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Contact Newton High School

800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208

641-792-5797

Principal's Page

Mr. Bill Peters - Principal

Educational Background

  • University of Wyoming, BA in Social Studies
  • University of Wyoming, MA in Secondary School Administration 

Work History

  • 2004 - Present:  Principal, Newton Senior High School
  • 2003 - 2004:  Principal, Gillette, WY
  • 1997 - 2003:  Associate Principal, Gillette, WY
  • 1993 - 1997:  Social Studies Teacher, Gillette, WY
  • 1989 - 1993:  Social Studies Teacher / Athletic Director, Coalinga, CA
William Peters

William Peters
Administration - Principal

  petersb@newtoncsd.org

  641-792-5797

  Newton High School

Mr. Jim Beerends - Assistant Principal

Educational Background

  • Northwest Missouri State University, BS in Instrumental Music Education
  • University of Central Missouri, MA in Secondary School Administration

Work History

  • 2022 - Present:  Assistant Principal, Newton Senior High School
  • 2020 - 2022:  Part-Time Associate Principal, Newton Senior High School
  • 2012 - 2022:  Director of Bands, Newton Senior High School
  • 2001 - 2012:  Director of Bands, Pleasant Hill, MO
James Beerends

James Beerends
Administration - Assistant Principal

  BeerendsJ@newtoncsd.org

  Newton High School

Newton By The Numbers

185

Tree species in Newton Arboretum

90

Displays of public art & sculpture

12

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Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home — you’ll want to get to know Newton. Our community vision statement is “Newton Shines Bright: Newton is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa, and a place to call home.”

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