Newton Public Schools, MA
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Newton Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 4th due to the predicted snowstorm. Stay safe and see you on Tuesday! @NewtonMAMayor
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Thrilled to announce North Principal Henry Turner has been named Principal of the Year by K-12Dive. More here: #diveawards @turnerhj @NorthLearns @NNHSTigers.
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We see you parents/guardians and we support you. You are awesome and more help is on the way. Stay tuned and stay safe and healthy.
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Newton Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 5th, 2018.
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Newton Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, February 13th. Hang in there everyone. We hope to be back to school soon!
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School WILL be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. All school hours will be the same as usual.
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Huge thanks to Newtonville Books Books and Learning Express Toys for supplying books and activities for students in our Title 1 program in Newton!
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The NPS "grab 'n go" food service is up and running at North and South. Families in need of breakfast and lunch can pick up food between 10-12 p.m. Visit our webpage for more resources: City of Newton MA - Mayor's Office
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The Newton Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Stay safe! @NewtonMAMayor
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We have had such a terrific year with our students and families. Enjoy your summer and we will see you back here in the fall! Be sure to check our website for calendars, summer reading, and more:
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The Newton Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, March 8, 2018. Please stay safe in the snow!
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Friday, December 18, 2020 will be a snow day in the Newton Public Schools. This is a REAL snow day! No classes for NPS students in any learning model. Enjoy the day and stay safe!
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Congratulations to all of our NPS graduates! North today and South tomorrow. Wishing you the vey best in your adventures ahead!
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So sorry friends-it will be another snow day for NPS on Wednesday, March 14th. We hope to be back to our routine soon!
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ICYMI. and filed under "Some Good News" - Newton South Librarian, Margaret Kane Schoen, was just named a 2020 Super Librarian by the Massachusetts School Library Association! Congrats on this outstanding recognition!
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During this season of giving, NPS is very grateful to the @NewtonSchoolsFn for their largest gift ever to the district. $150,000 for curriculum enhancements, special projects, professional development programs, and more. Thank you!!
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It was a busy morning at NPS! Mayor Fuller celebrated International Walk to School Day by walking across the new footbridge with Day Middle School students. THEN - off to the groundbreaking for our new NECP! @JMannNPS @NewtonMAMayor #internationalwalktoschoolday
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The Newton Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 4, 2022 due to the weather conditions. Please stay safe everyone!
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Once again, our Newton North Envirothon team won first in state (topping 26 other teams!) They will represent the state in the North American competition in Idaho this summer. Congrats on this amazing achievement team! @NNHSTigers
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Thank you to our faithful partners Newton Schools Foundation for their $85,500 donation to purchase Chromebooks for our distance learning program. Supporting identified needs and providing flexibility in grant-making is a hallmark of this fantastic community partner!
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Join us for a a reception to celebrate the opening of Portraits: Newton High School Students, featuring portrait art from North and South students. Thanks to @NewtonFreeLib for hosting this special exhibition.
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First day drop offs are done & our students are off to a great start! Keep up with NPS this year via website, social media, and mobile app!
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Monday is Patriot's Day, a day when Newtonites typically gather to celebrate the Boston Marathon. This year, we celebrate our strength as a community by posting #NewtonTogether signs throughout the city. Make yours today, post it, and share it! City of Newton MA - Mayor's Office
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Due to the severity of the storm and the recommendation of City officials, Newton Public Schools will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH.
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The sun has set on another South graduation! Congrats to all our grads! It was a packed house filled with song, laughter, and maybe a fear tears. 🎵Sunrise. Sunset. 🎵Best of luck , Lions, on your next adventure.
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Full Day Kindergarten will be implemented in the Newton Public Schools in the fall 2019! For more details, visit our website. More details will be added to the website as they become available.
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When we closed March 12th, we had no idea we would not return to our school buildings this year. Packing up is an end of the year ritual for students and staff alike. This year, our custodians are working hard to make sure student belongings are returned safely. Thank you!
