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

Time to Order Caps & Gowns for Graduation!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in For Seniors

Hello families of the CLASS OF 2021!

Save-the-Date June 10, 2021.  Time and schedule will be announced by South as soon as they are available.

IT’S TIME TO ORDER  YOUR CAP & GOWN FOR GRADUATION!  All orders must be received by APRIL 16, 2021.   If you have any questions, please contact Julie Stonehill at stonehillj@newton.k12.ma.us

Please see this Memo for detailed order instructions. and deadlines.

  1. You must create a MySchoolBucks account if you do not have one already, to complete the order form and payment. See MySchoolBucks instructions here.
  2. Download and complete the South CapGown Measurement Form.

IF YOU DO NOT NEED A CAP AND GOWN FOR ANY REASON, please let Mrs. Stonehill know as soon as possible at stonehillj@newton.k12.ma.us

Order Forms must be returned by April 16, 2021. 

  • Forms and receipts can be dropped off at school for those students who are attending in-person.
  • All other student forms should be mailed in to be received by April 16, 2021 to:

Julie Stonehill
Goldrick House
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459

 

Sat, Mar 13 Spirit Wear Sale from 3:30-5:30PM

Posted on March 10, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Athletics, Midweek From the PTSO 2021

Looking for a Newton South gear?  Come to our first spring spirit wear sale!

Saturday, Mar 13 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at the traffic circle by the Stadium field (next to the pre-school playground). Grab new arrivals of hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, socks, blankets and lots more.

Can’t make it? Email the Booster Club at copresidents@nsboosters.org and we can arrange a separate purchase and pick-up.

Parent Volunteers Needed to Secure Vaccine Appointments for Teachers

Posted on March 9, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Midweek From the PTSO 2021

Dear Newton South Parents and Guardians,

With the recent announcement by Governor Baker, and approval from Newton South Administration, the PTSO is organizing volunteers interested in helping our Newton South faculty and staff to secure COVID-19 vaccination appointments.   We have created a signup form that has been sent out by Interim Principal Aronson to all faculty and staff and at South today.  Sign ups are all voluntary.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please sign up here.  Please note that all information shared between volunteer and NSHS faculty/staff member is confidential and will not be shared with anyone and used only for the purpose of securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.  Thank you.

Any questions, please contact Melissa Monokroussos at melissab104@gmail.com.  

The Booster Club Needs an Editor!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Athletics

Love NSHS Sports? Join our newsletter team!

Edit and publish the weekly Athletics newsletter, comprised of news from the Athletic Director and Newton South teams. A great way to contribute from the comfort of your home and keep up with all things sports at South.

Email us for more info or to sign up.

New Board Members of the Booster Club!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Welcome the new Board members of the Booster Club!

  • Teri Ginsburg, co-President
  • elissa Dietrich, co-President
  • Lars Dietrich, Website & Marketing
  • Tracy Lin, Secretary
  • Kathy Winters, Treasurer

We are grateful for their commitment to collaborate with our department, to support our coaches, and to bring joy to our athletes.

Thank you for your service!
~ Newton South Athletics Department

Spectator Updates for Fall 2 Season League Games

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

With league games starting on Tuesday, March 9 we have some updates regarding spectators and individual sports news. Please notice that all current decisions are subject to change.

Spectators:

Indoor events

The DCL members’ schools voted to not allow spectators at their volleyball events due to local regulations in the majority of the districts. This regulation will be revised at the end of March.

Senior nights will be honored as in past seasons.

Our Indoor events will be streamed through the NSHS Athletic channel. Links will be posted on the athletic page and on social media ahead of the games. DCL member schools will also stream their home games. Please notice that not all of them will broadcast their home sub-varsity games.

Outdoor events:

Fitted masks are required to attend our sports events. Gaiters are not allowed by the Newton Department of Human Health. Proper distancing among family groups is also required.

Football, cheer, and dance

Each family of cheer, dance, and football athletes will receive a DCL lanyard that will allow for two family members to attend the games of their child. The lanyards are color-coded and will give access only to the game scheduled for the student.

Family spectators have to sign in and register at each venue for contact tracing purposes. At Newton South, we will do attendance by using QR sign-in.

Indoor track

The DCL is considering a schedule consisting of three virtual meets to take place in April.

More information will be released in the incoming weeks.

Cheer and Dance

Teams will not travel to the opponents’ sites at this time. Attendance is limited to 20 students in each squad at home games due to COVID restrictions as determined by MSSDA.

The DCL is considering the possibility of hosting one virtual competition at the end of April.

Unified Basketball

Unified Basketball started its practices on February 23. Game schedules had not been released yet.

Concession Stand

Food and beverages will not be sold at our games. We are asking for your collaboration in following our carry-in-carry-out request at this time.

Fall 2 Season Enrollment

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Fall 2 season is underway! We welcomed 258 students and 19 coaches to our campus participating in Cheer, Dance, Football, Track, Unified Basketball, and Girls Volleyball.

Our athletes and coaches are working under strict Covid protocols as required by the MIAA, our district, and our league. Their resilience is inspiring and their collaboration to keeping everyone safe and healthy is very helpful.

Update and Correction DCL Boys Hockey All Stars

Posted on February 28, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Athletics

Congratulations to our Boys Hockey DCL All Stars

  • Ed Tarmey
  • Nathan Cohen
  • Ryan Quirk

Update DCL Swimming & Diving All Stars

Posted on February 28, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Athletics

Congratulations to our DCL Swimming & Diving All Stars

Boys Swimming and Diving

  • Nicolas Hensch
  • Zack Greenberg

Girls Swimming and Diving

  • Iris Ham
  • Elizabeth Nesta

Fall 2 Sports Protocols for Students

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Athletes joining Fall 2 sports are required to follow these COVID protocols in order to attend practices and games:

  • Prior to 1 PM, all students have to complete the Covid-19 Symptom check each day prior to their practice. The form should be filled in by 1 PM for afternoon practices and the night before for AM practices.  You can access the symptom’s form by checking this link or using this QR code. https://qrgo.page.link/YxDWw
  • As they arrive at practices and games, students also have to record attendance by using the QR attendance form when arriving at South for practices and games. Our coaches will direct them to the onsite form.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Alan Rotatori at rotatoria@newton.k12.ma.us.  Thank you.