Announcements

  • Celebration Parent & Guardian Social
    Come and learn how you can help make this year’s Celebration fabulous!Planning for Celebration 2024, the post-Senior Prom party at NNHS, is underway! For those of you new to North, Celebration…
  • EdEx Winter Jazz Night: January 10, 2024
    Please join us for an Art Studios tour and see what this year’s EdEx fundraising campaign is all about! Come learn first-hand what your students do in class and in…
  • NNHS Retirement Tea, Tuesday June 20th!
    Each year, former and current Newton North staff gather to honor retiring colleagues, and the PTSO Teacher Appreciation Committee provides set up, serving, clean up, and an array of refreshments. Please help the NNHS PTSO…
  • 2023 SEPAC Awards
    Dear All, As you may know, each year, parents, guardians, and students are able to nominate NPS and Out of District teachers and staff for a Special Education Parent Advisory…
  • Newton North School Council Seeks Two Parent/Guardian Members and One Alternate
    The primary responsibilities of the School Council are to advise and assist the principal with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and to help develop any projects arising out of the…
  • NNHS Seals Program
    Juniors & Seniors: Apply for the Seals of Civic Action, Social Justice, Fine & Performing Arts, and Applied STEM Are you committed to improving civic life? Dedicated to community service?…
  • Volunteer for Celebration 2023
    We are looking for volunteers to help out with Celebration 2023, NNHS’s after prom bash! Last year, there were about 500 students joining in the festivities! Although we have already…
  • Learn About the Latest Instructional Innovations with Principal Henry
    Join us February 7 at 7:00 pm at North High School for an informative presentation from Principal Turner and department chairs from English, World Language, Math, Science, and History. Learn…
  • Superintendent’s Information Session on the City’s Override
    On Tuesday, January 31, at 8:30am, the Interim Superintendent, Kathleen Smith, and members of the School Committee will visit North to discuss the City’s proposed override with parents and guardians….
  • Preparing Your Teen for the Digital Transformation of Jobs and Careers
    Monday, January 30, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Industry after industry is being transformed: retail, healthcare, energy, film and television, banking, among many others. What does this mean for education…
  • Virtual Coffee with Principal Turner
    On January 4th from 5-6pm, Principal Turner will give parents and caregivers a quick update on current everts and issues happening at NNHS, then taking questions from the audience. This…
  • Teacher Appreciation Dinner
    The PTSO will be providing dinner for our amazing teachers during parent conferences on Thursday, December 1. Please help us show our gratitude for all the wonderful teachers and staff at North…
  • Multicultural Night
    Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:30 – 8:00pm Help us celebrate Newton North’s diversity at our 5th Multicultural Night! Three ways you can participate: Create a region/country table or display. Bring…
  • Kids and Smartphones
    November 7, 6:00-7:00pm, NNHS Auditorium Rob Greenfield, a NNHS teacher in the History/Social Science Department and our new Digital Literacy Coordinator will lead this presentation and conversation, “Kids and Smartphones.” This…
  • Tough Topics 2022
    “Tough Topics 2022,” featuring panelists (Deans, Counselors, trusted adults and students), will discuss a number of sensitive issues teenagers face today. Some of these topics include: sexual harassment, substance use/abuse,…
  • Celebration 2022
  • PTSO Annual Meeting
    The PTSO Annual Meeting will take place on May 17th at 7 p.m. in room 103 at Newton North High School —all are welcome. Board slate The 2022-2023 Board slate…
  • Proposed PTSO Budget for 2022-2023
    The proposed PTSO Budget for 22-23 is posted here.  The Board recommends that the membership approve the budget as presented. Any comments on the budget should be sent to the…
  • Proposed amendments to the by-laws
    On April 12th, the PTSO Board met and discussed two changes to the by-laws. The first change would add language prohibiting a Board member from seeking or holding an elected…
  • Vote Now! School Council Elections Open until May 5th.
    Newton North School Council seeks two parent/guardian members and one alternate. Elections are now open. For the candidate statements and voting ballot, click HERE. If needed, the URL is https://web.northptso.org/site/school-council-elections/ The primary…
  • Multicultural Night
    Mark your calendars for our fourth Multicultural Night to celebrate our school’s diversity through delicious foods and diverse displays. After having to postpone our fall event due to weather, we are…
  • Student Opt-in for WIN 3 – April 8
    Students can opt-in for Families For Depression Awareness and Young Adult Life Narratives in the Little Theatre during WIN 3 on April 8. Sign up and come hear about the…
  • Just Think Expo – April 6
    JUST THINK EXPO will be held on Wednesday, April 6 during all 3 lunches on Main Street. School and community resources will be available to share materials and information during…
  • Parent Evening with Professionals from Families for Depression Awareness
    Thursday, April 7th at 7pm on Zoom Does your family have the tools they need to address life’s stressors? By being knowledgeable about self- care and mental health, you can help…
  • Newton North School Council Member Announcement
    Newton North School Council Seeks Two Parent/Guardian Members and One AlternateCandidate Statements Due April 14 The primary responsibilities of the School Council are to advise and assist the principal with…
  • Teacher Appreciation Surprise Dessert Party
    The PTSO will be hosting a special teacher appreciation surprise dessert party on Thursday, March 24, to celebrate our wonderful NNHS teachers and staff! Please consider making a monetary donation here towards…
  • Making the Most of Your High School Years
    On March 8, 2022, the PTSO and Newton North experts led a discussion of how to help your teen get the most out of their Newton North experience. Topics included:…
  • Seals of Civic Action & Social Justice
    Juniors & Seniors: Apply for the Seals of Civic Action and Social Justice Are you committed to improving civic life? Passionate about community service? Dedicated to social justice and equity? …
  • Superintendent & School Committee Virtual Visit
    Mark your calendars for our annual PTSO visit with Superintendent David Fleishman and members of the school committee. Our discussion will be via Zoom on Thursday, March 24th at 8:30 am.  Bring…
  • Making the Most of Your High School Years
    On Tuesday March 8th, from 7:00-8:00, join the PTSO and Newton North experts (Vice Principal Amy Winston and additional department heads), via Zoom, for a discussion of how to help…
  • UPCOMING EVENT: Preparing your teens for the digital transformation of jobs and careers
    Monday, January 31, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Abel Sanchez (https://abel.mit.edu/#/bio) Place: https://mit.zoom.us/my/abelsan Industry after industry is being transformed: retail, healthcare, energy, film and television, banking, among many…
  • January Parent/Guardian Coffee on Zoom
    Thanks to all who have joined NNHS PTSO Parent Community events this year! All are welcome at these events, the more the merrier. We have had participation from parents from all…
  • Class of 2024 Basket Fundraiser
    Welcome to the Class of 2024 basket fundraiser raffle page! There will be three themed baskets for you to win! Raffle winners will be picked on Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021….
