Author Archives: Aparna Singamsetty

Newton South Girl Up Fundraiser

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

To fundraise for the UN’s global campaign against gender-based violence, Newton South Girl Up has just launched a raffle with four prize baskets! Join us for the chance to win gift-filled baskets from female-owned and/or small businesses in Newton. Prize … Continue reading →

Special Schedule on Wed, Dec 16th & Teacher Conferences

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Attached is a special schedule for 12/16, with a 12:30pm dismissal to accommodate conferences beginning at 1:00pm. A reminder that the first phase of conference sign ups for interested parents/families ends tonight at 7:00pm. The second phase of sign ups … Continue reading →

Holiday Drive! Donate a Gift Card to Help a Family In Need!

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Holiday Drive! Donate a Gift Card to Help a Family In Need! Help families in need have a brighter holiday season! The Second Step is a non-profit that serves women and families who are victims of domestic violence. Intimate partner … Continue reading →

Newton Public Schools Internet Filtering

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Dear Newton Public School Families, We have recently contracted with an internet filtering company, Deledao. We have already been filtering access to the internet from within a Newton Public Schools (NPS) building, but were not able to filter devices when … Continue reading →

NSHS HOSA Town Hall with Director of Admissions, Harvard Medical School

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

The Newton South High School Chapter of the national health professions society, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, is proud to present a unique Town Hall meeting with Ms. Melissa Friedman, Director of Admissions at Harvard Medical School. The Session- “So … Continue reading →

Senior Outdoor Cooperative

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Dear Newton South Senior Parents/Guardians, PTSO wanted to let you know of a new program created by our Newton South teachers to support our Seniors. Newton South Teachers Eliza Tyack, Alan Reinstein and Dave Weintraub have organized a new program … Continue reading →

December 12 ACT at Newton North

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in For Juniors, For Seniors, From the PTSO

Dear Seniors & Juniors and Families, We have recently confirmed an additional “unlisted” ACT administration at Newton North on 12/12/2020 with capacity for 360 test takers. This test administration is private to only Newton High School students and therefore it will not be listed … Continue reading →

Regular registration for the 2021 AP exams ends November 13, 2020

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in For Juniors, For Seniors, From the PTSO

Regular registration for the 2021 AP exams ends November 13, 2020. The order will be submitted that day for students who have registered with the College Board and Total Registration and paid for their exams through Total Registration. Directions for registration … Continue reading →

Early Applications Submitted, Now What?

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in For Seniors

If you are a senior and you have submitted early college applications, congratulations! You have been juggling so much between remote learning in a global pandemic. You may be wondering what’s next… I will try and keep this simple: You … Continue reading →

AP Exam Registrations

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Newton South students who wish to register for AP exams should do the following: Step One: Students use the Join Code provided by their AP teacher to register for an exam through their College Board account. Students who are self-studying … Continue reading →