October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Each October, schools and communities across the country recognize National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting kindness and strengthening safe and supportive learning environments for all students. Bullying can impact students not only at school but also at home and in the community. Research shows that nearly 1 in […]

How to Get Your Child to Tell You about Their Day

Have you ever asked your child, “How was school today?” only to get an answer such as “fine”, “good,” or “bad”? This could be due to the way the question is phrased. It is too easy for students just to give a one-word answer. Here are a few examples of ways to ask and actually […]

North Newton Welcomes New Superintendent

North Newton is excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year with Julie A. Remschneider, Ed.S., as the new superintendent of North Newton School Corporation. Be sure to give her a warm welcome when you see her!

How to Prepare for Kindergarten

Many may think that children need to be exposed to academics prior to going to school and while this doesn’t hurt, it is important to realize that there are other things that families can focus on to help prepare their children for school.  Being Kindergarten ready is so much more than ABCs!

Welcome Back

School Starts Thursday, August 8! We look forward to once again filling our hallways with eager students ready to learn! 

The First Day of School

Our teachers are enjoying a well-deserved break for the summer, and North Newton looks forward to welcoming students back for a full day of school on August 8, 2024! Please keep checking back for back to school information. 

Summer Reading Increases Student Achievement

North Newton builds in time for students to read at school each day while school is in session, but research shows that this may not be enough, especially over the summer. Students who read at home over the summer in addition to reading at school tend to have higher test scores. Here are some ways […]

Manners Can Be The Key to Success

As we raise kids in this digital age, it seems as though manners can fall by the wayside. Here is a helpful list that can help serve as a reminder of what manners might be most important as children grow up.