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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.

What's Happening

student holding artwork

Newton High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition

HVAC Closure

Three NCSS Schools Closed to Public for HVAC Renovations

FCCLA students in red jackets with advisors

Indian Creek FCCLA Students Earn Awards at State Conference

Students and administrators holding Beta Club Banner

East Newton Elementary Named National Beta School of Distinction

Michael Chapple

Michael Chapple Named Principal of Indian Creek Middle School

NCSS 2022-2023 Return to School Plan

NCSS Requests Feedback on 2022-2023 Return to School Plan

technology device collections

NCSS Announces Technology Device Collection Schedule

feedback requested

NCSS Asks for Stakeholder Input on 2022-2023 Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan

Graduation Parking

NCSS Announces Off-Site Parking and Free Shuttle Service for Graduations

Meeting on Proposed Tentative Budget

NCSS to Host Meeting on FY 2023 Tentative Budget

Arbor Equity and NCSS staff holding awards banner

Arbor Equity Inc., Named 2022 NCSS Partner of the Year

summer school

NCSS Announces Secondary Summer School for Initial Credit

Elementary Science Fair Winners

NCSS Students Win Big at 2022 Elementary State Science Fair

Free ACT Test Prep

NCSS Offers Free ACT Prep to High School Students

shredding

NCSS Announces Intent to Destroy Specified Special Education Records

Kindergarten Round-Up

NCSS Announces 2022-2023 Kindergarten Round-Up

2022 Jumpstart

NCSS Announces Free Summer Enrichment Programs for Secondary Students

Liberty Middle School FCCLA Members

Liberty Middle School FCCLA Named Georgia Chapter of the Year

2022 AP Honor Schools

All Three NCSS High Schools Named 2022 Advanced Placement Honor Schools

NCTS Kindergarten Lottery Drawing

Newton County Theme School Announces Kindergarten Lottery Drawing for 2022-2023 School Year

six of seven governor's honors finalists with superintendent

Seven NCSS High School Students Named 2022 Governor's Honors Finalists

Adam Phyall holding award

NCSS Technology Director, Dr. Adam Phyall, Wins National Award

Dr. Angelia Cameron

Dr. Angelia Cameron Named Principal of Heard-Mixon Elementary School

$NCCA Math Team holding trophy with administrator$

NCCA Math Team Wins Regional Competition

Ron Edwards

ALCOVY HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR NAMED CLAES NOBEL EDUCATOR OF DISTINCTION

Riley Almond

NCSS Students Win at Regional Young Georgia Authors Contest

True Colours At Exhibit

NCSS Announces True Colors Youth Art Exhibit

Elementary regional winners

NCSS Students Win Big at Regional Literacy Days Competition

March 19 Early Release Day

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Work Day

Board Members

NCSS Celebrates School Board Appreciation Week

Derrick Barnes and Sherri Partee holding awards

NCSS PR Department Wins State Awards for Publications

SAT Test Prep

NCSS Offers Free SAT Test Prep for High School Students

Misty Morgan holding flowers

Misty Morgan Named 2022 NCSS Media Specialist of the Year

Camp Ignite

NCSS Announces Camp Ignite! Summer Enrichment Program for Grades 3-5

NCSS Announces Little Scholars Summer Program

NCTS Applications

Newton County Theme School Announces Application Information for 2022-2023 School Year

3 science fair winners--two boys and one girl

NCSS Students Win Big at Griffin RESA Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Newton High Top Ten Graduates

Newton High School Announces Class of 2022 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top Ten Graduates

Eastside Academic Team

Eastside Academic Team Wins Third Place in Regional Academic Bowl

Young Georgia Authors Competition Winners

NCSS Announces 2022 District Young Georgia Authors Competition Winners

Top 10 graduates on stage with principal

Eastside High School Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates of Class of 2022

VIP Registration

NCSS Virtual Instruction Program Registration Now Open for 2022-2023

8 students with administrators

Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2022 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 School Year

semifinalists

NCSS Announces 2022 Governor's Honors Semifinalists

Job Fair

NCSS to Host 2022 Teacher Job Fair

PreK Registration

Newton County School System Announces Pre-K Registration Dates for 2022-2023 School Year

elementary school science fair winner

NCSS Announces Winners of Elementary District Science Fair

STAR Students and STAR Teachers

NCSS & Kiwanis Club of Covington Announce 2022 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Face masks update February 9, 2022

