New Albany High School

We hope you and your family had a restful and relaxing winter break! Although we are only half way through the school year, we are gearing up for student scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year. Our teachers, counselors, and administrators are committed to supporting students in selecting courses that support their future goals, connect to their passion, and maximize their growth. We also look forward to the continued implementation of our House System, focused on creating an environment where students have a strong sense of belonging and can learn at high levels.

Rob Russell, Ed.D.

Principal

We invite you to attend New Albany High School’s Registration Night on Monday, January 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is an event to support families as they navigate the scheduling process for the next school year. The evening includes presentations as well as a curriculum fair where our teachers will be available to answer questions about course offerings. Please click on the link below for more details about course registration.

To further support student success, an attendance message will be emailed to families next week detailing your child's attendance, the benefits of regular attendance, and helpful strategies for families. We appreciate your ongoing partnership in prioritizing regular school attendance.

Thank you for your help supporting our cell phone expectations. One of our focus points is to enhance student engagement in the classroom. Constant electronic interruption interferes with students' ability to deeply engage in the learning process.

To support learning in the classroom, the expectation at New Albany High School is that students do not use cell phones during class periods, including study centers. For students who bring cell phones to class, each classroom has a cell phone storage caddy where the phones must be placed when students enter the classroom. Students may use cell phones between class periods and during lunch periods.

We are asking for your help in communicating these expectations with your children about cell phone use at school.

Please make sure you are parking in the correct parking spots on campus. As a reminder, the green parking tags are assigned to the Church of the Resurrection, Orange Parking tags are assigned to the High school Football Stadium. Blue Parking tags are assigned to the Tennis courts.

For new Drivers that received their license over the holiday break, please go to this link to apply for a parking pass. Once you have completed the form you can pick up your parking pass in the E office.

Remember to drive safely and take extra time to get where you are going during this winter season.

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️Parent Meeting Date: Jan 29th Time: 6:30 PM Location: Via Google Meet

Register Now: To confirm your attendance to the informational meeting, please register using the link: https://bit.ly/3VGc7oA or scan the QR code on the image below.

Don’t miss this chance to ignite your child’s curiosity and passion for exploration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Time to launch NAHS Course Registration Process for the 25/26 School Year.

Mark calendars for upcoming events to assist with future course selections:

• College Credit Plus Annual Presentation (given by area colleges), Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm.
• NAHS Registration Night, Monday, January 27, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
• Deadline to apply to Eastland-Fairfield Career Center and Satellite programs for the 2025-2026 school year is February 10, 2025. The application can be accessed here: EFCTS Application.

School Counseling Team

Jill Cuthbert: A-C, 9th Grade A-C, cuthbert.1@napls.us

Anna Shaffer: D-Hi, 9th Grade D-J, shaffer.6@napls.us

Colleen Reinoehl: Hj-Mc, 9th Grade K-N, reinoehl.3@napls.us

John Longo: Md-R, 9th Grade O-Sh, longo.1@napls.us

Julie Horning: S-Z, 9th Grade Si-Z, horning.1@napls.us

On the behalf of Concord Counseling Services, happy New Year! As we welcome a new year, many of us are inspired to set resolutions that allow for personal growth which can be very positive for our mental health, even small milestones can enhance self-esteem and foster a sense of accomplishment. However, the resolutions we often make for ourselves can be overly ambitious, which can lead to frustration and feelings of failure, that is why it is essential to set realistic, achievable goals. By setting realistic goals, focusing on the process, and practicing self-compassion, we can turn this tradition into a positive force in our lives. Here’s to a year of growth, resilience, and well-being—one step at a time!

Here are some valuable resources to help you explore how to set New Year’s goals in a healthy way: Resolution Resources

Consultations Available with Concord Counseling Services

Concerned about someone or have questions about substance abuse? Concord is here for you. New Albany High School families, students, and staff, are invited to reach out to us by completing this form for a no-pressure, no cost, consultation about what could be helpful for you and your loved ones. A clinician will contact you within one business day.

NAPLS Concord Clinicians:

Drew Baker, NAHS Mental Health Prevention Clinician, baker.46@napls.us

Natalie May, Substance Use Prevention Clinician, may.12@napls.us

Laura Vermilion, NAHS Mental Health Specialist, vermilion.1@napls.us

Greetings from the High School PTO. We have a lot of exciting upcoming events and we would love to have you join us!

That’s Entertainment! is the High School Talent Show. We are happy to present the 9th annual evening of singing, dancing, music and more featuring our high school students. That’s Entertainment! will be Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts. General Admission will be $5 per person, cash at the door.

Also, please mark your calendars for our next Coffee and Conversation with Principal Russell on February 12th, 9am - 10am at Fox in the Snow New Albany. Lastly, be on the lookout for the Mezza and Berwick Manner order forms. Delivery for Mezza will be February 6th and Berwick Manner pick up will be March 7th. If you have any questions for the PTO, please let us know at nahsptopresident@gmail.com.

It's not too late to join the PTO! Our amazing NAHS staff and our students need your support.

Upcoming events:

Join us for the New Albany High School Talent Show! Come support our talented high school students at the McCoy on Friday, January 24. Doors open at 6:30, Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is $5 cash. Don't miss this incredible night!

Coffee and Conversation

February 12 @ 9 10am

March 12 @ 9 - 10am

May 14 @ 9 - 10am

PTO Meetings:

March 12 @ 3pm

May 14 @ 3pm

• School Supply Lists

• 2024-2025 Bell Schedule

• District Master Calendars

• Pay Schools Central

• Student Handbook

January 13-14: MAP Testing Algebra 1 and Geometry

January 16-17: MAP Testing 9th & 10th Gr English/Humanities

January 20 - Mary Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

January 21 - Teacher Professional Day - No School

January 27 - Registration Night 6pm - 8pm

The New Albany-Plain Local School District is committed to creating a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and development outcomes for each student.

Email: news@napls.us

Website: napls.us
Location: 7600 Fodor Road, New Albany, OH
Phone: 614-413-8300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAlbanyHS/?ref=bookmarks