Newark Charter School Administration hopes you have had a wonderful Summer thus far, and that you continue to take the remainder of July and August to rest, relax, and recharge. The 2026-2027 school year is a milestone year, as NCS celebrates 25 years of serving families in the Newark Area. Please take a moment to review all of the information below to begin preparing for the start of this terrific year!
Embedded Files
Important Information & Action Items
Important Information & Action Items
All items below can be found on the Newark Charter School website under the heading: “New School Year”
• Military Connected Youth Form
• Chromebook Video & Online Payment (action required)
• School Uniforms – if you haven’t ordered, please do so today!
Communication Outlets
Communication Outlets
We encourage you to visit and bookmark the School’s official websites, as well as following any of our NCS Social Media Accounts. On those websites you will find links to attachments mentioned within this bulletin as well as news and updates pertaining to life at NCS. Our communication outlets are:
Summer Calendar
Summer Calendar
Week of August 17: K-5 Classroom Assignments mailed
August 17: Sr. High Fall Preseason starts
August 19th: Annual Summer Fundraiser at Klondike Kate's
5:00pm-9:00pm at 158 East Main Street, No RSVP required
August 25: Intermediate School Meet Your Teacher
3:00pm-4:00pm - Students with last names A-K
4:00pm-5:00pm - Students with last names L-Z
August 26: Primary School Meet Your Teacher
3:00pm-4:00pm - Students with last names A-K
4:00pm-5:00pm - Students with last names L-Z
August 26: 6th Grade Orientation Night
6:00pm - Students and Parents at the Junior High School
August 27: 9th Grade Welcome Night
5:00-6:30 pm, Senior High School
August 27: Intermediate School Musical Parent Information Meeting
7:00 pm - in the Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center at the Senior High School
August 31: Transition Day #1 (Full Day)
Grades K-5 (Last names A-K Only) report to school
Grades 6, 9 & 12 Only (All students grades 6, 9 & 12) report to school
Transportation and food services offered
September 1: Transition Day #2 (Full Day)
Grades K-5 (Last names L-Z Only) report to school
Grades 6 through 12 (All students grades 6 through 12) report to school
Transportation and food services offered
September 2: All students K - 12 report to school for a Full Day
September 4 - Schools and Offices Closed
September 7 - Schools and Offices Closed
Summer Fundraiser
Summer Fundraiser
Newark Charter School is thrilled to announce the third annual Summer Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 19th, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Klondike Kate’s, located at 158 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711.
By attending this event, you'll not only have a wonderful time with your family and friends, but you'll also contribute to making a significant impact on our fundraising efforts.
15% of all dine-in and take-out sales as well as all tips to the Guest Bartenders will be allocated to NCS.
We are fortunate to have NCS staff members and friends volunteering their time as guest employees. We hope to see you there and appreciate your ongoing commitment to the Newark Charter School community.
1st Floor:
5:00-5:30 Lunsford/Graves/Hamilton
5:30-6:00 O'Donnell/Weller/Zerbato
6:00-6:30 Spiker/A.Taylor/MC Anson
6:30-7:00 Wolfe/Potter/Huynh-ba
7:00-7:30 Football Coaches
7:30-8:00 Ryan Sheldon/Dylan Kutch/Ryan Stephes (alumni)
8:00-8:30 Riley Williams/Joey Williams (alumni)
8:30-9:00 Dani Ferris/Reagan Ferris (alumni)
2nd Floor:
5:00-5:30 Kasehagen/Wiz/Tellup
5:30-6:00 Browne/Paparazzo/Lochonic
6:00-6:30 Palma/Gregor/Bastianelli
6:30-7:00 Golder/Tinsley/DeFeo
7:00-7:30 Football Coaches
7:30-8:00 McKenzie/Dallas/Ahmed-Garcia
8:00-8:30 C.Lewis/L.Lewis
8:30-9:00 J.Lawhorn/S.Lawhorn
School Uniform Information
School Uniform Information
There have been no major changes to the school uniform policy at this time. Newark Charter School will continue to review recommendations and alert families if/when changes are being made.
There have been no major changes to the school uniform policy at this time. Newark Charter School will continue to review recommendations and alert families if/when changes are being made.
Newark Charter School's philosophy of professionalism and decorum should be reflected in the style of dress for students, staff, and administrators. As our students progress through their educational career at NCS, it is our goal for our High School students to become accustomed to being dressed in attire reflecting college and career readiness. To abide by this, we have adopted a board-approved uniform that includes school shirts and sweaters with embroidered school logos, which can be purchased through the school's approved vendors listed below.
On the first day of school, all students, Kindergarten through 12th grade, are required to report to school with the current red, white and blue NCS logo embroidered on all tops.
Jumpers are only able to be worn for grades K-5 on the Meece Campus.
We recommend purchasing uniforms now to allow enough time to ensure that orders are delivered well before the first day of school.