NCSS Lifts Mask Mandate, Masks Now Highly Recommended

NCCA STEM Institute Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 School Year

9th grade meeting

NCSS to Host Webinar for Parents of 8th Graders About to Transition to High School

Gracie Bates

Eastside High School Student, Gracie Bates, Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall

February 4, 2022 Early Release Day

Newton County School System Announces Early Release Day for Students

Samantha Fuhrey and Shakila Henderson-Baker holding GSBA Award

NCSS Wins GSBA Leading Edge Award for Customer Service Initiative

Group of Science Fair Winners Wearing Lab Coats

NCSS Announces Secondary District Science Fair Winners

Get Empowered

NCSS Partners with Next Steps Foundation to Offer “Empowering Parents” Webinar on Career Choices During and After High School

winner and runner up holding trophies

Heard-Mixon Elementary School Student Named NCSS Super Speller

Winners from 3-5 grade contest

NCSS Announces Winners of 2021 Literacy Days Competition

district spelling bee graphic

NCSS Students to Compete in District Spelling Bee

school with storm damages

Storm Damages Veterans Memorial Middle School

Face Masks Required

Masks Required When Schools Reopen in January 2022

Early Release Day December 17

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Students

Group picture of grant recipients holding certificates

Snapping Shoals Awards $15,500 in Grants to Newton County Teachers

survey

NCSS Conducting Needs Assessment; Asks Parents to Complete Survey

Board of Education Building

Newton County BOE Offices Closed Monday, December 6, 2021 for Water Main Repair

Student artwork of clock tower and christmas tree

NCSS Students Design Superintendent’s 2021 Holiday Cards

Reniya Ritter

Livingston Third Grader Made Honorary Firefighter After Saving Family During House Fire

Mansfield elementary students sitting in front of boxes of canned food

NCSS Students Collect Over 30,000 Canned Food Items for Local Food Pantries

voluntary covid-19 testing

NCSS Launches Voluntary Weekly COVID-19 Testing Program

Face Mask Update November 6, 2021

NCSS Lifts Mask Mandate, Masks to Be Strongly Encouraged

Liberty FCCLA Students Holding Award Certificates

Liberty Middle School FCCLA Students Recognized by State School Superintendent

Principal shaving teachers head

Mansfield Teacher Gets $7,000 Haircut for Cancer Research Fundraiser

no opioids mural with students

Newton High School Students Unveil #Nopioids Campaign Mural

Expert Teachers Bureau

NCSS Announces Expert Teachers Bureau

Input on Health Course Textbook Adoption

NCSS Asks for Parent & Teacher Input on Secondary Health Course Textbook Adoption Materials

Graduation Rate

NCSS Graduation Rate Tops Georgia

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Visit

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Visits Newton County

Sources of Strength students

Alcovy & Newton High Participate in Sources of Strength "I Am Stronger" Campaign Challenge

2022 Graduation Dates

NCSS Announces 2022 Graduation Dates

NCSS Announces 2021 ACT Results

VIP Open House

NCSS Self-Paced VIP Announces Registration for Second Semester

firefighters in pre-k classroom with students

Newton County Firefighters Visit NCCA Pre-K Students During Fire Prevention Week

School Calendar

NCSS Releases 2022-2023 School Calendar

De'Anna O'Brien

De'Anna O'Brien Named NCSS 2022 Teacher of the Year

Abigail Morgan

Eastside Sophomore Abigail Morgan Chosen for State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Learning 2025

Newton County School System Selected to be Part of Learning 2025 Initiative: A National Push to Transform America’s Education System

NCSS Announces PROBE College Fair for High School Students

NCSS Announces 2021 SAT Results

new Eastside High School construction

New Eastside High School Set to Open Summer 2022

Top three finalists head shots

NCSS Announces Top 3 Finalists for District Teacher of the Year

Teachers of the Year-Group

NCSS Announces the 2021-2022 School Level Teachers of the Year

Early Release day for parent teacher conferences

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Labor Day

All NCSS Schools and Central Office to be Closed for Labor Day

Calendar Survey

NCSS Seeks Feedback on 2022-2023 School Calendar Options

NCSS Announces 2021 AP Scholars

Dr. Cecily Gunter holding award

NCCA's Dr. Cecily Gunter Wins 2021 Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award

