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Principal Stras

Newton South Families and Community:

I hope you all are having a great, well-deserved, restful summer! Please see the attached announcement from Principal Stras – she and her husband are excited about the new addition to their family!

As a reminder, Principal Stras is currently on maternity leave and plans to return on November 1, 2022. Josepha Blocker will be Acting Principal during this leave, and she and I will have more updates for you regarding the opening of school in the coming weeks.

For now,  enjoy your summer and you will be hearing from us soon!

Sincerely,

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

Birth Announcement & August Update from Principal Stras

Semester One Senior Parking Lottery

Newton South Seniors:

 

I hope you are having a great summer, and congratulations on entering your senior year of high school!

 

We are writing to let you know that the Semester One Senior Parking Lottery is officially open. If you would like to park on campus for first semester, beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022, you must enter the lottery. Please note the following:

 

  • You must use your NPS student email to submit the lottery form (LASID@newton.k12.ma.us).
  • The deadline to enter is Tuesday, August 16 at 11:59 PM.
  • Your lottery submission may not be accepted if the information you submit is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Seniors who are either granted a spot or waitlisted will be notified via their NPS email by 5 PM on Friday, August 19.
    • Seniors who receive a parking space must pay for and pick up their parking tag and sticker(s) by Friday, August 26.
    • If a student misses this deadline, the spot will be awarded to the next student on the waitlist.

Senior Lottery Parking Form

 

If you are selected to receive a parking spot at Newton South, please note that you will need to come to school in person and pay the $175 parking fee. This must be in the form of a check or money order made payable to City of Newton. No other payment method is accepted. This fee mirrors the bus transportation fee. More details will be sent to students who get a spot at the notification deadline above.

 

Note that first semester parking tags are valid from Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to Friday, January 13, 2023. A second semester lottery will take place near the end of first semester.

 

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

Final Events Schedule

Newton South Students and Families:

 

We will begin our Final Events Schedule tomorrow, June 17. Please note the following:

 

The Day’s Schedule

The following blocks and an advisory will meet each day:

  • Friday, June 17: C and D blocks
  • Tuesday, June 21: A and B blocks
  • Wednesday, June 22: F block
  • Thursday, June 23: E and G blocks

Note that there is no school on Monday, June 20.

 

Directed Studies and Small Studies will not meet. Students who have one of these blocks may go to the Student Center or Library.

 

After The Main Blocks End

Grab and Go lunch will be available for students each of these four dates before buses depart. Some students may stay after the initial bus departure to see a teacher for extra help or makeups in the afternoon. After this time ends, students may stay in the Student Center until the late bus arrives. Please see the schedule for more details. There will only be one late bus each day.

 

Last Day of School

Friday, June 24 is our last day of school and a half day for students. We will have an advisory and every class meet. Buses will depart at 12:55 PM. There are no late buses on Friday, June 24, and no lunch will be served.

 

 

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

NSHS Weekly Update 6/13 – 6/17

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is the Weekly Update for 6/13 – 6/17. This is a BLUE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Here’s to another week at South! 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

NSHS Weekly Update 6/6 – 6/10

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is the Weekly Update for 6/6 – 6/10. This is an ORANGE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Note that MCAS is Tuesday and Wednesday this week, graduation is Thursday, and Step Up Day is Friday. There are many special schedules this week, and you can find them all in this update.

Here’s to another week at South! Let me 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

NSHS Weekly Update 5/23 – 5/27

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is the Weekly Update for 5/23 – 5/27. This is an ORANGE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Here’s to another week at South! 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

Class of 2025 Dance

The Class of 2025 is having a school Dance on June 4th. Parents are asked to sign up to donate items to help pull this event together.

Sign Up Here to donate items

 

 

Logistics:

 

Check-in:

Check in will be at the front of the school, through the main office. We’ll have balloons and signs to guide you.

 

Check in will go from 7-7:20. You can still check in after this time, just make sure to knock on the door.

 

Tickets:

Tickets will cost $20 at the door. Please bring it in cash or check (payable to Newton South High School); venmo/paypal will not be accepted at the door. Tickets are non-refundable.

 

Attire:

  • Wear school appropriate beach themed attire in a business casual fashion! Dresses and button downs are recommended but don’t feel forced to wear anything more formal than that as we are going for a business casual standard.
  • Suggestions:
    • Floral dresses
    • Hawaiian Shirt / button up
    • Bright colored dresses, pants, shirts
    • Flower accessory (Lei, hair piece, corsage, etc.)
  • Do NOT Wear:
    • Bathing suits

 

Food:

There will be pizza, chips, cookies, and water.

