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Community is at the heart of everything we do

From dedicated parents, caregivers, and alumni to parishioners and neighbors, Northside Catholic Academy is supported by a vibrant and diverse community. Together, we aim to create a welcoming environment where students thrive—both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it's through school events, volunteer efforts, or neighborhood partnerships, the spirit of collaboration runs deep.

At NCA, we believe that when we come together, everyone succeeds.

Recent Events

Join the parent organization

Learn more about the NCA Parent Organization (NCAPO) and ways that parents and caregivers can be involved to earn volunteer hours and help your students and their teachers.

Get involved with the NCAPO

Join us for our next NCAPO meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 8:30 am.

Wildcat moments

May 18 - Monday

Band Spring Concert: Rehearsal

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

NCA Advisory Board Open Meeting

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

May 19 - Tuesday

Band Spring Concert

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

May 20 - Wednesday

FIELD DAY

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

May 22 - Friday

8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

May 25 - Monday

MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

May 27 - Wednesday

Rain date: Field Day

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

May 28 - Thursday

8th grade Awards Dinner

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

May 29 - Friday

8th Grade Graduation

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

June 1 - Monday

Middle School House retreat (tentative)

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

June 3 - Wednesday

Kindergarten End-of-year Program

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

June 5 - Friday

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL-Half Day

08:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					1 Spring Dance Spring Dance May 1, 2026 Spring Dance Spring Dance May 1, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	2
3	4 Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 4, 2026 Recital for Music Kids students Recital for Music Kids students May 4, 2026 \| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 4, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Recital for Music Kids students Recital for Music Kids students May 4, 2026 \| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cafeteria;	5 Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 5, 2026 May Crowning May Crowning May 5, 2026 \| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 5, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM May Crowning May Crowning May 5, 2026 \| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	6 Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 6, 2026 NCAPO Meeting NCAPO Meeting May 6, 2026 \| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 6, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM NCAPO Meeting NCAPO Meeting May 6, 2026 \| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	7 Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 7, 2026 Coffee with the 'Cats Coffee with the 'Cats May 7, 2026 \| 8:30 AM - Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 7, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Coffee with the 'Cats Coffee with the 'Cats May 7, 2026 \| 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM After Morning Meeting; casual gathering for parents and caregiversFollowed by Meet the 'Cats, for new and prospective families	8 Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 8, 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week May 8, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	9 First Communion First Communion May 9, 2026 \| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM First Communion First Communion May 9, 2026 \| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM St. Gertrude
10	11	12	13 Chipotle Dine out / NCA give back Chipotle Dine out / NCA give back May 13, 2026 \| 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chipotle Dine out / NCA give back Chipotle Dine out / NCA give back May 13, 2026 \| 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 6600 N Sheridan Location; order online for pickup with code W6ZAJJP	14	15	16
17	18 Band Spring Concert: Rehearsal Band Spring Concert: Rehearsal May 18, 2026 \| 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM NCA Advisory Board Open Meeting NCA Advisory Board Open Meeting May 18, 2026 \| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Band Spring Concert: Rehearsal Band Spring Concert: Rehearsal May 18, 2026 \| 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Holy Child Jesus Gym NCA Advisory Board Open Meeting NCA Advisory Board Open Meeting May 18, 2026 \| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Cafeteria and Livestream on NCA Parent Facebook Group page	19 Band Spring Concert Band Spring Concert May 19, 2026 \| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Band Spring Concert Band Spring Concert May 19, 2026 \| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Holy Child Jesus Gym and Activity Center: 6pm - Beginner Students7pm - Intermediate and Advanced	20 FIELD DAY FIELD DAY May 20, 2026 FIELD DAY FIELD DAY May 20, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Loyola U.	21	22 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony May 22, 2026 \| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony May 22, 2026 \| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St Gertrude	23
24	25 MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL May 25, 2026 MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL May 25, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	26	27 Rain date: Field Day Rain date: Field Day May 27, 2026 Rain date: Field Day Rain date: Field Day May 27, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	28 8th grade Awards Dinner 8th grade Awards Dinner May 28, 2026 8th grade Awards Dinner 8th grade Awards Dinner May 28, 2026 \| 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM (tentative)--Social Hall	29 8th Grade Graduation 8th Grade Graduation May 29, 2026 \| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 8th Grade Graduation 8th Grade Graduation May 29, 2026 \| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. Gertrude	30
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