Game Cancelled

NCSS Announces Cancellation of Alcovy vs Newton Football Game

BOE Reduces Millage Rate

Newton County Board of Education Reduces Local Millage Rate

Early Release Day August 20, 2021

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Professional Learning

NCSS Announces 2020-2021 Georgia Milestones Results

Stadium Guidelines

NCSS Announces Fall Football Schedule and Stadium Guidelines

Meetings on Proposed Millage Rate

NCSS Announces Public Meetings on Proposed FY 22 Millage Rate

Parent Connect

NCSS Offers Free Technical Training for Parents

Transportation Update

NCSS Announces Transportation Update

Face Mask Update

NCSS Announces Temporary Mask Mandate

Student Advisory Council

NCSS Superintendent Accepting Applications for Student Advisory Council

Sherri Partee holding awards

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins Eight National Awards for Publications

free vaccination clinic

NCSS Announces Free Vaccination Clinic for Students

Kindergarten Applications for Newton County Theme School

Newton County Theme School Accepting Applications for Kindergarten for 2021-2022 School Year

NCSS Safe Return to School Plan

NCSS Releases 2021-2022 Safe Return to School Plan

2021 Open House Information

NCSS Announces 2021 Open House Information

Malcolm Brown

Malcolm Brown Named Principal of Liberty Middle School

Free Vaccination Clinic

NCSS Announces Free Vaccination Clinic

2 African American female principals

NCSS Announces Principals for Fairview Elementary and Live Oak Elementary

Shakila Henderson-Baker

Shakila Henderson-Baker Named President Elect of Georgia School Board Association’s Board of Directors

Principal and Assistant Principal holding award certificate

Fairview Elementary Named Title I Reward School for Second Consecutive Year

House Bill 251 Guidelines

NCSS Announces House Bill 251 Procedures for School Choice for the 2021-2022 School Year

Sorority Group with Award

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter Named NCSS 2021 Partner of the Year

11th Grade Vaccine Requirement

NCSS Announces Vaccine Requirements for Rising 11th Grade Students

Dr. Ashante Everett

Dr. Ashante Everett Named NCSS Director of Student Services

NCSS Return to School Plan

NCSS Releases 2021-2022 Return to School Plan for Public Input

LaMoyne Brunson and Shundreia Neely

NCSS Announces Administrative Changes

Early Release Day for Students

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Last Day of School

Graduation Parking

NCSS Announces Off-Site Parking and Free Shuttle Service for Graduations

proposed operating annual budget

NCSS Announces Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

Face Mask Update

NCSS Issues Update on Masks

Three students with robot

NCCA Students Win Big at High School VEX Robotics World Championships

Male Teacher and female students holding yearbooks

Eastside High School Named Jostens 2021 National Yearbook Program of Excellence

Tomeka Daugherty

Clements Middle School Teacher Named 2021 Griffin RESA Regional TAPP Teacher of the Year

Principal and Media Specialist Holding Up Elementary Books

Fairview Elementary School Receives $5,000 Laura Bush Foundation Grant

Emergency Broadband Benefit

Emergency Broadband Benefit Provides Discounts for Broadband Service and Devices to Families Stuggling to Stay Connected

Facebook Grant Donation

Facebook Provides $68K Grant to Support STEM Education at NCSS

Summer Registration

NCSS Announces Student Summer Registration Dates

Newton County Theme School Applications

Newton County Theme School Announces Application Process for 2021-2022 School Year

shredding paper

NCSS Announces Intent to Destroy Special Education Records

Secondary Summer Electives

NCSS Offers Summer Electives for High School Students

Centralized Device Collection

NCSS Announces Centralized Device Collection

Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

4 People standing in front of school sign

West Newton Elementary is Georgia United Foundation School Crashers Grant Recipient

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Guidelines

NCSS Announces Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Guidelines for 2021-2022

Student with two administrators

Liberty Middle School Student Saves Friend’s Life at School

School Nutrition hero

Newton County Schools to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals

No Place for Hate

NCSS Earns District-Wide No Place For Hate Designation From Anti-Defamation League for Third Consecutive Year

Policy Review

NCSS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Policy Revisions

$Four students from math team$

NCSS Middle School Math Teams Win Big at Regional Math Contest

Camp Ignite!

