Get to Know NCHS' New Chaplain

Fr. Anish Thomas

About the role of Chaplain

We are so pleased to welcome Fr. Anish Thomas to Newark Catholic! In his role as Chaplain, he will help draw students closer to Jesus through the Sacraments. Through his presence at the school each day, Fr. Anish will build relationships with students, minister to them and help guide them in their faith.


About Fr. Anish

Fr. Anish is from the state of Kerala in India. After being ordained as a priest in 2014, he served in various roles throughout India, then came to the Diocese of Columbus in 2022. For the past three years, he served as Parochial Vicar at the Church of the Resurrection, New Albany. In addition to his role as Chaplain here, Fr. Anish serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Francis de Sales parish, Newark.

Speaking of Fr. Anish...

He's our featured speaker at

this year's prayer breakfast!


A special tradition at Newark Catholic is our annual prayer breakfast. It's a great way to start your day and connect with others--all while learning about and supporting Newark Catholic's campus ministry program.


In addition to our featured speaker, Fr. Anish Thomas, the program will include student reflections, and a performance by members of NC's Liturgical Choir.


Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in the school office. Reserved tables of 8 are available.

  • Doors open at 7 a.m.
  • Breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m.
  • Program runs from 8-9 a.m.

2025-2026 Key Club is forming!

Key Club is the largest and oldest international student-led organization for high school students, sponsored by Kiwanis International. It focuses on community service, character building, and leadership development through acts of service within the school, community, and the world.


Students interested in learning more can attend the first meeting today (Sept. 10) after school in Miss. O'Reilly's room (304).


Students planning to join must submit a registration form even if they were a member last year. Registration forms are due by Oct. 10. Questions? Contact Meg O'Reilly.

Important parking lot reminder!

Let's all play our part in keeping parking lot traffic flowing smoothly and safely


  • Our parking lot has only ONE exit. It's located near the baseball/softball fields.
  • Entrance A is for those using the pick-up/drop-off line and for faculty/staff or guests parking in the faculty/staff lot.
  • Entrance B is for general parking, including students. Vehicles should NOT exit here.



For parents/guardians with student drivers, please remind them of this important information.

This week 55 years ago!

Check out this vintage sports program we discovered while doing some organizing around the school this summer. Our rich history here at NC is pretty special!

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Speaking of sports programs...

Our fall program has been published

and is available for purchase!


We will have them at Friday's football game here at Newark Catholic!


While purchases can only be made in person, we can happily accept card payments.


Thank you to those who shared their NCHS testimonial!

There's still time to share what love about our school

As we're developing some new marketing materials, we want to be sure and include a truly valuable perspective: YOURS!


Hearing what current NC families love and value about our school is a great way to help new families picture themselves here. If you would be willing to share a brief testimonial about your positive experience at Newark Catholic, please take a few minutes to complete this form.


Together we'll create a compelling story that clearly answers the question "Why Newark Catholic?"

Order your 2025-2026 NCHS yearbook!

Order by 9/26 for a savings of $10!

Visit jostens.com/btsoffer

Love NC sports?

Purchase your Super Booster pass today!

Our 2025-2026 super booster pass provides entry to ALL HOME NC sporting events! Purchase yours today using the appropriate link below. Let's Go Green!


Super Booster (one adult pass) - $100.00


Super Couple (two adult passes)- $175.00


Super Senior (one adult 65+ pass) - $65.00


Junior Booster (grades K-8) - $25.00


Note: NC students can attend all home events for free with their student ID

Important Dates


9/26 No school

10/3 No school

10/11 Homecoming!

10/16 Two-hour delay

10/16 Annual Prayer breakfast

Keep selling those raffle tickets!

Stubs are due to the school office by 10/7, which is the date of the first drawing.


School lunch accounts and cafeteria options

We continue to work through our transition from FSS/Vanco (MySchool account) to FACTS to manage lunch accounts. Approximately 90% of all account balances have been successfully transferred from the old system to FACTS.


Lunch Payments

Parents can access their student’s lunch account through FACTS to add funds. Visit our FACTS information sheet for details on how to add money to your student's lunch account. Alternatively, students may bring in a check or cash (please place in an envelope with their name and grade) to be applied to their account.


Cold Line Update

Please note that the cold line will remain closed until further notice. We have experienced issues linking our point of sale system to FACTS and have had to jot down purchases on paper and manually enter them into FACTS. This process has been cumbersome and time consuming for our staff.


Student ID Reminder

A student ID number is required for purchases in the cafeteria. Please remind your child that it is their responsibility to either:

  • Bring and wear their student ID card every day, or
  • Memorize their student ID number

Wonder why we include a quote from John Bosco each week?

If you didn't already know, John Bosco is Newark Catholic High School's patron saint. He embodies what we strive to instill in young people at NCHS--he made it his life's mission to form youth into faithful men and women who actively and positively contribute to the world around them.

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