Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

NSHS Families Organizing for Racial Justice Welcome Night – Monday, 10/5 7pm

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Newton South Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) is a growing group of parents, guardians, teachers, students, and administrators at NSHS who work together to promote antiracist initiatives, inclusion of all families, and an atmosphere of safety, equity, and inclusion … Continue reading →

South Stage Freshman Play Information

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Freshmen, From the PTSO

Be a part of the Annual South Stage Frosh Play. No cuts.  Everyone gets a speaking role. The primary goal the Frosh Play is to introduce freshmen to high school theatre and help them make connections with each other and with the … Continue reading →

Happy Summer from the PTSO

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Dear Newton South Families, June 18, 2020 marked the end of NSHS 2019-20 school year – and what a year it’s been.  As we close our school year – marked by so many lost moments to COVID-19 – and the … Continue reading →

Please donate: Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Over these past weeks, many parents have developed a deep appreciation for the job that our teachers do each day. Here is a way to say thank you. By donating to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program in the … Continue reading →

Summer Reading Online Discussions

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

We’ve started some important conversations around race and justice in recent weeks, and we’re hoping to use our array of summer reading opportunities to keep the conversations going. All of the summer reading choices are voluntary online discussions with a … Continue reading →

Newton Youth Summer Program: Let’s Get to Work

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Newton Youth – Let’s Get to Work Are you in Grades 9 to 12? Interested in key work skills – resume writing, interviewing skills, workplace communication, and financial literacy? There’s a free online course, Newton Youth – Let’s Get to … Continue reading →

Attention Rising Seniors! Summer Task Check List for College Applications

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Juniors, From the PTSO

Class of 2021, it’s the last day of school, and what a year!! Summer offers us the chance to unwind and rejuvenate. Especially after this year, I hope you can find a way to relax. For those of you planning … Continue reading →

Online Bus Registration for Fall 2020

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Dear NPS families, As many of you know, the Newton Public School district is moving to online registration for bus transportation. We realize this is an incredibly complex and difficult time to be thinking about the fall given the uncertainty … Continue reading →

Honor Thy Teacher 2020

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Show your appreciation and support for NSHS and the teachers by donating to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program. NSF will notify each teacher honored of your gift and share their names with Principals and the Superintendent. A list … Continue reading →

Student Work Permits

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

For any student who needs a work permit, please follow this LINK for instructions and a link to an application to be filled out.