Cardinals,

As the end of the school year approaches, I would like to take the opportunity to recognize some of our staff who work tirelessly with our young people here in the Newton Community School District. Our teachers and educational associates enter the classrooms each and every day because they are dedicated to our Cardinal family. Their work often times goes unnoticed and frequently overlooked. So I wish to offer a few thoughts in this letter.

I have witnessed our classroom teachers cover extra classes without hesitation. They step in to lead a group of students they are unfamiliar with and do not miss a beat. Many times this means they are at school well beyond the school day getting caught up on the work they would have been able to complete during their planning time, which was occupied by helping others out. These individuals have worked throughout the pandemic and beyond to make sure our kids are taken care of.

And our teachers will also tell you the successes in the classrooms are made possible by the support of our educational associates. This group of employees maintains a very flexible approach to provide assistance where needed. The friendly smiles and caring attitudes offer great assistance when some of our students need that little extra attention in their educational careers.

We have over 400 employees in the Newton Community School District and all play a vital role. Today I want to recognize the individuals who are in our classrooms every day. Please make sure you thank them for everything they do for our young Cardinals!

Yours truly,

Tom Messinger, Superintendent

Newton Community School District

Thank You to Our Secretaries!

Newton Community School District is appreciative of all of our secretaries. Thank you for the time and commitment they have given to our schools. 

Thank You To Our Principals! 

The leaders of our schools make big impacts on staff, students, and the parents of our Newton schools. Check out the appreciation our District staff has for our Newton Principals. 

Teacher Feature 

UPCOMING DATES IN THE DISTRICT

May 2nd: NO PRESCHOOL

1.5 Hour Early Dismissal- ALL CAMPUSES

May 2nd: NHS Spring Vocal Concert from 7:00pm-8:30pm (Newton High Auditorium)

May 3rd: 4th Grade Music Concert from 6:00pm-7:00pm (Newton High Auditorium) (TJ/WW)

4th Grade Music Concert from 7:15pm-8:15pm (Newton High School Auditorium) (AH/EH)

May 4th : Red Pride Service Day- Community Clean up from 1:15pm-3:15pm

May 6th: HS Senior Awards & Scholarship Assembly at 11:00am (Newton High School Auditorium)

May 9th: NO PRESCHOOL

1.5 Hour Early Dismissal- ALL CAMPUSES

School Board Meeting from 5:30pm-7:00pm (EJH Beard Administration Center)

May 9th: NHS- Spring Band Concert from 7:00pm-8:30pm (Newton High School Auditorium)

May 12th: School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting from 5:00pm-6:30pm (EJH Beard Administration Center)

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Student Registration and Re-Enrollment

Student Registration & Re-Enrollment for the 2022 – 2023 school year has begun!

The Newton Community School District is proud to offer families top-notch and best educational choices in Iowa. We serve approximately 3,000 students (PreK – 12th Grades) enrolled in small class sizes at our seven schools – four elementary, Berg Middle School, Newton High School, and WEST Academy.

Check out our School Boundaries Map to find your child’s elementary school!

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION – 4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM

If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2022 please complete and return a Preschool application (with required documents) to the Central Registrar’s Office (EJH Beard Administration Center, 1302 First Avenue West – Newton, Iowa).

Click here to learn more about the Preschool Registration process! Click here for a Preschool application!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

If your child will be 5 years old by September 15, 2022, your child can be registered for Kindergarten. Please complete and return a Kindergarten application packet (with required documents) to the Central Registrar’s Office (EJH Beard Administration Center, 1302 First Avenue West – Newton, Iowa).

Click here to learn more about the Kindergarten Registration process! Click here for a Kindergarten application!

RE-ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS

For information on re-enrolling a current student through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please click here! Re-enrollment for the 2022 – 2023 school year opened Mon, March 7, 2022.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW or RETURNING STUDENTS

Families new to the Newton Community School District or returning after ending their enrollment, or after being enrolled in another district, will need to contact the Central Registrar during business hours (Mon-Fri) (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) to begin the registration process.

If you have any questions about student registration or re-enrollment for the 2022 – 2023 school year, please contact Melinda Robertson (District Office, Central Registrar) at 641.792.5809 or robertsonm@newtoncsd.org



School Board Highlights

Check out the School Board Meeting Highlights from the meeting on April 25th, 2022 here!