Currently enrolled NCS students, entering grades 8 through 12 next year, are invited to apply for the limited Summer Camp volunteer positions. The number of volunteers needed for each camp will be determined by the individual camp leader in collaboration with the camp director. 

NCS Summer Camps are offered the weeks of June 8 & June 15 (no camps on Friday, June 19 in observation of the Juneteenth federal holiday). 

Camps meet on all campuses either 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:00-3:00 p.m. The full listing of summer camps is available here.

If you are interested in being a Summer Camp Volunteer, please complete and submit the Summer Camp Volunteer Application and Reference Form linked here  (hard copies available in the Main Office) by April 17th.  Please contact Ms. Dorr at sharon.dorr@ncs.k12.de.us with questions.

Step into the roaring 20s at this year’s Great Gatsby–themed Prom!

Date: April 24, 2026

 Location: Executive Banquet Center

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Doors Close Promptly: 7:00 PM (No late entry)

Important Reminders:

Students must be in school until 11:00 AM on April 24 — NO EXCEPTIONS.  All NCS students must attend the Prom Assembly prior to dismissal.

Early dismissal forms are REQUIRED for all students leaving at 11:00 AM. Forms are available in the front office.

Guest forms are also available in the front office and are required for all non-NCS guests. Guest forms for non-NCS must include a printed photo of the guest's student ID or driver's license. Forms without the photo will not be excepted.

The night of prom, bring in everything you need from your car — example: comfortable dance shoes!  We will not be allowing students to return to their car once inside the venue.

The NCHS Boys Lacrosse Team is hosting a Bingo Night fundraiser on Friday, April 17 in the Senior High cafeteria.

Come out for a night of Bingo, prizes, food and fun! 

This is a cash only event and all proceeds benefit the NCS Boys High School Lacrosse team.

The next After Prom Committee meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00pm in the Senior High Library.

Passover

Jewish families will celebrate Passover from April 1st until April 9th this year.  Passover celebrates the liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.  Please check out the following video to learn more. 

Passover 

Easter

Christian families will celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 5th.  Easter is a sacred and widely observed Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Please check out the following video to learn more. 

Easter 

Asthma, Allergy, or any Medical Action plans: 

If your student has asthma or a life-threatening allergy or a medical concern that requires an action plan, please don't forget to get an action plan completed for this school year. You can find the forms for asthma or a life-threatening allergy on our NCS Website .

Medical plans for diagnoses such as seizures or diabetes or recurrent/ongoing migraine headaches (just to name a few possible diagnoses), please contact us and we will provide a form for you. If you want your child to be able to carry their inhaler or epinephrine pen please make sure we have written permission from you to allow them to do so. Thank you for all who have done this already!

Students may not carry any medication in their bookbags or keep in their lockers except for rescue inhalers or epinephrine pens or insulin and only if there is a medical plan in place with the school nurse. 

If you have any health or medical questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our high school nurses: Karen Pennington RN and Erin Porter RN at NCSHighSchoolNurses@ncs.k12.de.us

One of our longtime uniform vendors, RUSH Uniforms, has changed ownership. The company is now Cramers Uniforms.

What’s staying the same

• 101 Harrison Ave, New Castle

• Friendly, familiar staff

• Open all year in Delaware — uniforms always available

What’s new

• Lower prices — most items 10–15% less thanks to Cramer’s buying power

• New website with easy online ordering

• In-store pickup or home delivery options

• More inventory on hand and faster restocking

Students and Parents/Guardians: Be sure to bookmark the Student Council (STUCO) website for information about all STUCO Activities such as Homecoming, Patriot Games, etc.

STUCO Website 

Seniors applying to colleges, have you completed the FAFSA with a parent/guardian yet? The clock is ticking, and you are now approaching the point of being "late" in this process, which could jeopardize your opportunity to receive maximum financial support to help pay for college. Please note that even families with incomes exceeding $200,000 per year can still qualify for financial aid at many institutions, provided they complete the FAFSA.

FAFSA Action Encouraged + Additional Financial Aid Tasks

• Gather required documentation if not already prepared; check the following link for more information about FAFSA and the college financial aid process.

• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) now (use 2026-27 version, NOT 2025-26)

  • Who fills out the FAFSA? The student (with direct parental/guardian assistance) and then a parent (or, in rare cases, two parents) electronically "signs" the form, along with the student's "signature." If there is any uncertainty, for assistance with deciding which parent should assist the student with completion, please consult this chart and consider using this "wizard" from the federal government.

• Research CSS Profile requirements for your specific colleges and complete the Profile (if applicable) - the CSS Profile App went live October 1st 

• Check for additional institutional forms that individual colleges may require (e.g., tax returns, supplemental forms, etc.)

Virtual FAFSA Completion Assistance Opportunities

via financial aid specialists from Stand By Me

These optional sessions listed below are not required to complete the FAFSA, but feel free to consider signing up for an individual completion appointment if it can help you!

Link to Schedule FAFSA Completion Session (virtual) Sign up (in English)

Link to Schedule FAFSA Completion Session (virtual) Sign up (in Spanish)

 Sample of SAT Test Preparation Options Beyond Bluebook Practice Tests & Khan Academy* (This list is not exhaustive)

Please note that test preparation is not a requirement; however, SAT preparation is critical to maximizing score potential.

· Diana Freccia SAT/PSAT Tutoring 

Call: (516) 457-7470

Email: diana@makeitrealsat.com

· Kim Calvetti

Email: alemab8@verizon.net

Cell: 302-383-5871 (please text or email instead of calling)

· Huntington Learning Center – Newark (can specialize in SAT/ACT tutoring but also with any content-specific or time management and study strategy tutoring as well)

   Call: (302) 737-1050

Other sample options include: Mind the Test, Y2 Academy

*A Note on Khan Academy (free and valuable)

Several years ago, the College Board joined forces with Khan Academy (online learning platform) to offer free SAT prep via online videos and practice tests/quizzes that students can access from any device with internet connectivity.

Some students take full advantage of this opportunity and see significant growth with disciplined habits on Khan Academy, but because tutoring or tailored in-person SAT prep class sessions (and completion of corresponding assigned homework) are considered the best possible test preparation options for the SAT—and to keep students accountable and attentive throughout the duration of test prep—we consider the Khan Academy resources as the “minimum” preparation and have listed some other optional fee-based test prep options above.  Khan Academy quizzes/tests can also be helpful supplements to these optional test prep programs.

Linking Bluebook SAT Practice Tests with Khan Academy

Steps to Link Your Practice Tests:

1. Take a Full-Length Practice Test in Bluebook:

- Download and install the Bluebook app from the College Board (or it’s already installed on all NCS-issued Chromebooks).

- Sign in and navigate to the 'Practice and Prepare' section.

- Select and complete a full-length digital SAT practice test.

2. Access Your Scores and Review:

- After completing the test, log in to My Practice (https://mypractice.collegeboard.org) using the same credentials.

- View your scores and detailed breakdowns of your performance.

3. Link to Khan Academy for Targeted Practice:

- From your score report or the 'Score Details' page, click the 'Practice on Khan Academy' button.

- This will direct you to a customized course on Khan Academy, providing detailed explanations for each question and linking to lessons that cover the necessary skills.

- Visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice/khan-academy for more information.

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/