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Welcome to Newton County School System

Our MISSION is to provide educational excellence for ALL students!
Our VISION is for ALL students to be well-rounded and prepared for the future.

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NCSS Announces District Science Fair Winners

NCSS Hiring Teachers for 2019-2020 School Year

NCSS Announces January Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Marcus Pollard Receiving Award from Woman

NCCA Agriculture Instructor Marcus Pollard Wins State Award

Newton College & Career Academy Announces 2019 Open House

Three Board Members with Judge and School Superintendent

Three Newton County BOE Members Sworn In for New Terms

Police Officer Giving Candy to Elementary Student

Covington Police Department's Operation Candy Cane Hits South Salem Elementary School

NCSS Schools Operating Under 2-Hour Delayed Start on December 11, 2018 Due to Expected Inclement Weather

Superintendent Presenting Coin of Distinction to Clerk

Newton High School Clerk Earns Superintendent’s Coin of Distinction

NCSS Announces Winners of 2018 Literacy Days Competition

Superintendent and Students with Coins of Distinction

South Salem 5th-Grade Class Earns Superintendent’s Coins of Distinction

Christmas tree and snow at Covington Court House

Student Artwork to be Featured on Superintendent's Holiday Cards

Eastside High School leaders and staff members

Eastside High School in Running for National Title I Distinguished School Award

Melissa Daniell Named Principal of East Newton Elementary School

NCSS School Nutrition Department Earns Fifth Consecutive Golden Radish Award

Lee & Jerry Aldridge presented their plaques by school administrators

Lee & Jerry Aldridge Inducted Into NCSS Educator Hall of Fame

NCSS Wins $7,000 Tiny Grant for Book Bus from Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

Fairview Elementary Earns Distinguished Level Recognition for PBIS Program; Overall 14 NCSS Schools Earn PBIS Recognition

NCSS Students and Employees Collected Over 21,000 Cans of Food During Our Annual Can-a-Thon

Griffin RESA to Host South Metro Atlanta GaTAPP Information Session

Dr. Joe Erardi, Retired Newtown Connecticut Superintendent, to Speak on School Safety for School Leaders and Community

Message From Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Regarding Recent NCSS Tragedies

Lee & Jerry Aldridge to be Inducted into NCSS Educator Hall of Fame

GaDOE Releases 2017-2018 College & Career Ready Performance Index Scores

GaDOE Releases 2018 School Climate Ratings

NCSS SAT Scores Improve; Eastside Tops State and Nation!

Snapping Shoals Awards $18,000 in Grants to NCSS Teachers

GSPRA President Presents Awards to PR Director

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins Six State Awards for Publications

Procurement Department Employees Holding Award

NCSS Procurement Department Earns Prestigious National Award

For Second Consecutive Year Samantha Fuhrey Finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

NCSS Hosting Free Parent Workshop for Families of Students With Special Needs

NCSS Releases 2018 ACT Scores

TutorMate and NCSS Team Up for Literacy Success

NCSS Announces Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Grants

Lewis Kelly Named 2019 NCSS Teacher of the Year

NCCA Desktops 4 Ed Offering Refurbished Computers to Current Students

NCSS Announces 2018 High School Football Schedule

2019-2020 School Calendar Approved

NCSS and Newton County Economic Development Earn State Award

NCSS Announces Finalists for 2019 Teacher of the Year

NCSS Announces 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year

Fred Richard Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

Atosha Logan Named Principal of Cousins Middle School

Covington Family Chiropractic Donates School Supplies to Middle Ridge Elementary

August 24 is Early Release Day for Students

Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Donates School Supplies to Livingston Elementary

Covington Employer Committee Operation Backpack Donates School Supplies to Livingston Elementary

Alcovy High School Teacher Wins $5,000 Dart Foundation Grant for Robotics Equipment

Eastside and NCCA FFA Named 3-Star Chapters by National FFA

Cousins Middle School Principal Terrence Martin Resigns

Superintendent Accepting Applications for 2018-2019 Student Advisory Council

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins National Award

BOE Extends Superintendent's Contract, Increases Salary

Golden State Foods Donates Book Bags and School Supplies for Students

NCSS Announces 2017-2018 Georgia Milestones Assessment Results

NCSS Announces Guidelines for Student Out-of-Zone Requests

Marc Dastous Named New Principal of Indian Creek Middle School

Fred Richard Named Principal of Clements Middle School

NCSS Announces 2018 AP Scholars

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearings Regarding FY 19 Millage Rate

Newton Board of Education Earns 2018 Quality School Board Status

NCSS Announces House Bill 251 Procedures for School Choice for 2018-2019 School Year

NCSS Graduation Rate Continues to Increase, Top State Rate

Don't Miss our Teacher Job Fair! NCSS Now Hiring for 2019-2020 School Year.

Job Fair

Click here for more information and to register to attend our NCSS Teacher Job Fair.

Take the Georgia Parent Survey

Attention NCSS Parents

We would like you to participate in the 2018-2019 Georgia Parent Survey by February 28, 2019. This important survey provides important feedback on our schools and district. The Georgia Parent Survey data is used to help create each school and the district’s annual School Climate Star Rating that is released by the Georgia Department of Education. Please note that your survey responses are anonymous and are submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education. Won’t you please take a moment to complete this survey?

Click to take the 2018-2019 Georgia Parent Survey.

Superintendent's Message

samantha fuhrey portrait Welcome to Newton County School System! Our mission is to provide educational excellence for ALL students. Our students regularly compete at the local, state, and national levels and we pride ourselves as a district that provides great academic and extracurricular programs for our students. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, resident, or business owner, I encourage you to get involved and support Newton County Schools--where Spirit, Pride, and Excellence make the difference!

Samantha M. Fuhrey, Ed.S.
Superintendent
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Upcoming Events

- Jan22
  - BOE Meeting7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Jan29
  - Come Together: Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students6:30PM - 7:45PM
- Feb01
  - Early Release Day for Parent ConferencesAll Day
- Feb14
  - Mid-Winter Break/Inclement Weather Make-Up DaysAll Day - Feb 15
- Feb18
  - Mid-Winter Break/Inclement Weather Make-Up DaysAll Day - Feb 19
- Feb21
  - Progress Reports for Secondary StudentsAll Day
- Feb23
  - NCSS Teacher Job Fair9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Mar15
  - Early Release Day for Teacher Work DayAll Day
- Mar18
  - End of 3rd Nine WeeksAll Day
- Mar21
  - Report Cards IssuedAll Day
- Apr01
  - Spring BreakAll Day - Apr 5
- Apr25
  - Progress Reports for Secondary StudentsAll Day
- May24
  - Last Day of SchoolAll Day
  - Report Cards IssuedAll Day

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