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We want to keep you up to date and informed with as much about the Newton Community School District as possible. The Red Pride Review is a bi-weekly newsletter that shares some great features about the friendly faces and students of our district. Keep up to date with your community school district by signing up below!
May 24, 2024
From the roar of the crowd to the cheers of accomplishment, celebrate milestones on and off the field with our baseball dedication and graduation ceremony!
April 26, 2024
Witness the heart of our school community! See teamwork on the court in The Big Game, connections across generations in Reading Buddies, and inspiring leadership in our Teacher Feature.
April 12, 2024
Building the future, one lesson at a time! Dive into the exciting world of our Robotics Club, then see how our Instructional Coach empowers our teachers to guide the next generation of innovators.
March 29, 2024
Spring has sprung! Be sure to check out all the spring activities on the calendar! Take a look into what's happening in preschool and in one of our 4th grade classrooms.
March 01, 2024
From Raising the Bar recipients to the inspiring iJAG program, NCSD is fostering student success everywhere you look.
February 16, 2024
This week we're shining the spotlight on two of Newton School District's incredible and dedicated staff members, and learning about One District, One Book.
January 26, 2024
Visit WEST Academy with us and meet another new NCSD staff member in this week's issue of the Red Pride Review.
January 12, 2024
Meet two new members of our Newton school family.
December 15, 2023
All of the staff at NCSD wish each and every one of you in our school family and our community a holiday season filled with family, friends, and happiness.
December 01, 2023
Amidst every school day, we experience joy and helpers everywhere. This week's letter from Mr. Schuster and videos featuring the high school mentoring program and the district's food service program highlight just a few examples of that joy and helpers.
November 17, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving wishes from the Newton Community School District to our school family and friends as well as our community partners!
October 27, 2023
Learn about Raising the Bar, hear from the voice of the Newton Cardinals, and go behind the scenes of the concession stand.
October 13, 2023
Our district's PPEL (Physical Plant and Equipment Levy) is up for renewal on November 7th. Learn more about this critical component in this week's video.
September 29, 2023
Homecoming Week is full of activities and excitement!
September 15, 2023
Learn more about Newton's PTAs and Booster Clubs.
September 01, 2023
Hard to believe we're in to the first week of school...
August 21, 2023
We're Kicking Off The New School Year
July 14, 2023
We have a lot of big plans here at NCSD we want to share with YOU!
June 30, 2023
We have big plans and need YOU to help us! Check out the latest in this week's Red Pride Review.
May 23, 2023
Congratulations to the graduates of 2023 and we hope all staff and students have a wonderful and safe summer!
May 12, 2023
Graduations are almost upon us, and things are staying busy through the remainder of the school year! Keep showing that Red Pride and let's finish this year strong!
March 24, 2023
What's going on this spring at Newton Community School District?!
January 27, 2023
The first month of the year is almost over, but the year has just begun! Keeping busy at NCSD with staff and students.
December 21, 2022
As 2022 closes we wish you all Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you in 2023!
December 02, 2022
Happy December! We are getting ready for an exciting month, and staying busy as we wrap up the year. Check out the latest Red Pride Review!
November 17, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! Our students and staff share what some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions are and what they enjoy from year to year on the holiday.
October 28, 2022
Happy Halloween! Join us this weekend for trunk or treat!
October 13, 2022
Fall is in full swing and conferences are just around the corner! Have you scheduled your students conferences yet?
September 29, 2022
"There are many reasons for the entire community of Newton and the whole Newton Community School District to be both excited and proud. We have amazing support, tremendous successes, and a high level of determination. These areas are all the evidence I believe is necessary to make the decision to be a part of our Cardinal family..."
September 16, 2022
Homecoming week has been filled with Cardinal Pride! We look forward to the upcoming events this Homecoming weekend.
August 26, 2022
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!
August 12, 2022
The school 2022-23 year is almost upon us! We are preparing new teachers, welcoming back old ones, and very excited to have students back in the building.
July 28, 2022
The next school year is almost here! Are you ready for the 2022-23 school year?!
July 14, 2022
The 2022 school year is getting close! Get ready to prepare for the end of summer, and join us back in school this August.
June 30, 2022
June is over and that means we are officially stepping into the 2022-2023 school year!
June 17, 2022
Summer is underway! Check out the newest with Newton Community School District.
May 26, 2022
As we wrap up the school year we are excited to to congratulate our graduates, and prepare for summer!
May 13, 2022
Graduation is almost upon us and teachers who have been with us for years say farewell. Check out the latest issue to find out how the year is wrapping up at Newton Community School District!
April 29, 2022
The end of the year is near and we are getting ready for graduation and the summer!
April 15, 2022
Happy Easter! Check out all that is new this spring in Newton Community School District.
March 25, 2022
We are ready for spring over here at Newton Community School District and registration is a top priority for our families and staff!
March 04, 2022
Spring Break is only a few weeks away, and the students and staff of NCSD are staying busy! Check out the latest at here in the Red Pride Review.
February 18, 2022
What a busy time of year! New Members on the School Board, Kindergarten and Preschool Registration, and activities are in full swing. Check out the latest here on the Red Pride Review!
January 28, 2022
It has been a busy semester this far! Check out the latest updates in Newton Community School District.
January 14, 2022
What a great start to 2022! We have enjoyed having students back, and can't wait to see what the school year brings.
December 15, 2021
Happy Holidays from Newton Community School District!
November 23, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our staff and students in our District. Check out the newest in NCSD.
November 12, 2021
The first quarter of the year has come and gone and we can’t wait to share the latest of NCSD!
October 29, 2021
Changes in weather are coming! Learn more about what is going on in the school district and more information on the latest events.
October 15, 2021
Conferences are upon us, and we are loving sharing all the work your students have done so far this fall!
October 01, 2021
It's October! Homecoming was a wonderful time, conferences approach, and students are really into the routine of the school year.
September 17, 2021
The school year is in full swing! Check out what is happening around the District and upcoming Homecoming activities in this issue of the Red Pride Review.
August 26, 2021
Welcome Back to School Newton Community School District!
August 13, 2021
Welcome Back for another amazing school year! Check out dates on registration and new happenings in the school District here.
July 30, 2021
We are ramping up for the 2021-22 school year! Check out the latest updates from Newton Community School District here.
July 16, 2021
Summer is halfway over, but there is still plenty of time left to enjoy some sunshine while prepping for the new school year! We can't wait to see you back in August, but hope you are all enjoying your summer!
July 01, 2021
Summer is in full swing and the schools are staying busy! Even when students aren't in, our staff is prepping the school for the next year, and anticipating a fun new year.
June 17, 2021
Welcome to the first issue of the Summer Red Pride Review! Check out what is happening around the District and how Newton show Red Pride 365 days a year.
May 20, 2021
The end of the year is upon us! Check out what the 2020-21 school year has brought NCSD!
April 29, 2021
As the end of the school year nears we continue to help our students and teachers grow in their education. We prepare for graduation and look to give our seniors a farewell in the coming month.
April 16, 2021
We are nearing the end of the year and the student and staff are staying busy!
March 26, 2021
Check out the latest happenings in Newton Community School District this spring!
March 12, 2021
Can you believe Spring Break is here? It has been a unprecedented year, but something that has not changed is our student and teachers' passion for learning, teaching, and Newton Red Pride. Check out how teachers have adapted to a new way of learning, and how students are still giving it their all on the Bowling team.
February 25, 2021
Spring is feeling closer everyday, which means we are actively preparing for registration for the 2021-2022 school year! Find out more about how we have prepared for next year's registration, and worked together to make it through the 2020-21 school year!
February 10, 2021
The first month of 2021 has come and gone, and we are grateful for the Red Pride that runs deep in our District 365 days a year! Check out what is new in Newton Community School District.
January 27, 2021
January has been a month of winter weather, but the year is just warming up! Check out what is new in Newton Community School District.
January 14, 2021
Happy New Year Cardinals! We are glad to see students back in the classroom after break, and are excited to see what 2021 has for the growth of our students, teachers, staff and community!
December 18, 2020
Welcome to the sixth installment of the Red Pride Review! We have enjoyed having students back in the classroom to wrap up this calendar year. We hope you have a safe and happy winter break!
November 25, 2020
Welcome to the fifth installment of the Red Pride Review! Whether students are virtually learning or in the classroom, our school District is always busy with students learning and growing and we are thankful for everyone who makes it possible.
November 13, 2020
It truly is a year of pivoting and positivity! The positivity and support we have received from parents, students, and staff has made the transition to temporary virtual learning seamless transition. Welcome to the the 4th installment of our Red Pride Review, thank you for reading!
October 30, 2020
Can you believe we are nearly 2 months in to the new school year? Despite the challenges thrown our way, our staff and students are marching through this year, giving their all to focus on education. Welcome to the the 3rd installment of our Red Pride Review, thank you for reading!
October 15, 2020
Welcome to the Red Pride Review! An inside look at the students, staff, and support team of the Newton Community School District.
October 09, 2020
We're kicking off a new newsletter for the Newton Community School District. This is the first installment of the Red Pride Review.
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