The Newtonite

Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North

Kerri Huang • December 2, 2022

Multicultural Night filled North’s cafeteria with a sea of voices, tables of traditional foods, and displays of clothing and photographs Tuesday, November 15. From an origami display and Lebanese...

Just Think expo informs students, parents about healthy choices

Dea Cela • January 17, 2020

Students and their families learned about making good decisions from community members at the “Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices” expo Tuesday, Jan. 7. Over thirty nonprofit groups held stations...

Screenagers: Next Chapter screening informs parents about teenage stress

Maya Demissie • October 23, 2019

Parents gathered in the auditorium to watch the PTSO showing of Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience Thursday, Oct. 10. The film, created by Delaney Ruston, teaches parents...

Students explore North's diversity at Multicultural Night

Maya Demissie • May 8, 2019

The cafeteria hummed as students explored different cultures during Multicultural Night Tuesday, April 30. Families stood behind tables displaying traditional food and drink, colorful clothing, flags...

First annual Multicultural Night celebrates cultural diversity in North community

Helen Xiao • April 5, 2018

(photo courtesy of NNHS PTSO) Members of the North community gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate and recognize the diverse cultures of students at North during the first ever Multicultural Night on...

PTSO Just Think EXPO informs students about drug use, local organizations

Jacques Abou-Rizk • January 24, 2018

(Photo by Joelle Sugianto) Students learned about new programs and organizations in the Newton community and received information on making good decisions at a PTSO sponsored “Just Think: Teens Making...

PTSO parents accidentally light fire in International Cafe

Sophia Zhou • December 15, 2017

Parents from the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) accidentally started a fire in the International Cafe during A-block Friday morning while cleaning up after a breakfast event for teachers. According...

PTSO to host Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Thursday

Emily Moss • January 19, 2015

by Emily Moss Newton middle and high school students and parents are invited to the annual Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices exposition this Thursday, run by the Parent Teacher Student Organization...

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.

PTSO to hold Just Think! exposition

The Newtonite • January 23, 2013

[media-credit name="Jordan Robbins" align="alignnone" width="300"] by Connor Vasu To address risky behaviors and promote healthy lifestyle decisions, this school’s PTSO will hold a Just Think: Teens...

PTSO sponsors standardized test preparation services

The Newtonite • December 13, 2012

by Maxwell Kozlov This year, the PTSO's Educational Excellence Campaign (EdEx) co-chairs Susan Cassidy, Benita Danzing and Mary Beth DeNucci provided juniors and seniors with free access to PrepMe, an online SAT and ACT preparation service.

Exposition to teach safe driving habits

The Newtonite • September 22, 2012

by Amanda Hills As part of an initiative to improve teens’ safety on the road, there will be a “Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices” presentation at Monday’s PTSO meeting in the film lecture hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m.