The Newtonite

NTA changes route in response to Newton Chief of Police, Fuller request

January 26, 2024

Teachers handle work in, out of building with pandemic in mind

Jacob Zalis • January 4, 2021

Teachers wave and greet each other in the otherwise empty hallways, careful to keep their masks up and not linger as they move in and out of the building. Meanwhile, others lead Zoom classes from converted...

North welcomes new faculty amid remote learning plan

The Newtonite • September 22, 2020

compiled by Grace Beecher and Anika Bhawalkar Carrie BatesScience teacher Background: Bates earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry education and a minor in Spanish teaching from Brigham...

Video: Faculty members participate in standout against accusations of bias in history curricula

The Newtonite • October 11, 2018

Cartoon: Sleepyhead

The Newtonite • March 13, 2015

Cartoon: A valid excuse

The Newtonite • October 21, 2013

Graphic by Julia Moss.

Asian Culture Club hosts Asian Culture Day at this school

The Newtonite • February 14, 2013

Panel discusses Asian American experiences Cafe owner reminisces Korean American childhood Asian American teachers answer questions about their childhood Author lectures about Asian American struggles

New faculty members bring experience, skills to school

The Newtonite • September 4, 2012

compiled by Samantha Libraty Profiles of Chris Alberg, Albert Cho, Nicole D’Aleo, Tracy Isman, Emma Lichtenstein, Tom MacIntyre, Abby McLaughlin, David Meshovlam, Leigh Paris, Lynne Ruozzi, Jim Sautter and Kara Sheridan

Editorial: Superintendent's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget improves school

The Newtonite • April 3, 2012

After a crippling economic recession, Fiscal Year 2012 cut programs and teachers from this school, but in FY13 teachers and money will be added back to the payroll. We support the addition of two regular education full time educators (FTEs) and understand why the Newton Public Schools maintains the non-athletic school-sponsored extra-curricular activities fees (clubs).

Faculty explore uses of X-block

The Newtonite • January 13, 2012

by Sam Jones For students, the end of the school day means that they are now free to do what they please. Some choose to leave, eager to get home to unwind after a hard day of work

Faculty send their children to Plowshares

The Newtonite • January 13, 2012

by Hilary Brumberg and Perrin Stein It is 7:35 a.m., and, as usual, a group of exhausted students is exiting a bus parked outside the theatre entrance. These students shiver in the cold January weather, too tired to speak as they enter the school and begin to migrate down Main Street. It is 7:35 a.m., and, as usual, a group of exhausted students is exiting a bus parked outside the theatre entrance. These students shiver in the cold January weather, too tired to speak as they enter the school and begin to migrate down Main Street.

‘Occupy’ protests provide student outlet

The Newtonite • November 23, 2011

by Alex Feit With the “Occupy” protests spreading to thousands of cities and towns around the globe, a handful of students and teachers at this school feel inclined to take part in this now ubiquitous movement.