06/03/2026
Hello Racers,
I am excited to update you on Bond 2026. Over the past few months, our dedicated bond committee has been hard at work putting together a new bond proposal for the upcoming August 25th ballot. They listened closely to all the valuable feedback that was shared after the last vote, and made some adjustments based directly on the input.
Bond 2026 is focusing heavily on direct instructional and safety needs. Listed below are key items included in the bond resolution (which you can also view in full on our website):
Elementary School Storm Shelter: An on-site storm shelter that doubles as a classroom, directly addressing a major safety priority for our students.
Elementary School Updates: Much needed upgrades for our restrooms, flooring, and lighting.
Track & Facility Upgrade: We will be updating our track facilities, and Newcastle Public Schools will be managing this project internally to make sure we save money and maximize every dollar
Aviation Classroom Expansion: Our aviation program is absolutely thriving! We need to expand the space to welcome all the students eager to join and offer a more hands-on approach to aviation.
Transportation Facility Expansion: As our community grows, so does our bus fleet. We need to add parking and charging stations to keep our transportation running smoothly and safely.
Stadium Upgrades (Soccer & Restrooms): Soccer is one of our fastest-growing programs, and our athletes desperately need supportive facilities. We will be building a new soccer locker room with a concession stand and stadium restrooms which will be attached to the end of the building.
Thanks to Newcastle's steady growth, the school portion of your property taxes (the sinking fund) is expected to remain the same.
We know there have been plenty of questions and online discussions following the recent article in The Newcastle Pacer and want to make sure you have all the facts. We are currently putting together a comprehensive Q&A document to address those points and will share it as soon as it's ready. We are also planning a town hall meeting, a Facebook Q&A session, and other opportunities to come together to ask questions. Additional information about those events will be released soon.
Finally, I am putting together a Racers Unite Ambassador group to help champion this bond. If you would love to get involved, please reach out to me directly at [email protected].
Thank you for your continued partnership and joining our Racers Unite, Investing in our Students Campaign.
Racer Proud,
Dr. Walker
