“His Knight” -Knight of Champions!
We’re excited to invite all male students and a guest on Friday, September 18, 2026,
at 5:30 PM at the Newcastle Upper Campus.
Featuring an epic night of games, challenges, and friendly competition!
Minute to Win It games with punch cards and raffle prizes
Lawn games and group battle games
Blow-up carnival games
Tons of food and fun with friends!
To help us plan for the activities and food, please register today for the FREE event. Donations are always welcome.
To make this event a success, we still need volunteers and donations. Any adult family member is welcome to help out. If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up here. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour. We cannot host this event if we don't have volunteers. Please help us make this happen!
This event, previously known as "Mother-Son Night," is designed to celebrate the special bond between male students and the important women in their lives. While the event’s original intention remains the same, we recognize and respect the diverse family dynamics of our students. Each entry includes a male student and a female figure in their life; if possible, this could be a mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, or another significant female role model.
We also understand that not all families have this structure. If a female chaperone is unavailable, we encourage you to bring any supportive chaperone of your choice. Our priority is to ensure your Knight can participate and enjoy this special evening.
Who We Are
The Newcastle Parent Teacher Corporation (Newcastle PTC) is a volunteer-run non-profit serving Newcastle Elementary and Newcastle Charter School’s K-8th grade students. The PTC provides enhanced funding and coordinates the support/volunteers for several programs and events at and within the school community. The NECS board and volunteer team are passionate about focused fundraising to ensure that the NECS student body, teachers, parents, and staff continue to be provided with enrichments that foster the safe and fun learning experiences that make it such a great school.
Last year the PTC successfully raised over $35,000.00 to enhance our student’s learning experience and directly support NECS classrooms. The PTC minimizes the ‘ask’ of parents by holding several large, focused fundraisers throughout the year and spending more of our time giving back!
The PTC raised funds have provided support for students and educators, including but not limited to field trips, classroom enrichment, special assemblies, playground equipment, information technology, campus improvement, as well as important social events such as Knight in the Country, End of Year BBQ for the entire student body, 8th Grade Dance, field trips, and teacher appreciation events. For specifics, please visit our distribution page.
Upcoming Events!
Meeting Information
For the 2026-2027 school year, we will hold evening and afternoon meetings. Meetings are at the District Office, 645 Kentucky Greens Way
2:45 P.M. MEETINGS: 9/1, 11/3, 1/5/27, 3/2/27, 5/4/27
6:00 P.M. MEETINGS: 10/13, NO DEC, 2/2/27 4/6/27
Nomination Meeting for 27-28 school year: 5/4/27; Election Meeting: 5/25/27
Must be in good standing and present in person to vote on 5/27/27
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Upcoming Events!
Fund Requests
The Newcastle PTC Annual Budget is proposed, discussed, and approved by vote during board meetings leading up to and including the final budget meeting in May, during which the budget for the following school year is determined. Parents, teachers, staff, and community members can attend PTC Board Meetings. Those interested in presenting at a meeting may request to be on the meeting agenda or may speak briefly off the agenda toward the end of a meeting during New Business.
The Newcastle PTC Annual Budget allocates, when possible, for fund requests that may be received throughout the year. Once submitted, these post-budget fund requests are discussed and voted on at the next PTC meeting. If the request follows the Newcastle PTC objectives, as outlined in the bylaws, and funds are available within the budget guidelines, the PTC may be able to provide the funding.
To request funds, please fill out the FUND REQUEST FORM, available for download at the bottom of this page. Please note, when applicable, the request must be signed by the school principal, Cindy Giove, before submitting to the PTC.
2026 - 2027 School Year
As we enter the 2026 - 2027 School Year, the Newcastle PTC is ready to support the needs of NECS as they arise. We are back to planning school events, fundraising opportunities, and supporting NES with field trips and assemblies. We are so happy to be back on campus and excited for what will come this year.
The Newcastle PTC is dedicated to supporting the NECS community; however, the PTC is not involved in decisions regarding how learning is designed this year. Please get in touch with the school office or the district with questions or concerns.
Join Us!
Welcome
The Newcastle PTC welcomes those interested in participating from full term board appointments to occasional volunteers.
For more information on volunteer opportunities please visit our volunteer page.
For information on current Board Position openings, please email us at ptcnewcastle@gmail.com.
2026-2027 Board
President: Heather Caplinger
Vice President: Whitney Bell
Treasurer: Jessica Kelly
Secretary: Tiffany Miller
Parliamentarian: Lauren Sims
Communications Chair: Amanda Bryant
Hospitality Head: Carli Pastrama
support: Deb Stark & Justine Young
Photography Chair: Kris Terlesky
Spiritwear Chair: Michelle LaPlaca & Katie Schendel
Community Outreach Chair: Jessa Forman
Volunteer Chair: Sarah Walker
Website Chair: Carli Pastrama
Event Committee Support: Carly Bland, Stacey DeNardi, Marie Hannah, Sydney Hiebert, Kerice Olson,
Teacher Representative: Anne Erickson
Principal: Mrs. Fee
