2nd Grade Programming
I Know I Can!
All seven NCS elementary schools welcomed Denison football players for our annual “I Know I Can” event during the first week of October. Students were brimming with curiosity to learn about these young adults – and this process unfolds through an interview of scripted questions. In turn, the teammates do a fantastic job sharing the combination of learning, fun and discipline that it takes to be a successful college student-athlete.
Did we forget Reading Rocks at the Licking County Library? No – it’s simply been relocated on our yearly programming calendar. Our annual trek with all NCS second graders has been moved to the Spring and we’re hard at work to ensure these visits are engaging and informative. You can look forward to our recap of this programming in our Spring edition of Tassel Talk.
4th Grade Programming
College & Money Savvy Wildcats
4th grade classrooms were as enthusiastic as ever during our 7 weeks teaching College and Money Savvy Wildcats. From beginning to end, this curriculum is a pleasure to share with students. We encourage you to engage with your student about what they learned . . . how long does it take to earn an Associate’s Degree or a High Skills Certificate? Which company did their class choose to invest in: Apple, Nike or Disney?
After seven weeks studying one particular college, learning the 4 money management skills (save, spend, donate and invest) and practicing those all-important college going behaviors (homework, attendance, in-class work and reading) students are certified as “College and Money Savvy.” The final class visit also offers students the chance to draw a picture of themselves graduating from high school, in college or working in their future career.
6th Grade Programming
Kids2College & Campus Tours
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With the conclusion of our Kids2College program, we celebrated with a field trip through our annual 6th grade campus visits. Seven central Ohio colleges welcomed us back to campus for this annual capstone event. We hope by now your student has shared the excitement of this day with you. Students braved the cold weather as we journeyed between lecture halls, laboratories, performance theaters, and recreation centers in an effort to assist students in realizing the many opportunities that can accompany a college experience.
The most exciting stop and student favorite? The dining hall! Many thanks to our college partners: Capital University, Central Ohio Technical College, Denison University, Kenyon College, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio State University, and Otterbein University.
Chat with a nhs grad
Hallie Meadows: Class of 2020
The Ohio State University: Class of 2024
Major: Chemical Engineering
How did you choose your college? I have always existed in a Buckeye family. Growing up we would go to OSU football games and were always in the scarlet and gray spirit since a lot of my family went there, too. Choosing The Ohio State University was the easiest choice for me.
What is one practice from high school that helped you be successful academically? There were a number of practices in high school that have allowed me to be successful. I think finding peers to study with was what helped me the most. For me, it made it easier to practice and learn the material with a group of friends outside of class in a smaller group setting. It was also beneficial getting to know my teachers so that they could better help me during class as well.
Were you able to participate in any internships while in college? If so, please share about that experience. After my junior year I had an internship in Columbus with a company called Calgon Carbon Corporation. I worked as a Quality Assurance Technician intern, where I learned a lot about job safety procedures, risk assessments in the labs and on the plant floor, among other skills. We also got to visit their headquarters and other company locations in Pittsburgh for a day trip!
Now that you've earned your degree, what is your dream job? My dream job is a role where I can apply the technical skills that I have learned to help develop innovative and sustainable solutions for environment-related challenges, moving an industry towards a greener future. I hope that what I do will have a positive impact on the community around me and do good for the environment.
What is your favorite memory from Newark High School? My favorite memory from Newark High School has to be the family that was the cross country team. The two years that I ran were the most fun and I only wish I had started running earlier! Shoutout to Coach Clark for making the team what it was, your effort never went unnoticed and was so appreciated! Many of the friends I had during those years are still very close friends of mine today, and I couldn’t be more grateful.