Cramer's Uniforms -- 1-302-328-5444
*** Cramer's Uniforms will have a pop-up shop for Grades K-12 in the Commons at the Meece Campus (2001 Patriot Way) at the following dates/times:
Tuesday, August 18th - 10:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, August 19th - 10:00am-3:00pm
Thursday, August 20th - 3:00pm-7:00pm
Lands' End -- 1-800-469-2222
Preferred School Number 900088436
Tommy Hilfiger -- 1-877-825-2860
Atlantic Sun Screen Printing
700 People's Plaza, Newark, DE 19702
302-731-5100 -or- 302-585-6500
By Appointment Only (10:00am - 1:30pm)
Parent-Provided Welcome Back Luncheon for Staff
Parent-Provided Welcome Back Luncheon for Staff
NCS parents are hosting welcome back luncheons for the teachers and staff. Please check out the signups below to donate to this wonderful tradition and Thank you for helping NCS kick-off the new year!
Primary & Intermediate School Sign Up - Thursday, August 27th (Sign-up link)
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Dear NCS Junior High School Families,
We are so very excited to welcome teachers and staff to the 2026-2027 school year! We would love to help them adjust to the start of the school year with our annual salad bar luncheon. This year we will also add in sandwich fixin's. Caring for our teachers and staff is one of the ways we can give back! You may provide an item or multiple items from the list, contribute financially to the additional items needed or do both. Please venmo @Michael-Pollock-33 (specify JUNIOR HIGH LUNCHEON) if you would like to make a financial contribution to our staff’s luncheon. Any and all donations are appreciated.
Another way you could lend a helping hand is through volunteering your time at set up or clean up. Many hands make lighter work!
Our luncheon will take place on August 26th
Thank you for your support and care of our NCS staff! If you have any questions or need to make other drop-off arrangements, please contact Katie Pollock (kpollock@udel.edu) We appreciate your support to make this a truly memorable event.
Donation drop-off location: Junior High Main Office
Donation drop-off times: Monday, August 24th - Wednesday, August 26th
Venmo - @Michael-Pollock-33
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Dear NCS Senior High School Families,
We are so very excited to welcome teachers and staff to the 2026-2027 school year! We would love to help them adjust to the start of the school year with snacks and a catered bbq lunch. Caring for our teachers and staff is one of the ways we can give back! You may provide an item or multiple items from the list, contribute financially to the additional items needed or do both. Please venmo @Michael-Pollock-33 (specify SENIOR HIGH LUNCHEON) if you would like to make a financial contribution to our staff’s luncheon. Any and all donations are appreciated.
Another way you could lend a helping hand is through volunteering your time at set up or clean up. Many hands make lighter work!
Our luncheon will take place on Thursday, August 27th @ 11:30 am.
Thank you for your support and care of our NCS staff! If you have any questions or need to make other drop-off arrangements, please contact Katie Pollock (kpollock@udel.edu) We appreciate your support to make this a truly memorable event.
Donation drop-off location: Senior High Main Office
Donation drop-off times: Monday, August 24th - Wednesday, August 26th
Venmo - @Michael-Pollock-33
Family Fun Night!
Family Fun Night!
Our Family Fun Night event is back for a 4th year! Be sure to put September 19th in your calendars now as this is an event for all NCS Families as we celebrate Newark Charter School's 25th Birthday!
Activities include inflatables, games, barnyard animal petting zoo, temporary tattoos, concessions, spirit wear, and will open at 10:00 am at the athletic complex at the Senior High School. This event will conclude at 12:30 pm.
This will also be the opening match of our soccer season, with JV scheduled to start at 11:00 am and Varsity at 12:30 pm.
Admission, which covers both the carnival and soccer games, is $5 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets are purchased at the gate.
Meet Your Teacher for Grades K-5 (August 25 and 26)
Meet Your Teacher for Grades K-5 (August 25 and 26)
Students and families are welcome to visit the school in an open house format during the designated time to find their classroom, meet their teacher and confirm transportation arrangements. Students new to Newark Charter School will also receive their school-issued Chromebook at that time. Visitation times and parking instructions are as follows:
Tuesday, August 25
3:00-4:00 pm - Intermediate School Students with last names A-K (Grades 3-5)
4:00-5:00 pm - Intermediate School Students with last names L-Z (Grades 3-5)
Wednesday, August 26
3:00-4:00 pm - Primary School Students with last names A-K (Grades K-2)
4:00-5:00 pm - Primary School Students with last names L-Z (Grades K-2)
All families must park at the Senior High School (200 McIntire Drive). Starting at 2:45 pm shuttle buses will transport families to and from the Meece Campus throughout the event. During the trip to the Meece campus, families are encouraged to review the expectations regarding appropriate behavior while on a school bus.
It is recommended that you arrive to the Senior High School 15 minutes before your child’s assigned start time. This will ensure that you have enough time to arrive at the High School, transport to the Meece Campus and take part in the Meet Your Teacher event.
Back to School Nights
Back to School Nights
This is an excellent way for parents to meet their student’s teachers and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, policies and procedures. This night is designed for parents only:
Kindergarten: Wednesday, September 16 (6:00-7:30 pm)
1st Grade: Thursday, September 17 (6:00-7:30 pm)
2nd Grade: Wednesday, September 23 (6:00-7:30 pm)
3rd Grade: Monday, September 14 (6:00-7:30 pm)
4th Grade: Thursday, September 10 (6:00-7:30 pm)
5th Grade: Wednesday, September 9 (6:00-7:30 pm)
6th Grade: Wednesday, September 30 (5:30 pm)
7th and 8th Grades: Thursday, October 1 (5:30 pm)
9th - 12th Grades: Tuesday, September 29 (6:00 pm)
Intermediate School Musical
Intermediate School Musical
Is your student interested in being a part of the Intermediate School Musical this fall? If so, please join us for a parent information meeting and audition workshop on Thursday, August 27 at 7 PM in the Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center (at Newark Charter High School). Parents will meet to discuss the rehearsal schedule/commitment while students learn the audition music. After the event, everyone will be given the opportunity to sign-up for auditions (which will take place September 8 and 9). RSVP for the Parent Meeting by clicking the button below.
Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus
Newark Charter School uses Infinite Campus, a web-based Student Information System (SIS) for many applications across campus.
Here is what you need to know:
Schoology is still the system of record for assignments, scores, and the daily email digest. Schoology integrates with Infinite Campus
What you can do:
View Grades, class schedules, and report cards
Check attendance and assignments
Access bus routes and other important updates
Access Anytime, Anywhere:
Use it from your desktop or download the mobile app for quick access on the go by searching for Infinite Campus on the Apple or Google Play Stores. There is a separate app for Parents (Campus Parent) and Students (Campus Student).
A Smooth Transition:
Look for step-by-step login instructions coming in August.
Want more information about Infinite Campus?
Learn more by clicking here.
Any parent or guardian who has questions about access to Infinite Campus should contact parent.support@ncs.k12.de.us
Multicultural Festival
Multicultural Festival
The Newark Charter School Multicultural Festival is back! Join us Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon for this celebratory event!
NCS Primary and Intermediate Schools will host the annual festival celebrating the many cultural backgrounds of our students. Each table at the festival will represent a country/culture. We are looking for families to contribute to our event by providing information about their heritage using display items, designing a poster board, sharing a talent, and/or making a favorite food dish to share! Please consider taking part and sharing your heritage with our school community. If you are interested in contributing to this year's Multicultural Festival, please complete this form no later than Friday, October 2. Feel free to direct all questions to Shelby Tinsley (shelby.tinsley@ncs.k12.de.us).
First Day Signs
First Day Signs
The First Day of School is quickly approaching! Does your child need a "First Day of" sign to kick off the 2025-2026 School Year? We have Newark Charter School First Day of signs for all grades! Download any image that you need, print it out, and have your child hold their first day of school sign with Patriot Pride!
School Hours
School Hours
The Primary and Intermediate School (Grades K-5) academic day is 8:45 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. All K–5 car riders must use the 2001 Patriot Way entrance. The new loop road (accessed via Interchange Blvd) is for buses only. Students must stay in their vehicle until 8:15 a.m. Students dropped off from 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. will report to their respective gyms until 8:30 a.m. At 8:30 a.m. students will be permitted to move to their classrooms.
Students who arrive from 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. will be dropped off at the Commons main entrance and report directly to their classrooms.Starting at 3:20 p.m. car riders will be dismissed. We will dismiss in three waves: red wave at 3:20 p.m., blue wave at 3:30 p.m., and gray wave at 3:40 p.m. Again, all car riders are to utilize the Patriot Way entrance. Bus rider dismissal begins at 3:25 p.m.
The Junior High School (Grades 6-8) academic day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students are expected to be in the building by 7:25 a.m. or will be marked late. Doors open at 7:05 a.m. All Junior High School car riders must use the 1089 Elkton Road entrance. Students must stay in their vehicle until 7:05 a.m. Students dropped off from 7:05 – 7:15 a.m. will report to the cafetorium until 7:15 a.m. At 7:15 a.m. students will be permitted to move to their classrooms.
The Senior High School (Grades 9-12) academic day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students are expected to be in the building by 7:25 a.m. or will be marked late. Students must stay in their vehicle until 7:15 a.m. when doors open.
Parent Communication
Parent Communication
Once the school year officially begins, Newark Charter School will distribute the Bi-Weekly Bulletin to parents via email. It will also be posted on our school website. If you are not receiving email communications from the school, please contact the office so that we can update your student’s record with a parent/guardian email address.
If you need to have more than two email addresses and/or three phone numbers listed in our automated distribution lists, please contact parent.support@ncs.k12.de.us.
Newark Charter School Spirit Wear
Newark Charter School Spirit Wear
Newark Charter School has an Spirit Wear Online Store that is open 365 days a year and ships items directly to your home! The site offers a wide range of items, ranging in styles, designs, and price points. The site also offers our community the opportunity to customize items. If you are a proud Softball Mom, you can add "Mom" to a Softball T-Shirt. You can even add your last name to the back of T-Shirts, and much more!
School-wide Spirit Days for students and staff are traditionally the last Friday of the month and are the only time NCS Spirit Wear can be worn during the school day.
Chromebook & Annual Accidental Protection Plan
Chromebook & Annual Accidental Protection Plan
The school-issued Chromebook is for instructional purposes both in and out of the school. The previously issued Chromebook will continue to belong to your NCS student. We ask that all families once again familiarize themselves with NCS expectations and Chromebook policies. This can be accomplished by reviewing the Chromebook video.
Prior to August 31, all NCS families with students in grades 3-12 must complete the following:
· Watch the Chromebook video available on our website
· Pay the annual $30 non-refundable Chromebook Accidental Protection fee.
The payment will serve as your acknowledgment that parents and students watched the video and agree to all the terms found within.