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Join us March 3 at 7:00 p.m. with Phyllis Fagell, author of “Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond—and How Parents Can Help.” She is also a Ward, Day and North grad! Find out more on our website:
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Due to the impending snowstorm, the Newton Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 13th. Please stay safe and warm!
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Making lemonade out of lemons. the new windows at Lincoln-Eliot scheduled to be installed this summer have been installed early. While the larger building project has been delayed, the new windows will brighten the classrooms and will keep them warm in the winter!
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Our North and South seniors will be honored with Celebration Lanes on Sunday, June 7th and virtual celebrations on June 10 and 11. Thank you to the NPS staff, City of Newton, PTSOs and all those in the community who have dreamt of wonderful and creative ways to honor our grads!
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The rain held off and our North seniors are now officially North graduates! Congrats to Mr. Bedar for the special honor of being chosen as faculty speaker by the seniors. Excellent speech by North senior Rachel Donnellan and a few words of wisdom from Supt. Fleishman.
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Herb-crusted fish on the Friday lunch menu at North and South! This fresh fish comes from Red's Best @redsbest, a local company founded by a North grad and committed to sustaining small boat New England fishing industry. What a great partnership!
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A lovely message to honor former Ward principal Audrey Peller. A buddy bench sits behind the flags for students to sit on when they need a buddy or when they see a friend who may need a buddy.
Our playground is bannered with our pledge of kindness and inclusivity.
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A big congratulations to North junior Maya Mathews who was just elected Chair of the State Student Advisory Committee of the MA Dept. of Elem. and Sec. Ed. (DESE) She will be a full voting member of the DESE board next year! Fantastic accomplishment! @NNHSTigers @nnhsprincipal
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Very proud of our Bigelow Middle School students who recently attended the Anti-Defamation League's 24th Annual Youth Congress in Boston. Thank you @NewtonSchoolsFn for helping to fund this important work!
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Superintendent Fleishman gets some very important advice on snow days from principals (for the day!) and real Principal Jocelyn of Franklin Elementary. @massupt
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5th graders at Cabot (at Carr) spent their library time this morning listening to past students tell the story of their time at Cabot. It’s the first step in a process to create a beautiful mural for their new school. Thanks to Historic Newton for helping our students!
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Friday, January 7, 2022 will be a snow day for the Newton Public Schools. All school buildings and the Education Center will be closed. Stay safe out there!
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Thank you, Mr. Parlin, for 35 years of service to the Newton Public Schools! You have truly made a difference in the lives of countless students at Newton South.
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Today we welcomed teachers and staff back to start the 2024-2025 school year. Pictured is a visual of our opening day convocation. We’re hopeful about a great year ahead, and can’t wait to welcome students to the schools next week.
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Congrats to Kiran for his win at the Bigelow Middle School National Geography Bee! On to states! Thanks to @NewtonMAMayor for hosting the Bee this year.
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It's rainy outside but it's sunshine-y in our school buildings! Welcome back to school Newton Public School students! We are glad you are ALL here!
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Yesterday, Kindergarteners at Countryside received their custom-made step stools from their friends in the Tech Engineering Class at Oak Hill! A great example of the community and connection NPS is building across its schools. Thanks to Mr. Bueno for making it happen!
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On Monday night, the School Committee voted the last day of school. It will be Friday, June 22nd. It is an early release day (South 10:50 a.m., North 11:00, Middle Schools 11:30 a.m., Elementary 12:00 p.m.)
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Vaccine Clinics for 5- 11 year olds will be held at Newton North High School and Oak Hill Middle School on Nov. 13th and 14th from 9:00 - a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here:
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Congratulations to our Newton South Athletic Director, Pat Gonzalez, the 2022 Recipient of the MIAA John E. Young Distinguished Service Award.
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Welcome back to our NPS faculty and staff! We are ready to shine! #becourageous #equityandexcellence
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In case you missed it, district administration provided an update to the School Committee on the possible shift to later high school start times. You can find the presentation here, along with all the other work to date:
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Standing ovation for NPS custodial staff who were awarded the Superintendent Secret Sauce award for their outstanding work supporting students and staff daily.
