Author Archives: Julia Hamilton

SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS WITH TEEN JUST-US

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Julia Hamilton in For Juniors, For Sophomores

Teen JUST-US is a six-week summer social justice experience for teens in the greater Boston area.  It includes a three-day-per-week paid internship at a local not-for-profit.  The participants support the organization and work on a social justice project.  They spend … Continue reading →

NSHS Fine and Performing Arts presents Winter Concert Series 2023

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

ChorusFest  featuring Vocal Ensemble, Madrigals, Festival Singers, & Orchestra Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM WinterFest I featuring Jazz Improv, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, & Lab Jazz Thursday, January 12 at 7 PM WinterFest II featuring Symphonic Band & Wind … Continue reading →

NEWTON SOUTH DECA HOSTING SAT PRACTICE TEST & REVIEW FUNDRAISER: FEB 4th

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Julia Hamilton in For Juniors, For Sophomores

Newton South DECA is hosting a fully proctored, full-length practice SAT on Saturday, February 4th. This paper, fully-graded practice test is a great way to prepare for the real SAT’s in the spring. Practice tests are an invaluable component of … Continue reading →

ALUMNI HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT: THURS DEC 22 AT 7PM

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

NSHS Music presents an Alumni Holiday Jazz Concert Thursday, December 22 at 7 PM Newton South Seasholes Auditorium Recent grads join the award-winning South jazz groups onstage for a festive evening of swingin’ holiday hits. $10 suggested donation.  Proceeds allow … Continue reading →

REQUEST FOR SHORT-TERM MATH SUBSTITUTE

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

The Mathematics Department at Newton South High School is looking for a long term substitute effective immediately. We had a teacher take a leave for the month of November, and the person lined up to serve as a substitute withdrew … Continue reading →

ANNUAL NEWTON NEIGHBORS THANKSGIVING GIFT CARD DRIVE!

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

It is time for the third annual Newton Neighbors Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive! Did you know that 1 in 10 of our neighbors struggles to feed their family?  1 in 10 of our neighbors sits down to an empty plate. … Continue reading →

SEPAC AT SOUTH

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

If your child is receiving special education services at NSHS, please click on this link to view our first “SEPAC at South” newsletter. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about your child, please contact us anytime … Continue reading →

FY23 AP EXAM REGISTRATION: DEADLINE NOV. 15

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

Taking the Advanced Placement (AP) exam is an important part of all AP courses. Newton South High School expects that all students enrolled in an AP class will register for and take the AP exam. Scoring well on an AP … Continue reading →

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED NOV. 5-19: For Argentinian Exchange Students & Chaperones

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

After several Covid-imposed delays, we are eager to finally launch our first language and cultural exchange with our sister school in Argentina, and we are looking for a few additional host families! The students and their chaperones are arriving on Saturday, … Continue reading →

GRIEF SUPPORT: OCT. 29 10AM-4PM

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Julia Hamilton in From the PTSO

From Surviving to Thriving:  Parents’ Journeys Through Suicide Grief An interactive workshop for anyone in a parenting role whose child has died by suicide. FREE Workshop content includes: • Exploring the unique and complex experience of suicide loss • Addressing … Continue reading →