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New Castle Junior High School - Gr. 7 & 8
 
310  E. Lincoln Ave.
New Castle, PA  16101
724-656-4700 

If you are in need of assistance, please email the appropriate secretary as listed below:

Enrollment and Registration:  [email protected]
Sapphire Portal Support:  [email protected]
Guidance Issues:  [email protected]
 
Important Hybrid Information

Please click HERE for Mrs. Morell's Updated Parent Letter about the return to school.


VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: Every year we host an open house where students, parents, and guardians get to visit the building, meet teachers, and learn more about our classes. This year, we were creative and put together a Virtual Open House. Please click HERE to “attend” our Virtual Open House. Enjoy each slide and click on every link to learn more about our classes and school!

FOOD SERVICE DETAILS: Please click HERE to view important food distribution information, including access to a Google Form that must be filled out if your student is staying 100% virtual but would still like to receive meals.

Important Reminders

Doors Open Daily:  7:25 a.m.

Tardy Bell (students must be in homeroom classroom):  7:38 a.m.

Walker Dismissal:  2:00 p.m.

Bus Dismissal:  2:05 p.m.
Yearbook Pictures Needed!

Yearbook Pictures Needed

We are working to create a yearbook that highlights ALL 7th and 8th Grade Students during both Virtual and Hybrid learning. We would love to include pictures of 7th and 8th Grade Students learning virtually in his/her "virtual learning home-classroom/small learning nook."

Click HERE for details.
Hybrid-Virtual Bell Schedule Grades 6-8 beginning Monday, February 8, 2021
Jr/Sr High Orientation for Hybrid-Return to School

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Sapphire Parent Portal Information
Parents/Guardians:

If you have not signed up for the Sapphire Parent Portal, please follow the directions listed below and sign up as soon as possible.  We urge all parents/guardians to sign up and create an account.  Sapphire contains all necessary information such as class schedules, locker information, bus information and Groups assigned for Hybrid-Virtual Model.  Please ensure that your child's Hybrid/Virtual group designation is accurate.  If you would like to change your child's designated placement, please call the JR High Office at 724-656-4700.  For Hybrid students Groups A or B designations cannot be changed.

Please Sign Up for a Parent Account in Sapphire:
  • www.ncasd.com
  • Click on Sapphire Community Portal (left side of the screen)
  • Click Community Portal
  • Click Create a Web Portal Account (bottom choice in picture)
  • Students' Group Assignments can be found by logging into your Sapphire Account

PLEASE NOTE: If you are in need of technology or Sapphire help for your 7th or 8th grade student, the JH Office is here to help!  Instead of emailing or calling the Help Desk, please contact our JH office staff first.  We look forward to working with you and assisting you with your technology and Sapphire questions.
Principal's 200 Club Winners
Congratulations to the following Principal's 200 Club winners: Abigail DeVirgilio-Fogal, Alexis McVay, Alexus McKimm, Amaiya Parchman, Annabelle Roberts, Aubrey Phipps, Brandon Thompson, Brianna Piatt, Carlee Miller, Cherish Payne, Dhay Barbosa, Dhaysee Barbosa, Dominic Miller, Fredrick Steinbrink, Giana Joseph, Ja'Mya Lane, Jac'ko Lane, Jadon Yeany, Jalen Jones, Jaydin McClaren, Jeffrey Natale, Joelle Bradley, Jonah Clare, Julia Scott, Justin Eggleston, Justin Schuler, Katara Eggleston, Katie Mah, Kelsay Sweet, Kiera Mangieri, Kierstyn DiFrischia, Landin Ayersman, Layla Ott, Logan Winkler, Madison Wyant, Malik Richardson, Mark McGlumphy, Mia Lyles, Micah Frost, Morgan Frye, Nathaniel Kotch, Nicholas Marchionne, Qualin Davis, Ryan Conner, Santino Bernadina, Shylynn Bennett, Sophyah Klein, Starlla Koziol, Tommiann Fuge 
School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS)

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School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) continues to be implemented at the Junior High School "virtually." Please view the following video to learn more about SWPBS and the Principal's 200 Club, and how students can earn incentives for demonstrating positive behavior!
Meet Our Junior High Team!
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Softball Tryouts

Any girl in 7th or 8th grade interested in playing Junior High softball, tryouts will be held at The Rack beginning on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 6:00pm.
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Safe2Say Something

New Castle Junior/Senior High School is pleased to announce its implementation of Safe2Say Something. Safe2Say Something is a new tip line mandated by the state of Pennsylvania that allows students to report at-risk behaviors, warning signs, etc. anonymously. 
 
Please click HERE for general information regarding Safe2Say Something.
 
Please click HERE to view the parent brochure.  
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New Castle Area School District
420 Fern Street
New Castle, PA 16101

Phone: 724-656-4756 | Fax: 724-656-4767
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