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION GRAB N’ GO BREAKFAST
    The PTSO will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Grab n’ Go Breakfast on Friday, December 10. Please help us show our gratitude for all the wonderful teachers and staff at North by contributing…
  • Parent/Guardian Night Out (November 8, 8pm)
    In the spirit of continued community-building, the NNHS Parent/Guardian Community will gather on Monday, November 8 at 8:00pm at Union Street Restaurant and Bar. Be sure to dress warmly for…
  • December Parent/Guardian Saturday Coffee!
    The Community Engagement team of the NNHS PTSO will be hosting the next NNHS Parent/Guardian Community Coffee Meetup on Saturday, December 4 at 10:00am. All are welcome! We’ll meet at…
  • PTSO At-Large METCO Rep
    At the October 26th PTSO Board meeting, Linda Barros was nominated by the Board to serve as one of the two PTSO ‘At-Large’ METCO representatives. The membership will vote on…
  • Multicultural Night Postponed Due to Weather
    Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating this week, so we must postpone our multi-cultural event. We will find a date in the Spring to reschedule this wonderful event. Please email multicultural@northptso.org with any questions.
  • Navigating Our Teens Return to School Socially and Emotionally
    Upcoming Event: NAVIGATING OUR TEENS RETURN TO SCHOOL SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, November 3, 7:00pmWe have compiled a great list of NNHS administrators who will be talking about the departments they…
  • Back to School Night Thursday 9/30 6pm – 9pm
    Back to School Night will be completely on Zoom. Zoom meeting information for each class will be listed on a report in Aspen. Reports will be posted on 9/29.
  • Multicultural Night: October 27
    Travel around the world…in one evening! Mark your calendars for Newton North PTSO’s 4th Multicultural Night to celebrate our school’s diversity through delicious foods and wonderful displays. If you would…
  • PTSO Board At Large METCO position
    At the September 21st PTSO Board meeting, Mark Tackie was nominated by the Board to serve as the PTSO ‘at-large’ METCO representative. The membership will vote on the nomination at the…
  • Grade 9 Family Night PTSO Slides Now Posted
    The slides that the PTSO Presidents, Patty Egan and Heather Pozen, presented at the Grade 9 Family Night are now available for review. Click here to view the pdf. If…
  • PTSO By-laws: Proposed At-Large METCO Board Position
    The Newton North PTSO Boards (both the 20/21 Board and 21/22 Board) recommend voting to approve this by-law amendment. The amendment adds an At-Large NNHS PTSO Board Position for a METCO parent/guardian. The amendment will…
  • Northside Dining – Porch Party 2021
    Save the Date – Saturday, October 16th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PTSO Presents Northside Dining – Porch Party 2021 Please mark your calendars! Consider hosting on your porch and/or attending Porch…
  • Vote Now! School Council Elections Open until May 6th
    Newton North School Council seeks two parent/guardian members and one alternate. Elections are now open. For the candidate statements and voting ballot, click HERE. If needed, the URL is https://web.northptso.org/site/school-council-elections/ The job…
  • Why Gap Years Matter More Than Ever!
    Are you wondering about the benefits of a Gap Year, and realistic options amidst COVID and the disruption of higher ed? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions, for…
  • Annual Superintendent/School Committee Visit
    Mark your calendars for our annual PTSO visit with Superintendent David Fleishman and a member of the School Committee. Our discussion will be via zoom on February 2, 2021 at…
  • Resilience
    Resilience: Identifying needs and supporting the development of a resiliency practice for our NNHS students – and ourselves! This event will discuss how to identify trauma, stress and burnout and…
  • NNHS Winter Coat Drive
    Help your community collect new or lightly worn winter coats, hats, gloves, and shoes for families in need. Donations can be made in the NNHS main office and Riley House…
  • Free meals available for Newton students
    Despite remote learning, free meals for students continue to be offered at Newton schools as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture national school lunch and breakfast programs. For virtual…
  • Developing student anti-racist skills focus of new campaign
    This year, the Educational Excellence Fundraising Campaign will raise money to establish the Collaborations in Anti-Racism and Equity (C.A.R.E.) fund at Newton North High School. The purpose of this fund will…
  • Pumpkins for Community Day
    Thank you to the 24 volunteers who provided 100 pumpkins for Community Day activities for our ELL, Connections, and STRIDE students.  We are grateful for your generosity and willingness to…
  • Tiger Trivia
    THANK YOU for a wonderful night at Northside Tiger Trivia 2020! We are immensely grateful to the more than 80 Newton North parents who formed 12 teams to play online…