School Talk - End of July Update & Back to School
Our Lady of Victory, Pray for Us!
President's Esto Dux Meetings

Dear Viking Families,

If you haven't rsvp'd yet for one of President Webb's Esto Dux meetings happening next week, please mark your calendar, and choose one date option. All parents are required to attend this exciting, informative meeting with their student(s). The meeting will be held on August 2, 3 and 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Meet our new Principal, Mr. Ortiz, and Dean of Students, Mr. Smith
  • Security update
  • Parent/Student Handbook Updates
  • Highlights for the 2022-2023 School Year
  • Lockers Issued (if you would like to bring items to place in your student's locker such as decorations, notebooks, pens/pencils, etc., the hallways will be available after the meeting until 7:30)

We look forward to seeing you all!
Hair Expectations, Etc.

Now that summer is coming to a close, it's time to get ready to start school following the guidelines of our Hair Code in the Student/Parent Handbook. While we understand the desire to accentuate personality with hair style, here are some points to note and be sure to follow:


  • All student hairstyles must be moderate, neat, and well groomed. Exaggerated styles are not permitted: this includes "man buns," two-toned, extremely streaked, partly bleached or colored, multi-colored, decorated, grooved, lined, spiked, Mohawk, faux hawk, extreme bi-level, or long strands hanging from any part of the head. Anything that draws undue attention to the student and/or serves as a distraction is not allowed.
  • Natural color hairstyles are required. Students are allowed subtle variations in hair color (e.g. lightening or darkening, highlighting). When hair is colored, the color must be evenly distributed with no roots showing. Unnatural hair colors are not permitted (pink, purple, blue, etc.). Two-tone coloring is not permitted. The Administration has the right to determine what hair colors are acceptable and what are not. When in doubt, see the Administration before you color your hair.
  • Students may not have shaved shapes, words, or patterns.
  • Gentlemen’s hair must not cover the ears, eyes, and eyebrows and must be completely off the shirt collar. Hair cannot go past the bottom of the earlobe on the sides. Gentlemen may not use hair ties, and head bands are not permitted. No ponytails or buns.
  • Gentlemen’s hair may not be more than four inches in length and may not stand taller or stick out more than three inches.
  • Students whose natural hair does not conform with the above guidelines must meet with school Administration prior to the school year to determine an appropriate and approved option for that student.

Facial Hair
  • Clean shaven at all times.
  • Sideburns are permitted if not longer than the bottom of the earlobe.
  • If there are any concerns regarding extenuating circumstances with facial hair, please contact Administration.
Uniform Information

Click here to visit all Nolan uniform options for boys and girls. In addition to the Mills option, the school will be hosting a Used Uniform Sale this Friday, July 29, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the gym which may be accessed via the doors facing the circle driveway. Cash or check only, please. Families are encouraged to drop off their donated uniforms in the receptacles at the front office or circle driveway doors.

The uniform policy, shoe requirements, skirt length, etc. will be strictly enforced.
New Daily School Schedule for 2022-2023
Nolan will operate an eight-period, daily school schedule beginning in August 2022. School day hours will be 7:45 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., extending the school day by 30 minutes at no additional cost to families. Class periods will be 50 minutes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Liturgy will be moved to Wednesdays.
On Wednesdays, the first seven classes of the day
will be 40 minutes each, and the 8th period will be
45 minutes. Please click the button below to view more information
and FAQs about our new schedule.

Lunch Service Update

Please click here for updates from ECI regarding lunch options for the new school year. In addition to hot lunch items and salad bar, there will be new vending machines with healthy options for the students to choose from throughout the day. Check out the photo of the space in the Commons where they are going!

Textbooks

For information on textbook requirements for the various classes your students are taking, please click below.
New Student Viking Orientation Camp: Aug. 4 and 5
We are excited to welcome our transfer students and the Class of 2026! Viking Orientation Camp will be held on Thursday, August 4, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., and Friday, August 5, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This two-day orientation is required for all incoming new students, and it will be a fun-filled time learning where everything is on campus, receiving lockers, student email addresses, x2VOL login access for tracking Christian Ministry hours, learning schedules, Mass, pool party and more! Please be sure to mark your calendars for this very important orientation camp.
Picture Day is August 9, the first day of school!

In addition to having Mass on the first day of school, Glamourcraft Photography will be taking individual photographs in students' "dress gray" school uniforms. All students will be photographed for the school yearbook. No money is due on picture day; proofs will be emailed to you approximately two to three weeks after picture day, allowing you to view and purchase portrait packages online if you wish. All packages will be shipped directly to your home and are 100% guaranteed.
Updated! New Bus Routes Added
Thank you for your feedback regarding our bus route survey! Nolan Catholic will operate a morning bus route from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Keller, Good Shepherd Catholic Community, Colleyville, and Holy Trinity Catholic School, Grapevine to help transport students to our school. The bus route is for mornings only - there is no afternoon bus service available. There will be more information forthcoming once we have finalized the times for pickup and additional details.
If you choose the bus transportation for your student(s) we request that your family commit to one of the following: the whole year, all of the fall semester or all of the spring semester. This commitment will allow the low negotiated rate of $10 per ride, equaling $900 per semester. Once you enroll, this fee will be added to your FACTS account.
Seeking Parent Ambassadors
The Admissions Office is seeking enthusiastic Parent Ambassadors to volunteer for the 2022-2023 school year. Your role will be to assist with our upcoming Open Houses and be available to speak with new families. We also plan to have Parent Ambassadors team up with our Student Parish Liaison Ambassadors to plug Nolan Catholic into the exciting parish happenings and bulletin announcements. Please contact Jennifer Denney, jdenney@nchstx.org, or Judy Spurgeon, jspurgeon@nchstx.org, for more information and to volunteer.
2022-2023 School Calendar


Our website has a detailed, all-school calendar of events listed by each month, and you can access it HERE. You may also view the 2022-23 quick, one-page calendar via the button below and download or print for quick reference.

Stay Connected with the NCHS App

On your phone or tablet, navigate to the App Store or Google Play Store and search for "Nolan Catholic High School." After installing the app, you will be prompted to create an optional User Profile. The Nolan app has an up-to-date official calendar, recent issues of School Talk, and a wide array of useful links and portals. For example, the "Classes," "Homework," and "Gradebook" options will interface directly with your Parent Portal account, so you can easily stay informed on your student's classroom progress and schedule. The app also provides a convenient link to bell schedules, our NCHS social media accounts, guidance office updates, frequently used forms, and much more.

Thank you for using the Nolan Catholic High School App to stay connected!
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