NCSS Announces Camp Ignite! 2021 for Elementary School Students

NCSS Virtual Instructional Program

Registration Extended for Self-Paced, Virtual Instructional Program (VIP) for 2021-2022 School Year

State Science Fair Winners

Newton County Theme School Students Win at Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

Expert Teachers Bureau

NCSS Announces Expert Teachers Bureau for Student Support in High School Math

Little Scholars

NCSS Announces Little Scholars Summer Program for Rising Kindergarten and First Grade Students

Three administrators holding Facebook certificate and plaque

Liberty Middle Receives Facebook Community Action Grant

STAR Students and Star Teachers

NCSS Announces 2021 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Riiyan McLean and Victoria Hernandez

NCSS Students Win at Regional Young Georgia Authors Contest

Ester Adewumi

NCCA STEM Institute Student Ester Adewumi Earns Full-Ride Stamps Scholarship to Mercer University

two students

NCSS Students Selected for 2021 All State Band

Samantha Fuhrey presents plaque to Kent Cambpell

NCSS Celebrates School Board Attorney’s 45 Years of Service

Kindergarten Round-Up

NCSS Announces Kindergarten Round-Up Dates and Procedures for the 2021-2022 School Year

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Newton High School Announces the Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

Alcovy Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

Jumpstart Summer Enrichment Programs

NCSS Announces Free Summer Enrichment Programs for Secondary Students

US Rep Hank Johnson and Samantha Fuhrey

NCSS Superintendent Named a 2021 “Trailblazer” By US Representative Hank Johnson

Two Governors Honors Finalists

Eastside High School Students Named Governor’s Honors Finalists

valedictorian and salutatorian

Eastside High School Announces Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

March 26, 2021 is Early Release Day for Students

NCSS Announce Early Release Day for Students

Severe Weather Closing

Newton County Schools Closed Thursday, March 18 Due to Threat of Severe Weather

Toneicya Parrott

Live Oak's Toneicya Parrott Named 2021 NCSS Media Specialist of the Year

5 school board members

NCSS Celebrates School Board Member Appreciation Week

students behind beam

Eastside Students Participate in Topping Out Ceremony for New School

Jay Cawthon

Jay Cawthon Named Eastside High School Head Football Coach

Pastors Presenting Donation Check to School Principal

NEW LIFE Praise Center Supports Fairview Elementary With Donation

Student holding artwork standing with female principal

Live Oak Elementary Student Wins Elks Club State Poster Contest

COVID-19 vaccinations for staff

NCSS Announces Partnerships to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations for School System Staff

Rising Freshmen Survey Link to Choose Electives

NCSS Offers Survey Link to Choose Electives for Rising Freshmen

Early Release Day for Students

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

2021 AP Honor Schools

Eastside and Newton High Schools Named 2021 Advanced Placement Honor Schools

Ziana Benjiman

Eastside High School Senior Ziana Benjiman Awarded $200,000 QuestBridge Full-Ride Scholarship

Regional Science Fair Winners with principal

NCSS Students Bring Home Awards From 2021 Regional Science Fair

NCSS Young Georgia Authors Winners Graphic

NCSS Announces 2021 Young Georgia Authors Winners

Policy Review

NCSS Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed Policy Revisions

Dr. Lynne DiNardo

Flint Hill Elementary School Principal Dr. Lynne DiNardo Announces Retirement

Winner Xander Wheeler

NCSS Students Win Big at 2021 Regional Literacy Days Competition

NCSS Secondary Science Fair Winners Graphic

NCSS Announces Winners of 2021 Secondary District Science Fair

Kelly Walker

Mrs. Kelly Walker Named Incoming Principal of Flint Hill Elementary School

Webinar for Rising Freshmen

NCSS to Host Webinar for Parents of 8th Graders About to Transition to High School

Abigail Sugg Presented Scholarship

Eastside & NCCA STEM Institute Senior Abigail Sugg Awarded Mercer University's Prestigious Bessie Willingham Tift Scholarship

Six Governor's Honors Semifinalists

NCSS Announces 2021 Governor's Honors Semifinalists

Students Report February 16

NCSS Announces Return to In-Person Learning Starting February 16, 2021

Elementary District Science Fair Winners

NCSS Announces Winners of Elementary District Science Fair

Spelling Bee Champion Holding Trophy

Porterdale 4th-Grader Named NCSS Super Speller

NCSS Celebrates 150 Years

NCSS to Celebrate 150th Year Anniversary

Free Weekly Meals

NCSS Expands Meal Distribution Program--All Children Eat Free!

Important Announcement

NCSS Announces School Status Update

NCSS Spelling Bee

Students Set to Compete in County Spelling Bee

Policy Review

Board of Education Seeking Public Input on Proposed Policy Revisions

Board Officers

Newton County BOE Elects Officers for 2021

Remote Learning to Continue

NCSS Announce Remote Learning to Continue Through January 29, 2021

Remote Learning to Continue

NCSS Announces Remote Learning to Continue Through Friday, January 22, 2021

Twins with bus driver

NCSS Announces Meal Delivery Updates

BOE Swearing In Ceremony

Two Newton Board of Education Members Sworn in for New Terms

Important Announcement

NCSS to Extend Remote Learning by Five Days

NCSS 150 Years Celebration

NCSS Announces Art Contest to Commemorate 150th Anniversary

literacy days student winners

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Literacy Days Competition

2021-2022 School Calendar

Newton BOE Approves 2021-2022 School Calendar

Police Officer giving young girl a candy cane

Covington Police Officers Visit Newton County Theme School as Part of Operation Candy Cane 2020

2020 Quality School Board Badge

Newton County Board of Education Named a 2020 Quality School Board

December 18, 2020 Early Release Day

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Students for Teacher Work Day

holiday card cover

NCSS Students Design Superintendent's 2020 Holiday Cards

Policy Review

Newton Board of Education Seeking Feedback on Board Policies Under Review

Newton County School System Important Announcement

Superintendent's Letter to NCSS Families Regarding the First Week Students Return to School After Winter Holiday Break

Take our Calendar Survey

NCSS Seeks Input on 2021-2022 School Calendar

Indian Creek Middle School Closure

Indian Creek Middle School Temporarily Closed for In-Person Learning

Indian Creek Middle School Quarantines

NCSS Announces Student and Staff Quarantines at Indian Creek Middle School

Thanksgiving Week Meal Service Updates

NCSS Meal Service Update for Thanksgiving Week

Veterans Memorial Middle Student and Staff Quarantines

NCSS Announces Student and Staff Quarantines for Veterans Memorial Middle School

Dr. Allison Jordan

NCSS Named 2020 Project of the Year Award Winner by Forecast5 Analytics

Cousins Middle School Closed Temporarily

Cousins Middle School Temporarily Closed Due to Covid-19

2020 Graduation Rate

NCSS, School Graduation Rates Increase in 2020, Surpass State Rate

Two FFA Student Leaders

Eastside and NCCA FFA Programs Recognized Nationally as 3-Star Chapters

AP Scholars

NCSS Announces 2020 AP Scholars

2021 Graduation Dates

NCSS Announces 2021 Graduation Dates

NCSS Transportation Update

NCSS Transportation Update

schools closed Thursday, October 29

NCSS Schools Closed Due to Tropical Storm Zeta

Kids standing with cans collected for canned food drive

NCSS Collects Over 16,400 Cans of Food During Annual Can-A-Thon

Snapping Shoals Grants Recipients

Snapping Shoals Awards $16,000 in Grants to Newton County Teachers

Lonnie Wonnum

Livingston Elementary Teacher Recognized by Georgia Council on Economic Education

National School Lunch Week

NCSS Celebrates National School Lunch Week

Kelly Byrd

RISE Academy Teacher Kelly Byrd Named 2020 Georgia Alternative Education Teacher of the Year

