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Winners of the St. Thomas Spelling Bee during Catholic Schools Week were: K- Pete Weber 1 – Jack Geier 2. Silas Tabrizi 3. Caleb Kistner 4. Avery Geier 5. Alayna Ochs 6. Lucy Bierman 7. Landen Blake 8. Wade Tarr
Newton Elementary kicked off their “Kid’s Heart Challenge” yesterday with an assembly for 1st-6th graders. Jennifer Chaney from the American Heart Association came and talked to the kids about the importance of heart health and how their donations help fund research to help kids who may need life saving heart
Newton Family Career Community Leader of America Hosts: UPSCALE UPCYCLE -Are you looking to clean out your closet? Donate your gently used clothes to FCCLA’s Upcycle! We are looking for a range of sizes and styles for men, women, boys, and girls. -No Cut-Offs or T-Shirts! -We will gladly Upcycle
On February 15 th , 2020 Newton High School will host the Sectional Tournament for this area for the Masonic Scholastic Bowl. The event will begin at 8:30 A.M. High Schools entering the Masonic Scholastic Bowl pay no entry fee. The tournament is financially supported by the Masons of Illinois. Schools competing from the
Each Monday between now and the opening of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 26th we will be featuring Musical Monday. This week we will continue highlighting our NCHS Seniors who are casted in the 2020 NCHS Musical with Senior Emily Dion. In Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Between now and the 2020 NCHS Graduation we will be highlighting a few seniors each week. These will be in alphabetical order and presented each Sunday as part of our Sunday Seniors segment. Cora Angela Buerster daughter of Jason Buerster and Angela Buerster Monica Buerster daughter of Jill Buerster and
Jasper County kindergarten, first, and second grade students creatively celebrated the 100th day of school for the students of Jasper County Schools. Thank you to Jessica Guzman and Kristie Finley for sending over pictures from Newton Elementary.
The Newton Woman’s Club Art Contest winners were recognized on Tuesday, January 28. Those who placed 1st through 3rd also received a monetary prize from Peoples State Bank. The first through third place winners will advance to the State level. 4-6: 1st/Sadie Iffert 2nd/ Tieler Long 3rd/Zoe Luthy Hon.Men/Faith
All Jasper County students grades 2nd through 8th are invited to participate in the first Jasper County Youth Theater Camp. This two week camp will teach students acting, singing, and choreography skills, culminating in a 30 minute performance of Disney The Jungle Book Kids musical. The participation fee of $100
Each Monday between now and the opening of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 26th we will be featuring Musical Monday. This week we will continue highlighting our NCHS Seniors who are casted in the 2020 NCHS Musical with Senior Lexi Marshall. In Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor