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may Dates
may Dates
5/11 - Athletic Boosters Meeting 6:30pm Senior High Professional Learning Center
5/11 - Senior High Steel Drum & Jazz Band Concert 7:00pm Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center
5/12 - Junior High Band Concert 6th Grade at 5:30pm, 7th & 8th Grade at 7:00pm Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center
5/14 - Junior High Orchestra Concert 7:00pm Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center
5/19 - Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm Senior High Professional Learning Center
5/22 - Schools and Offices Closed
5/23 - Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League "Try It" event
5/25 - Schools and Offices Closed
5/29 - Field Day and Spirit Day
5/29 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance 5:00pm - 8:30pm Senior High Cafeteria
June Dates
June Dates
6/2 - Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night 6:00pm Junior High Cafeteria
The secret garden
The secret garden
The International Thespian Society proudly presents THE SECRET GARDEN!
Newark Charter ITS students are proud to present The Secret Garden! This beloved classic will take the stage at the Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center on May 29 at 7:00 PM, and May 30 at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM. Seating is very limited—secure your tickets today before they sell out!
Tickets can be purchased online via our website: https://sites.google.com/ncs.charter.k12.de.us/theatreatncs
Junior High News
Junior High News
8th grade Dinner dance May 29
8th grade Dinner dance May 29
The eighth grade semi-formal dinner dance will be held on May 29, 2026. Eighth grade parents, please take a moment to read the information for the dinner dance through the QR code or by using this link. You will find ticket purchasing, volunteer opportunities, and item donation lists. Please contact becky.james@ncs.k12.de.us with any questions.
May 29, 2026
5:00 PM-8:30 PM
Newark Charter Senior High
spring smarter Balanced testing information
spring smarter Balanced testing information
SBAC SS: May 12 and 13 (6,7,8)
SBAC Science: May 14 (8th grade only)
Junior High school field day May 29th
Junior High school field day May 29th
This year all grade levels will participate in field day on Friday May 29th! Each grade level will have a different time slot in which they will participate in the outdoor portion of the day!
The times are as follows:
~8th Grade Students will participate in Outdoor Field Day activities from 7:35-9:15
~6th Grade Students will participate in Outdoor Field Day activities from 9:25-11:05
~7th Grade Students will participate in Outdoor Field Day activities from 12:20-2:00
Just as in years past, we are providing a sign up genius for parents/guardians that would like to volunteer to help with the Outdoor Activities. We are asking that all volunteers please be at least 18 years of age and for the safety of our volunteers, no younger children/siblings are able to attend with the volunteers.
Below you will find the link for Volunteer Opportunities. We have listed the “station/activity.” There is a link for each grade level.
In the event of rain, the rain date for field day will be Monday June 1, 2026.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Welsh at alyssa.welsh@ncs.k12.de.us.
Thank you in advance! We are looking forward to a fun day for our students!
rising 6th grade parent information night June 2nd
rising 6th grade parent information night June 2nd
The Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd, from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Junior High. It is for parents only. Your child will have an opportunity to have lunch at the Junior High, tour the building, and meet the 6th-grade team on Wednesday, June 3rd.
Mountain Bike "Try it" Event
Mountain Bike "Try it" Event
What is a mountain bike "Try-It"? This free event is an opportunity for students (middle and high school) to discover mountain biking through fun games and activities led by licensed mountain bike coaches and Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League staff. No mountain biking experience is required.
The Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League is offering a "Try It" event, hosted by NCS, at Paper Mill Park on May 23rd (9:00-10:00). Any 7th-12th Grade student is welcome to joing Mr. Mester and the NCS students to experience what the program has to offer. Newark Charter School will start a team in the 2026-2027 school year.
Nurse news for end of year
Nurse news for end of year
Getting ready for end of year!!!
Now is the time to start reaching out to your healthcare provider to update your action plans!! These are your asthma action plans, diabetic action plans and orders, seizure action plans and orders, life threatening food allergy action plans, and any other medical action plan you may need for next year. Please remember these plans need to be updated yearly!
Please don't forget to pick up your medications from the health office at the end of year! Attached is the permission form to have medication sent home with your student.
All controlled substance medications are to be picked up by a parent or guardian.
Any medications or emergency medications not picked up by end of year will be discarded.
health news for 8th grade families
health news for 8th grade families
Upcoming Health Requirements for 8th Grade Families:
To ensure a smooth start to the next school year, the school nurses are currently conducting chart reviews for incoming 9th graders at NCS HS for Fall of 2026. State regulations require the following to be on file at the start of 9th grade:
Immunizations[1]
· 5 or more doses of DTaP or DTP Td vaccine (unless 4th dose was given after the 4th birthday)
· 4 doses of IPV or OPV (unless the 3rd dose was given after the 4th birthday)
· 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
· 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
· 2 doses of Varicella or a written disease history by a licensed healthcare provider
· In August 2016, entering 9th Graders must additionally have 1 dose Tdap (adult booster) and 1 dose meningococcal[2] (In 8/2017 - Grades 9 & 10; in 8/2018 - Grades 9 - 11; 8/2018 - Grades 9 – 12)
Health Examination[3]
· Current, within the two years prior to school entry and entry to 9th Grade (30 days from entry into 9th Grade)
If any of these requirements are missing for your child, the school nurses will be mailing home reminders, so please be on the lookout. Feel free to submit any Immunization Records or Physical Forms to Tara Barrow, RN in the Jr. High, until the end of this school year. If you plan to complete physicals/immunization for your child this summer, please send health forms to the NCS HS Nurses. This is also a great time to start scheduling physicals for this summer if needed. The NCS nurses thank you for helping to keep the NCS community (and of course, your own children) healthy! 😊
[1] Department of Education Regulation 804
[2] DPH recommends Tdap and meningococcal at age 11-12
[3] Department of Education Regulation 815
after school sports
after school sports
Any student not on the baseball, softball, soccer or lacrosse teams must go home after school on the day of a game. 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!
Junior high school sports (grades 6 - 8)
Junior high school sports (grades 6 - 8)
Spring sports season at the Junior High School is underway! 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 is fielding Junior High School teams in the following spring sports:
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Soccer
Baseball
Softball
voices of equity
voices of equity
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the United States throughout May to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Please check out the following video to learn more.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
ncs spirit day criteria for success
ncs spirit day criteria for success
Spirit Day - May 29
Junior High School (6-8)
Students may wear any top that is affiliated with NCS or a club activity that is connected with NCS. Tops must be Newark Charter School affiliated, so plain red, white, & blue tops are not acceptable.
Students are welcome to wear any bottoms that are appropriate for school. This includes Jeans, athletic wear, shorts etc. The following are not included and cannot be worn - pajama pants (including NCS pajama pants), leggings, or any ripped jeans/pants.
Flat soled shoes or athletic shoes may be worn. Footwear should be secured on the foot
(laces tied, velcro fastened). Open toe sandals, flip flops, open back shoes, light up
shoes, crocs, moccasins, slippers, cleats, and shoes with wheels are not permitted.
Spirit wear
Spirit wear
If you or your Patriot is in need of NCS Spirit Wear, we have an online store open all year that ships directly to your home. The weather is getting cooler, and it might be a good time to pick up a new NCS hoodie.
Military-Connected Youth
Military-Connected Youth
Military-Connected Youth refers to a student who has an immediate family member, including a parent, step-parent, sibling, or any other person residing within the child's housebold, who is on active duty, serving in the reserves, or is recently retired from a US Branch of the United States Armed Forces.
In being compliant with Delaware Admin Code 932.3.1 and 932.3.2, districts and charter schools shall include a military-connected identifier as part of its annual enrollment process.
If your child qualifies as a Military-Connected Youth, please contact the school and notify our administrative assistants in the office.
For more information on Military-Connected Youth, please visit the following links provided by the Delaware Department of Education
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Community Resources and supports
Community Resources and supports
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.
DelMARVA Power Customer Relief Fund
DelMARVA Power Customer Relief Fund
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/
Unexcused Tardies
Unexcused Tardies
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.
Schoology Symbols
Schoology Symbols
Having trouble understanding Schoology symbols? Use the graphic to the left to help you understand the symbols in your child’s Schoology gradebook.
substitute nurses needed
substitute nurses needed
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
Lead Nurse: Karen Pennington
karen.pennington@ncs.k12.de.us
attendance procedures
attendance procedures
Newark Charter School has partnered with Data Service Center to streamline all attendance letters and attendance contracts. Based on Delaware State Code Title 14 Chapter 27 (listed below), families will receive automatically generated attendance letters once a student accumulates unexcused absences of 5, 10, 15, and 20 days. Once a student reaches 10 unexcused absences, the family will be required to complete a school-issued attendance contract.
As required by Delaware Code Title 14 Chapter 27:
After the 3rd unexcused absence, a student is considered legally truant.
Following the 5th day of unexcused absence, the school shall immediately notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) through written notification.
Following the 10th day of unexcused absence, a meeting will take place between the student, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and a member of the NCS staff. At that meeting, an attendance contract will be signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student. A home visit may be conducted.
Following the 15th day of unexcused absence, an administrator will contact the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to inform the family that they are in violation of the attendance contract previously signed and communicate that upon the 20th unexcused absence, a referral will be made to Truancy Court and the family will be required to report before the Review Board.
Following the 20th day of unexcused absence, as required by Delaware law, Newark Charter will submit a Truancy Affidavit to JP Court and the Department of Family Services may be notified. A Review Board hearing will be held in order to determine whether a student will be permitted to retain their seat at Newark Charter School for the following school year.
Unexcused Tardies
Arriving at school on time is important. We are happy to welcome students into the building beginning at 7:05 a.m. 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 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. in the main office. Students must be picked up from school at 3:20 p.m. There is no bus transportation available.
Erin's Law
Erin's Law
Erin's Law
Erin's Law
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
Links
Links
Get in touch
Get in touch
Newark Charter Primary School
2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711
(302)-369-2001 x400
NCSPSOffice@ncs.k12.de.us
Newark Charter Intermediate School
2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711
(302)-369-2001 x500
NCSISOffice@ncs.k12.de.us
Newark Charter Junior High School
1089 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711
(302)-369-2001 x700
NCSJHSOffice@ncs.k12.de.us
Newark Charter Senior High School
200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE 19711
(302)-369-2001 x600
NCSHSOffice@ncs.k12.de.us
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