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News

  • Aug 1

    A Note from the School Nurse

    Meet Lisa, NOCA's new school nurse, and what to know about health forms, medications, and the clinic before the first day.

  • Aug 1

    Chairete, Paidonomoi!

    Head of Upper School Michael Kelleher explains his favorite Greek greeting — and what it has to do with raising virtuous students.

  • Aug 1

    Welcome to a New School Year

    Head of Lower School Sarah Davis on wonder, curiosity, and what makes a school year worth looking forward to.

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Announcements

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    Aug 1

    Car line & bussing for 2026–27

    As we prepare for the start of the new school year, please review and familiarize yourself with car line procedures — we've worked to keep this safe and efficient for every family.

    If you're interested in bussing for the 2026–27 school year, look up your school district of residence and complete their registration as soon as possible. If your district doesn't offer transportation, contact them to see if you're eligible for "Travel in Lieu" funds. See the Transportation page for details on car line hours and district bus options.

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    Aug 1

    Fall athletics sign-ups — FinalForms deadlines

    Fall athletic sign-ups are open in FinalForms. All 7th–12th grade students must have a current OHSAA physical on file and sign the permission slip and forms in FinalForms. K–6th grade students must complete the permission slip/waiver in FinalForms.

    • K–6th grade deadline: August 31 — $55
    • 7th–12th grade deadline: July 31 — $100

    Complete your forms at FinalForms.

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    Aug 1

    PowerSchool registration checklist

    Please log into your PowerSchool account and complete the following:

    • Upload proof of residency dated June 1 or later, and update your address if you've moved recently.
    • Complete and sign all forms until they turn green.
    • Upload any missing documents (birth certificate, vaccination record, parent ID, etc.).
    • Complete the Household Information Survey to determine eligibility for waived fees. If you believe you qualify, wait to pay your fees until you hear back from the office.
  • Aug 1

    Back-to-School Picnic & PTO events

    • Back-to-School Picnic — Friday, August 28, 4–5 PM, Whitehouse Park
    • PTO Popcorn Sale (Double Good) — August 24–September 8
    • Dine Out Fundraiser — Wednesday, September 16, Schlotzsky's Deli

    Watch for flyers and RSVP links from the PTO closer to each date.

  • Aug 1

    Transcript & records requests

    All requests for student records should be sent to info@nocacademy.org — these are processed within one business week.

    All transcript requests should be sent to rbook@nocacademy.org — these are processed in the order received and completed within five to seven business days.

  • Aug 1

    Uniform reminders for the new year

    Students should report to school each day in uniform. Basic items can be purchased wherever uniforms are sold; tartan plaid items are available at Lands' End.

    • August, September, and May have a relaxed warm-weather dress code for all grades.
    • Uniform-approved, non-marking shoes are required. K–3rd grade students are encouraged to wear uniform-approved tennis shoes daily instead of dress shoes.
    • 4th–6th grade students must bring non-marking tennis shoes to change into for gym class.
    • 7th–12th grade PE students will need a PE uniform each day at school.

    Lands' End school number: 900190786. Schoolbelles school code: s2929. See the full uniform guide for details.

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Events

  • AUG 18

    Kindergarten A-J

    All day

  • AUG 18

    First Day of School

    All day

  • AUG 19

    Kindergarten K-Z

    All day

  • AUG 19

    Board Meeting

    6 pm – 7 pm

  • AUG 19

    1st All School Assembly

    All day

  • AUG 19

    Title I Meeting

    5 pm – 6 pm

  • AUG 21

    House Opening Ceremony

    All day

  • AUG 24

    PTO popcorn Sale

    All day

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