The latest announcements from the Principal, PTSO, and NPS...

Be Part of the Fun! Join a Boosters Club Committee • Next Meeting November 18 @ 7:30PM

The Boosters Club is expanding but we can’t do it without more help. We need creative minds and do-ers, leaders and helpers as we create longer-term strategies for fundraising, spirit wear, concessions and more.

Join us to add value to your student athlete’s high school experience and enjoy the ride! We know you’re out there – click HERE to join one of our Booster Club teams today!

Our next meeting is Thursday, November 18 at 7:30PM

The Boosters Club holds monthly public meetings via Zoom that are open to all Newton South parents/guardians.

Please click here to see our meeting dates and register to attend! 

Basketball Preseason Open Gym Time

Students interested in playing basketball after school before the winter season starts can do so during open gym times. Two courts will be available to play pick-up basketball.

This activity is run by the basketball captains and supervised by Mr. Bender.

All genders/basketball levels welcome.

Tuesday, November 16
Thursday, November 18
Monday, November 22
Tuesday, November 23

From the Athletic Director

Fall Team Updates

Football
The Football team hosted Woburn High School on a classic Fall New England day yesterday, Veterans Day. The game was the last home game of the season for our team, who fell 38-7 to a strong Woburn squad. The Lions will travel to Lincoln-Sudbury on Thanksgiving Day. Tickets for that game are available now on the Newton South GoFan site.

Girls Soccer

The Girls Soccer Team will host Brookline High School on Saturday, November 13 at 5:00PM in the State Tournament. The team defeated Winchester 5-1 on its way to the Round of 8. Maddy Genser, Nadia Mustafa, Maddie Lewis, Sienna Masood and Luka Marceau scored the goals for the Lions and secured a second-round win with a strong all-around game.

Tickets for Saturday’s match are on sale at the Newton South GoFan site. $10 adults and $5 students. Admissions proceeds go to the MIAA.

Unified Basketball

Our squad traveled to Lexington High School on Tuesday and defeated the Minutemen 60-56. The Lions will complete their regular season today–Friday, November 12–with an away game against Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Go Unified players!

The Unified Basketball season culminates at the State Jamboree, hosted this year by Cambridge, on November 18 beginning at 3:30PM.

Cross Country

The Girls and Boys teams will compete at the State Championship on Saturday, November 13. The event will be held at Wrentham Development Complex. Good luck to all!

Dance
The Lions will compete at Endicott College on Sunday, November 14. Their mat warm-up time is 11:10AM. The team is hard at work preparing for the State Championship to be held on November 20. Go Lions!

Fall Sports Awards Night

The Fall Sports Awards Night will be Monday, November 22 at 6:30PM.
Please note that only awardees and their parents/guardians are invited to attend.
The event will take place in the Field House with staggered entry times. Face masks must be worn by all attending.

We will use the outdoor entrance on Brandeis Road. The order of arrivals to enter the Field House will be as follows:

6:30PM Golf and Unified Basketball
6:45PM Football, Dance and Cheer
7:00PM Boys and Girls Cross Country
7:15PM Field Hockey and Volleyball, all levels
7:30PM Boys Soccer and Girls Soccer, all levels

Winter Preseason Team Meetings

Alpine Ski
The pre-season meeting for Alpine skiing will be next Tuesday, November 16 during Lion Block in the Theater lobby. Mr. Hink will attend the meeting.

Boys Indoor Track

The Boys Indoor track team will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 16 during Lion Block at Wheeler Commons.

Swimming & Diving

Students interested in swimming and diving will meet in the Goldrick Commons on Tuesday, November 16 during Lion Block to meet our new head coach, Mr. John Mooers, and to get information about the season.

Wrestling

Students interested in Wrestling will have a preseason informational meeting on Tuesday, November 16 at 2:35PM during Lion Block in Room #4156. Coach Rotatori will attend the meeting.

Winter Season Registration

Registration for winter sports is open. Please sign up on FamilyID before November 24. The winter tryout schedule will be posted on our Athletics web page next week.

Girls Soccer Advances to State Semifinals! Ticket Info for Wednesday’s Final Four

We’re in the FINAL FOUR!

Congratulations to South’s Girls Soccer team who won on a cold and rainy night last Saturday, defeating Brookline 2-0 to win in the Division 1 Massachusetts State Tournament Round of 8.

The Lions now advance to the D1 semifinals and will face Hingham on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00PM at Weymouth High School (final two rounds are at a neutral site).

Thank you to all the fans who braved the weather to come out and support the team! Let’s do it one more time in Weymouth.

LET’S GO LIONS!!!

 

Final Four Tickets Are DIGITAL ONLY • No Cash Sales

Tickets are digital ONLY for the Final 4 and State Finals so please buy your tickets at the Newton South GoFan link ahead of the game.

There will be NO CASH sales at the site.

All tickets are $10 for general admission.

Purchase digital tickets on the Newton South GoFan link HERE

Tutorial on how to purchase digital ticket via GoFan is HERE

NSHS Weekly Update 11/15 – 11/19

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is a link to the Weekly Update for 11/15 – 11/19. Note that this is an ORANGE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Here’s to another great week at NSHS! Please let us know if you have any questions.

NSHS Weekly Update 11/8 – 11/12

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is a link to the Weekly Update for 11/8 – 11/12. Note that this is a BLUE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Here’s to another great week at NSHS! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Newton South Artificial Intelligence (AI) Club Announcement

Newton South AI Club will meet on November 9th 2:30 pm

Time: First Blue Tuesday of every month Lion Block,

Location:   Room 3220

All are welcome!!! Let’s explore AI together! Please contact us at [email protected]

Agenda for November 9th:

Topic: Artificial Neural Networks

– Watch a educational video on ANN (30 minutes)

– Group discussion (15 minutes)

$25 Farmstand Homemade pie for your Thanksgiving table (Get and Give)

Purchase a $30 Farmstand Homemade pie for your Thanksgiving table and one pie will be donated to the faculty/staff of Newton South High School.

Thank You for Participating!! See below for pick up instructions…

Deadline to order is November 6th or until we have sold 150 pies. You can pick up your pies at: 91 Nehoiden Road Waban, MA 02468 on Tuesday November 21st 6PM – 9PM or Wednesday November 22nd 9AM-11AM or email [email protected] to set up a different pick-up.

Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch

Thank you!!

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NSHS Weekly Update 11/1 – 11/5

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is a link to the Weekly Update for 11/1 – 11/5.

Here’s to another great week at NSHS! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Jason Williams (he/him/his)
Vice Principal
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road
Newton, MA 02459
617-559-6700