Georgia Department of Education Survey

Take the GDOE Survey to Provide Feedback on the Weight of End-of-Course Test Scores

Dr. Adam Phyall

Dr. Adam Phyall Named One of Thirty Top K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020

Weekly Meal Pick Up

NCSS Announces Weekly Meal Pick Up at Additional Locations

Samantha Fuhrey

Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Accepting Applications from Seventh-Graders to Serve on Student Advisory Council

Early Release Day for Students

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Principal Clydia Newell holding Beta Certificate

Porterdale Elementary School Named National Beta School of Distinction

Anderson Bailey taking oath of office

Anderson Bailey Sworn In to Serve as District 4 Representative

Online Safety in 2020 Featuring Lindsey Jones and Randy McGinley

NCSS Joins With DA and A Child’s Voice Child Advocacy Center to Offer Special Program on Online Safety for Students

NCSS Releases 2020 SAT Results

School Zone and Bus Route Information

NCSS Announces Information on School Zones and Bus Routes for Students Returning to In-Person Instruction

Dr. Catrina Pollard with Award

Eastside FFA Named Horticulture Chapter of the Year

Anderson Bailey

Newton County BOE Appoints Anderson Bailey to Fill Unexpired Term of Almond Turner

twins holding bagged meals in front of school bus with school nutrition worker

NCSS to Extend Free Meal Program Through December

2020 Football Schedule and Stadium Guidelines

NCSS Announces 2020 High School Football Schedule and New Stadium Guidelines

My Stop and Free Meal Delivery

NCSS Announces Updated Routes and Delivery Times for Food Delivery

Closed for Labor Day

NCSS Schools and Central Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Secondary Login Issues with Edgenuity Resolved

Secondary Self-Paced Login Issues With Edgenuity Resolved

Login Practice Day

NCSS Announcement on Secondary Self-Paced Learning Login Practice Day

Young Farmer Program-Man driving tractor with kids on trailer for hay ride

Newton County Young Farmer Chapter Named Outstanding Post-Secondary Agriculture Program of the Year

NCSS and DonorsChoose

NCSS Announces District Partnership With DonorsChoose to Help Fund Teacher Classroom Projects

Orientation for Self-Paced Virtual Academy

NCSS to Host Orientation Programs Regarding Self-Paced Virtual Academy

NCSS Resumes Athletics

NCSS to Resume Fall Athletics

NCSS 2020 Re-Entry Plan

NCSS Releases 2020 Re-Entry Plan for Students to Return to In-Person Instruction

NCSS Meals Are On the Move Starting August 24, 2020

NCSS Announces Meals on the Move

Technology Deployment, August 24-27, Check with Schools for Details

NCSS to Deploy Technology Devices to Assist Families With Virtual Learning

Parent Connect Flyer

NCSS Announces Parent Connect

Revised Calendar

Newton County BOE Adopts Revised Calendar; Pushes School Start Date to September 8

Athletics Suspended

NCSS Suspends Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities

Budget

Newton BOE to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget for 2020-2021 School Year

Sherri Davis holding award

NCSS PR Department Wins National Award

Proposed Annual Operating Budget

Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

Judge Sheri Capes Roberts

Judge’s Caring Legacy Continues After Death Through Gift to Newton County Schools

1.5 Million L4GA Grant

NCSS Receives $1.5 Million L4GA Grant to Help Improve Student Literacy

In Person Registration

NCSS Announces New Student In-Person Summer Registration Dates and Guidelines for 2020-2021 School Year

NCSS Stakeholder Update July 29, 2020

NCSS July 29, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

NCSS Stakeholder Update July 22, 2020

NCSS July 22, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

Free Meal Program for Students

NCSS Announces New Additional Free Meal Distribution Locations

July 14, 2020 Weekly Stakeholder Update

NCSS July 14, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

House Bill 251 Instructions

NCSS Announces 2020-2021 House Bill 251 Procedures for School Choice

budget and millage

NCSS Announces Dates of BOE Meetings Regarding Millage Rate for FY 21

Two males and one female standing in front of orange tractor

NCCA Agriculture Program Awarded $99K Grant from US Department of Agriculture

NCSS Weekly Update

NCSS July 7, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

Budget and millage rate information

NCSS Preparing FY21 Budget and Millage Rate

Budget and Millage Rate

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Property Tax Increase

New Student Summer Pre-Registration

NCSS Announces New Student Summer Pre-Registration for 2020-2021 School Year

Free Meal Delivery Routes

NCSS Meal Service Closed on Friday, July 3 for Holiday; Weekend Meals to be Distributed on Thursday, July 2

