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
Meet the new teachers
The phoenix is happy to welcome all new, incoming teachers to New Castle High School this year and hope you stay around for future years to come. Raeanne Schlotterbeck What do you teach here at NCHS?“I teach Family & Consumer Sciences and Career Exploration.” Before teaching at NCHS what did you do?“I taught at Richmond … Continue reading Meet the new teachers
NCHS changes start and dismissal times for next year
NCHS students next year will have the benefit of sleeping in a little bit longer. On May 10, the New Castle Community School Board of Trustees approved a measure that would extend the school day for 30 minutes for high school students. This will change the school day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. According … Continue reading NCHS changes start and dismissal times for next year
Prom is on, COVID-style
It was the question looming above the heads of everyone at New Castle High School this year: "Will there be Prom this year?" The answer to that question has been finally revealed: yes. This year's prom, sponsored by the Junior class, will take place on May 15th, at the Arts Park in New Castle. This … Continue reading Prom is on, COVID-style
NCHS Technology Services Save the School Year
2020 can be called the year of technology. 2020 has been as unconventional as can be. Months on months of virtual education have been a huge learning curve for everyone, students and staff. Returning to brick and mortar learning in August was an exciting day for everyone. Things were running smoothly until students hit another … Continue reading NCHS Technology Services Save the School Year
For the Kids
"Dance for those who can't." Riley Dance Marathons are year-round fundraising efforts that combine into one big 24-hour event that raises money for kids in need of medical care at Riley Children’s Hospital. These funds are used to benefit thousands of families. In 2018, RDM raised a total of 6.5 million dollars for children … Continue reading For the Kids
Seniors triumph in unique Spirit Week, capture Spirit Stick
After a week filled with inclement weather, stress, and standardized testing, the Seniors won New Castle High School’s Spirit Week. This is the Class of 2021’s 2nd Spirit Week victory, and they are the 2nd class to receive the Trojan Spirit Stick that was introduced during last year’s spirit week. Spirit Week was sponsored by … Continue reading Seniors triumph in unique Spirit Week, capture Spirit Stick
Scholarships offer help to college-bound seniors
The most important word for any senior who is going to college after they graduate in June is “scholarship”. Scholarships, no matter if they are worth hundreds or thousands, are important as they can help pay off student loans. Students at New Castle High School are encouraged to apply to as many scholarships as possible. … Continue reading Scholarships offer help to college-bound seniors
Military offers great opportunities for seniors
Serving the United States in the military is one of the most selfless acts any person can take in their lives. A few Trojan students will be undertaking the act of serving our country once they graduate in June. According to Military.com, about 180,000 high school students join the five branches of the military each … Continue reading Military offers great opportunities for seniors