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Email: hllewellyn@pretzelpride.com
Website: www.pretzelpride.com
Location: 300 East Ellis Street, New Berlin, IL, USA
Phone: 2174886012

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December

1 NBHS iReady Winter Benchmark Assessments in Reading and Math for Grades 9-11

5 Sophomore Career Day @ CACC

9 1 PM Dismissal for Teacher PD

17 BOE Meeting

18 Semester Exams - Odd 2:21 Dismissal (High School Only) Bus riders remain at school until 3:05

19 Semester Exams - Even 2:21 Dismissal

Dec 20-Jan 5 Winter Break

The freshman class will host a Culver's Night this week!

The Spanish Club wanted to share the our clothing drive was a huge success this year. Ms. Kennedy dropped everything off after school on Tuesday, and the Mission was so appreciative. Thank you to everyone who donated. Her car was packed to the brim. Hope next year’s drive is even better!

The NBHS FFA attended Agronomy, where we judged weeds, seeds and bugs along with taking a test over all of the different components of Agronomy. On Friday, November 21st. they attended Thanks And Ranks where we judged pigs, goats and cattle.

Bio II collected several specimens around the school and then did a lab and observed the bacteria growth of said spaces. Students were able to compare and contrast high traffic/high use areas and made predictions on where they thought they would get the most growth.

LLCC is planning to host a College Now Orientation for students who are new for the Spring 2026 semester on January 7th in the Trutter Center at 4:00 pm. Informational Flyer below. Students who are currently or who have already taken College Now do not need to attend this orientation. Parents are welcome to attend with their students since we will go to the bookstore to purchase any needed textbooks.

Today in Pretzel Activities - Sign-up form for an email subscription of Pretzel activities throughout the week. Will include scores, bus times, and event information for the week.

Want to keep up with Pretzel Extracurriculars? Want to take the kids to the games?

Check out this site Here ! Put it as a favorite! They sell Pretzel Gear on here, as well!!

Keep up with Sports Boosters News - Website - https://www.pretzelsportsboosters.com/

Click below to view 1450.com New Berlin News Stories!

The Gene Bergschneider Turkey Touney is here!! See the schedule below for games and times! Saturday evening games are subject to change based upon results.

Athletic Department Sponsorship program! We are trying something new to help fund our athletic programs and help make affordable spirit wear for all Pretzels!

If you are interested in being a sponsor at any level, please follow the link and fill out the form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiZSLK3ue08NKAl5qWog7hNpPFGk8KXz4ILKJAAhmTekt1Fw/viewform?usp=dialog

Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $20. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!
https://arttoremember.com/school/576G6M

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1074463/NEW-BERLIN-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025081907152170061/CATALOG_SHOP

The 2026 yearbook is officially on sale! It will be 55.00 until 9/12. The early bird intro price will not last forever! Buy it now and save!

Thank you!

Mrs. Hepperly

Otto Baum has completed the sign foundation work. If you have any recommendations, please send me their information to jlarson@pretzelpride.com.

We are still looking for volunteers to help build our Memorial Wall. We have the limestone arch from the original New Berlin High School main entry and the Pretzel Field signage and brick display.

Click on the links below to view this year's pics

25.26 NBHS Opening Day

NBHS Cheer Showcase Showdown - 1450.com

HS Art Classes Flag Design Contest

HS Ceramics Class Projects

HOCO25 Decorating Contest

HOCO25 Pep Rally Bonfire

HOCO25 Paint the TOWN Orange and Blue

HOCO25 Spirit Week Activities

HOCO25 Sunday Parade, Open House, Powder Puff

25.26 Volley for the Cure Night

NBHS Art Club Loami Food Pantry Project

Spanish Club and Classes October Activities

25.26 NBHS Volleyball Senior Night

Child Development Empathy Belly Activity

25.26 Football, Cheer, Marching Band and Golf Senior Night

25.26 NBJr/SrHS Jazz Band and Choir Fall Concert

Made an Impact - Senior Football Video

Art and Spanish Class Collaboration Album

FCCLA Leadership Album

NBHS FFA National Conference Album

25.26 NBHS Veterans Day Assembly

25.26 NBHS Career Day

25.26 Fall PBIS Celebration

25.26 Pretzels with a Purpose

25.26 NBHS Day of the Dead Project Winners

25.26 Angel Tree Cookie Baking

FCSgiving Celebration 2025

Spanish Dual Credit Teaches Thanksgiving Lessons

We would like to wish these Pretzels a Happy Birthday!

Often times, parents do not know who to email or call about specific questions.

If you have a child in grades 6-8, they are in the Junior High, and the JH Principal contact is Mr. Radford - bradford@pretelpride.com

JH Secretary - Mrs. Bandelow - sbandelow@pretzelpride.com

If you have a child in grades 9-12, they are in the High School, the HS Principal is Mrs. Llewellyn - hllewellyn@pretzelpride.com

HS Secretary - Ms. Mills - cmills@pretzelpride.com

Scheduling Questions - Dr. Viola - jviola@pretzelpride.com

Registration Questions - Ms. Spann - jspann@pretzelpride.com

Attendance and Fees Questions - Mrs. Peecher - dpeecher@pretzelpride.com

Lunch Account Questions - Mrs. Pidcock - hpidcock@pretzelpride.com

Driver's Education - Mr. Holderread - nholderread@pretzelpride.com

Athletics - Mr. Binkley, Athletic Director - dbinkley@pretzelpride.com

LLCC will be offering ACT Test Prep classes in person starting at the end of January. Here is the information to register.

2026–27 FAFSA® Form Now Available (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available to everyone. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid for attendance at college or career school between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
FAFSA forms submitted online will typically be processed in one to three days. Once your form is processed, you’ll be able to review your FAFSA Submission Summary, and your FAFSA information will be made available to your selected schools.
You also can make updates or corrections (such as adding a school or a missing signature) to your FAFSA form.
Prepare to Fill Out the 2026–27 FAFSA® Form
Here are some ways you can get ready to fill out your FAFSA form:
Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

Public Illinois colleges have partnered with the Common App and ISAC for a new process called "One Click College Admissions." The process is different for Seniors than for Juniors. The PDF documents below with links and screenshots should help assist with the process.

Students - when setting up a Common App account, please use a personal (non- New Berlin school) email that you have access to.

If you have further questions, please reach out and Dr. Viola will be discussing this further throughout the school year as well.

All seniors need to check their email accounts for scholarship updated from Dr. Viola. Scholarship information is also uploaded in Xello.

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