Parents, if you’re passionate about making Newton South a great community for our students, consider taking on a role in the PTSO next year.

The following PTSO leadership roles are currently available for 2021-2022:

• Member for the Grants Committee (meet 3 times a year, minimal commitment – high impact)
• co-chairs for Freshman Orientation (opportunity for incoming parents – help organize welcome sessions before school starts)
• Newsletter Editors (work behind the scene only, be the first to know what’s happening)
• Liaison for Newton SEPAC

Last, but not least, the PTSO needs 2 volunteers to be co-Presidents.   Work with current President this Spring and get to know the administration and committee chairs.

Next year seems far away, but planning has already begun and the transition of roles will start this spring.  Please email current PTSO President May Chiu at [email protected] to further explore these available opportunities.

Mask Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors

Donate reusable and washable masks to help survivors of domestic abuse stay safe during the pandemic!

Purple collection box outside the main office until March 1st. Questions/more info: Domestic Violence Awareness Club President Kate Butts ([email protected]) or club Instagram page: @dvaclubnshs

DVA Mask Drive Poster

NSHS Boys lacrosse will be holding a meeting for interested players on March 3 during Flex Block.  Zoom link to be provided.  Contact Varsity Coach: Matt Briggs for more information.

NSHS Softball will be holding a meeting for interested players on Feb 24 during Flex Block.  Room to be announced for those in school and zoom link to be provided.  Contact Varsity Coach: Jesus Rodriguez or JV Coach: David Goose for more information.  Link to softball is: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/1922

Hello South Students and Families,

Some updates heading off into vacation week:

1. Special Election on Tuesday, 3/16: Even though K-8 schools in Newton are adjusting their schedules to accommodate polling stations, Newton South schedules will remain the same this week, with Cohort A and C students attending school as usual on 3/16.

2. Wednesday, March 24: There will be NO SCHOOL for ALL students (including students that usually come to the building on Wednesdays) as it will be the final Professional Development Day for South staff.

3. Course Registration for next school year: More info to follow but, for now, please be aware that the process will begin a bit later than in previous years–with teachers beginning course recommendation conversations during the first two weeks of March with final course verifications happening before April vacation.

4. COVID Pool Testing: The school committee has approved a COVID pool testing program to begin at both high schools on March 1st. You will be receiving communication from NPS over the next 10 days with information about the program, eligibility criteria, opting in procedures, etc.

Have a wonderful vacation!

Chris Hardiman
NSHS Interim Vice Principal

Dear South Art Families:

Apologies for casting a wide net, we are trying to reach everyone who may have left artwork behind when school abruptly changed to remote last spring.  This is the last call for artwork collection, anything left behind past 3/10 will be recycled.

Additionally, this email is an open invitation for fully remote SEMESTER TWO ART STUDENTS to come to school and collect your supplies.  

Please use this sign up genius to reserve your time slot (all times are for the week after vacation.)   You will arrive at the main entrance and proceed to the 9,000’s.  Supplies are located in your teacher’s classroom, see the list below.

If you are a current HyFlex student, your teacher will be messaging you soon about collecting your supplies when you are in class.  

Teacher Classrooms:

Ms. Baring-Gould – 9102

Mr. Belenky – 9104

Ms. Choi – 9101

Ms. Leary-Crist – 9109

Ms. Kepner – 6101

Ms. Nichols – 9107

Ms. Penney – 9104

We wish you all a wonderful spring and some enjoyable art-making!

Sincerely,

The Art Team

The 2021-22 School Year Calendar has been approved. You can download a PDF of the calendar by clicking this link.