Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Newton North High School

The Newtonite

The Newtonite

The Newtonite

Senior Beckett St.Germain, a carpentry major works on building a chair, Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Learning by doing: how North’s CTE students turn skills into paychecks

Grace Zhuo, News Editor October 8, 2025

At North, students aren’t just studying engines, blueprints, or lesson plans — they’re fixing cars, designing layouts, and teaching children through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program,...

A Chartwells employee serves food to students during third lunch Mondat, Oct. 6.

One year in, Chartwells faces mixed reviews from students and parents

Cindy Qiao, Business manager October 6, 2025

After a year of Chartwells as Newton Public Schools’ food services provider, students and parents are assessing whether the company has provided the diverse, high-quality lunches it promised. Over...

Girls' volleyball dominates over Walpole

Girls’ volleyball dominates over Walpole

Charlotte Morin, Sports Editor October 4, 2025

In a commanding performance from start to finish, girls’ volleyball defeated Walpole 3-0, Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Reggie Gym. The Tigers opened the first set with a seamless connection between junior...

Newton For Everyone's logo and campaign sign.

Could Housing Costs Be Hurting Your Education?

Miriam Stern, News Editor September 29, 2025

  Newton for Everyone will host “Priced Out,” an event addressing the challenges teachers face in affording homes near their workplaces in Newton Public Schools, Tuesday, Sept. 30. “We're...

Girls' soccer shows strong defense in battle with Braintree

Girls’ soccer shows strong defense in battle with Braintree

Charlotte Kenney, Sports Editor September 27, 2025

Girls’ soccer fell 0-3 to Braintree after a strong defensive fight at home Thursday, Sept. 18.  Senior Eva Hautefeuille, a captain with seniors Shiaowei Qu and Colleen Walsh, began the game with...

Beals House Dean Scott Heslin.

Detention Debate: Life Lessons or Lost Minutes?

Rhea Khanna, News Editor September 24, 2025

As the new school year begins, many North students remain confused about how detentions are assigned and carried out, even though the detention system has existed for years. “I only know about lunch...

A student carries her field hockey equipment while heading to the locker rooms Monday, Sept. 22.

New policy restricts student-athletes from leaving bags in Graphics

Isabella Baust, Sports Editor September 22, 2025

Starting this 2025-2026 school year, North administration and Graphics implemented a new policy restricting student athletes from leaving their bags in the graphics classroom on the first floor. Students...

Senior Hava Shenkman races toward the finish line, Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Girls’ cross country pulls ahead of Braintree in first home meet

Khadija Ghadiali, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

Girls’ cross country, 4-0, won 21-40 against Braintree as the Tigers sent eleven girls across the finish line in under 21 minutes on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Cold Spring Park. Junior Esty Dudnik cinched...

Field hockey's defense perseveres in loss to Natick

Field hockey’s defense perseveres in loss to Natick

Khadija Ghadiali, Sports Editor September 13, 2025

Field hockey lost 1-5 in a valiant struggle against the Natick Redhawks despite playing with consistent effort, Monday, Sept. 8, at home.  The Tigers kept a tight back line, and the offense and midfield...

Try thrifting instead

Try thrifting instead

Cindy Qiao, Business Manager September 4, 2025

Recently, while studying in the Newton Free Library, I learned that they had just started offering Fix-It clinics, which offer instruction on upcycling, mending, and repairing clothes. Though I haven’t...

Caputo and his teammates embrace after a hard-earned 3rd place finish at States, Sunday, Feb. 23.

Caputo propels Tigers forward during record-breaking season

Amy Zhang, Sports Editor June 27, 2025

As the beep sounded and the red light flashed, senior Quinn Caputo launched himself off of the starting block during a North swim meet against Framingham. He then quickly pulled himself down into a tight...

North hosts Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter assembly

North hosts Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter assembly

Caroline Fahey, News Editor June 12, 2025

Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter captivated North’s audience with his profound story during an assembly held in the Lasker auditorium during g-block, Tuesday, May 6.  “In terms of hosting Holocaust...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Newtonite