The LigerBots — Newton’s award-winning, dual-high-school FIRST Robotics Competition Team — seeks to recruit new members and will hold an Open House on September 29, 6:30PM-9PM at Newton South HS. Any and all high-school students in Grades 9-12 in Newton North or Newton South who are interested in any aspect of…
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The Negotiations sub-committee of the Newton School Committee will initially meet in Open Session on Wednesday, September 28 at 3PM in Room 210 at the Ed Center. The sub-committee will then enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA (See…
Meeting agenda: Introduction of new elementary principals, capital projects update The September 19 School Committee began with a single public commenter, Dr. Phoebe Olhava, applauding the NPS commitment to creating a “culture of fairness and belonging.” However, Dr. Olhava went on to say the NPS Statement of Values and Commitment…
The School Committee will meet in person (Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 19 at 6PM. The Committee will begin in open session and then go into Executive Session in Room 304 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. At the conclusion of the…
Revised draft of Goals spurs additional questions On Wednesday September 7, NPS administrators submitted a revised version of System Wide Goals for the 2022-2023 academic year. The previous five-page draft was discussed during the August 8 meeting, while the new draft expands to 13 pages across the same three categories: Education,…
The Lion’s Roar — Newton South High School’s award-winning newspaper — has a new issue out with these lead articles: Community reacts to new attendance policy: Students, parents and teachers share their opinions about the revised policy, by Jaesuh Lee and Sarah Wei The reality of gender neutrality: Writer and…
Mayor, NTA President address teachers On Wednesday, August 31, Newton Public School teachers, administrators, the School Committee, and the Mayor gathered in-person for Opening Day at Newton South High School. The event was last held prior to the 2019-2020 school year, and at that time it served as a rally for…
The School Committee will meet — in person for School Committee and Staff only in Room 210) and virtually for the public (Zoom link) — on Wednesday, September 7 beginning at 6:15PM. The Committee will enter into Executive Session and will meet in Room 304 to discuss strategy with respect…
Celebrate the end of the School Supplies Drive on August 18, 5PM-8PM, on the Green at the The Street in Chestnut Hill. Meet the Newton Neighbors team, make a donation to the drive, purchase a drink if you wish, and enjoy live entertainment, games, snacks, and more. Newton Neighbors is…
At the August 8 School Committee meeting, the members discussed with the NPS administration the draft NPS Systemic Goals for the academic year 2022-2023. The Systemic Goals are in three categories: Educational Goals, Family and Community Communication Goals, and Operational Goals. Educational Goals are subdivided into Academic Excellence, Educational Equity, and Social…