If you believe you have paid the annual chromebook insurance fee but would like to confirm, you can now verify that transaction in the "More" section of the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please note that it may take up to 10 business days for payments to reflect in Infinite Campus due to processing.
**This is not required for Primary School students.**
School Nutrition
School Nutrition
School Nutrition Employment Opportunity:
Newark Charter School has an opening for a part-time school nutrition employee. This position will report to the Manager of Nutrition and will work 4-5 hours a day on Monday-Friday between the hours of approximately 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the school year (10 months). Interested individuals should send their resume to Jessica Lawhorn via email (Jessica.lawhorn@ncs.k12.de.us) by August 30th.
School Nutrition
An email was sent to all families at the start of August with information about the School Nutrition program. This information is also available on our website. The ordering period for August/September is currently open for K-5 meals. We have extended the ordering deadline to 8/20. All meals for K-5 students should be pre-ordered during this time, and 6th-12th grade student accounts should be preloaded with funds for purchasing meals in the cafeteria.
Breakfast is available daily as a grab and go option for students in each building. Breakfast is free for all students.
We encourage all families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced lunch status to please complete the Meal Benefit Form. Eligible families will also be able to receive financial assistance for academic needs such as, but not limited to: Chromebook fees, field trips, athletic fees, and Advanced Placement exam fees. Please note: voluntary trips that occur beyond the school day, trips that are not directly connected to the curriculum, trips to national competitions, etc. are exclusions to receiving financial assistance.
If your child has an allergy or has special dietary needs as diagnosed or prescribed by your physician, please contact the Manager of Nutrition to discuss alternate meal options.
Please contact the Manager of Nutrition, Mrs. Jessica Lawhorn at jessica.lawhorn@ncs.k12.de.us or 302-369-2001, if you have additional questions regarding School Nutrition.
Senior High School ELA Book Bundles
Senior High School ELA Book Bundles
Summer Reading
All students in grades 9-12 are expected to complete a summer reading assignment. The summer assignments are listed here by course: Summer Reading Assignments. Please purchase the novel listed and complete all required assignments by the due dates listed in the spreadsheets. You are welcome to email the teachers listed if you have any questions about the assignment for your course. We look forward to discussing the novels with you in August!
2026-2027 Book Bundles
Students in grades 9-12 are required to purchase the novels that will be studied in their English classes. Please use the Online Ordering page for Newark Charter School (https://newarkcharterschoolonline.org/) to purchase your student's book bundle. The book bundle price is determined by the novels used in each course, so please be sure to select the cost of the correct course before paying. The books will be delivered to your student's teacher and handed out during the school year. Thank you for your cooperation!
Course Cost
American Literature CP (9th grade) - $21.00
American Literature Honors (9th grade) - $22.00
Language & Composition CP (10th grade) - $31.00
Language & Composition Honors (10th grade) - $18.00
Language & Composition AP/Combo (10th grade) - $18.00
World Literature CP (11th grade) - $19.00
World Literature Honors (11th grade) - $20.00
Contemporary Literature CP (12th grade) - $33.00
Contemporary Literature Honors (12th grade) - $35
AP Literature & Composition (12th grade) - $34.00
Senior High School Physical Education Uniforms
Senior High School Physical Education Uniforms
9th grade Physical Education and Advanced Physical Education students are required to wear the NCS PE uniform for class.
The uniforms (t-shirt and shorts) must be purchased at the Senior High School store during the 9th Grade Welcome Night on Thursday, August 27th or during the first week of school. Each item is $10.
Junior High School Athletics
Junior High School Athletics
Junior High School Sports (Grades 6-8)
Fall sports season will be here before we know it at the Junior High School! We are very lucky to have some wonderful sports opportunities for our students! We have supportive and knowledgeable coaches for all of our sports!
Newark Charter School will field Junior High School teams in the following fall sports:
Cross Country
Boys Soccer
Volleyball (A and B team)
Field Hockey
The most important first steps for families to take are:
Register your child on Snap Manage (choose the sports they are interested in playing)- THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP- if your child is not registered for a sport, they will not show up on the coaches roster as an athlete that is trying out and therefore will NOT be allowed to tryout. Tryout lists are generated from this registration.
Submit their NEW DIAA physical form on Snap Manage for Newark Charter Jr. High - ALL PHYSICALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY August 17th, 2026 so that they can be reviewed. Please make sure you are registering your child on the JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Page if they are trying out for a team at the Junior High School. Detailed instructions are linked here!
**NEW FORM** - Submit form via SNAP! Manage for the Jr. High School Platform.
If you are an 8th grader (potentially) trying out for a high school sport during the 2026-27 school year, you must submit pages 2, 3, 4, & 5 to the high school platform. High School information is linked here!
**Please understand that we have hundreds of students that try out for fall sports. If you submit your physical after August 17th, 2026 there is no guarantee that your child will be cleared in time to participate in tryouts therefore they would not be eligible to participate in a fall sport.
THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT PHYSICALS ON PAPER OR VIA EMAIL. We are mirroring the Senior High School with our submission and collection of physicals. Everything is done via the Snap Manage site.
Attention 8th grade families- If your child has the potential of playing a sport at BOTH the Junior and Senior high school, they must be registered on BOTH sites and physicals submitted on both sites. The athletic directors from the Senior High and the Junior High do not have the option to “share” submissions. There are two different sites.
