We are so excited to be teaming up with NASA for this exciting collaboration on June 18th!
The Halsted Players are hosting a Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser TODAY after school outside the main office! Chocolate is $2 a bar.
Congratulations to Halsted’s newest members of the National Junior Honor Society: Lila Clark, Claire Humbert, Ava Karas, Myles Sutich, and Salome Velez!
Our Halsted Jazz Band and Chorale groups traveled to Dorney Park today for the High Notes Performances Festival! BOTH groups received the highest rated SUPERIOR trophy for their performances!! Congrats Braves!
In memory of all. Thank you to the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price to protect our nation.
🚀🌍 OUT OF THIS WORLD NEWS, Newton!
Newton Public Schools has been selected by NASA to host a live In-Flight STEM Education Downlink with astronauts aboard the International Space Station! 🛸👨🚀
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Newton High School Auditorium
📺 Also available via livestream - Link posted as we get closer!
This incredible Tri-District event welcomes students from Newton, Andover, and Green for a once-in-a-lifetime experience — talking LIVE with astronauts in SPACE! 🌌⭐
Newton students in Grades 5–12 and Andover & Green students in Grades 5–8 are invited to attend in person.
Stay tuned for more details — this is one you do NOT want to miss! #NewtonPride #NASA #ISS #STEMEducation #NewtonNJ
Newton Cares will be holding a hygiene drive to support Project Self Sufficiency and NHS! Donations will be accepted in the library from now until May 1st.
Today we are proud to celebrate our amazing 5th grade students on their graduation from the LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) program!
Over the past several weeks, these students have learned important lessons about making good decisions, resisting peer pressure, and building strong character. Their hard work, participation, and positive attitudes have truly stood out.
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for your commitment to becoming leaders in school and the community!
The Tank Gang can't wait to see you at the show! Come visit Gill and the group this weekend at Finding Nemo Jr.! Performances run Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.
Tickets available online at cur8.com. Search "Halsted" when you select Buy Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased with cash at the door!
Tickets available online at cur8.com. Search "Halsted" when you select Buy Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased with cash at the door!
The cast of Finding Nemo Jr. is costumed up and ready for a final week of rehearsals before their performances next weekend! Do you want to see Nemo, Marlin, and Dory come to life with these great actors and costumes? Do you have your tickets yet? Visit cur8.com and search "Halsted" to purchase!
Student Council hosts their Lucky Lemonade fundraiser on March 17th!
Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, high winds, and wintry mix predicted to impact travel throughout the day, the Newton Public Schools are closed today - March 3. We will make this day up as a "planned early dismissal day" on Friday, April 3.
Tickets are now on sale for the Halsted Players' next production: Finding Nemo Jr.! Performances are March 27th @7:30PM, 28th @2PM AND @7:30PM, and 29th @2PM. Please see the attached form for details. See you in the big blue!
Join us next week for a fun and engaging Read Across America week!
Due to the timing of the storm this morning, Newton Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay. Please use caution as you travel to school on the roads and sidewalks.
As a result of anticipated re-freezing and drifts throughout Newton and the neighboring areas, the Newton Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening schedule for Tuesday, February 24.
Due to the anticipated blizzard conditions, Newton Public Schools, will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. Please stay safe and warm.
In anticipation of very icy conditions tomorrow morning, the Newton Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay Friday, February 20th.
Join us tomorrow for Student Council's Valentines Spirit Day!
As a result of the high winds, dangerous snow drifts have developed and will continue to develop overnight across the region, making travel difficult for the morning commute. Therefore, the Newton Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 9.
Please use caution while traveling tomorrow and do your best to keep your paths and sidewalks clear of snow.