The 2020 - 2021 online NCHS Student and Faculty Directory is now available to all PFA members! To access the online directory, click here!

Dear NCHS Family,

Fall is here! Change and transformation fill the crisp air as leaves change colors. As the leaves begin to fall, I'd like to think that we are shedding away some of the difficulties of the past, and preparing for better things to come. Change can be scary but it can also be a beautiful thing. The changes and challenges that we have faced have made us stronger, more resilient, and resourceful. And that is a beautiful thing!

November reminds us to be thankful! I am thankful for our wonderfully supportive and courageous faculty and staff as they learned new teaching strategies and helped to solve new challenges. I am grateful for the way they adapted to change in their classrooms while continuing to motivate and inspire our students. I am grateful for our supportive PFA and parents, who work tirelessly to improve students’ lives and make NCHS a special place by providing excellent programming that continually enhances the culture of our students. Lastly, I am extremely thankful for our students, who remain faithful to the wellness protocols that keep us healthy and safe. And for their enthusiasm, as they remain active participants in their learning. I am honored to lead such an amazing learning community.

The first quarter ends on November 5th with grades available to view in PowerSchool on the afternoon of the 13th. If you have any questions about a specific class, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher. Please remember that comments are only required for students who receive under 80. However, we encourage parents to reach out to teachers if they would like specific feedback in a class.

It’s not too late, go get your flu vaccine! It's still beneficial as it can protect you for the remainder of the flu season. The flu shot is more important than ever this year. Seasonal flu season is just around the corner and the CDC recommends that adults and children older than 6 months should get a flu vaccine.

Finally, it’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s one of my favorite holidays, not only for the delicious food but for the opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Between Zoom classes and Zoom meetings, we have all spent a great deal of time on screens. We (and our eyes) are all due a much-needed break from all the virtual reality. I hope you take some time to make an old-fashioned phone call to a friend or a loved one, write a letter or take the time to read a good book.

As always, I wish you good health and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

All the best,

Bill Egan