
Congratulations to Halsted's Teacher of the Year, Eileen Fisher! This award is WELL DESERVED. We are so lucky to have you as such an amazing teacher here.


Please see this week’s events of the great things happening in our community. The events can now be found under the Community and Events link on our new website: https://newtonpsnj.sites.thrillshare.com/page/events

The holidays are in full swing! Need a gift idea for someone? Consider Halsted Gear! Check out the available pieces in the link below https://ftcustomapparel.com/collections/halsted-middle-school

Students, are you interested in SET DESIGN? There will be a brief informational meeting on Monday, Dec. 11 at 2:45 in the Art Room. Set Design is open to students in grades 6-8.

Our December "focus" for the Halsted 5 is RESPECT.


This is a reminder that the Halsted Student Council is participating in Project Self Sufficiency’s “Stuff the Stocking” event. Please consider donating new toys and/or gift cards for families needing presents to give their children during this joyful holiday season. Donations will be accepted from through December 11th and can be brought to room 207 or the main office lobby. Thank you!


Student Council Members, mark your calendars for your upcoming meetings!
December 6th: 5th and 6th grade
December 13th: 7th grade
December 20th: 8th grade
January 3rd: Officers


The 8th Grade Parent Committee is hosting a fundraiser for Grades 6-8 on December 8th from 7-9:30. Join us for a Movie Night (Elf) at Halsted Middle School. Tickets are $5.00 per student. Permission slips must be signed to attend. Hope to see you there!


Dear Halsted Community,
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful to work with such awesome staff and students every day here at Newton. We hope you enjoy the holiday!


As a friendly reminder, please see the important information about our school schedule for this week:
Wednesday, November 22 - Early Dismissal. (Students released at 11:55am)
Thursday, November 23 - No School. Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 24 - No School.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend!


The Cast List for Oliver Jr. will be posted today after school. Please email Mr. Miller immediately to say if you accept or deny your role. Our first rehearsal is tomorrow after school until 5:30.

Congratulations to Colby, Claire, Kylie, and Ava for earning the Kindness Awards for 5th Grade! We are so proud of all of you! Keep it up! #HalstedPride


Please see this week’s events of the great things happening in our community. The events can now be found under the Community and Events link on our new website: https://newtonpsnj.sites.thrillshare.com/page/events

The Callback list for Oliver Jr. is posted outside the Main Office. Callbacks will happen tomorrow after school!

Happy National Educational Support Professionals (ESP) Day! Here at Halsted, we are beyond blessed to work with such an incredible group! Thank you for everything you do.


Students - if you’d like a free digital library card, please share the following link with your family! Click here for the link. The link will close on 11/30/23 https://forms.gle/y3EZ15hcoaK6vHEk9

Tomorrow is your last day to sign up for an audition time for Oliver Junior! Please see Mr. Miller with questions.

Check out this message from our Student Council. Thank you in advance for the support!


Last Thursday, the 7th graders had their "Incentive Day" for students who had all of their work completed! Students got to make slime in the afternoon. It went really well and it was great to see the kids enjoying the activities!


The Student Council is participating in Project Self Sufficiency’s “Stuff the Stocking” event. Please consider donating new toys and/or gift cards for families needing presents to give their children during this joyful holiday season. Donations will be accepted from November 1st through December 11th and can be brought to room 207 or the main office lobby. Thank you!
