Superintendent's Update for January 20, 2010
January 20, 2010
The
2010 legislative session is off and running in Topeka.
Like all other districts in the state, we have been involved in a
number of budget discussions...
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What's News...
February 9, 2010
Newton High School Debaters Compete at State
The Newton High School Debate team competed in the state four-speaker and two-speaker tournaments, held January 22-23, at Goddard.
January 21, 2010
Mick selected as Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Richard Mick for being selected the 2009 Kansas Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association's 5A Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year. This honor recognizes the outstanding work that Coach Mick has done around the state.
January 19, 2010
Students participate in spelling bee
Several Santa Fe Middle School students participated in the Division 1 Pioneer League Spelling Bee last Tuesday, January 12. Maize South Middle School hosted the Bee. The Santa Fe students competed with Derby White, Derby Red, Hutchinson, and Maize South.
January 15, 2010
Student Art Show Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Students at several Newton Public Schools will have original artwork on display during a special, one day exhibit at Bethel College in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 18.
Four schools supplied artwork for the collaborative project: Slate Creek, South Breeze, and Northridge elementary schools, and Chisholm Middle School....
January 12, 2010
White Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant Winners Announced
White Eagle Credit Union has announced the winners in its annual Teacher Grant program. the 2009-10 winners are Melinda Rangel, Newton High School Business Technology teacher, and Torrie Myers, Santa Fe Special Education teacher...
January 12, 2010
Newton Debaters Win Regionals Headed to State
The Newton High School Debate team placed first at the regional tournament in Junction City on Dec 19, 2009. Newton went 9-1, to win the six-team regional. Other high schools placing in the top four at the tournament were: Emporia, 2nd place; Salina Central, 3rd place; Salina South 4th place...
December 29, 2009
Early Childhood Intervention Makes a Difference
Evan is a lively toddler. Constantly on the move, he keeps his mom and dad busy chasing after him. As he sweeps through the living room, a small, red-headed dervish, no item is safe and no crook or cranny is left unexplored. He picks up toys and household items along the way, holding them up to show his dad and a visiting home-based teacher what he has found...