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Last week, Oak Hill 8th graders were joined by civil rights icon Ruby Bridges for a powerful conversation around Ruby's experience as the first student to integrate schools in Louisiana in 1960. Thank you to Oak Hill PTO and Creative Arts & Sciences for making this possible!
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Newton Public Schools will have a two hour delay today, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. For specific information, visit @NewtonMAMayor
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Thank you to @NewtonMAMayor Fuller for hosting the Tri-County Superintendents of to ask MA state senators and representatives for funding to support special education services in MA. Special thanks to @JMannNPS and the Day Middle School chorus!
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We are proud of our Springboard students and our Ed. Center staff for donating to help those impacted by the Merrimack Valley gas explosions. Hopefully these supplies helped just a bit as those in the valley continue to deal with the effects of the events.
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Huge congrats to Newton South High School for being named a National Banner School by Special Olympics Massachusetts! South was recognized for fostering an inclusive school climate. Watch this video to celebrate! @NSHS_Athletics.
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Thank you to all of the Newton Public School teachers who inspire our students every day! #TeacherAppreciationDay
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Early release on Wed. 11/22. South:10:50, North 11:00, Middle: 11:30, Elementary: 12:00, NECP: 10:30. Have a wonderful holiday NPS families!
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Congressman Joe Kennedy visited South and made a stop to learn more about the Da Vinci program. Thanks NSF. #newtonps @RepJoeKennedy
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Physically distanced and making music safely. Students at North following guidelines AND making connections with musical friends!
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Chromebooks have arrived! Devices are currently being processed and logged. Please watch your email for a message from your school (DLA included) for pick up times for your NPS issued device.
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Newton Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15th. Questions? Follow this link:
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Congrats to Newton North senior Max Teszler - he won a car as part of the Keys for Success program sponsored by Newton Honda Village! Max was one of 50 NNHS students nominated for service and good deeds done throughout the year.
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Congrats to Carol Anne at NECP for this recognition of her outstanding contribution to NPS' preschool program!
NECP amazing OT is presented with the Cathy Jepsen award from Understanding our Differences. Congratulations Carol Anne!!! No one deserves this more than you.
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For the 2nd year in a row, a Newton Science Educator was inducted into the Massachusetts Science Educators Hall of Fame! Congrats to Jenny Craddock, our K-8 curriculum coordinator for science & tech engineering.
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Groundhog Gray welcomes walkers to Day Middle School today on Groundhog Day! Wonder if he saw his shadow? @JMannNPS
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Please visit the following link for an important message from the superintendent on safety in the Newton Public Schools.
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The City and Newton Public Schools have expanded the student Grab & Go Meal program to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL Newton residents. Locations below: Monday-Friday, 10a-12p:Newton North, theater entrance, Newton South, main entrance, 150 Jackson Rd, (rear lot)
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October is National Principals Month! Today we celebrate our PRE-K and ELEMENTARY school principals and thank them for being such terrific leaders for in our schools and in our community. P.S. Be sure to swipe to see the whole crew! ➡��� #ThankAPrincipal
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Tomorrow! SEL4Newton and NPS will host .a webinar on Wed., 5/27 at 7 PM for elementary school parents/guardians: “Parenting in the Time of Corona." Find out more and register at this link:
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Mark your calendars! Wed., May 1st at 7 p.m. at Newton South - a MUST-SEE program! "A survival guide to parenting teens. Thanks to our City partners @NewtonHealth for organizing this super-useful event! RSVP here:
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REMINDER: Community forum on Wed. 12/6 has been moved to Newton NORTH (457 Walnut St.) Can't attend in person? Watch on FB Live or @New_TV
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"You're off to great places!" Enjoying College T-shirt day at North and celebrating the next adventures for our "almost" graduates!
