Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

Save the Date: Senior Celebration SouthFest – Tuesday, June 2 at 11:30PM

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

The PTSO organizes an extravagant after-prom celebration on Tuesday, June 2nd at Newton South from 11:30PM – 3:00AM.  The cafeteria and school lobby are transformed with arcade games, bounce houses, photo booth, airbrush tattoo station, fortune-telling and casino.  Food and drinks are donated by the South … Continue reading →

Class of 2021: Junior SEMI Information

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Class of 2021 Junior SEMI INFORMATION Who?  All NSHS juniors and their guests When? May 16 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Where?  Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale, MA 02466 Cost? $75 Wednesday, January 8th – Friday, February … Continue reading →

Coffee with Superintendent: March 2, 7:45 AM

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

The 2020-21 Newton Public School budget process is underway.   High School enrollment in Newton is climbing.  Still want a later high school start time? Please join us for coffee on Monday, March 2 from 7:45 am to 8:45 am in the Faculty … Continue reading →

All-Grade Social – Tues., Mar 3 at 7:30PM

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Join us for our all-grade parent social on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:30-9:30PM at May Chiu’s home at 111 Lincoln St, Newton MA.   Course registration is in progress so it’s a great time for parents to meet and connect with each other … Continue reading →

Help Light the Way Gala: March 28, 6 PM

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

The Help Light the Way Gala will be on March 28, 2020.  This event will raise funds to purchase and install permanent lights for the outdoor sports stadium at Newton South High School. We hope you will join us! The night will … Continue reading →

Support International Travel in Our Schools!

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Feel passionately about the power of international travel? Want to ensure no Newton students get left behind? Please consider volunteering for or supporting GELF, a financial aid fund that enables low-income Newton North and Newton South students to join international … Continue reading →

Congratulate Your Senior With an Ad in “The Roar”

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Please click here for information regarding placing advertisements congratulating your senior in Newton South’s only print newspaper. Our special section devoted to the Class of 2020 will be distributed to students, parents, and everyone who attends the graduation ceremony on … Continue reading →

From the Nurse: Coronavirus Information Update for Newton Residents

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Coronavirus2020.2.4.Community Update February 4, 2020 The following is an update regarding novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).  The risk of 2019-nCoV infection remains low for people in our area. The Newton Health and Human Services Department continues to monitor the latest information from … Continue reading →

All Grade Parent/Guardian Socials

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

The PTSO will be hosting 2 sessions for  All Grade Parent/Guardian Socials on: Friday, February 28th from 7:45-9AM at Newton South Teacher/Faculty Lounge. Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:30-9:30PM at 111 Lincoln St, Newton MA 02461 These informal socials are an opportunity for our South parent community to … Continue reading →

Thank you South Community!

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Thank you to everyone in our South Community who helped support the Nick Whitman gofundme campaign reach it’s $15,000 goal – and help make this honor for Nick – Always Takes a Village! GoFundMe On November 13th, 2019, we tragically lost Nick Whitman … Continue reading →