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NCHS Artists on self-portraits

Q & A with students in Drawing & Painting II and Advanced Studio Art

Kelsey Kern and Hannah Kocar
Jan 4, 2020

NCHS Artists on self-portraitsQ & A with students in Drawing & Painting II and Advanced Studio Art

Language clubs host annual gingerbread house contest

Jessalyn Baer, Jaxon Creasey and Jillian Murphy
Dec 20, 2019

The annual gingerbread house building and decorating contest was held after school on Thursday, December 12, with students from the Spanish, German, and French clubs competing for the ultimate prize: a gingerbread man trophy. This event honors the European tradition of gingerbread house making which began during the 16th century while allowing students to enjoy a collaborative experience.

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Madrigals host 19th annual dinner performances

Laynee Scheck and Charlotte Calmes
Dec 19, 2019

Madrigals host 19th annual dinner performances December 6 and 7, 2019

2019 Battle of the Bands

Inkspot Staff
Sep 26, 2019

Point of Two: Episode One – School

Anagha Arla and Caitlin Wonsowski
Sep 25, 2019

Video: “How long will it take for you to adjust to Infinite Campus?”

Staff members comment on the learning curve with the new student information system - a district-wide adoption in 2019 designed to manage attendance, grades, schedules, assessments and more

Anagha Arla and Caitlin Wonsowski
Sep 4, 2019

Video: Staff members respond to the question “How has Infinite Campus affected you?”

At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, Infinite Campus, a new student information system was adopted by the district; Staff responds to the impact of the program designed to manage attendance, grades, schedules, assessments and more

Anagha Arla and Caitlin Wonsowski
Sep 4, 2019

Video: Staff members on how Infinite Campus is making their jobs different

NCHS staff comment on Infinite Campus's impact at the start of the 2019 school year; the student information system was adopted district-wide to replace Skyward as the management system for attendance, grades and more

Anagha Arla and Caitlin Wonsowski
Sep 4, 2019

Current sophomores offer advice for new freshmen

Kim Halm, Staff Reporter
Aug 21, 2019

Lanie’s Story – Episode 1: Early on

Episode three of Ab(normal)ities begins a series that features sophomore Lanie Heier, who became pregnant her freshman year of high school. This episode features a photo gallery to begin telling Lanie's story.

Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2019

What Comes After Carnegie?

Seniors reflect on their spring break performance at Carnegie Hall; share their future plans for music

Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2019

Coming from Carnegie Seniors Jonah Beer, Jacob Kilby, and Mike Romero have been involved with the music programs within Unit 5 for nearly eight years, earning their spots in the top band at NCHS while also performing with the marching band. In late March, they bid goodbye to their time with the band...

Prom Probs: The ultimate list of prom stressors

Evie Snoeyink and Shae Simmons
Apr 25, 2019

Power to marvel at: Student’s legacy lives on after passing

Jessica Dougall, Staff Reporter
Apr 7, 2019

Standing in front of an elementary class, Jon Miskulin could be heard saying “You know everyone has a superpower and mine is music” before asking students “what is yours?” Miskulin believed that “everyone has unique qualities and special abilities” just like the superheroes he grew up...

New York, New York

Choir and Orchestra students took on the Big Apple during the summer of 2018. Now, band students get the opportunity to perform in the concrete jungle this spring.

Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
Mar 22, 2019

Through the music programs at NCHS, students have been given the opportunity to experience a wider world of music. The beginning of summer started with a 14-hour bus ride for choir and orchestra students; every other year, the programs combine and take a trip at the end of the school year to perform...

300 Words: Anticipation

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor
Feb 19, 2019

July 2, 2018. A scream sounded from underneath the bathroom door, echoing out in a silent presence. She shook with happiness. With disbelief. Joy. But Mrs. Kristina Chase didn’t know how excited she could truly be about her pregnancy. Only her best friend and husband knew that first...