New Castle High School

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Yesterday, a group of NCHS students had the unique opportunity to visit Camp Atterbury and experience what life could look like after high school through the lens of the U.S. Army. This field trip offered hands-on activities that gave students a taste of military training and lifestyle. Students challenged themselves on obstacle courses, tackled physical and mental tests, and even got the adrenaline-pumping chance to rappel down the Army’s iconic rappel tower. One of the more eye-opening parts of the day? Lunch, in the form of MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), just like real soldiers eat in the field. It was a day filled with teamwork, courage, and a look into the discipline and structure the Army offers. For students considering military service after graduation, this was a valuable and unforgettable experience.

Tonight the Career Center's Culinary and Graphic Arts programs hosted "Restaurant Wars" in the NCHS cafeteria. Congratulations to all the contributors and final contestants! #WeAreNCCC

"Celebrating our People" is a mantra at NCHS. Lyla Shue, Communication Intern, has honored our New Castle Basketball Team, and their continual pursuit of excellence. #TrojanPride https://youtu.be/c89S7_Mpp-s

Last Friday we celebrated our school Therapy Dog, Ode! Happy birthday, we love you!

Music Business Interns spent the day recording their compositions. Jeremy Mang from Whisper Studios came in to help and guide our rock-star students! We can’t wait to release the full album made right here at Emerald Records! Great collaboration, team!

The Speech and Debate team had their end of season banquet last Wednesday. They discussed plans for next year and celebrated the season!

Hop to it, Brewster! Great practice, Trojans.

CALLING ALL TROJANS! This Thursday, the New Castle Show Choirs are hosting our "Stand With DJ" Concert to raise funds for DJ and Sarah Shumaker. Where? BUNDY AUDITORIUM, Doors open at 6:00 PM

History was made today! NCHS' first Boys Volleyball Team played their first tournament and took 4th place! Congratulations, Guys! Photos: Diane Inman

New Castle slammed Rushville 5-0! Our Tennis players have practiced all Spring Break for our upcoming tournaments! Let's go, Trojans!

Today, April 7, New Castle Schools will be on a two hour delay. Be safe, and welcome back!

Join us in support and honor of our beloved teachers, D.J. and Sarah Shumaker. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 17th @ 7:30 PM.

Below is the Go-Fund-Me link to support D.J and Sarah Shumaker. https://www.gofundme.com/f/standing-with-dj-the-one-where-we-all-stepped-up?attribution_id=sl:eada38aa-a91d-4650-b7af-593f3739b806&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=qr_code

As most of you have seen on social media, our High School Show Choir Director, and Music Business Teacher, D.J. Shumaker, suffered from a seizure during the Show Choir State Finals this past Saturday. He experienced a sentinel headache, which led to a hemorrhaging brain bleed. He was rushed to the hospital and flown by LifeLine to Indianapolis. Since Saturday, Mr. Shumaker has had multiple surgeries to release swelling within his brain, and is still in critical condition. His devoted wife, Sarah Shumaker, is our NCHS Freshman English teacher, and is facing grief and uncertainty. We want to honor their family privacy, but continue to show full support. Our choral students witnessed the traumatic event, and also need your thoughts and prayers. The Dynamiques Girls Choir had won Grand Champion earlier that morning, and Mr. Shumaker collapsed shortly before the Red Hot Blues Mixed Choir took the stage. The students competed under this added stress, but went on to earn Second Place at State! The day was full of emotional highs and lows, but because of both choirs' training and teamwork, they endured together despite the tragedy. We are also grateful to Noblesville High School staff and counselors, as they protected our privacy and provided physical and emotional care for our staff and students. We are proud of the Trojan Family Community for the emotional, spiritual, and financial support they have already shown the Shumaker family. We do not wish to prevent impact of the Go-Fund-Me pages, or other fundraisers that have already been started within the community, but if you or your family would like to show support through letters, cards, non-perishable snacks, or gas/gift cards, you may bring them to the New Castle School Corporation Central Office: 322 Elliott Avenue, New Castle, IN 47362. We are open Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 3:30PM. We will send your gifts and encouragement to Mrs. Shumaker and her immediate family in a timely manner. Again, we are very grateful for the love and support this community has already shown to this hurting couple. The Shumakers have lovingly served and influenced hundreds of our Trojan families, and we will fully support them on the journey to recovery. Our hearts are hopeful for the health and healing of D.J. Shoemaker. Thank you. Rhema Glover | Communications Specialist rglover@ncweb.me New Castle Community School Corporation 322 Elliott Avenue New Castle, IN 47362 Phone 765-521-7201

National Honor Society took their annual Chicago trip last weekend! We are so proud of their hard work and personal drive towards excellence. Thank you, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Foster, for literally broadening worldviews.

JAG classes spent the last day before break decorating the lower-level hallways with spring decorations. #FirstDayofSpring

What we project on the outside is not always what we feel on the inside. Mrs. Brown's psychology classes reveal their true-selves through artwork.

Kroger Corporate Offices (Indianapolis) interviewed a few of our students and staff this week about School Spirit! #TrojanPride comes naturally!