Cedar Hill Elementary (NICH-E)
ABOUT OUR CAMPUS
Welcome to Newman International Academy of Cedar Hill Elementary
Here we partner with parents and community to raise warriors of Wisdom, Stature and Favor.
NICH is a Pre-K through 12th grade tuition-free public charter school that offers college-prep with Associate degree opportunities in a classical environment, with an emphasis on the whole-child approach, character development, academics, foreign languages, championship athletics, STEM, fine arts, robotics, chess, Civil Air Patrol, horse-riding, and animal science programs.
Formerly recognized as Northwood University, the 300-acre NICH campus is one of the most beautiful campuses in Dallas County and is conveniently located off FM 1382, neighboring Cedar Hill State Park.
Campus Leadership
Ericka MataitisPrincipal · Cedar Hill Elementary
Campus Snapshot
Quick Facts
Tuition
Tuition-Free
Grades
Pre-K–12
School Type
Public Charter
Location
Cedar Hill, Texas
Campus Newsletter
A campus with room to grow
Three hundred acres off FM 1382, and a school day that uses all of it.
Room to roam
Horse-riding and animal science, on three hundred wooded acres.
Mornings here
Carline, shaded walkways, and a hello at the door every day.
Warriors on the field
Championship athletics, and a field that fills every afternoon.
Every Warrior known
Small classes, real encouragement, and character before everything.
Campus Schedule & Hours
Student Schedule
Instructional times by grade band for the 2026–2027 school year.
| Grade Level | Start | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K3 (AM) | 7:30 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Pre-K3 (PM) | 11:45 AM | 3:10 PM |
| Kindergarten – Grade 2 | 7:30 AM | 3:10 PM |
| Pre-K4 and Grades 3–6 | 7:45 AM | 3:25 PM |
Campus Hours
When our buildings and front offices are open to families.
| Building | Faculty | Front Office |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary at The Cove | 7:00 AM – 3:40 PM | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Lambert and Knights Court | 7:15 AM – 3:55 PM | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| District Office | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Arrival, Tardy & Early Dismissal
Tardy Times
Students who arrive after the times below are marked tardy for the day.
| Building | Grades | Tardy Bell |
|---|---|---|
| The Cove | Pre-K3, Kindergarten – 2nd | 7:40 AM |
| Knights Court & Lambert | Pre-K4, 3rd – 6th | 7:55 AM |
If your student arrives after the designated tardy time, a parent or guardian should accompany the student to the appropriate front office to receive a tardy slip before the student reports to class. This helps ensure every student is properly checked in and arrives safely at their classroom.
Early Dismissal
Cutoff for all NICH buildings
2:30 PM
After this time, students and staff begin preparing for regular dismissal. Early dismissal requests cannot be accommodated once the dismissal transition has begun.
Please observe campus arrival, dress code and student conduct expectations so that every Warrior can begin the day prepared.
New to Newman Cedar Hill?
Step One
Enroll your student
Applications are open all year and enrollment is tuition-free.
Step Two
Set up Skyward
Family Access gives you grades, attendance and report cards.
Step Three
Join ParentSquare
Campus news, teacher messages and emergency alerts on your phone.
The Newman Way
“Here we partner with parents and community to raise warriors of Wisdom, Stature and Favor.”
Newman International Academy of Cedar Hill
CONTACT YOUR CAMPUS
We’re here to help.
Please call the main number and follow the prompts to reach the front office, health clinic, or attendance coordinator. To report an absence or send a doctor’s note, contact the campus before 9:00 AM.
MAIN OFFICE
682-207-5175
EMAIL
mail@newmanacademy.org
CAMPUS ADDRESS
1114 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
To keep scholars supervised, the campus office may be briefly closed during morning arrival and will close 30 minutes before afternoon dismissal.
THANK YOU, WARRIOR FAMILIES
Partnership makes the campus stronger.
Your continued support and partnership help us maintain a safe, organized, and successful learning environment for every student.