NCA Weekly Newsletter

February 20, 2026

Dear NCA Families,

We have completed another great week together at Naples Classical Academy. As we move into the final 10 weeks of this school year, there are many family-oriented events and opportunities ahead. We kindly ask that you read the entirety of this newsletter each week to stay informed about all that is happening on our campus.

Poetry & Prose - Next Week's Performances

You will not want to miss your child's performance next week, as we have both poems and songs that will be presented by our scholars. In addition, our entire student body will have performances, with all of our upper school scholars taking part in the fun:

Monday, February 23rd: Kindergarten & First Grade (8:15 AM)

Tuesday, February 24th: Sixth - Eighth Grades (8:15)

Wednesday, February 25th: Second & Third Grades (8:15 AM)

Thursday, February 26th: Ninth-Twelfth Grades (8:15 AM)

Friday, February 27th: Fourth & Fifth Grades (8:15 AM)

NCA Summer Camp, June 1 - July 24, 2026

Monday-Friday, 7:30AM - 5:30PM

Ages: 6-13 (current NCA KG scholars who are still 5 are eligible)

Cost: $170 per week

Features: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Games, Special Events

Lower camper-to-counselor ratios ensure that your child has the best summer experience possible. Enroll your scholar now, as spaces are filling up.

Mother-Son Dance, February 28th 6:00PM

Our PTC team has put together another "first" for NCA by planning this special night for our NCA families. Get your cameras ready as our Patriot young gentleman will escort their mothers to a truly special night. SIgn up here.

Quarter Four Clubs & Afterschool Activities

A stand-alone email will be sent to all families next week with a list of all the new and returning after school clubs for scholars to join. These clubs will begin the week of March 16-20, and the registration will be through the school's GoFan portal. We are excited to offer the following new clubs: Lego Club, Garden Club and Chess Club. Please contact Mr. St. Fort for any questions you may have regarding club registration - and look out for the email with details next week!

SAVE THE DATE: NCA END-OF-YEAR FAMILY CELEBRATION

May 22nd, 12:30 - 2:30PM

Carnival Games, Food, Prizes, Inflatables, a Petting Zoo and more!

GYMNASIUM / AUDITORIUM - Coming for the 2026-27 School Year

Over the next several weeks you will see the start of construction for our gymnasium. Once the construction schedule is confirmed, we will send future updates to keep you informed.

We hope that your family has a rejuvenating weekend, and we look forward to welcoming your family back to campus on Monday!

Sincerely,

Mr. Wester

Head of School

Upcoming Events

February 23

Poetry & Prose, K-1st Grades, 8:15AM

February 24

Poetry & Prose, 6-8th Grades, 8:15AM

February 25

Poetry & Prose, 2-3rd Grades, 8:15AM

Governing Board Meeting, 6PM

February 26

Poetry & Prose, 9-12th Grades, 8:15AM

February 27

Poetry & Prose, 4-5th Grades, 8:15AM

February 28

PTC Mother & Son Dance, 6PM

Tickets

March 6

Early Release for Scholars, 12PM

March 9-13

Spring Break, No School

Please view our online Events Calendar for all

upcoming events, sports matches and further details.

View Events Calendar Here

Our events calendar is constantly updated to be as accurate as possible. You can also go to the lower right under the calendar to subscribe to it on your preferred calendar system.

View next year's 2026-27 Academic Calendar

Upper School Scholar Opportunity

For children older than 13, we are offering a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) opportunity, where scholars can volunteer, assist staff, and gain leadership experience during our summer camp. Please note that only 4 CIT spots will be available per week. Interested families should contact Mr. Simpreux directly for more information.

Note: Current NCA kindergarten scholars who have not yet turned 6 are eligible to attend. Future/non-NCA scholars must be at least age 6 to attend. Please reach out to Mr. SImpreux with any questions.

It's a great time for a uniform refresh!

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Our Lands’ End school number is 900193962

"Lands’ End School Uniforms have received OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification. We are proud to be the only school uniform company with this designation.

This certification means our uniforms have been independently tested and verified to be free from harmful substances, making them safe for students. It provides an added layer of assurance for families when purchasing school uniforms.

We know families trust their school to help make important choices for their children, and we’re proud to support that commitment with uniforms that meet rigorous safety standards."

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Re-Enroll Here

Looking to Volunteer during a School Event?

All parent/guardian volunteers must be pre-approved ANNUALLY prior to volunteering for any school events. If you were approved for a previous year, you must still re-apply for the current year. See more details on the quick and easy process linked below.

Become an Approved CCPS Volunteer

NCA Online Bookstore

Did you know that our book fair is year round? Please continue to use this link for purchasing books for family and friends to benefit the children and help us grow the classroom libraries (and eventually a school library!) Proceeds from the purchases will go back to our school when you set up your account and link it to Naples Classical.

How does the book fair benefit our school? Watch here.

Don't forget to follow the steps to sign up your child for a book fair account. Follow these steps here.

NCA Bookstore Link