Dear NCHS Family,

Let me begin by wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year filled with many successes and continued progress. During the break, I hope you had the chance to catch up with family and friends and enjoy some downtime.

As we ring in the new year, we see this as an opportunity to check in with students and families to ensure that our students are on-track, prepared, and ready for the second half of the year.

January is always about fresh beginnings and positive change. I love the promise of the new year and all the possibilities that it offers for our students and the potential for great achievement that each new year holds for their future.

We’re not out of the woods yet!  Just a friendly reminder, with Covid-19 and flu cases spiking, students should stay home if they are sick. And they should not return or gather with others until they are fever-free without fever-reducing medications. This is a basic principle to prevent the spread of illness. As our nurses mentioned in their health reminder email, they have seen a rise in community transmission of Covid-19 and Influenza.  Please continue to practice preventative measures that include physical distancing, proper mask-wearing, and hand hygiene.  Pandemic fatigue is real - let’s stay focused on our mitigation strategies to remain healthy and safe. 

I am hopeful that 2022 will be a better year and return to the normalcy we are yearning for. 

All the best in this new year!

Bill Egan, Principal

Join us for the first PFA General Meeting of 2022 on January 12th at 9:30am. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi will be our guest speaker to give an update on the current school year as well as to discuss the 2022-23 budgeting process and answer general questions from the group.

EVENT LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom. Link to follow.

Thanks to the support of our members, the PFA will be treating our faculty and staff to lunch during the hectic mid-term week.  As we continue to cope with the challenges of the pandemic, this is one more way NCHS parents are able to show teachers how much we appreciate the difference they make each and every day in the lives of their students.  Thank you NCHS faculty and staff for all that you do!

EVENT LOCATION: The Wagner Room, NCHS

As in years past, the PFA will provide students with snacks to keep up their energy during the exam dates. Due to the ever-changing Covid situation, snacks this year will be grab-n-go. More details to follow.

Please click HERE for the 2022 Midterm Exam Schedule.   

The Nominating Committee will be meeting to fill positions for next year's 2022-2023 PFA Board and Board Committees. We would love to see more people get involved! 

Please email NCHSpfa@gmail.com to let us know how you want to help! Include the positions you would be interested in or any specific interests you have. Click HERE to see the current board and committee chair positions.

Don't miss the second annual RAM JAM on Friday, Mar 27 at 7:00pm! See our Seniors lip sync, perform live music and yes — strut the catwalk too. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! 

We are already booking entertainment, gathering prizes, and reserving tents for Post Prom on May 13. 

Click HERE to make your Post Prom donation now!

Students may register for the SAT test at www.collegeboard.org and for the ACT test at www.actstudent.org.

*NCHS is a test site 

Please note: The NCHS School Day SAT for juniors is either March 29 or 30, 2022. We highly encourage all juniors to take this test. The scores from this test can also be sent to colleges for admissions purposes. Registration will be handled through the school at no cost to families.  

NHCS Counselors will meet virtually with the parents of juniors to speak about the college admissions process and what to expect in the coming months. Stay tuned for more information.

EVENT LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom. Link to follow.

Come to Fairfield Ludlowe High School to meet with gap year program providers and get the inside scoop on taking a gap year in 2022 & beyond! This fair can answer questions like:

• Who takes a gap year?
• What gap year experiences might be the right fit for me?
• When should I start planning my gap year?
• Where can I actually go during my gap year?
• Why are so many students taking gap time during COVID?

Click HERE to register.

The NCHS Senior Internship Program interviews with the SIP Committee start January 10th. Please make sure your senior student signs up for a 15 minute interview.  

Please note: The sign up link was sent to all seniors on December 16, 2021.

Come see DramaFest 2022: Welcome Back!! It's NCHS Theatre's student produced one-act festival. These plays are student written, directed, designed, and performed! It's a hilarious evening of theatre. Performances are January 28 and 29 at 7:00 PM. Check our website for tickets! www.newcanaanhighschooltheatre.com   

EVENT LOCATION: NCHS Auditorium

Recommended for ages 10+ and will include the perspective of young adults. Presented by Culture of Change.

This interactive and engaging evening will explore trends in youth vaping. From the introduction of electronic cigarettes to the social media influence of disposables. Participants will learn about youth vaping abuse, paraphernalia, accessibility, concealment, and how to talk to your young people about the dangers of ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems).

Register for this event at www.NewCanaanCARES.org.

EVENT LOCATION: Saxe Auditorium