Author Archives: Julie Vasil

Wednesday Schedule Update

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Due to the state’s requirement of a full five-day-a-week school return, beginning on Wednesday, May 19th, our Wednesday schedules will no longer have a combination synchronous and asynchronous blocks. Here are the schedules for Wednesdays beginning 5/19: Wednesdays    

Spirit Wear Sales are Back, Fridays, 10:45-1p

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Get your NSHS Spirit Wear this Friday, and every Friday, through June 11. Find us in the courtyard, outside the cafeteria, each Friday from 10:45 – 1:00 pm. We’ve got South hoodies, crewnecks, t-shirts, hats and more. Can’t make the sale? … Continue reading →

May/June School Calendar

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

To help with planning for the end of the year activities, the  May/June calendar  will make it easier for viewing weeks at a time. Please know that we will do our best to keep this calendar updated with relevant events … Continue reading →

COVID Surveillance/Pool Testing Reminder and Update

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

As Newton South prepares for a full in-person return to school after April vacation, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE families to enroll their student in our COVID-19 testing program. Testing is one of the best ways we have to quickly identify infection … Continue reading →

MCAS Updates

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Please note: Sophomore and Junior families should have received a separate email from our MCAS coordinator, Faye Cassell with more details regarding room assignments, etc. If you didn’t receive an email or have any specific MCAS testing questions, please contact … Continue reading →

Congratulations DECA Winners, Noa Bar-Or & Samantha Shepard

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Seniors, Noa Bar-Or and Samantha Shepard represented NSHS at the 2021 DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competition in the Finance category. Noa and Samantha won 1st place in Massachusetts and 5th place in the country, and made it to the international final stage competition. Congratulations!

Fall 2 Sports Awards Day – TODAY, May 1, Times Below

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Julie Vasil in Athletics

The Fall 2 Sports Season Awards day is TODAY! The awards will take place by the team appointment times noted below. Only students receiving awards for each program and their parents will attend the event. The slots are by program … Continue reading →

Full Return Option FAQs

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Many questions regarding the April 26th full return to school option are answered here. Any additional relevant FAQ’s to this document will be added as warranted. Also, please fill out the form that the district sent on Friday ONLY IF you … Continue reading →

Updated School Bus Guidelines-Registration Deadline is April 7

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

On February 11, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) updated transportation guidelines for school buses in the Commonwealth. The most significant change is that DESE has lifted capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements on buses and vans. … Continue reading →

Seniors: Caps and Gowns, Order by April 16th

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Hello Families of the CLASS OF 2021! Save-the-Date June 10, 2021.  Time and schedule will be announced by South as soon as they are available. IT’S TIME TO ORDER  YOUR CAP & GOWN FOR GRADUATION!  All orders must be received … Continue reading →