NHS Racer Review
Week of November 29- December 3 , 2021
Newcastle High School
NHS Prom
Friday, April 8, 2022, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Southwind Hills
Class of 2022 Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 2:00 p.m., Newcastle HS Auditorium
Class of 2022 Commencement
Thursday, May 26, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Newcastle Football FieldNeed to Order Senior Cap, Gown, Announcements, Visit Jostens.com
Peek of the Week
12 Days 'Til Christmas
Monday, November 29
No Activities
Tuesday, November 30
Racer Refuel: FCA, Invest Ed
Leadership Mini Conference, Field House, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 1
Racer Refuel: Creative Writing/Poetry Slam, Yoga, Drama Club, SOARR, Book Club
Junior Prom Committee Meeting, Racer Pit Stop, During Refuel
Thursday, December 2
Racer Refuel: Spanish Club, Art Club, Pep Club, Quiz Bowl
Superintendent Leadership Council, Admin Auditorium, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Eligibility, 4:00 p.m.
Racer Choir Winter Concert, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 3
Racer Choir @ OU Young Men Vocal Workshop, All Day
Saturday, December 4
Racer Band @ OKMEA All-State Second Round, All Day
Football Awards Assembly, FBC Newcastle, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 6
Racer Refuel: Character Strong
Tuesday, December 7
Racer Refuel: FCA, Invest Ed, Science Club, Chess Club, National Honor Society
Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game, Gym, 10:00-11:15
Racer Band, Winter Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Varsity Basketball, Home, Blanchard, 6:30, 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8
Racer Refuel: Yoga, Drama Club, Native American, ESCAPE
Thursday, December 9
Racer Refuel: Spanish Club, Chess Club, Art Club, Pep Club, Quiz Bowl
Dead Week: In Class Reviews for Semester Assessments
ASVAB Interpretation Session 1, Field House, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Student Guiding Coalition, Field House, 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Eligibility, 4:00 p.m.
Varsity Basketball @ Okema Tournament, TBA
Boys Varsity Wrestling, Home, CCS, 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 10
Varsity Basketball @ Okema Tournament, TBA
Boys Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Lexington, TBA
Girls Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Cache, TBA
Winter Formal, Gym, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 11
Racer Band @ Short Grass Honor Band, All Day
Varsity Basketball @ Okema Tournament, TBA
Boys Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Lexington, TBA
Girls Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Cache, TBA
Vandalism and Vaping
Semester Assessments
In order to maintain a level of academic integrity, we are asking parents for assistance with the following items:
- To eliminate distractions, students can only check out during a passing period. Once a class period has started, students will NOT be allowed to check out. We are asking parents to plan ahead for appointments, etc.
- All students will have the same lunch period. Lunch has been extended to 1 hour. Freshmen can be checked out by their parent/guardian during lunch.
- Please refrain from calling/texting your student during class periods.
- Students should eat breakfast and get plenty of rest during the week.
- Remind your student to study throughout the coming weeks to avoid cramming for the assessments in one night.
Purchase before Thursday, December 2
Students vs. Teachers Basketball Game
The Faculty vs. Student basketball game is scheduled for December 7th (Next Tuesday) during 3rd hour and Racer Refuel. Click here to Sign Up to play:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19vu2NFwWgwwwzGSJEGziMhhRNdgjcsMTInjNezEBKUc/edit?usp=sharing
You must be eligible and have permission from your winter coach if you are in a winter sport to participate.
If you want to watch this Faculty vs Student show down, bring $5 next Tuesday! See you there!
Winter Semi-Formal Dance
***IMPORTANT CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION***
If you have brought your Chromebook in for service, you will receive an e-mail once it's ready for pick-up. You will have one week to pick yours up, then the loaner you have will stop working. Please don't delay in picking up your device, or you may be stuck without a working device. The e-mail will let you know if you have to renew your insurance, or how much the repair cost. You may bring cash or a check to the Media Center when you pick up your device, or pay ahead of time at myschoolbucks.com. Also, don't forget to bring your charger back with the loaner device.
