The window has closed for personalized lawn sign, however, we will be ordering a few extra blank signs. Please email copresidents@newtonsouthptso.org if you are interested. You will be invoiced through PayPal or can write a check to NewtonSouthPTSO
All proceeds from this sale will go to funding SouthFest!
The new family meet and greets are a way we help new families become familiar with Newton South. The events are hosted by current families in their yards (or inside their homes) The host will typically have light snack or beverages available (not required). The principal, vice principal, and a dean will take questions for approximately one hour.
The host family typically has an incoming 9th grader but is not themselves a new family to South. All meet and greets are held from 6-7.
Thursday, August 17th
Tuesday, August 22nd
Thursday, August 24th
Please email copresidents@newtonsouthptso.org if you are interested.
We are looking for additional parents to participate in school council. School council is a 2-year commitment. If you child will be a senior 2023-2024 you are able to nominate yourself however your term will only be one year.
If we receive more than 7 responses a vote will take place on June 4. Please nominate yourself by June 2. Email copresidents@newtonsouthptso.org. If you are planning staying on the board for your second year also email us to confirm.
For 2023-2024 the Monthly meetings will be held the last Thursday of the month 6PM-7PM at NSHS. (3rd Thursday for holidays)
The PTSO school by-laws can be found here.
This is your chance to help make an impact at NSHS!
AP Coordinator is a year round position. During the year you will facilitate students signing up for the exams. This work can be done from home. You will work closely with our Vice-Principal, Jason Williams. The ideal candidate would be organized and responsive to student emails.
During the first two weeks of May you will be at Newton South High school coordinating the exam. There are exam proctors, however, you will be there to assist and organize all day for two weeks. you must be available and at school the full day for those two weeks.
Lastly you cannot have a student taking the AP test.
Stipend is $4200
Interested candidates should email Principal Stras
It’s time to think about Southfest! Every year, the PTSO celebrates the senior class with an after-prom extravaganza held at a transformed Newton South. The entire class is invited – attending prom is optional – and the party includes food trucks, entertainment, inflatables, and more!
For more than 20 years, this event has been free for all seniors and their guests. Because costs have increased this year, we are counting on senior parents and caregivers to help fund the festivities. The suggested donation is $40; any contribution, however, will help us create a fun-filled night for seniors to be together and make memories, right here in Newton.
Please click here to donate to Southfest 2023. It’s a joy to see our kids reach the finish line of their high school career. Let’s send them off in style!
Southfest is an extravagant after-prom celebration, sponsored by the PTSO and held at a transformed Newton South. Staffed by parent volunteers, Southfest has been a fun tradition for graduating seniors for more than 20 years!
Here’s how it works: Senior parents operate behind the scenes, and junior parents run the event…so students don’t have their own parents as chaperones. Please donate or sign up for a role and shift today:
Senior Parent Sign Up to decorate, donate food/drink, or clean up
9th – 11th grade Parent Sign Up to work front door/casino, check bags, or chaperone
Thanks for making this a safe and memorable night for our seniors!
Passing Time is a fun Newton South activity where the halls are transformed into student exhibitions. Some students display art on the walls and tables, others set up their bands to play, one student did a magic show! During Passing Time the PTSO would like to have cookies and brownies for the students to enjoy during the event. As always there are a few ways to participate!
I can:
Newton South Students and Families,
Midterm comments for term 3 are now available for viewing on Aspen. These can be found on the home page in Aspen and contain a list of classes, comments for these classes, and number of absences from class.
Parents and guardians, if you are having trouble logging into Aspen, please call or contact your student’s house office:
Please note the following:
If you have any questions about comments for a given course, please reach out directly to your/your student’s teacher. Questions about WIN block attendance can be directed to you/your student’s house office.
Sincerely,
Jason Williams (he/him/his)
Vice Principal
Newton South High School
