is on Friday.
- Please complete this form to let us know which activities you're participating in and how we can celebrate your accomplishments!
- Seniors will stay until 11:00 a.m. unless you ride the SICTC bus (dismiss at 10:50).
- SICTC Juniors will join Celebrate NTI as soon as you arrive from SICTC.
- Wireless Communication Devices are not allowed during CNTI.

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 2nd.
More information at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0502YYF.

Science & Engineering Fair Club will meet on Mondays and Thursdays in room 23.

Archery Information Meeting: Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. in the New Tech Auditorium for the kick-off meeting for New Tech's Thunderbolt Archery Team! All current and prospective archers and their parent/guardian should plan to attend.

Robotics Information: Check the Robotics tab above for this week's Robotics Newsletter.

Yearbook Information: Yearbooks are available! If you ordered one, you can pick it up in the office. We also have a limited quantity on sale for $45 cash or check.

REMINDER: Wireless Communication Policy: Click the tab above.

Art Room Materials Needed: Do you have old magazines at home?  The art room is working on collage, and we need old magazines!  Any donations would be appreciated.  Please provide only quality magazines with lots of images, and no catalogs, please.  

After-school tutoring will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., in the office, starting August 24th.

Class Officer Nomination Forms are available in the office. Signed forms are due to Mr. Gibson by Monday, 8/24/26 at 2:15 p.m.

Ready to level up? Join New Tech's E-Sports Team!
Do you love gaming? Want to compete, improve your skills, and represent our school? Join the New Tech Esports Team! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, there's a place for you. Compete against other schools, build teamwork and communication skills, and be part of one of the fastest-growing activities in high school. We will start with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Come find out more information on Monday, August 31st from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. See Mr. Gibson for more information!

New Tech is going to 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.

Check out New Tech on TikTok: @nti.officials

Advance Notice
September 2: School Pictures
September 7: No School - Labor Day
September 11: Freshman Fun Night

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 and 28. Peer tutoring with students takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. in the office (beginning 8/24/26). Also, if you'd like to serve as a tutor, please see/email Mr. Gibson.
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.
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."