All physical clearances for the 2026-2027 school year must be dated after April 1, 2026.
The tryout schedule is as follows:
Girls Volleyball
September 1st and September 3rd - Tryouts for grades 6-8 in the Junior High School Gym from 3:00-5:00. There will be two teams chosen, an A Team and a B Team.
After team selection practice schedule will be as follows:
A Team - Tuesday & Thursday - 2:30-4:30
B Team - Monday & Thursday - 2:30-4:30
Cross Country
Tryouts will be Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd from 5:00-6:30 at Carpenter Area of White Clay Creek State Park (880 New London Rd, Newark, DE 19711). All runners must be at both tryouts.
After team selection practice schedule will be as follows:
Monday - 5:00-6:15 White Clay Creek State Park
Wednesday - 5:00-6:15 White Clay Creek State Park
Thursday - 5:00-6:15 at White Clay Creek State Park
Field Hockey
Tryouts will run from Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd from 2:45-4:45
Tryouts will be held on the outdoor fields at the Junior High School.
After team selection practice schedule will be as follows (until games begin):
Monday through Friday - 2:45-4:45
Boys Soccer
Tryout Schedule below:
September 1st - 6th Grade only - 3:00-5:00
September 2nd - All Grades - 3:00-5:00
September 3rd - 7th and 8th Grade ONLY - 3:00-5:00
September 6th - Roster posted
September 8th and 9th - First team practices - 3:00-5:00
Regular season practice schedule is posted on the Newark Charter Jr. High Soccer Team Page.
*For all sports- once competitions (games and meets) start coaches will communicate weekly schedules for practices around games. Our coaches do a wonderful job of parent/family communication throughout the season!
Senior High Athletic Information
Senior High Athletic Information
Fall sports begin on August 17th with football beginning August 13th. For information on tryouts please go to the Team Info tab for your respective sport. For any general athletic questions please contact Greg Shivery at greg.shivery@ncs.k12.de.us. For sports specific questions please contact the head coach. Coach's emails can be found under the coach's tab of your sport of interest. To receive additional information about your sport of interest, sign up for Stack Team App. You can find it in your App Store on your phone. Download it to your phone and then search for NCHS Fall Sports. Select the sport that you will be trying out for.
Student athletes from 8th through 12th grades are eligible to try out as long as they have a cleared physical on file and are in good academic standing. Physicals are due one week prior to the start of your team's season. Any DIAA Physical forms submitted after that time will take a two-day processing period. Student athletes cannot participate until they have a cleared physical on file. Physical must be uploaded into our platform Snap! Manage. Please see that information for SNAP Manage below. The link for current DIAA Physical is also below.
DIAA is also requiring all Parents to create and account with RankOne. This is also a requirement in order for student athletes to be eligible to try out for the 26/27 school year. This must be completed by September 1st! While Newark Charter High School parents will be required to register their student athlete and complete the DIAA Tracking Form, we will NOT be for DIAA Physical Form Submissions. We will continue to use Snap! Manage for ALL DIAA Form Submissions.
Here is a link to the REGISTRATION instructions for Rank One: Please ONLY complete the steps required by Newark Charter. DIAA Forms will NOT be accepted if they are submitted in RANK ONE!
Please contact Mrs. DiMauro at shannon.dimauro@ncs.k12.de.us if you have any questions about DIAA physicals. Below is a link to the PDF form of the DIAA Physical.
Attention Parents and Athletes: New Platform for DIAA Sport Physical Submission
We are excited to say all physical forms must be submitted through our online platform Snap! Manage, making the process quicker and more organized. This is our second year using this platform and have found it to be convenient and easy to use when following the instructions below.
How to Submit Your Physical:
1. Log In: Visit our new online platform. The platform is not an app. Please use this link for the high school registration. Junior High can be found on the junior high sports website.
https://manage.snap.app/register/patriots
2. New users/student create an Account: If you are a first-time user, parent/guardian please create an account. If you have a returning student please use the username and password from the previous year. DO NOT create a new account.
3. Complete Athlete Profile: On the home page please click create participate and fill out all the required information. (8th graders please put the year you came to NCS for enrollment)
4. Begin Registration: Once a profile is made please make sure the athlete is registered for the sport/sports they plan on trying out for. Every sport the athlete plans on participating/ trying out for should be registered for. You can confirm their registration by going to their profile and seeing all the sports they are registered for.
5. Upload Your Physical: Once the profile is created and the athlete is registered then go into their profile, click edit participant, and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a drop box to upload the DIAA physical. Please make sure the physical is uploaded as ONE FILE using Word or as a PDF. The file must be smaller than 10mb. The DIAA physical is 5 pages and all 5 should be completed and uploaded. (we understand the DIAA is only requiring 2 pages but as a school we would still like all pages for the students records)
6. Confirmation: You will receive an immediate confirmation email once your athlete is registered and it should show pending physical once uploaded.
7. Approved: Once a physical is approved on our end, it will reflect on their profile. If a physical is not approved then an email will be sent with corrections needed. If a physical is declined, you will receive either an email or a note will be made on your account with the reason for the denial. Please correct the error and re upload the corrected physical. Please check that the physical that shows approved is the current one uploaded and not an old one.
