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Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities

Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities

Izzie Chapman, News Editor February 5, 2025

Juniors and their parents gathered in the Lasker Auditorium for a presentation from North’s guidance office surrounding future planning, Wednesday, Jan. 8. Eight of North’s counselors discussed...

Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty

Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty

Kendall Swint, News Editor February 5, 2025

Sophomores taking the ELA MCAS this March will be the first to complete the test without the pressure of passing being a graduation requirement. According to the New York Times, 59 percent of voters...

Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year

Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year

Maddie Ngo, News Editor February 5, 2025

For the first time, Newton Public Schools (NPS) schools were out Wednesday, Jan. 29 in observance of Lunar New Year due to a district-wide decision to recognize Asian American students and families.  School...

Tingle stands next to his completed tiny home project, Friday, Dec. 14 2024.

Tingle honored as 2024 MCEW teacher of the year for sustainable tiny home project

Charlotte Kenney, News Editor January 31, 2025

Regarding his work with carpentry students on a sustainable tiny house, carpentry teacher Garrett Tingle received the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Week (MCEW) organization...

SFA works to improve North’s learning environment

SFA works to improve North’s learning environment

Makenna Kelley, News Editor January 30, 2025

Projects for the Student-Faculty Administration (SFA) have begun to ramp up after months of planning, welcoming new members, and forming subcommittees. “This is the best year we have had in terms...

SOS presentations educate students on available mental health resources

SOS presentations educate students on available mental health resources

Madi Drewry, News Editor January 30, 2025

Juniors and freshmen at North participated in a Signs of Suicide (SOS) presentation within their English and history classes during November and December to learn about the struggles of depression and...

NPS hosts Student Focus Group in hopes to form long-range district plan

NPS hosts Student Focus Group in hopes to form long-range district plan

Emma Xiao, News Editor January 30, 2025

Newton Public Schools (NPS) Hosts Student Focus Group In Hopes to Form Long-Range District Plan  This week students, parents, and staff received a Strategic Planning Survey from the district designed...

Students embrace sustainability at thrift swap, organized by Climate Collective Club

Students embrace sustainability at thrift swap, organized by Climate Collective Club

Amy Zhang, News Editor January 27, 2025

Students donated and took home used clothes, CDs, books, and other items during a thrift swap organized by the Sustainable Development and Climate Collective club.  Students dropped off items Nov....

Animal Advocacy Club makes strides in supporting local shelters

Animal Advocacy Club makes strides in supporting local shelters

Madi Drewry, News Editor January 26, 2025

North's Animal Advocacy Club is a group of students dedicated to animal welfare through volunteer opportunities, club meetings, social media awareness, and fundraising with bake sales and GoFundMes. The...

Students grapple with election results

Students grapple with election results

Hannah Sheppard, News editor January 10, 2025

Following former President Donald Trump’s victory on election day Tuesday, Nov. 5, students at North anticipate changes regarding queer and trans rights, women's rights, military spending, and the economy.  “I...

Pep rally celebrates Fall Season

Pep rally celebrates Fall Season

Izzy Chapman, News editor January 1, 2025

Students celebrated the successful fall sports season and competed in games during a pep rally Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the Reggie gym. “We’ve had the most successful fall season at North that we’ve...

New Peru exchange welcomes Peruvian students

New Peru exchange welcomes Peruvian students

Caroline Fahey, News editor December 17, 2024

North launched its first-ever Peru exchange program this year, welcoming students from Newton College in Peru.  Students arrived Friday, Oct. 25, and stayed with host families while exploring Boston...

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