Finals, AP Exams, and Projects, students have a lot on their plates wrapping up the semester. It can be easy to get overwhelmed. In a survey conducted earlier in the school year of NCHS, 81% said their average stress level was above a 6. Freshman Watkuweis Watson said, “Making sure I have everything for each … Continue reading Stress Managing Tips for Exams
NCHS’ Student’s Take on Homework
Doing homework. The concept seems simple enough. However, students have a lot to deal with: school, sports, jobs, homework, chores, applying for college, and so much more. The majority of students do extracurricular activities or work part-time jobs. Many students are up late at night trying to complete homework after a hard day’s work. For … Continue reading NCHS’ Student’s Take on Homework
2021 Winter poetry contest
1st place winner Christmas Eve By: Sam Horak You wake in the morningSnow you start adoringRight before Christmas dayAs your thoughts start to say How winter can be mysteriousWith Christmas taken so seriousChristmas lights so brightWhat beautiful sight Winter’s snow covers the treesCold enough to make you freezeSnowflakes are so uniqueAll of them are antiques … Continue reading 2021 Winter poetry contest
The Drug Crisis in Teens
School is a place for learning and gaining new experiences. However, some of those experiences are not always entirely positive. Everyone is aware of the COVID global pandemic, but there is another pandemic that is ravaging the young adult population. According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 11.7% of US Citizens … Continue reading The Drug Crisis in Teens
NCHS Presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
After 2020 was somewhat of an off-year for the New Castle Theatre Department, they came back with the show-stopping production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The theatre department went almost a year without performing due to the pandemic. “The Brother’s Grimm” during the spring was their first performance of the 2020-2021 school year. Although everyone … Continue reading NCHS Presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
NCHS and the Cafeteria Food
After a long morning at school, many students look forward to lunch as a break to nourish their bodies and rest their minds. Despite the school’s best efforts, they have received mixed reviews on their lunches. Many students have begun to voice their concerns that the school food is not as nourishing as they would … Continue reading NCHS and the Cafeteria Food
A Trojan Halloween
Even though Halloween can only come once a year, many people still find their own special way to make the most out of it, whether it is passing out candy, dressing up, or making fall goodies. Even though Halloween has been around for hundreds of years in some form or another, the fun-filled traditions have … Continue reading A Trojan Halloween
College GO week!
September 20-24, 2021 Weekday dress themes: Monday- College T-shirt day Tuesday- Military appreciation day; dress any camouflage Wednesday- Hats off to higher education; your favorite hat Thursday- Dress in the outfit you would wear in your potential job Friday- Our future starts here! Support your Trojans by wearing GREEN and WHITE Activities: Daily morning college … Continue reading College GO week!
Homecoming week schedule
New Castle High School students, this week is Homecoming! We’re ready for a week full of spirit, fun, and excitement! Here’s what’s on the agenda for this week. Monday No School! Enjoy your day off! Tuesday Hawaiian DayClass hallway competition Wednesday Red, White, and Blue DaySchool wide cookout during 5th, 6th, and 7th periodPowder Puff … Continue reading Homecoming week schedule
New Castle Students Adjust to New School Day Schedule
New Castle Students Adjust to New School Schedules Due to the COVID-19 pandemic raging at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, it was decided that the school day would have to be shortened to 8:00-2:32 for the high school building to limit close contact between students and to give teachers some time to prep … Continue reading New Castle Students Adjust to New School Day Schedule