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Congratulations to our graduating seniors who have been awarded the Seal of Biliteracy. An outstanding accomplishment to conclude their senior year! To see the award recipients, follow this link:
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Thank you for another successful Global Education Leadership Fund dinner. We raised more than $50k to provide financial assistance for study abroad programs! NPS administrators (and @NewtonMAMayor were on duty all night! Thanks to @NewtonSchoolsFn for ongoing support.
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Congrats to our Title 1 Director Robin Norman for her Celebrate Literacy Local Council Award for the Greater Boston Reading Council!
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Principal Turner welcoming students as he does every Thursday! #PositiveSignThursday.
So many happy faces this morning! Off to a great start at #nnhstigers #positivesignthursday #msaachat
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NPS is again thankful for the support of @NewtonSchoolsFn this year. They have contributed more than $250K to our amazing Calculus Project. Find out more about this program that is inspiring students to achieve higher levels in math.
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Please visit this webpage for the School Committee presentation from last night and the fall Return to Learn plan.
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NPS has developed a terrific partnership with Lesley University for current and future teachers to achieve a masters degree and MA initial licensure. Find out more here:
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NPS administrators and SC members on Beacon Hill to support our METCO program. 50 years and going strong! #MetcoWorks
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If your child turns 5 years old before 9.1.22, they are eligible to start Kindergarten in fall 2022. To help NPS plan, please complete this form: . Kindergarten registration timeline info can be found at:
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A little sunshine (and sample of creativity in our distance learning world) - Day Middle School choral director preparing students for a June virtual concert. Enjoy!
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Today, we remember and honor our veterans. Horace Mann students had the special privilege of learning from veterans last week, including their very own P.E. teacher. Thanks, Mr. Tynes, for creating such a special event this week. And thank you for your service, veterans!
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Our most unusual school year is winding down and many of you are thinking about ways to thank your teachers for their amazing efforts. One way to show your appreciation is through Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher program. Find out more here:
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We know it is going to be a hot one tomorrow! We plan to keep our regular schedule, but our faculty and staff will keep a close eye on students to make sure they are hydrated and cool as possible. Send your child with extra water and comfortable clothing. Thank you for your help!
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Join the North PTSO for their Just Think EXPO on Tuesday, 1/8. Get info on topics like vaping, personal safety, healthy eating, body confidence, stress reduction. First 50 students (with parent/guardian) get a treat bag! Open to ALL Newton families!
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Today's shout out goes to some very special teachers at Burr Elementary! Thank you to Ms. McMahon, Ms. Tice, Ms. Gersh, Mrs. Richard, and Mrs. Christopher from Caleb and Charlotte!
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Vaccine Clinic TODAY - Walk-Ins Welcome! Get your COVID vaccine at Newton North or Newton South High School TODAY-Sat. Sept. 11. Clinics run from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. More details here: City of Newton MA - Mayor's Office Newton Health and Human Services
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Congrats to our North and South Seniors on earning the Seal of Bilteracy (proven proficiency in 2 languages!) @NewtonMAMayor
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What are you doing today after school? Girls at Oak Hill are coding! Since October, students have been exploring coding. And, while they code, they are also learning self-reliance and problem-solving in a collaborative and fun environment. What a great start to the weekend!
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Congratulations to all North and South students who received the High School Human Rights Award Tues. eve. The award is given to students in recognition of their advocacy to ensure mutual respect by promoting acceptance of diversity and combatting discrimination. @NNHSTigers
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Fall WALK - ROLL - RIDE to School Day, Wed. Oct. 12, 2022. Will you walk, roll, bike or bus this year? Choose what works for your family to celebrate International Walk to School Day this year. Visit for more information
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Next week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join us to say thank you to all NPS teachers by submitting a thank you card, photo or video. Use this form to submit your creation and look for it on our social media channels next week!.
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REMINDER! Please join us on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for an informative evening with Middle School Matters author (and Newton native!) Phyllis Fagell. More information and RSVP form is on this webpage:.The event will be recorded. @Pfagell
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Newton Public Schools is hiring for a wide range of positions including, teachers, substitutes, monitors, counseling, guidance, and special education services. Visit this link to learn more about these open positions and to consider joining our team!
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