Newton Community School District

Woodrow Wilson considered too small, board members provided cost comparisons

Newton school board still undecided, future work session may finally move district forward

Teachers make sure students have a memorable end to middle school experience

Future is bright for the ‘Book for a Bike’ program, which was sponsored by Newton Masonic Lodge

Retailer wanted to give personalized end-of-year thanks to Newton’s educators

Officials question whether the rule has any purpose outside of general awareness

Educators participate in ‘game show’ activity to earn points and win prizes for their learning pods

Superintendent shares project timeline, which appears on track to meet deadline

Whipple questions the process, prompting possible workshop on topic in future

Cardinals call out the governor for her school choice and education bills

Indoor marching band gives young musicians another opportunity to improve and have fun

Post-grad preparations give seniors the edge they need in job searching

Senior interviews day prepares them for the real world post graduation

Owner of Cardinal Lanes hopes facility grows program and attracts new bowlers

Even the littlest students need support early on in their academic lives

School board approves $57K purchase of new spotlights, considered ‘first phase’ of improvements

Students will be cleaning up their community May 3 as a way to give back

Seniors say the set, cast energy and musical numbers will entertain audiences

High school principal says program lapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic

NCSD master planning update: Elementary teacher feedback is needed before school board moves forward

School board still needs to decide direction to avoid overspending in the coming years

Authorities are working to extradite 38-year-old man for his court appearance

Sessions would need parent consent and begin at the start of the 2023-2024 school year

Leak and low water pressure lead school board to authorize $62K replacement

Newton expects new board to arrive any day, anticipates minimal added electrical work

NCEF honors winners of Excellence in Education Awards

Newton schedules meetings for staff to attend and then respond with surveys

'Book for a Bike' gives students in second and third grade a chance to win a bike in time for summer

School board understands intention of law but it ‘has become more of a problem’

Report gives three scenarios to board, but no final decision has been made yet

School board approves agreement allowing field time to amateur football team

District plans to use SAVE and PPEL funds to pay for athletics project

Superintendent’s letter commends the extra precautions, officers’ relationships with community

NHS play to be held 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11-12 at Center of Performance

Open enroll ins and outs have also increased from last year

Bids and costs will be viewable to citizens by Nov. 28

Precautions and added security measures will be put in place for middle school

Activities director says new baseball field project will bid out late October

Exploration team will be established to determine solutions to district facilities

School board approves changes to Return to Learn Plan, which will also be removed from website

Enrollment was looking positive earlier this month, but Newton is scrambling

Leo Friedman eligible to advance in competition for large scholarship

Although administrators are cautious, the numbers are looking good

Elementary school held bench dedication ceremony in departed teacher’s honor

Residents gathered for the Newton Homecoming Parade on Sept. 15 in downtown Newton, which concluded with a community pep rally on the west side of the square.

Community invited to watch parade and participate in downtown pep rally Sept. 15

Aurora Heights, Emerson Hough, Berg Middle School and WEST Academy principals tell us their back-to-school experience

Five-year plan outlines how district can spread its message more efficiently

Chamber holds annual new teacher luncheon to greet the new faces in kids’ classrooms

Officials are determining best ways to move forward with master planning communications