District Staff Directory
Academic CalendarNewton By The Numbers
185
Tree species in Newton Arboretum
90
Displays of public art & sculpture
12
Parks
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
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
