The NA Experience

The Newark Academy experience doesn’t end with the final class of the day. Our students and faculty are active and involved in learning within and beyond the classroom. NA students stay on campus to meet with friends, work with classmates, and explore new interests — from sports and the arts to clubs and special events.

An Engaged Community

In a typical week, an NA student might spend their afternoons involved in athletic practices and games, plays or musical performances, academic or special-interest club meetings, and tutoring and group studies.

Beloved Traditions

Students cheer. They are covered in chocolate syrup

Back-to-School BBQ

Each school year kicks off with the annual Back-to-School BBQ, featuring the highly anticipated Senior Chocolate Slide, a pie-eating contest, yard games, athletics contests and delicious food.

Students look at artwork in Newark Academy's Teiger Gallery

Community Art Exhibit

At more than 20-year tradition, the Newark Academy community art exhibit features works from students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and friends, all crafted with inspiration from a unifying theme.

Students perform a Chinese Lion dance with lion costumes.

International Dinner

NA families contribute their cultural dishes to a community-wide potluck. This event also features cultural shares and performances.

Middle School students dressed up as metal rockers

Spirt Week & Pep Rallies

Spirit Week at NA brings friendly competition between grade levels through themed dress up days, competitions, and themed video and mural painting contests, culminating in a school-wide Pep Rally and community-wide Homecoming festival.

Students race in hand-made boats in the swimming pool

Physics Boat Race

At the annual physics class boat race, students take an interdisciplinary approach — using math, physics, engineering and research skills — to develop a plan for a working boat, while being constrained by time and budget.

Stanley Cone

This annual floor hockey tournament began in the mid-80's as an Upper School tradition. It has since become a Middle School staple with the winners of the tournament earning bragging rights and adding their names to the Stanley Cone!

A Day in the Life of a 9th Grade Student

8:10 AM

Period 1

Digital Photography

9:25 AM

Period 2

Pre-Calculus Honors

10:35 AM

All School Meeting

11:10

Lunch/Flex

12:20 PM

Period 3

Biology

1:35 PM

Period 4

Ancient World

2:45 PM

Club Meeting

Mock Trial

4:00 PM

Game

Soccer

Minutemen Athletics

Like so many other parts of the Newark Academy experience, our Athletics program is skills-focused and student-centered.

Minutemen Athletics is home to 26 varsity-level teams spanning all three seasons.

Interested in playing a sport at NA?

Get in touch with a coach

Want to learn more about championships, college signings, and see our hall of fame?

Visit Athletics

Athletics

Our Arts Program

Arts

NA Arts is more than just a class or an activity, it’s a chance to tell your story. Students are encouraged to bring their own perspectives into the creative process. Students engage in introductory courses in the Middle School and hone their craft through advanced and IB arts courses in the Upper School. Newark Academy offers 6 main disciplines within the arts program.

Interested in the Arts at NA?

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Want to learn more about NA Arts?

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Ways to Get Involved

Community Service

Every student participates in our Community Service Program, engaging with local communities and exploring causes that resonate with their passions.

Clubs & Activities

Beyond the classroom, NA students hone their skills in more than 60 extracurricular clubs and activities

Leadership Opportunities

Newark Academy offers students the opportunity to explore all facets of leadership and supports the notion that students may lead from any position in a group or organization.

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