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Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
February 5, 2025
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
February 5, 2025
Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year
Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year
February 5, 2025
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
January 31, 2025
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
January 30, 2025
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 2025
Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win
February 5, 2025
Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.
Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory
February 5, 2025
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 2025
Seniors Marco Comin and Seth Rao pose post-win Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Boys’ soccer triumphs in thrilling penalty shootout to reach state final
November 20, 2024
Senior Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot
November 14, 2024
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
November 14, 2024
Senior Marco Comin Natick defenders to keep the offensive possession alive Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Boys’ soccer advances to Final Four after defeating Natick
November 14, 2024
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 2025
Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win
February 5, 2025
Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.
Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory
February 5, 2025
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 2025
Boys' volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
Boys’ volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
June 15, 2022
Girls' ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
Girls’ ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
May 18, 2022
Boys' lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
Boys’ lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
May 10, 2022
Girls' tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
Girls’ tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
May 10, 2022
Ethan Ou '21 receives the 52nd annual Hamill Award outside Newton City Hall Thursday, July 8. Left to right Hamill Award Committee Chair Elliott Loew, Newton North pitcher Ethan Ou, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nicole Banks. (Photo Courtesy of Ethan Ou)
Ethan Ou '21 wins 52nd Annual Hamill Award
July 24, 2021
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
February 3, 2025
Members of 'Lost and Found' production pose for a group photo during a rehearsal, Saturday, Jan. 12.
Lost and Found emphasizes POC experiences through performances
January 30, 2025
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
January 16, 2025
Seniors Nate Burres and Toby Gilpin, and Sophomore Alex Santanastaso, perform in a dress rehearsal of Heathers: Teen Edition, Saturday, Nov. 23.
Heathers: Teen Edition fills Little Theater with dark comedy, teenage angst
January 15, 2025
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
January 1, 2025
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
January 20, 2025
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
November 12, 2024
North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports
North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports
November 11, 2024
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.
Students weigh commitment to CTE programs
October 28, 2024
The Scarlet Letter, a book that students are no longer required to read.
Evolving English curriculum reflects student diversity, contemporary issues
October 27, 2024
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Laura's Feature by Joelle
Catalyzing innovation: academic scientists share secrets to success
April 6, 2018
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
December 8, 2017
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
May 8, 2017
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
April 26, 2017
Beals House Executive Assistant Cheryl Stover hands out treats to welcome students back to school following the end of the union strike Monday, Feb. 5.
Students, educators rebuild community after teachers strike
February 22, 2024
Members of Lost and Found gather for group photo on opening night prior to the strike, Thursday, Jan. 18.
Theatre Ink productions rescheduled following teachers’ strike
February 16, 2024
North track previous victory from last years meet, Jan. 22 2023.
Teacher’s strike causes boys’ indoor track to forfeit 27-year win streak
February 5, 2024
South teacher Ryan Normandin delivers a speech announcing the end of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, Friday, Feb. 2.
Teachers strike ends after 15 days, contract agreement reached
February 2, 2024
Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.
Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining
February 2, 2024
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
February 4, 2025
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
January 17, 2025
Daisies in the summer.
Why everyone should dabble in photography
October 28, 2024
Union members and supporters hold up a sign condemning Mayor Ruthanne Fuller at the NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Guest Column: Students should stand strong in solidarity with striking teachers
January 31, 2024
Disney-fication of 'Star Wars' ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
All content by Emily Moss
School Committee, custodians’ union at odds over outsourcing

School Committee, custodians’ union at odds over outsourcing

Emily Moss
April 7, 2017
Photo courtesy of No On 2

Trump's pro-charter stance clashes with state's 'No' vote on Prop 2

Emily Moss
February 7, 2017
Custodians face potential job loss in School Committee proposal to outsource

Custodians face potential job loss in School Committee proposal to outsource

Emily Moss
September 27, 2016

Student-faculty advisory board meets to discuss recent racism, anti-Semitism

Emily Moss
March 19, 2016

Acts of racism, anti-Semitism prompt establishment of student-faculty advisory board

Emily Moss
March 19, 2016
Turf war: The debate on synthetic fields

Turf war: The debate on synthetic fields

Emily Moss
February 10, 2016
Graphic by Maria Trias

State officials to blend MCAS, PARCC in disputed MCAS 2.0

Emily Moss
January 25, 2016
School Committee signs teachers' contract

School Committee signs teachers' contract

Emily Moss
October 29, 2015
Newton teachers seek pay equity

Newton teachers seek pay equity

Emily Moss
September 16, 2015
Union and School Committee reach tentative agreement

Union and School Committee reach tentative agreement

Emily Moss
September 10, 2015
Courtesy of the Washington Post.

