NCA Weekly Newsletter

April 3, 2026

Dear NCA Families,

It was a short but rewarding week at Naples Classical Academy. From the wonderful scholar presentations during Poetry and Prose to the senior scholars demonstrating mastery of literature during their senior thesis defenses - our scholars showcased their knowledge this week. Our upper school scholars had the opportunity to take part in a presentation about the founding of our nation and the electoral college from speaker Mr. Michael Maibach.

As we head into the final seven weeks of this school year, we have a few important announcements for all families:

2026-27 Re-Enrollment Deadline: April 15th

We are two short weeks away from the re-enrollment window closing for the upcoming school year. The re-enrollment process is less tedious than the new scholar enrollment process - which will begin on April 16th. If you plan to have re-enroll your child(ren), we strongly encourage you to complete the re-enrollment process. As a small way to show our appreciation for all families that will continue their child's classical education at NCA, we are providing Chick-fil-A lunches for re-enrolled scholars during our End-of-Year Family Celebration on May 22nd (12:30 - 2:30 PM). If you have any questions about re-enrollment at NCA, please contact our registrar, Mrs. Abney. Please use this link to complete the re-enrollment process.

BASE Program Policy

For all scholars that are not picked up by 3:30, following our dismissal process, they are automatically enrolled in our BASE afterschool program. In order to ensure our scholars safety and supervision, and this has been our policy for the entirety of the school year. There is a daily fee for drop-in scholars. Please ensure that if you arrive after 3:30, that you pick your child up from BASE. If you have any questions relating to BASE, please contact Mr. Simpreux.

NCA Summer Camp - Early Bird Registration Ends April 15th

We are excited to have our scholars join us for summer camp at NCA. Please see the camp details further down in the newsletter, and register on/before April 15th to get the $170.00 weekly fee rate. The rate will increase to $220.00 per week on April 16th. We have 8 great weeks of themed activities for your child - don't delay in registering!

Virtue of the Month: Honesty

"I will speak the truth and act truthfully a with myself and others."

As Thomas Jefferson noted, "honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." We instill honesty as a virtue through scholars reading and discussing examples throughout literature of the deeds of our founders. Our founding fathers demonstrated the willingness to act truthfully for the betterment of masses, not simply for their own good. We encourage your family to discuss this virtue with your scholar/s.

In closing, I hope that your family enjoys meaningful time together over this long holiday weekend. We look forward to welcoming your family back to campus when classes resume on Tuesday, April 7th.

Sincerely,

Mr. Wester

Head of School

Upcoming Events

April 3 & 6

No School, Offices Closed

April 11

PTC Upper School Spring Formal, 5PM

Grades 9-12; See dress guidelines below

Tickets

April 15

Re-Enrollment Deadline for Current Scholars

See instructions below

Re-Enroll

April 22

Governing Board Meeting, 6PM

April 23

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

Transition Night, K/5th/8th Grades, 6PM

April 24

Early Release, 12PM

Dissident Project Event, 6PM

April 25

Sports Banquet, 6PM

Tickets

April 30

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

Senior Baccalaureate Dinner, 6PM

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

Celebrating the Senior Class of 2026!

Our next Senior Spotlight is with Ashane Rajapakse.

Ashane has studied at Naples Classical Academy for the past semester.

His favorite novel from the NCA curriculum is "Crime and Punishment" by Dostoevsky.

The most important thing that he has learned while attending NCA is calculus, to help him advance in college.

The virtue that he has most cultivated in his own life while at NCA is Perseverance.

Beyond high school, he plans on attending either FGCU or FAU to study Engineering.

Class of 2026

Important Dates

April 30

Senior Baccalaureate Dinner, 6PM

May 1

Decision Day

May 9

Senior Experience, 8AM

May 13-15

Senior Final Exams

Early Release, 12PM

May 15

Last day of school for seniors

May 20

Graduation Rehearsal, 1PM

May 21

Graduation Ceremony, 5PM

Parents/guardians of seniors, please check your emails regularly for additional information regarding these upcoming events.

**Specific details regarding these events were sent in an email from Mrs. Ellis to all senior families on March 24th. **

Questions regarding senior events should be directed to Dr. Rochefort or Mrs. Ellis.

Preserve those school memories forever.

Don't delay - order your yearbook today!

Order Here

Details & Tickets

Spring Formal

Dress Code Guidelines

9-12th Grade Scholars

Spring Formal is a formal and special night for NCA scholars and their guests. We hope to maintain the integrity and formality of this night by implementing this simple dress code.

NCA Formal Dress Code for Ladies

Girls will wear a dress – no suits or suit pants.
Dresses must be appropriately fitting and modest. They should not be skin-tight or cling to the body. Dresses prone to riding up the legs are not acceptable.
Dresses should be knee-length and may not have a slit that exceeds the knee on the front, back, or side.
The back of the dress may be no lower than the traditional bust line. The dress may not be cut below the naval, and it must cover under the arm around the bust.
Dresses may not be cut below the bust line. No sweetheart or plunging necklines.
No visible midriffs or cut-outs below the traditional bust line.
Undergarments should not be visible. See-through apparel is not permitted.
Ladies must wear dress shoes–no athletic shoes, boots, or slippers.
Visible body piercings other than the ear lobes are not permitted.

NCA Formal Dress Code for Gentlemen

Tuxedos, suits, or sport coats with dress pants.
Collared shirt with a traditional tie, dress pants and a sport coat.
Shirts should be tucked in.
No t-shirts.
No jeans of any type.
No opened toed shoes.
No bandanas, baseball caps, or non-formal hats.
Dress shoes and socks are required.
No visible body piercings.

Any scholar not appropriately dressed will be turned away at the door and will not receive a refund. There are myriad beautiful, tasteful, and appropriate dresses and suits available for the Spring Formal. If you have questions concerning your style of dress, it is the scholar’s responsibility to seek prior approval from the deans.

If you question whether your dress or suit is appropriate, please check with our deans:

Dr. Rochefort, Upper School Dean

Mrs. Heil, Dean of Students & Culture

Please join us as we celebrate our student-athletes, coaches, and an incredible year of NCA Athletics at our annual Sports Banquet!

Date: Saturday, April 25th

Time: 6PM

Location: St. Agnes Church, Parish Hall

This special evening will honor the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our athletes throughout the season. We look forward to celebrating together with our NCA family and community. We hope to see you there!

Get Tickets Here

Re-Enroll Here

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.

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