Author Archives: Julie Vasil

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding free lunches for all students for the 2020-21 school year. This means that any student in the Newton Public Schools is eligible for free lunch (and free breakfast where available.) For … Continue reading →

Join us in reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds. When: Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm Where: Zoom – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for our event. NSHS FORJ will host a … Continue reading →

A reminder that we need EVERY family from Newton South to fill out the learning model survey that the district sent out to families on Tuesday. The deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday night. If you did NOT receive the email from the … Continue reading →

Zach Mandel Memorial Fund Zachary Mandel’s family feels blessed by the outpouring of compassion and invaluable support they’ve received since his passing on October 12th. To honor Zach, the family has established The Zachary Mandel Memorial Fund at the Boston Foundation. The … Continue reading →

Buy a raffle ticket and support NSHS’s chapter of GIRL UP, a global organization that fights gender-based violence. There are just 2 weeks left to enter. Get your raffle ticket by Wednesday, December 23rd for a chance to win prizes from female-owned … Continue reading →

WINTER FOOD DRIVE – organized by Newton South students Tess Ertel & Isabella Gloria Please consider donating any of the following items to help the local food pantry. Below is a list of needed items: Granola bars (any kind) Cereal … Continue reading →

The Newton South UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Program, will hold a general information meeting for interested students on Tuesday, November 17th during Flex block (11:25 AM – 12:20 PM). UNESCO  is open to all South students grades 9 … Continue reading →

Need a holiday gift for your Lion? Newton South Spirit Wear will be on sale on Tues Nov 17 from 1 – 3pm. Location: Main parking area by the circle near the fields. Also, parents interested in helping out, should … Continue reading →

Even though it’s an unusual school year, the yearbook committee is still working hard to document as much of this time as possible. But they need your help. Rather than have a traditional picture day, they’re asking all Grade 9-11 … Continue reading →

Reminder:  On Wednesday, November 18th at 8pm, join the Newton South High School HOSA Chapter (Health Occupations Students of America) for a town hall zoom meeting with Melissa Friedman, M.A., Director of Admissions at Harvard Medical School. During her session, “So … Continue reading →