Newton County Schools

Friday, September 4, was a very special day in Newton County Schools! District leaders hit the road to surprise our three finalists for 2027 Newton County Teacher of the Year: Mr. Johnny Edwards of Newton High School, Ms. Michelle Cole of Flint Hill Elementary School, and Ms. Alexandra Allen of East Newton Elementary School. From stunned reactions to cheers from students, coworkers, and family, it was a morning to remember! Watch as we deliver the big news and hear from each of our three outstanding finalists. The 2027 Newton County Schools Teacher of the Year will be announced Wednesday, September 23!

Newton County Schools made history! 🎓 The Class of 2026 achieved a 91.72% graduation rate—the highest in Newton County Schools history! We took the celebration to the street, closing a portion of Newton Drive in front of the Board of Education as students, staff, school and district leaders, community partners, and supporters gathered to hear the historic results. And there was plenty to celebrate: 🎓 Eastside High School — 95.15%

Today, Newton County Schools celebrates National Custodial Workers Recognition Day! Across our district, our custodians work each day to keep our schools and facilities clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning. Their work often begins before students arrive and continues long after the school day ends, making an important difference for our students, teachers, staff, and families. Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but its impact can be seen and felt throughout our schools every day. Join Newton County Schools in saying THANK YOU to our outstanding custodial professionals for all they do to support our schools and the people in them!

Little learners, BIG dreams! Newton County Schools celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week, October 5–9, 2026, with special guest readers, a visit from Newton County Fire Service, and even a future careers parade! From storytime to fire trucks and adorable career costumes, our youngest learners had plenty of reasons to smile. Watch our video for a glimpse of the fun and excitement as we celebrated this year's theme, "Today's Learners. Tomorrow's Leaders."