Growing controversy over Common Core and PARCC: In Newton and across the nation

Emily Moss
May 22, 2015
The Power of Invention: From a North classroom to Ethiopia to Roxbury

The Power of Invention: From a North classroom to Ethiopia to Roxbury

Emily Moss
May 12, 2015
Photo by Devin Perlo.

Superintendent David Fleishman names housemaster Mark Aronson interim principal for next year

Emily Moss
April 18, 2015
Graphic made by Maria Trias.

Update: Students express mixed feelings regarding appointment of interim principal

Emily Moss
April 8, 2015
Principal finalists visit North, not selected

Principal finalists visit North, not selected

Emily Moss
March 25, 2015
Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Emily Moss
March 3, 2015
PTSO to host Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Thursday

PTSO to host Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Thursday

Emily Moss
January 19, 2015
This year's High School Quiz Show team on the set of WGBH. Photo courtesy WGBH.

Students advance in WGBH High School Quiz Show

Emily Moss
November 25, 2014
Debate team competes at Manchester-Essex

Debate team competes at Manchester-Essex

Emily Moss
November 14, 2014
Sophomore Ashley Rodriguez won the Miss Teen Belleza Latina USA competition last month. Photo courtesy Rodriguez.

Sophomore wins Miss Teen Latina USA

Emily Moss
November 12, 2014
Sophomore Elinor Graham in Armenia this past summer

Service trips: How do they affect college applications?

Emily Moss
November 10, 2014
No Homework and Grading-Free Bill to be piloted this weekend

No Homework and Grading-Free Bill to be piloted this weekend

Emily Moss
November 6, 2014
Debate team competes in New York

Debate team competes in New York

Emily Moss
October 31, 2014
Controversy arises over Russian Math at North

Controversy arises over Russian Math at North

Emily Moss
October 24, 2014
Graphic by Maria Trias.

One School, One Book events to be held Thursday

Emily Moss
September 29, 2014
Members of this school's Envirothon team pose for a photo. Back row, from left: Rudy Gelb-Bicknell, Kavish Gandhi, captain Eliana Gevelber, Avianna Vyff, Bowen He, Iris Liao, and coach Ann Dannenberg. Front row from left: Kirby Broderick, Neil Hooker, Ying Gao, and Kaija Gahm. Photo courtesy Michelle Fineblum.

Envirothon team wins state competition

Emily Moss
June 6, 2014
Ligerbots attends world finals in St. Louis

Ligerbots attends world finals in St. Louis

Emily Moss
May 12, 2014
No homework days to be piloted next fall

No homework days to be piloted next fall

Emily Moss
April 21, 2014
CAPStone projects provide new educational opportunities

CAPStone projects provide new educational opportunities

Emily Moss
April 14, 2014
Ligerbots team wins qualifying event

Ligerbots team wins qualifying event

Emily Moss
March 26, 2014
SAT slated to change, standardized test will be less "coachable"

SAT slated to change, standardized test will be less "coachable"

Emily Moss
March 20, 2014
Youth Summit III to address teen problems

Youth Summit III to address teen problems

Emily Moss
March 17, 2014
GELF fundraiser to support Newton students on travel programs

GELF fundraiser to support Newton students on travel programs

Emily Moss
March 5, 2014
This graphic describes the new online scheduling process. Credit to history teacher Emily Lewis

Course registration moves online

Emily Moss
February 10, 2014

Debate team competes at Columbia University

Emily Moss
February 3, 2014

Quiz Show team advances from previous round

Emily Moss
January 23, 2014
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