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Emily Ross, daughter of Jerry and Kelly Ross, will be attending Eastern Illinois University where she will perform in the orchestra playing the cello. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at NCHS? Clubs: I participated
End of the year dates / times – please keep in mind these are tentative dates and we will publicize more announcements as the dates approach: May 12 Awards night via internet @ 6 pm May 14 Seniors pickup cap and gowns/other items/drop off Chromebooks/materials May 15 Last day for
Today would have been another last for many seniors at NCHS. Scheduled today was the final spring concert for the NCHS Class of 2020. These students today would have been recognized for achievements in band and chorus, performed in their final concert at NCHS, and had one more moment of
Anissa Massey, daughter of Marcus Massey and Debra Dorn Massey, will be attending Eastern Illinois University and will be an honors student. Her major is music education with instrumental focus with her main instrument being the trumpet. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of
In light of the IHSA message from last week, which canceled all spring state tournaments and suspended summer contact, Newton Community High School is joining with schools from the LIttle Illini Conference in canceling all spring sports activities for this year. The statement from the conference is below. An announcement
Due to the unprecedented times, the Newton Public Library District has set up a Temporary Resident Card. Anyone who is a resident of the Newton Public Library District who does not have a library card may follow the link in the attachment or go to newtonpl.com for the instructions on
Jasper County Community Unit District #1 Remote Learning Plan (April 6, 2020) The Illinois State Board of Education has announced that remote learning will occur for the duration of the suspension of in-person instruction. A remote learning day is defined as an educational program designed to provide continuation of learning
For many families in Jasper County there was a real fear of not having enough food to support three meals a day with students at home. On March 17, and each day sense, Jasper Unit 1 has provided meals for anyone in Jasper County needing one. Meals are being picked
A $1,500 scholarship is once again being offered to a future teacher by the Jasper County Retired Teachers Association. The organization has offered scholarships since 1992. By the group’s holding fundraisers such as a used book sale during the Newton Fall Festival and a pork burger sale in May as
(NEWTON, Illinois — March 18, 2020) Due to new CDC guidelines regarding public gatherings during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Eagle for Life Foundation Advisory Committee has decided to postpone the 2020 Eagle for Life Day of Giving. The committee will reschedule the event once the CDC restrictions are lifted. “We