Ninth graders explored Newark, NJ, the city where Newark Academy was founded, discovering its rich history, vibrant arts and culture, and opportunities to build a more equitable and sustainable future.
Pursue Many Passions at NA (part 4)! β
π Meet Colton Floria-Callori β30, who pursues the following passions at NA:
β½π₯ Soccer and Lacrosse
π€ Service Council
π¬ Science
Jay Thatte '28, who plays tenor sax, performed with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra at the Monterey Jazz Festival, directed by Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Gerald Clayton.
We are just one week away from Newark Academy's 14th Annual Day of Giving on Thursday, October 22! This 24-hour event is all about celebrating our community and coming together to support our students and teachers #OneDayforNA
π Link to give now: https://t.co/jAVttThj3a
Today, the NA Community Engagement Council hosted its annual Community Engagement Fair! Students explored 25+ opportunities to get involved. From organizations addressing food insecurity and homelessness to those supporting animals, local nonprofits, and NA clubs and councils.
Pursue Many Passions at NA (part 3)! β
π Meet Anna DuWors β32, who pursues the following passions at NA:
π Musical Theatre
π Dance
ποΈ Student Council
A look back at Newark Academyβs history!
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Newark Academy Archivist and Humanities Faculty member Jim Coe joined the Newark History Society at Tubman Square to share the story of Newark Academyβs founding and its early history through the Revolutionary War.
This morning our faculty and staff came together for a professional development session focused on the future of Newark Academy!
The session also featured a presentation from our strategic planning team, including NA Trustee Pat Budziak, Lou Scerra and Alexis Sommers.
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Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and helped make Homecoming such a fun and memorable day! We loved celebrating with you.β€οΈπ€
Check out the full Homecoming photo album on our Facebook page!
(πΈ: Erica Moffitt)
Pursue Many Passions at NA (part 2)! β
π Meet Savion Williams β30, who pursues the following passions at NA:
ποΈ Student Government
π€ΌββοΈπ Wrestling and Track & Field
π Theatre
Join us on October 22 for Newark Academyβs 14th annual Day of Giving β a one-day celebration that brings together parents, alumni, faculty, students and friends in support of the school and the experiences that make NA extraordinary.
Link to donate: https://t.co/jAVttThj3a
We are proud to announce that Newark Academy was ranked as the No. 4 Best Private High School in New Jersey on Niche's 2027 Best School rankings, including the No. 1 school in Northern NJ! π
Two overtime winners in one week for Minutemen Athletics βΌοΈβ‘οΈ
Earlier this week, senior Eden Avery delivered the game-winning goal for field hockey just 35 seconds into OT, while junior Grace Olayinka found the back of the net for girls soccer off a feed from junior Annie Elberg
Earlier this semester we welcomed 23 students and two teachers from IES do Castro in Galicia, Spain, to the Newark Academy community! Their visit was extra special as they reunited with their βhost siblingsβ from NA's Immersion Experiences trip to Spain this past summer.
Curious about life at Newark Academy? Come see what makes NA so special!
Join us for one of our upcoming Open Houses!
All School: Saturday, October 17
Middle School: Saturday, November 14
Upper School: Sunday, November 15
π Click here to register: https://t.co/5OEPaZfWBH
Newark Academy faculty spent the morningβs professional development time collaborating and planning for a new week-long experience in February! US faculty met in teaching teams, while MS faculty worked in departmental teams to develop learning experiences for BRIDGE Week.