Important Information:
· All physicals must be submitted by August 7th for the Fall season. Any physical submitted after this date will require a 2 day processing period before being approved.
· Make sure your physical is signed and dated by a physician after April 1, 2026.
· If you encounter any issues with the submission process, please contact our Athletic Trainer Shannon DiMauro by email at Shannon.dimauro@ncs.k12.de.us
· Physicals will be reviewed once a week. Once closer to the start of the fall season they will be reviewed more frequently.
We are excited to streamline this process for everyone’s convenience! Thank you for ensuring that your physical is turned in on time.
Senior High School Marching Band
Senior High School Marching Band
Marching Band Details:
All students enrolled in high school band (grades 9-12) will participate in marching band, in some way. It's an exciting opportunity for students to meet others and make some new friends before the school year even starts!
For planning purposes, HS Marching Band rehearsals for all students enrolled in band will begin before school starts, from August 9th-23rd, 2026. I've done my best to avoid conflicts with fall sports schedules and will communicate any necessary adjustments through GroupSpot (see information for that later on) for student-athletes, particularly those involved in Boys Soccer and XC.
Tentative Rehearsal Dates:
August 16 – 3:00 PM–8:00 PM (Dinner details will be shared later)
August 17 – 7:00 PM -9:30 PM
August 18 – 7:00 PM -9:30 PM
August 19 – 7:00 PM -9:30 PM
August 20 – 7:00 PM -9:30 PM
No rehearsal Friday, August 21st or Saturday, August 22nd
August 23 – 3:00 PM -8:00 PM (Dinner details will be shared later)
You can also find this information on ncspatriotssports.com under Marching Band → Team Info.
To avoid missing any important updates over the summer, I will be using an app called GroupSpot to share information about rehearsals, performances, and other key events. Some of these key events are already loaded into GroupSpot so you can add them to your calendar. I'm asking all students joining HS Band next year to download the GroupSpot app on their phones. Once downloaded, use the join code: iwRJ to access our group.
Students will need to provide basic information (name, school email, etc.) and will be placed in a pending approval status—I'll approve requests as quickly as possible. Families also have the option to join the group and link to their student’s profile to receive updates (using the same join code).
All brass / woodwind students will need flip books/lyres. Please use this document to find links to purchase those items for your instrument: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pj50hI7kNbt_5beYruhTSt7Yhtk_twUEmo-PdU87ohk/edit?usp=sharing
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha DeLuca, HS Band Director, if you have any questions (samantha.deluca@ncs.k12.de.us).
Senior High School Student Parking Permits
Senior High School Student Parking Permits
Student drivers must secure a 2026-2027 parking permit to park on campus. The 2026-2027 Student Parking Application and payment link are now open. Permits will be distributed to seniors on their first day back - August 31 - and will be issued by seniority on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that with the upcoming additions to Gore Stadium and changes to the grass field (new turf), Parking Lot C will be unavailable until spring 2026.
To complete the form, students must log in with their school google email address.
News from the Nurse
News from the Nurse
Each year a new action plan is required for students with asthma, life threatening food allergy, seizures, diabetes, migraines, or any other medical chronic diagnoses. Please provide these to your building’s nurse by the start of school. You can find action plan forms to be filled out on our school website under Health Information.
Please remember all entering Kindergarten students need to have all their health physicals and immunization records into the Primary School nurses by August 24, 2026.
All 9th grade students are required to have a health physical (that has been done since 8/1/2024) on file with the high school nurses office. Also, they are required to provide documentation of the student having received a TDaP vaccine and at least one dose of the meningococcal vaccine. Please provide them to the high school nurses no later than August 24th.
Substitute Opportunities
Substitute Opportunities
Newark Charter School is now accepting applications for daily substitute positions!
We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable individuals to join our substitute team in the following areas:
Instructional (Teachers and Paraprofessionals)
School Nurse
Facilities
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age for instructional and nurse positions and 18 years of age for facilities positions.
A college degree or prior educational experience is not required for instructional or facilities substitute positions. Applicants for the school nurse substitute position must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a substitute at Newark Charter School, please contact Robin Graves, Operations Specialist, at Robin.Graves@ncs.k12.de.us.
The documents required for the Criminal Background Report (CBR) are below. The steps below outline the requirements that must be completed before you are eligible to substitute in any of these positions.
PPD (TB) Test
Get a TB (PPD) test at Star Campus or your doctor's office.
Obtain a copy of your test results.
Delaware State Background Check
Visit: https://dsp.delaware.gov/obtaining-a-certified-criminal-history/
Click the blue "Schedule an Appointment" link.
Use Service Code: 27RYKY
Complete the fingerprint/background check and obtain the required documentation.
3. Child Protection Registry (CPR)-The files are attached to this email.
Follow the attached instructions to create your CPR account.
Complete the CPR consent form.
Share your CPR results with the agency using:
Agency ID: 314
Contact ID: 1673
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Newark Charter School values your time, talents, and energies! At this time, we highlight two opportunities to volunteer. Please be aware that there will be other opportunities as the year progresses and future opportunities will be communicated via upcoming bi-weekly bulletins.
The NCS Casino Night/Gala will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Volunteers are needed to assist with planning the event as well as assisting the night of the Gala. Contact Sharon Dorr at sharon.dorr@ncs.k12.de.us for more information and the meeting schedule.
