NEWARK CCSD 66

We will be in session on Monday. Please allow extra time for buses and travel. Please make sure students are dressed for winter weather. Students need to return with their Chromebooks and materials from Friday. Thank you! Stay warm!

Winter - stay inside and catch up with everything ENEWS here: https://5il.co/3tiiu
Stay safe and warm!

Due to the Wind Chill Warning, we will be using an ELearning Day for Friday, January 23, 2026. The ELearning plan is here: https://5il.co/2u7m1
K - 2 students have Elearning bags and 3rd - 8th students have assignments on the chromebooks. Please see the plan for expectations for students. Students should check in for attendance with their teacher. If your student will be absent Friday, please email Mrs. Hauge or Mrs. Wood. All Friday after school activities are cancelled. Please stay safe and warm.

Happy Sunday! ENews is here: https://5il.co/3tfuk
School returns on Tuesday! Enjoy the games if you're a fan today!

Reminder! Friday, Jan. 16 is a SIP day! MJH dismisses at 1:15 and NGS at 1:30. We are wearing Chicago Bears gear/NFL/ Newark Viking gear for Friday!
No School Monday for MLK, Jr. Day! Have a great weekend!

From Sports Boosters: All Valentine's Day raffle tickets (sold or unsold) are due tomorrow (Friday, January 16). Please have your student return them to the MJH office! Thank you!!

Girls Basketball practice has been cancelled today.

Happy Sunday! Lots of new info added to Enews this week!
Catch up here: https://5il.co/3tbmx
Enjoy the day!

Tonight's PTO meeting will be a zoom call at 6pm. Please email Ms. Chase at mchase@ncsd66.org for the link

Good morning, Vikings, BUs 5 has stalled, but Miss Lisa is on her way. The route is about 17 minutes behind. Sorry for the delay!

Happy New Year! Students return on Tuesday 1-6-26. Catch up with ENews here:
https://5il.co/3t4py
We are excited to start the 2nd half of the year!

Reminder Thursday 12/18 and Friday 12/19 are early dismissals. MJH dismisses at 1:15 and NGS at 1:30 on both days. Happy Holidays to all!

One slot opened up for tomorrow for help at NSG 11:30-1pm https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0448AFA628AAFA7-60430069-lunchrecess/153052598

Last Enews for 2025! Enews returns on Jan. 5th! https://5il.co/3sy39
Enjoy the last week! Happy Holidays to all!

Staff vs. Student Volleyball Tonight! $1 admission (all are welcome to attend), lots of raffles, 50/50. Students must go home after school and can return at 4:45 pm The fun starts at 5 pm! Go Vikings!

Mrs. Tricia's bus is running very late. Please be patient! Thank you!

We are excited to take our 7th graders to see "A Christmas Carol" at the Drury Inn tomorrow.



A couple of reminders:

1. Students MUST pack a lunch to eat when we return to school. This could be as late as 12:30-1 pm-please eat some breakfast. (Hot lunch will not be available when we return)

2. Please dress nice-ish. Please no sweatpants/t shirts. We are going to a nice theater.

Mobile Food Pantry at NGS today (12/9) from 4:00 - 5:30!
Cheerleading parents - please pick up after practice at side cafe door! Do not use the main parking lot, as that will be full with food pantry cars.
Thank you!

Extra recess help needed! This lets the teachers and staff have an extra long lunch with each other. One slot left at NGS - 12/16 Three slots needed at MJH - 12/17 Here is the signup genius, thank you in advance and thanks to those who already signed up! 💙 https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0448AFA628AAFA7-60430069-lunchrecess/56125144

More snow! Be safe! Catch up with ENews here: https://5il.co/3st2j
Time to Dine at Mike & Denise's today! Flyer in Enews! Enjoy the busy week ahead!