New Online Suicide Prevention Program
There is a new online training program for educators that addresses behaviors in children as young as elementary school that could eventually lead to suicidal thoughts. “Signs Matter” teaches school personnel not only how to recognize the signs, but also the actions to take. The program – which was developed by the American Foundation for […]
Elementary Schools Start Earlier
Newton Public Schools June 22, 2015 Dear Elementary Families, My first year in Newton has gone by so quickly. It has been such a pleasure to walk through the elementary schools during this past school year and witness teachers and students engaged in wonderful teaching and learning experiences. We hope that your children have had […]
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Last year, as part of our first annual Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge, over 1,000 Newton students from preschool to high school read over 8,000 hours. We are looking to improve on that record this year. Online registration here. The Mayor’s Reading Challenge has a loftier goal: preparing our students for success in the classroom and […]
Update from Interim Principal at NNHS
Dear Parents/Guardians: I am writing to inform you of several administrative changes for the 2015-2016 school year. Dr. Marguerite “Midge” Connolly has accepted the position of Director of Student Services for the Weston Public Schools. Dr. Connolly has been with the Newton Public Schools for the past six years. In her first three years, as […]
Help Our Teachers: Sign Petition
As you may be aware, all Newton teachers have been working without a valid contract all year. Compared to our educationally comparable towns, Newton teachers are the poorest paid and the gap between our town and towns like Weston, Wellesley, Brookline grows larger each year. This has negative implications for our town’s ability to attract […]
West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease Prevention
West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease Prevention Newton residents were diagnosed with both Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus last year. Take steps to avoid getting sick! Mosquito repellant not only works for mosquitoes, but helps repel ticks as well. Use a repellant with DEET, and follow label instructions for concentrations appropriate for children. Avoid […]
2015 Young Naturalist Awards and Their Projects
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY ANNOUNCES 2015 YOUNG NATURALIST AWARDS FOR STUDENT SCIENTISTS TWELVE WINNERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATESI Can hurricane activity be accurately predicted for Long Island? How smart is the average goldfish? What’s the best way to fight a deadly fungus that is killing off amphibians throughout the world? Do mango skins […]
Newton Schools Redistricting Update
This is an exciting time of elementary school facilities renovation and expansion in the Newton Public Schools. Because Newton’s new schools will have expanded capacity to address enrollment growth, and there are currently elementary schools that are overcrowded, a Student Assignment Working Group, appointed by the Newton School Committee, has been examining elementary school boundary […]
FREE College Essay Workshop at Newton Free Library
Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps Alan Gelb is the author of the bestselling Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps and is all over the world on their personal statements. He will be conducting a workshop on how to approach this daunting assignment, answering your questions and getting you started […]
U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools
Newton South High School was tops in Massachusetts in U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools survey. U.S. News looked at more than 29,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which schools excelled in each state and nationally. The Top 10: 1. Sturgis Charter Public School 2. Boston […]
