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Newton Community School District


School Board Highlights - July 14, 2025

July 25, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary

The School Board would like to highlight a few items of importance following each board meeting to share what is happening around the board table. Click continue reading to view the latest highlights!

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Construction Projects Update - July 18, 2025

July 25, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary

The Newton Community School District has entered the next phase of its Transition Process as our district moves from four elementary buildings to two...CONSTRUCTION! As we move through this stage, we will be sending out an informational document the Friday after each School Board Meeting. Click Continue Reading to learn more!

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2025/26 Preschool Applications

January 14, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary

If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2025 please complete and return a preschool application (with required documents) to the Central Registrar's Office located at the EJH Beard Administration Center (1302 1st Avenue West, Newton). Click Continue Reading to find out more!

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ParentSquare Account Setup

August 26, 2024 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary

The Newton Community School District uses the interactive communication platform ParentSquare. Click Continue Reading to learn more about ParentSquare and how to set up your account!

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Superintendent Letter RE: In-District Transfers

April 24, 2024 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary

If you have questions about in-district transfers, Click Continue Reading to learn more!

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Newton By The Numbers

90

Displays of public art & sculpture

12

Parks

11

Square miles of city



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