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
Newton South Students and Families:
Here is a link to the Weekly Update for 10/25 – 10/29. Note that this is an 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.
With the concession stand at the Stadium field now up and running, the Boosters Club plans to offer refreshments at as many night games as possible. We need your help to make this happen!
Working at the stand is a great way to meet other parents and be part of the action at South while also supporting the school. Proceeds from the stand go to the Boosters Club to provide funding to South’s teams and to events and activities that build school spirit (e.g. Celebrate South Week!).
Click here to sign-up to work a shift at an upcoming NIGHT game including tonight’s Varsity Boys soccer match vs. Brookline!
If you have a player, there are set-up shifts and you can be finished in time to watch the game. Questions? Email us!
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To kick the week off, the Booster Club and PTSO are sponsoring a FENCE-OFF, a fence art/decorating contest.
Starting Tuesday, October 12, all South clubs, groups and teams can claim a section of the chainlink fence leading to Winkler Stadium Field to create a display of their choice. All entries are eligible for a $100 cash prize for their club, group or team and $20 toward art/decorating supplies! Click here for more info!
Last year one of those educators was South English teacher Jasmine Lellock. It was to be her first Boston Marathon. Well, we all know what happened.
According to Dr. Lellock, “After finally qualifying for the marathon–a lifelong goal–and fundraising for NSF, I lost the opportunity to run the in-person race. I was able to run the virtual race in 2020 with my running partner, and now this fall, I will be able to finally run the in-person race for the first time.
“Over the years, my students and fellow teachers have benefitted directly from the grants offered by NSF. My colleagues and I learned from summer professional development on anti-racism, and my Shakespeare students had the chance to meet a famous actor and playwright. I’m grateful to Newton Schools Foundation for their efforts! I hope you will help me reach my goal of $5,000 to support a cause near and dear to my heart.”
So, on October 11th–the new date for the 2021 Boston Marathon–come out and cheer for South’s own Dr. Lellock and help her reach the finish line. You can also make a donation to her run in support of NSF and grants to the schools here.
Our district, like many districts in the state, continues to face transportation challenges as a consequence of state-wide bus driver shortages.
This week we were able to avoid canceling contests by moving games to later times, dismissing students earlier, and asking our parents to transport their children to their games and meets. Our athletes were able to participate without interruption thanks to the parents’ help and the quick action of our coaches.
The situation at the bus companies continues to be difficult and also affects transportation for our opponents, requiring numerous game time changes home and away. We are extremely grateful for our families’ help on such short notice, since–to take last Tuesday as an example–notification about bus cancelations reached our office after 11:00AM.
Please check the Athletics Website often on game/meet days, since changes are posted under announcements there as well as pushed out on social media:
Twitter@NSHS_Athletics • Instagram@nshsathletics
Newton South Athletes were recently recognized with a place on the 2020-21 MIAA Sportsmanship Honor Roll. The South teams demonstrated great sportsmanship during all seasons last year. In a pandemic year, our athletes showed not only grit and resilience but also lived our CORE VALUES by embracing good sportsmanship.
This past Wednesday was National Coaches Day, a nationally designated day to celebrate high school coaches. Newton South has a very dedicated group of coaches who work tirelessly throughout the year on behalf of our athletes. They provide opportunities for all our students to succeed while enjoying the sports they love. We thank them for their dedication and celebrate having them in our midst.
Please honor this occasion by reaching to your student-athlete’s coach to share a moment or an action that made a difference for you or your child. You will make their day!
Lions’ golfer Will Freudenheim has qualified for the Golf State Sectional tournament with a record of 8-1. The Sectional Championship for Division 1 North will be held at Bass Rocks Golf Club in Gloucester on Tuesday, October 19. Coach Flynn will accompany Will in his quest to qualify for the MIAA All-State tournament.
A reminder that the Girls Basketball informational meeting is on Tuesday, October 19 at 2:40 PM in the Field House. Interested students can get information about the program and meet Coach Rogers at that time.
Friday Games
The Field Hockey teams hosted Weston on Friday night at the stadium field. Congrats to both teams for holding Weston scoreless!
Girls Volleyball teams hosted Wayland in a DCL showdown of two excellent programs. Varsity took the win, 3-1!
The Varsity Football team traveled to Westford Academy, while we didn’t come out on top, our Lions fought hard.
Saturday Games
The JV Football team will host Westford Academy at 1:00 PM at Brandeis Road field.
The Boys JV and Varsity Soccer teams will host Brookline under the lights. JV starts at 5:00 PM followed by Varsity at 7:00 PM. The Varsity record is 3-3-2.
NSHS Softball Clinic Hosted by Extra Innings
October 14, 21, 28 & November 4 • 7:00-8:30PM
$120 • Extra Innings Watertown
Click flyer to sign up.
Keep a lookout for the orange and blue this Wednesday, October 6th, as the Unified Basketball team holds their South Spirit Day. This is a Special Olympics competition for Massachusetts high schools. The school that shows the most school spirit will earn a prize and major bragging rights.
Coach Strongin says, “Wear all your NSHS gear, blue and orange. Got a lion costume? Wear it. If you think you have enough, nope, wear more! Go all out and have fun with it.”
Watch for photos from the day on NSHS Athletics and school social media later in the week. Go Lions!
With the concession stand at the Stadium field now up and running, the Booster Club plans to offer refreshments at as many night games as possible. We need your help to make this happen!
Working at the stand is a great way to meet other parents and be part of the action at South while also supporting the school. Proceeds from the stand go to the Booster Club to provide funding to South’s teams and to events and activities that build school spirit (e.g. Celebrate South Week!).
Click here to sign-up to work a shift at an upcoming game!
Questions? Email us!
