We are excited to announce that tickets for our high school production of The Drowsy Chaperone will go on sale Tuesday, January 7th and will be available for purchase via our Newark Charter School Theatrical Productions website.

The Drowsy Chaperone is a comedic musical that follows a Broadway superfan as he plays his favorite 1920s musical recording, bringing the show to life in his apartment. Through witty narration and over-the-top characters, the story humorously celebrates and pokes fun at the golden age of musicals.

Performance Dates:

Friday, January 30 at 7pm

Saturday, January 31 at 7pm

Sunday, February 1 at 2pm

Friday, February 6 at 7pm

Saturday, February 7 at 2pm

Saturday, February 7 at 7pm

The Drowsy Chaperone is a fast-paced, comedic musical that celebrates classic musical theatre with humor and satire. As with many shows of this style, it includes mature humor and themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. We strongly encourage families to research the show prior to purchasing tickets to ensure it is a good fit for their child.

Thank you for supporting our students and the performing arts—we can’t wait to share this production with you!

Newark Charter is accepting applications for grades K-12 for the 2026-2027 school year now through Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The online application is available from our school’s website.

Reminder! Applicants must first pre-register in their feeder pattern district school of residence, if not already registered in a Delaware public school, and then must complete a standard choice application form during the school choice application window for the 2026-2027 school year. The Public School Registration application helps determine your district school of residence. Visit this site for additional pre-registration information.

Enrollment is open to all Delaware residents. In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of openings, a lottery will be used to select students, with preference given to employees, siblings of current students and to students living in the 5-mile radius of the school. Students who have been placed on a wait list for Newark Charter School in the past must reapply, if interested, for the 2026-2027 school year.  

Siblings of current students and staff member’s children not currently enrolled at NCS must submit an application during the open enrollment period to be considered for admission.  Students currently enrolled at NCS do not submit an application for the following school year.

Please contact Sharon Dorr, Director of Admissions, at 302-369-2001 or NCS.Admissions@ncs.k12.de.us should you have any admissions related questions.

Junior High School families, NCS will be transitioning away from "mailed-home" Interim Reports  and using the tools within Infinite Campus to update student progress halfway through the trimester. The next Interim Report is scheduled for the week of January 14th, 2026, but we want to inform you of this transition in advance.

If you haven't done so already, please use the activation code emailed to you at the start of the year to access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Once inside Infinite Campus, you can pull up the 1st Trimester Interim Report for your child by clicking "Grades" on the left side panel, which will take you to a broad look at your child's courses. 

While we are transitioning to digital Interim Reports, Schoology will remain as our primary format to view grades for assignments. We will also continue sending the Report Card home with the student in March.

If you are having trouble accessing your child's profile within Infinite Campus, please contact NCS Parent Technology Support.

The Junior High successfully completed its annual food drive, collecting an impressive total of 991 food items for the community. These generous donations have been forwarded to the Newark Area Welfare Committee to aid their local efforts. To recognize the outstanding participation and generosity of the student body, a Spirit Day has been scheduled for January 16th. The school extends a sincere thank you to all who contributed to this impactful display of community support.

Any student not on the basketball or wrestling teams must go home after school on the day of a game or meet. Students who wish to watch the event may return with a parent or guardian, who must remain with them for the entire event.

Students are not allowed to stay after school or attend competitions without proper adult supervision.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and organized!

The 2025-2026 Newark Charter School yearbooks will be on sale January 12 through February 13, 2026 only. The price for the Junior High School hardbound yearbook is $30 with an option for a personalized name imprint for just $5 more. 

Online orders will open January 12th.   

The Junior High Book Fair will run from January 26th through January 30th. Get ready to dive into a new book or two to kick off the new year!

We understand that there may be times when you or your child may need support outside of regular school hours. In moments of crisis or emotional distress, it’s important to have resources available. Your family’s medical provider, local hospital/urgent care center, Delaware 211 and Mobile Crisis and Stabilization services are all options that can offer assistance when needed. 

In addition to these resources available at home, your child’s grade level school counselor is available during school hours for ongoing support or to connect with local community resources. Your child’s well-being is our top priority, and we are here to support you and your family.

United Way of Delaware is proud to partner in sharing this opportunity, and Delaware 211 will follow up with applicants to connect them with related resources and no-cost Stand By Me financial coaching. Together, these supports with Energize Delaware help ensure families not only receive immediate energy relief but also have access to tools for long-term financial stability.

Help is now available for Delaware households struggling with energy bills. The Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund (for Delmarva Power customers) offers up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For non-Delmarva Power customers, Energize Delaware has established the Delaware Energy Fund providing up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. 

To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and take part in a free Energize Delaware energy efficiency program like the Home Energy Checkup. This step ensures families not only receive financial relief but also save on future energy costs. Please share this information with friends, family, or neighbors who may benefit. Additional information may be found here: https://www.energizedelaware.org/delmarva-power-customer-relief-fund/

Arriving at school on time is important. We are happy to welcome students into the building beginning at 7:05 am. However, as the Code of Conduct states, “In grades 6-12, class will begin at 7:30, and any student who arrives after 7:30 will be marked tardy.” In addition, “When a student accumulates any combination of 5 unexcused late arrivals a student detention will be issued.” 

An email will be sent to the parent/guardian of students who accumulate 5 unexcused tardies within the same trimester. Detentions take place on Wednesdays from 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm in the main office. Students must be picked up from school at 3:20. There is no bus transportation available.

Having trouble understanding Schoology symbols? Use the graphic below to help you understand the symbols in your child’s Schoology gradebook.

We are looking to add to our substitute nurse pool! If interested, please go to this link to find job posting and the ability to apply. 

Please reach out to our HR department and lead nurse for any questions you may have. 

HR: Cindy Coyne 

cindy.coyne@ncs.k12.de.us

Lead Nurse: Karen Pennington 

karen.pennington@ncs.k12.de.us

Erin's law requires all Delaware public school students in pre-kindergarten through grade 6, their educators and families be provided information about personal body safety and child sexual abuse awareness and prevention. Named in honor of Erin Merryn, a victim of child sexual abuse who worked to enact legislation on this subject throughout the country, Erin’s Law is intended to help young victims speak up about child abuse and concerned adults recognize the signs of abuse so that children can get the assistance they need.

Newark Charter uses a state-approved educational program called Second Step to teach personal body safety and abuse awareness.  Guidance counselors deliver this research-based, age-appropriate instruction in group guidance classes in grades K-6.  Parents may review the program, lesson topics, and family resources at any time at https://www.secondstep.org/child-protection