 

Reminders:

  • You cannot come back into the building once you leave.
  • Remember to:
  • Have your parents arrive at 10 (no later). It is unfair for chaperones to have to wait and accompany you.
  • No vapes/e-cigarettes allowed; there will be a breathalyzer.
  • This event is still on school grounds so act civilized. All school rules still apply!
  • Have fun and enjoy yourselves!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q&A

Who?

  • NSHS 9th Graders (Class of 2025)
  • No one from other grades or schools

 

What?

  • Night at the beach! The student center will be filled with tropical and beach themed decorations to celebrate that summer and hopefully time at the beach is around the the corner

 

When?

  • Saturday, June 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Where?

  • NSHS Student Center/Cafe

 

Cost?

  • $15 Tuesday, May 23rd – Friday June 3rd
  • $20 at the door night of event
  • Financial aid will be provided for those in need. Contact your dean for more info.
  • Tickets are non-refundable

 

Where to buy tickets?

  • There is a table setup in the breezeway between the 2000’s and the Cafeteria. Come anytime lunch or WIN and you’ll probably find us there.
  • You can also buy from Ms. Michaels in room 2108 most days after school.
  • Bring cash or a check (Payable to Newton South High School. On the memo line please write Student Name & Class of 2025.)

 

Ticket Booth Times:

 

Week 1:

Monday, 5/23:

  • Third lunch

                                    Tuesday, 5/24:

  • Second and third
  • Lion Block

                                    Wednesday, 5/25:

  • First and third

                                    Thursday, 5/26:

  • Lunch 2 & 3??
  • WIN

                                    Friday, 5/27:

  • Lunch 1 & 3
  • WIN

Week 2:

                                    Monday, 5/30:

  • Third Lunch

                                    Tuesday, 5/31:

  • Second and third
  • No Lion

                                    Wednesday, 6/1:

  • First and third

                                    Thursday, 6/2:

  • Lunch 2 &3
  • WIN

                                    Friday, 6/3 (LAST DAY TO BUY):

  • Lunch 1 & 3
  • WIN

 

 

Dresscode?

  • Wear school appropriate beach themed attire in a business casual fashion
  • Dresses and button downs are recommended but don’t feel forced to wear anything more formal than that as we are going for a business casual standard.
  • Suggestions:
    • Floral dresses
    • Hawaiian Shirt / button up
    • Bright colored dresses, pants, shirts
    • Flower accessory (Lei, hair piece, corsage, etc.)
  • Do NOT Wear:
    • Bathing suits

 

Are there going to be refreshments?

  • Yes, free pizza, baked goods, candy, snacks, and drinks.

 

Should I bring a date?

  • Completely up to you. Come with a date or with your friends or just come down to see who will be there! No one from outside of NSHS 9th grade is allowed inside the event
  • The most important thing is to just show up! This is our first class event since 7th grade and it’s a great opportunity to come together as a class!

 

Questions?

Contact any Class Officer (Michael Shen, Clio Mcaneny, Belinda (Yutong) Yan), Ms. Gallagher (gallaghert@newton.k12.ma.us) , or Ms. Michaels (michaelsa@newton.k12.ma.us ).

                                               

NATB Event Info

 

 

NSHS Weekly Update 5/9 – 5/13

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is the Weekly Update for 5/9 – 5/13. This is an ORANGE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Here’s to another week at South! 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

NSHS Weekly Update 5/2 – 5/6

Newton South Students and Families:

Here is the Weekly Update for 5/2 – 5/6. This is a BLUE week, which affects Lion Block and clubs.

Here’s to another week at South! 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

Class of 2025 Event

We are very excited to announce that the Class of 2025 is going to be holding a dance/social event on Saturday, June 4th from 7-10pm. It will be tropical themed and all students attending will be encouraged to dress in theme! The dance will take place in the student center where we are going to transform the space with tropical decorations, lights, and games! We will have a DJ playing music and running the dancing part of the event. There will be food, games, and a photo booth for students to use to commemorate the night. We are very excited to bring the Class of 2025 together for their first event at NSHS and excited for all the support from staff, parents, and students to help this come to life. We will begin selling tickets in May (for a cost we are still determining) that will help support the cost for music, decorations, and food.