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Back-to-School Checklist

Welcome back, Wildcats! Use this page as your central source for everything your family needs to begin the 2026–27 school year at Northside Catholic Academy. Find important dates, school supply lists, uniform information, medical forms, lunch ordering, Extended Care registration, volunteer requirements and daily schedule details below.

Download the Back-to-School Guide

Key Resources

  • View Important Dates

    Mark your calendar for orientation, the first days of school, parent meetings and community events.

  • Download School Supply Lists

    Class supply lists, organized by grade, can be found here.

  • Order School Lunch

    Sign up for our School Lunch Program through Boonli. The August order deadline is now open, and ordering ends July 29 at 11:59 pm. Use school code NCA222.

  • Register for Extended Care

    NCA offers Extended Care for families who need child care outside school hours (8:10 am - 3:10 pm). 

  • Athletics Registration

    Students entering grades 4–8 can register for Coed Soccer, Coed Cross Country, or Girls Volleyball this fall. Practices are typically held a couple of times each week, with games and meets against other schools. Exact schedules will be shared later this summer as they become available.

  • VIRTUS Training

    Learn more about volunteer requirements from the Archdiocese so you can help at school. We will have a training workshop at NCA on August 14 at 6:00 pm. 

School Uniforms

Lands' End. Gym uniforms can be ordered through Lands' End as well. NCA School Number: 900144288

The above items as well as additional athletic options, plaid jumpers and skorts, can be ordered through Schoolbelles. School Code: S2440

NEW THIS YEAR: There are now gray polo uniform shirt options, and light blue collared shirts. Friday uniform throughout the year is the House T-shirt, or a shirt in the same House color, worn with uniform bottoms. New students will receive a House shirt. Replacement shirts may be purchased in the school office beginning in August.

How Many Uniforms Do I Need?

Here are our suggestions to help you get started.

The number of uniforms your child needs depends on how often you do laundry. These are general recommendations—some families may choose more or fewer items based on personal preference and laundry schedules. Read more below.

Everyday Uniform
  • 3 monogrammed polos (or plain white shirts for those wearing jumpers*)
  • 3 pairs of navy pants
  • 3 pairs of navy shorts (for warmer months)
  • 1–2 plaid skirts, skorts, or jumpers
    • The plaid fabric holds up well and doesn’t need daily washing
  • 1–2 monogrammed sweater-vests, sweaters, or cardigans
    • These help keep white shirts clean

*Jumpers are for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

Gym Uniform
  • 2 pairs of gym shorts
  • 2 pairs of sweatpants
  • 2 gym t-shirts

Optional: Long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, or fleece for added warmth in colder months

NEW THIS YEAR: There are now gray polo uniform shirt options, and light blue collared shirts. 

NEW THIS YEAR: There are now gray polo uniform shirt options, and light blue collared shirts. 

Required Medical Forms

  • Illinois School Health, Dental and Vision Forms
  • Child Health Examination Form

    Please read this information and complete this form if your child will be entering Preschool, Kindergarten, or 6th Grade

  • Dental Exam Form

    Please read this information and complete this form if your child(ren) will be entering Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, or 6th Grade.

  • Vision Exam Form

    Please read this information and complete this form if your child(ren) will be entering Kindergarten.