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Email: hllewellyn@pretzelpride.com
Website: www.pretzelpride.com
Location: 300 East Ellis Street, New Berlin, IL, USA
Phone: 2174886012
Facebook: facebook.com/newberlinpretzels
Twitter: @NBHSPretzels1

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Welcome to a brand-new school year—one full of opportunities, growth, and yes, some twists and turns along the way.

This year, we are embracing a theme that reflects not only who we are, but how we adapt and get through: “There is Strength in the Twist”
Like the Pretzel that proudly represents us, we know life isn’t always straight and smooth. It bends. It twists. It throws us curveballs. But here’s the truth—we are built to bend and twist, not to break.

Resilience means showing up when things get tough. It means raising your hand even when you're unsure. It means trying again after you didn’t get it right the first time. It’s asking for help. It’s showing grace to others—and to yourself.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.

And Pretzels, please know you are not alone on this journey. You’ve got classmates, teachers, coaches, counselors, a principal, and a community that believes in you. We’re in this together. And every challenge we face this year - that’s just another loop in the twist that makes our story strong—and uniquely ours.

So here’s my challenge to you this year:
Be brave enough to stretch.
Strong enough to recover.
And salty enough to keep your sense of humor when things get tough.

Let’s make this year one where we embrace our challenges, support one another, and rise stronger than ever.
Because we are Pretzels. We are twisted. We are Salty!

Let's make this year the best year ever!

Mrs. Llewellyn

Opening Day Rundown

**CACC students will attend CACC

**Check Skyward Wednesday evening for your schedule, locker number, and combination and take a screenshot so you have it accessible!

Arrival: All students will enter the building through the Main Entrance (See Diagram Below) and go to the cafeteria/commons.

• Zero Hour Classes will report to Jazz Band or Athletic PE. Park in Lot C. Class begins at 7:20. Make sure you are on time!
  
• Band students report to the band room to get ready for the Pep Rally
• Cheerleaders report to Dome between 7:30-7:45 to warm up for the Pep Rally.

At 8:05 students will be dismissed from the cafeteria/commons to go to lockers and then will report to first hour by 8:15.

1st Hour:

• Pledge/Announcements
• Chromebook Hand Out
• Dismiss to Pretzel Arena for our Pump Up the Pretzel Pride Opening Day Pep Rally

Pep Rally

• Students will sit with their first hour class during the assembly
• School Song/Crowd Cheers/Staff Intrr

Class Meetings

• Locations: Freshmen - Mr. Skinner's Room; Sophomores-Ag Room; Juniors - Dome; Seniors -Remain in the Arena.
• Elect Officers
• Homecoming/Fundraising/Other Information

Shortened Class Schedule

• Students will go to every class and meet their teachers and get class supply information.

NBHS Daily Advisory Agenda - Up-to-date information for all high school students shared in Advisory every day!

August/September

Aug 11, 12, 13 Teacher Institute (No Student Attendance)

Aug 14 Opening Day for Pretzel Nation - 1st Student Attendance Day 2:21 Dismissal; BOE Meeting 6PM @NBEL

Aug 15 2:21 Dismissal

Aug 16 -Pretzel Cheer @ Williamsville 1:45 - Sangamon Showoff

Aug 17 - Pretzel Cheer @ IL State Fair 2:00 - Sangamon County Showcase

Aug 19-22 Fall Benchmark Testing

Sep 1 Labor Day (No School)

Sep 4 1PM Dismissal - Teacher Professional Development

Sep 12 11:40 Dismissal SIP Inservice; Q1 MidTerm

Sep 19 Fall Picture Day

Sep 24 & 25 2:21 Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences

Sep 26 Not in Attendance

Sep 28-Oct 5 HOCO 25 Spirit Week

Sep 28 HOCO25 Parade @ 1PM; Open House 2-4 PM Powderpuff Football @ 3PM; Alumni VB to follow

We are excited to welcome our new Pretzels! Mr. Binkley, Athletics and Activities Director, Mr. Royer, Athletic Trainer, Mr. Skinner, Social Science Teacher, Mr. Dunn, PE Teacher, Mrs. Glynn, Math Teacher, Mrs. Ankrom, Special Education Teacher, and Mr. Middleton, Band and Choir Director.

We would like to wish these Pretzels a Happy Birthday this Month!

August

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

Scholarship opportunities will be posted here as we are made aware of them.

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