NCCHS Students Advanced In Know Your Heritage Bowl

Congratulations to the NCCHS Team for winning the first round in the "Know Your Heritage Bowl" that was held in Chicago on November 28, 2007. The NCCHS defeated Rickover Naval Academy 310 to 250.

The NCCHS team includes: Ashlee Ford, Paris Stewart. Nikkia Pelt, Roberto Garcia.

Our NCCHS team will participate in the Second Round of the competition on Friday, November 30, 2007. We congratulate our students, their sponsor, and their parents for this wonderful recognition.

The members of the NCCHS team are also students in the Academy of Finance, which is headed by Mrs. Joyce Walker. Ms. Walker is also the NCCHS team sponsor!

The Mothers Trust Foundation

The Mothers Trust Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting social service providers by offering assistance to children in need in Lake County. Children are identified by a social worker, school staff, counselor, court officers, or other qualified human service providers to receive services by the Mothers Trust Foundation. This foundation provides the following assistance: payment of fees; school supplies; clothing; summer school fees; field trips or other school-related expenses; housing expenses; transportation; psychological or medical emergencies; camps; after-school or park district programs; and other opportunities that will help children and youth avoid the damaging effect of destructive circumstances and experiences. For additional information, parents may contact the foundation at this address:

The Mothers Trust Foundation

400 E. Illinois
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 482-9189
FAX: (847) 482-9193

Warhawks Named To Saint Patrick All-Tournament Team

During the Thanksgiving Holidays, the NCCHS Boys' Varsity Basketball Team participated and won for the first time The Saint Patrick Tournament in Chicago. The following warhawks were among the top 10 players named to the All Tournament Team:

Kentrall Wilson
Patrick Terrell
Keith Ford
D.J. Henning

D.J. Henning, a senior, was named Tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP). Congratulations to these students, their parents, and their coaches for bringing this great honor to our school.

NCCHS Boys' Basketball Teams Bring Home The Gold

Congratulations to the Mighty Warhawks Freshman A and B Teams and our Sophomore Team for winning the championship games in the Wauconda Tournament during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Also, special congratulations are extended to the NCCHS Varsity Basketball Team for winning for the first time the Saint Patrick Tournament played in Chicago during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Boys' basketball teams will host our arch-rivals, the Waukegan Bull Dogs, on Saturday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving

To: The North Chicago Community:

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for me to acknowledge the support that our entire community has displayed in my transitioning as the new NCCHS Principal. I have been very impressed with our students, parents, teachers, and staff for their desires to make NCCHS a wonderful school where teaching and learning are our priorities. Please accept my sincerest and warmest appreciation for your continued support.

I trust that your Thanksgiving Holiday will be an enjoyable one for you and your family. If your plans include traveling to be with loved ones and friends, please travel safely. Have a great Thanksgiving celebration!

Sincerely,

Leroy Davis

College Week at NCCHS

During the week of November 5 - 8, NCCHS will celebrate "College Week". This week is being planned by the Guidance Department and will include the following activities:

All Week - Teachers and staff will wear college apparel

Monday - College Week Kick Off via P.A. Announcement

Tuesday - College of Lake County Preview Day Field Trip
Juniors and Seniors
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday - NCCHS College Fair
9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Library
Junior and Seniors

Thursday - Financial Aid Presentation for Parents and Students
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NCCHS Library

Friday - College Application Workshop for Students and Parents
Library Resource Center (LRC)
8:00 a.m. - to 10:00 a.m.

For more information, you may contact Counselors Ms. Justine Scott or Ms. Ruth Buchberger at 847-578-7400, ext. 253.