College and Career Center Update
Thank you to those who continue to encourage our students in these career development activities! The current and future Racers will benefit greatly from your support and encouragement. Career Pathways focus is a big part of the future of our district and we cannot succeed in those efforts without you.
Newcastle FFA "Feed of the Shelter" Community Service Project
Donation boxes are located in the West Office and the East Office. The project will run from November 29-December 18. If you are unable to bring the items you wish to donate please get in contact with a Newcastle FFA officer!
Student Section T-Shirts
Questions, contact Girls Coach, Peyton Jones, pjones@newcastle.k12.ok.us.
Invest Ed/Quiz Bowl Update
Quiz Bowl has been moved to Thursdays - come join us in the Media Center for a fun round of trivia! Passes required if you're not on our Academic Team. We'd love to have you come and compete!
November 30 - Day of Giving
Throughout the year, Herff Jones holds various fundraisers to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. November 30 is the Day of Giving. If you purchase your yearbook online on November 30th, Herff Jones will make a $1 donation to St. Jude for each book sold. Last year they donated $5000 on the Day of Giving.
November 30 is also the last day NHS books will be $50 - they increase in price to $60 December 1st. Go to yearbookordercenter.com to purchase.
Senior Yearbook Ads
Recognize your senior with a Senior Salute. All ads must be placed online at yearbookordercenter.com must fit into given templates using colors and fonts picked by the yearbook staff in order to go with this year's theme and design. Ads can be designed and purchased until January 10, 2022 OR when they sell out. Your ad is NOT guaranteed until it have been submitted and paid.
Pricing
- Full page - $200
- Half page - $95
- Quarter page - $45
2022-2023 Petroleum Scholarship
The 2022-2023 Petroleum Scholarship application is now available. The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) is offering up to $17,500 in scholarships!
*Deadline to apply is March 1st, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year.
This year, students can quickly scan the QR code at the bottom of the flyer to access the scholarship application. If the QR code does not work, they can visit: https://oerb.com/education/undergraduate-scholarship-and-application/.
Youth Leadership Oklahoma
Leadership Oklahoma is now accepting applications for its 2022 Youth Leadership Oklahoma class! Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022. Applicants must be high school juniors, or home school equivalent, who will be entering their senior year in the Fall 2022.
Youth Leadership Oklahoma is a weeklong journey across the state, introducing high school students to state leaders, issues, resources, and cultural treasures of Oklahoma.
50 students are selected each year and the program is provided at no cost to the student or their family. Criteria for selection includes a demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or the community such as student council, service clubs, or athletics. Additionally, students must have at least a 3.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and be able to attend the program week in its entirety.
Program dates are June 5 - June 10, 2022
Applications for Youth Leadership Oklahoma are available here:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/76377
Completed applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022
Oklahoma Academic Scholars Application
2022 Oklahoma high school graduates may qualify for the program in one of two ways:
ACT/SAT Scores
Students may qualify by scoring at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT.
ACT: For fall 2022, the required ACT score is a total sum score of the ACT subject areas of 138.
SAT: For fall 2022, the required SAT score is a total sum score of the critical reading and math subject areas of 1550.
Nationally Recognized Awards
Students may also qualify by achieving one of the following designations: National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist, or United States Presidential Scholar.
For more information, see your counselor, Mrs. Ford or Mrs. Castrop.
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SITE ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer Beer, Principal
405-387-6321
Adam Hull, Assistant Principal
405-387-6320
TBD, Athletic Director
405-387-6495
STUDENT SERVICES STAFF
Lyndi Ford, A-K Academic Counselor
405-387-6324
Laura Castrop, L-Z Academic Counselor
405-387-6348
Madison Warren, College & Career Advisor
405-387-6333
Nikki Gayler, DRIVE Coordinator
405-387-6397
Vivian Cisneros, Media Center Specialist
405-387-6331
Heidi Furnish, School Nurse
Amanda Mars, School Nurse Assistant
OFFICE STAFF
Gracie Lozano, Principal’s Secretary
405-387-6322
Aubrey Houck, Attendance Secretary
405-387-6328
Crystal Williams, Registrar
405-387-6323