Dear NCHS Family,

We hope this holiday break has brought you joy, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, January 2. With a new semester starting on January 22, there will be exciting opportunities for growth and achievement. 

Join the NCHS PFA and the Saxe PTC for the first General Meeting of 2024 on January 10 at 9:30 AM. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi will be our guest speaker and will provide an update on the current school year as well as discuss the 2024-2025 budgeting process.

EVENT LOCATION: Wagner Room

Counselors will meet 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: Individual classrooms

Let's show our appreciation to the Faculty and Staff of NCHS during mid-term testing week. Please sign up to volunteer, or donate desserts or drinks. Donations can be dropped in the office or Wagner room by 9:00 AM on Wednesday, January 19. Click HERE to sign up. 

The PFA is looking for talented NCHS parents who are passionate about making a positive impact on our school community to fill Executive Board and Committee roles for the 2024-2025 school year! 

For a complete list of all current Board positions, please click HERE. The Nominating Committee will begin meeting in late January to fill open positions.

Interested? Please email NCHSpfa@gmail.com as soon as possible to let us know how you’d like to help. Include the position(s) you are most interested in as well as any experience and/or skills that may be relevant.

Post Prom Co-Chairs Katrina Parkhill and Lydia Kremer need your help to create a night of incredible memories for our seniors. Help us make this a special evening for our seniors who missed out on their last significant milestone - the 8th grade celebration. 

We are making it easy for you! Just follow the Post Prom Parent Checklist for 12th grade families:

1. Please make a Post Prom donation of $175 to fund our budget.

2. Click HERE to sign up via email to a parent volunteer! It takes a village to put on this party!

3. Email photos for the Post Prom video

4. Save the date for Ram Jam 2024: Friday, March 22

Learn about all the possibilities of taking a gap year in 2024, including locations, length of time, paid versus unpaid, etc. Meet with gap year program providers from all over the world!

EVENT LOCATION:  Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Ave Fairfield, CT

2/10    ACT 

3/9      SAT 

3/19*   SAT—State Mandated for all Juniors, No registration necessary

4/13    ACT 

5/4*     SAT 

6/1*     SAT 

6/8*     ACT

*Denotes NCHS as testing location 

SAT may be registered for at www.collegeboard.org. ACT may be registered for at www.actstudent.org.

Come enjoy NCHS Theatre's student produced one-act festival, Dramafest '24—Camp! These hilarious one-act plays are written, directed, acted, and designed by students! It's a one-night only event and is completely free. Seats are first come, first serve. Don't miss it! 

Join the New Canaan Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)! This is your opportunity to make a real difference in times of crisis. We are a group of dedicated volunteers, part of a nationwide organization under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who are trained to respond during emergencies and disasters in our community. Basic Training Starts January 24. Click HERE to register.