Newton Community School District

Leo Friedman eligible to advance in competition for large scholarship

Although administrators are cautious, the numbers are looking good

Elementary school held bench dedication ceremony in departed teacher’s honor

Residents gathered for the Newton Homecoming Parade on Sept. 15 in downtown Newton, which concluded with a community pep rally on the west side of the square.

Community invited to watch parade and participate in downtown pep rally Sept. 15

Aurora Heights, Emerson Hough, Berg Middle School and WEST Academy principals tell us their back-to-school experience

Five-year plan outlines how district can spread its message more efficiently

Chamber holds annual new teacher luncheon to greet the new faces in kids’ classrooms

Officials are determining best ways to move forward with master planning communications

Free school meals no longer provided for all students except at Emerson Hough, WEST Academy

Updated designs show school board members how players and fans will be positioned

Residents may petition against project before Aug. 8 but need more than 3,000 signatures

Funding, mental health, teacher recruitment, dropout prevention included as prime concerns

Messinger signs on for another three years at district

Board members ready to aim for the fences with updated sporting facility