Athletic Boosters ~Volunteers are needed to become involved with Athletic Boosters to support our high school and junior high student-athletes and teams. All interested parents are welcome; Boosters activities include coordinating periodic team and school-wide Spirit Wear sales, coordinating and staffing concession booths, assisting with Homecoming activities, serving as team liaisons, as well as hosting the annual Patriot Open Golf Tournament. Monthly meetings are held at the High School and are generally held the 2nd Monday of the month in the High School library at 6:30 pm. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14th.
Contact Boosters President Melissa Palese at melissa.k.palese@wilmu.edu for more information and meeting schedule.
NCS Oversight Committee
Pursuant to House Bill 119, all local school districts and charter schools are required to establisha Finance (Budget Oversight) Committee to oversee the financial position of the local schooldistrict/ charter school for which they represent.
• The Committee shall have representation from parents, educators, employees and the Department of Education.
• At least two (2) members of the Committee shall have either formal educational or vocational backgrounds amenable to oversight of school financial statements.
Members of the Committee should be committed to serving a two-year term. Members of the Committee should have no conflict of interest arise by serving on the Committee. Conflicts of Interest are defined in §5805, Title 29, Delaware Code. Members of the Committee agree to attend training developed by the Department of Education within three (3) months of being appointed. If you are interested in being a member of the Newark Charter School Finance Committee, please fill out the attached application in its entirety and return to Newark Charter School (Attn: Rachael Dallas) no later than September 1, 2026.
Oversight Committee Volunteer Member Application
Compliance Information
Compliance Information
Military Connected Youth
The Delaware Department of Education has requested that all Delaware public schools identify students who are enrolled in their school that are considered “military connected youth”. This is necessary to ensure school officials are aware of their military connection should they require any special services or supports. “Military Connected Youth" means any student having an immediate family member, including a parent, stepparent, sibling or any other person residing in the same household, who is on active duty, serving in the reserve component, or recently retired from a branch of the United States Armed Forces (United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, National Guard, United States Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the United States Public Health Service). If this applies to you, please complete this form and return it to the school office.
Military-Connected Youth Information Form (English)
Military-Connected Youth Information Form (Spanish)
To all service men and women, please accept the heartfelt thanks from your NCS Patriot community. We are here to support you and your family as you serve our country.
Code of Conduct
Newark Charter School has developed a Student Code of Conduct that was approved by the School Council and the Board of Directors. It specifically outlines school rules and regulations, specific consequences for infractions, attendance policies and uniform guidelines. Each family with students in grades K-12 will receive an electronic copy of the Student Code of Conduct. It is also available online on the Newark Charter School website. Please review the Code of Conduct and complete the digital signature (signature portal will be available in the 2nd Summer Bulletin going out in August)
In addition, each student and parent will be required to sign the agreement form located in the front of the document. Included in the Code are the procedures that must be followed according to a Delaware law called House Bill 322 (HB 322). Under HB 322, certain code offenses will result in serious consequences that include bringing legal charges against a student. Some of these offenses are assault, threatening or offensively touching a staff member, and possession of a weapon or dangerous instrument. It is important for you to know the requirements of the law. For more information, visit the Attorney General's website.
NCS Oversight Committee
Pursuant to House Bill 119, all local school districts and charter schools are required to establisha Finance (Budget Oversight) Committee to oversee the financial position of the local schooldistrict/ charter school for which they represent.
• The Committee shall have representation from parents, educators, employees and the Department of Education.
• At least two (2) members of the Committee shall have either formal educational or vocational backgrounds amenable to oversight of school financial statements.
Members of the Committee should be committed to serving a two-year term. Members of the Committee should have no conflict of interest arise by serving on the Committee. Conflicts of Interest are defined in §5805, Title 29, Delaware Code. Members of the Committee agree to attend training developed by the Department of Education within three (3) months of being appointed. If you are interested in being a member of the Newark Charter School Finance Committee, please fill out the attached application in its entirety and return to Newark Charter School (Attn: Rachael Dallas) no later than September 1, 2026.
Oversight Committee Volunteer Member Application
Type 1 Diabetes Materials
Under Senate Bill 160, districts and charters must make Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) informational materials available to families of enrolled students by Aug. 1, 2026. The Delaware Division of Public Health has posted T1D materials online for districts and charters to share with the parents or guardians of students enrolled in their schools. Schools should begin planning now for compliance by the 2026-2027 school year. (DDOE contact: Ann Covey)
Notification to Division of Family Service (DFS)
According of State of Delaware regulations, when an employee of Newark Charter School knows or in good faith suspects child abuse or neglect, he or she is required to make a report to DFS. Failure to do so is a crime. The entire staff of Newark Charter School annually completes the required training provided by the State of Delaware.
School Security
Newark Charter School has been fully compliant with the Comprehensive School Safety Omnibus Safety Act since its inception. To be compliant, Newark Charter School:
Has a School Safety Plan that aligns with the Delaware Department of Homeland Security requirements;
The school’s Safety Plan, including rally points, building plans and other campus-specific information is maintained on a secure server (Emergency Response Information Portal) that can be accessed by first responders;
Conducts monthly drills including but not limited to: fire drills, heightened security drills, bus evacuation drills, etc.;
Conducts at least two intruder/lockdown drills each school year;
Conducts at least two tabletop exercises (walk-through of Emergency Action Plans) each school year.
