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Carson Elementary held a Human Hungry Hippos event, after collecting 800 pounds of food and more than $200 for the Licking County Food Pantry

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School Safety forum set for Jan. 28

Join officials from Newark City Schools, the Newark Police Department, the Newark Fire Department and the Newark Mayor’s Office as we discuss school safety at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 28 in the Newark High School Commons. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions related to student safety. We will also stream the forum online, with an opportunity for viewers to ask questions. Visit this webpage that day for more information. More +

Citizens of the Month, January 2019

Every month, we honor 30 of our students in grades 4-12 district-wide during our Citizen of the Month Lunch. This month's lunch was sponsored by the Newark Rotary Club, and the Newark High School Swing Choir performed. A Facebook photo gallery is available at this link. More +

District to add text messages to all-call service

With winter approaching, the Newark City School District is adding text messages to our notification service. The district uses SchoolMessenger to communicate important messages to families, including closings, delays and other announcements. Beginning on November 19, text messages will be added to the ways we communicate with families. At 5 p.m. on Nov. 19, families with cell phones will receive a text message from the number, 67587, asking if they would like to receive text messages. Families can opt-in to the messages by replying. More information about can be found by clicking this link. More +

SafeStop app now available for bus stop timing

SafeStop is a free, easy-to-use mobile app that features neighborhood maps and a MapView bus locator so you’ll never have to guess when the bus will arrive at your bus stop! Using GPS technology, the app updates every 30 seconds to help you better plan your busy day. In addition, you can have up to two user names per account to share access between parents or caregivers. Please click this link to find more information about how to download the app and add your student's information to it. More +

Citizens of the Month, December 2018

Every month, Newark City Schools honors 30 students in grades 4 through 12 in each of our buildings as Citizens of the Month. Students are chosen not only for their work inside the classroom, but also their leadership outside the classroom. This month's luncheon was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Newark, Ohio. Thank you to the NHS Jazz Band for performing during the lunch. Congratulations to all of this month's students. Check out a photo gallery on Facebook at this link by clicking here. More +

October 2018 Citizens of the Month

Congratulations to our citizens of the month for October 2018. Every month, Newark City Schools recognizes 30 students from across the district who are good students inside and outside of the classroom. This month, Park National Bank sponsored the lunch, while NHS Sinfonia performed for the students and their families. You can find a photo gallery from the event at this link. More +

Carson Elementary recognized with 2018 PBIS Bronze Award

Carson Elementary received the 2018 Ohio PBIS Bronze Recognition Award recently, and will be honored in November for the award. The Ohio PBIS Network & State Support Teams identify schools that exemplify best practices in the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). A recognized school demonstrates best practices within its system, and also is open and transparent in the sharing of their knowledge and resources with other schools.

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