Author Archives: PTSO CoPresident

High School Late Start Update

Posted on March 15, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Dear Newton Parents/Guardians, In 2015, the NSHS School Council (an advisory panel to the principal) initiated conversations about later start times for high school students.  These discussions resulted in the school committee establishing working groups to conduct feasibility studies, surveys … Continue reading →

BID TODAY – Newton South Light the Way Auction

Posted on March 15, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

The recent school closings have cancelled the The Light the Way Gala on March 28th.  The Auction is now online till Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 11:59pm.  Help light the way for school spirit, for community spirit.  Over 60 items … Continue reading →

NPS School Closing/COVID-19 Update

Posted on March 13, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Dear Newton South Families, In light of the rapid changing COVID-19 situation, all Newton Public Schools will be closed this week and possibly for a longer period. As noted by latest update from NPS, “As a reminder, the decision to … Continue reading →

Light the Way for South – Online Auction Starts Today!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Dear Newton Parents/Guardians, In light of the recent NPS guidance regarding large public gatherings, we have had to cancel the March 28th Night Under the Stars Gala & Auction that was intended to raise funds for our Help Light the … Continue reading →

Tommy Cable Brightlove Project

Posted on March 4, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Dear Newton South Families,  On February 26, 2020,  we received news that Tommy Cable, a 2019 NSHS graduate, unexpectedly passed away.  Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.   Tommy’s services will be on Saturday, March 7 at … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 2, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident 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 →

Ghana Exchange Fundraiser

Posted on February 24, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the Principal

Please consider joining me this Thursday, February 27, at 6:30 in the NSHS auditorium to support NSHS’s inaugural exchange with a high school in Ghana! This April a group of NSHS students will travel to Accra, Ghana, to participate in … Continue reading →

2020-21 Program Studies Available Online Now

Posted on February 24, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Hello Parents/Guardians, 1. The Program of Studies for next year’s course registration is now online at the Newton South webpage at this link: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/1548 2. More information on course registration will be forthcoming after we return from vacation, but for now, … Continue reading →

Updated Help Light the Way!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the Principal, From the PTSO

Please join us at the Help Light The Way fundraising Gala at the Sheraton-Needham Hotel, on Saturday evening, March 28  from 6-8PM.  This event will raise funds to purchase and install permanent lights for the outdoor sports stadium at Newton South High School.   The … Continue reading →

Junior Semi Event and $75 Ticket Deadline Fri, Feb 7th

Posted on February 4, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in For Juniors

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 →