Tobacco Policy
In an effort to adhere to Delaware Code (11 DE Reg. 1463) and to improve the health of students and school personnel, Newark Charter School has adopted the following policy regarding the use or distribution of tobacco:
Possession or use of tobacco and tobacco-related products is not permitted in the school buildings, on school grounds, in leased or owned vehicles, even when they are not used for student purposes, and at all school-affiliated functions.
In addition to the staff and students of Newark Charter School this policy applies to:
All buildings, property or vehicles leased, owned or operated by Newark Charter School.
School bus operators under contract shall be considered staff for the purpose of this policy.
Any private building or other property including automobiles or other vehicles used for Newark Charter School activities when students and staff are present.
Any non-educational groups utilizing and renting school buildings or other educational assets.
Any individual or a volunteer who supervises students off school grounds
This policy will be communicated to the students, school staff, parents, guardians or relative caregivers, families, visitors and the community at large by:
Posted on the Newark Charter School Website
Published in the Bi-Weekly Bulletin (once a year)
Published in the Student Code of Conduct
Published in the Newark Charter School Staff Handbook
Listed as a condition of service to all volunteers, visitors, renters, and other contracted employees. Individuals interested in seeking assistance in overcoming the physical and social issues associated with nicotine addiction are encouraged to contact the Delaware Quit line by visiting https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/quitline.html or calling 1-866- 409-1858. Newark Charter School will not be used to advertise tobacco-related products.
Asbestos Notification
In accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, schools are required to report to parents and teachers whether their buildings contain any asbestos. Newark Charter School does not have any asbestos-bearing materials.
Each of the companies that provided construction materials for our school has submitted a letter stating that no asbestos-bearing materials have been used in the construction of this building. A complete file containing asbestos-related regulations is available by contacting the Head of School, Mr. Golder.
Parent's Right to Review and Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications
Parents of a student at Newark Charter School, have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child's classroom teachers and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner if you ask for it. Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information about each of your child's classroom teachers.
If the teacher has met all Delaware licensing and certification requirements for the grades and subjects he or she teaches.
If the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional certificate because of special circumstances.
The teacher's undergraduate major, any advanced degrees and if so, the subject of the degrees, and
If any paraprofessional provides services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.
If you would like to review and verify an educator’s credentials, the Dept. of Education provides public access link here or contact your building level principal.
Community Notification Regarding Sex Offenders
Law enforcement is responsible for notifying the community of sex offenders in the area. This information is available on the State of Delaware website
By law, all adults or juveniles who are convicted or adjudicated of specific sex offenses are registered. Please note that not all sex offenders are child predators or pose a threat to children.
Schools must follow guidelines for distribution of the notifications they receive. The guidelines will be available on the Internet (https://education.delaware.gov/). The included notification may assist you in protecting your family. It is best that only parents and guardians share this information in an age-appropriate manner with their child or children so that the child will understand appropriate actions for their safety. Parents should use this information in an age-appropriate way that helps children with personal safety but does not overwhelm the child. Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, a non-profit agency, has developed a list of safety tips to assist parents in helping their child feel safe:
Review safety rules for your home.
Tell your child not to answer the door when you are not home and establish a plan for answering the telephone.
Make a list with your child of three safe grown-ups he/she can talk to if afraid or in trouble and you are not there.
Talk with your child about what places are safe to visit in your community.
Review with your child the four private places, which are the mouth, the breasts, the genitalia, and buttocks. Explain that no one should touch these places unless they are helping to keep the child healthy (exam by a doctor) or clean (bathing).
Encourage your child to tell you if someone talks to or touches him/her in a way that makes them feel bad or that he/she does not like.
Encourage open discussion with your child about his/her willingness to talk to grown-ups in your family about the things that bother him/her.
Determine if your child knows that the grown-ups in your family will listen to him/her. Ask yourself honestly if this is true. Do you and other adults in your family really listen to the children in your care?
Tell your child that it is not the child's fault if someone tries to bother him/her or touch him/her in a way they do not like.
Let your child know how special you think they are, encourage him/her to think of themselves as a person worthy of respect, who also respects others.
Treat and talk with your child in a way that conveys your respect.
If you would like further information on how to keep your child safe, you can speak with the school guidance counselor at 302-369-2001 or contact Prevent Child Abuse Delaware at 302-254-4611.
Consolidated Grant
Newark Charter School is in the process of applying for federal money in several areas to support our staff and students. Through this grant, we will be able to fund our reading specialist positions (Title I& Title II), fund special education teacher positions (IDEA), and support career and technology pathways (Perkins Grant and Title IV). Any questions or input regarding the use of these federal funds should be directed to our Head of
School, Mr. Golder.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) sets out the requirements for educational institutions to notify parents and students of their rights for the protection of privacy under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act.
Parents or eligible students have the right to: Inspect and review the student's education records; Seek amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights; Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that the Act and §99.31 authorize disclosure without consent; and File with the Department a complaint under §§99.63 and 99.64 concerning alleged failures by the educational agency or institution to comply with the requirements of the Act and this part. Please contact the office if you require an appointment to review your student’s records.
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