The Newtonite

PTSO hosts Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo [Updated Date]

The Newtonite • January 29, 2014

Next Tuesday, the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) will host Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices, an educational exposition at this school with fun activities and resources to teach students about healthy decision making.

Preview: Winterfest to provide two-day musical experience

The Newtonite • January 20, 2014

In the auditorium, the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and small chamber ensembles will be performing at this school for Winterfest I Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., followed the next night by the Concert Choir, Family Singers, Orchestra, and String Ensemble for Winterfest II Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Review: Cabaret Troupe contrasts fairy tales with everyday teenage problems

The Newtonite • January 9, 2014

The enchanting voices of actors fill the auditorium with song in Cabaret Troupe’s “Neverland,” which goes up tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

School accreditation program, NEASC, held for Newton schools

Max Kozlov • January 6, 2014

Despite the decision in September to temporarily suspend its participation in the program which evaluates this school, Newton high school students are likely to remain unaffected as they apply to post-secondary education, according to officials at this school and around the state.

Mayoral candidates discuss issues, share ideas

The Newtonite • November 4, 2013

Tomorrow, the Newton mayoral election will be a contest between Mayor Setti Warren ’89 and Alderman Ted Hess-Mahan.

Juniors, seniors plan for the annual Halloween Bash

Max Kozlov • October 31, 2013

Juniors and seniors will attend the annual Halloween Bash, which will take place this Friday, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Powderpuff football plans started at this school after cancellation at South

Max Kozlov • October 17, 2013

Over the past few weeks, the long-standing tradition of a Powderpuff football game, an all-girls touch football match at South, was terminated by principal Joel Stembridge. The recent news at South about Powderpuff even made some students at this school start thinking about a game.

School Holidays: An Oxymoron?

The Newtonite • October 7, 2013

As a banner hanging in Main St. reading “Respect, Diversity, Individuality” advertises, this school community is far from homogenous. This diversity entails a wide range of religions practiced by the student body and the faculty, and each religion comes with its own dose of high holidays.