2020 Graduation Registration

NCSS Announces Graduation Registration for Class of 2020

Stakeholder Update June 29, 2020

NCSS June 29, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

Kayla Wyatt

Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School Graduate Earns 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Joseph Bickel and Duncan Jourdan

Eastside High School Students Perform in 2020 Georgia All-State Band

Community Listening Session

NCSS to Host Community Listening Session on Concerns and Suggestions for 2020-2021 School Year

Fleet Technician with two Administrators in front of bus

NCSS Fleet Technician Wins First Place at Regional Skills Competition

Regional Young Georgia Authors Winners

NCSS Students Win Big at Regional Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

NCSS Elementary State Science Fair Winners

NCSS Elementary School Students Win Big at State Science Fair

Meghen Bassel

South Salem Elementary School's Meghen Bassel Named 2020 South Metro District Media Specialist of the Year

Samantha Fuhrey

Newton County School Superintendent Releases Statement to Students, Staff, and Community Regarding Recent Events

Take survey on reopening our schools

NCSS Asks Parents and Students to Take Survey on Reopening Schools

Guidance

NCSS Receives Guidance from Georgia DOE for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction in Fall

Three seniors with Rep. Hank Johnson

Three NCSS Grads are Ready to Serve

Facebook Donates $50,000 to NCSS to Provide Technology to Students

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program Information

NCSS Announces Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program Guidelines for 2020-2021 School Year

NCSS Summer Online Courses

NCSS Announces Summer 2020 Online Courses

NCSS Announces Camp Ignite 2020 for Elementary School Students

Graduation

NCSS to Host 2020 Virtual Graduations

Dr. Yoli Curry

Dr. Yoli Curry Named Principal of Livingston Elementary School

No Place for Hate

NCSS Earns District-Wide No Place for Hate Designation for Second Consecutive Year

Five NCSS Schools Receive Digital Learning Grants from Georgia Department of Education

NCSS Announces 2020 Governor's Honors Finalists

Four blind students who won awards

NCSS Students Win Awards at Regional Braille Challenge

2020 Young Georgia Authors Competition

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

Two African American Females Standing with Social Studies Project

Liberty Middle School Students Win at 2020 State Social Studies Fair

Free Meal Program

NCSS Adds Additional Food Distribution and Delivery Sites

Last Chance To Check Out Google Chrome Books for Student Use

NCSS Announces Final Opportunity to Check out Chrome Books for Student Use

Free Meal Program

NCSS, Board of Commissioners, and Action Ministries to Distribute Food SuperPacks

Free Meal Delivery Program

NCSS Provides Update on Free Meal Delivery for Children

Regional Certified Educator Job Fair Flyer

Teach for NCSS! Come Meet Us at the Regional Certified Educator Job Fair

NCSS Schools Closed Through Remainder of School Year

Per Governor's Order, All NCSS Schools Closed Through Remainder of 2019-2020 School Year

Free Meal Program

Update on NCSS Meal Distribution During School Closure-March 31, 2020

Important Announcement

NCSS Free Meal Distribution Program to Continue During Community Shelter at Home

Schools closed through April 24, 2020

Georgia Governor Orders All Public Schools Closed Through April 24

Free Meal Delivery Routes

NCSS Adds Free Meal Delivery Routes in Addition to Pick-Up Sites

shredding paper

NCSS Announces Intent to Destroy Select Special Education Documents

Free Meal Program

NCSS Continues to Provide FREE Breakfast and Lunch Meals for Children

COVID 19 Update March 18, 2020

NCSS Informed of Second Employee Testing Positive for COVID 19

Schools Closed Through Spring Break

NCSS Schools to Close Through Spring Break

BOE Live Streaming March 17, 2020 Monthly Meeting

Board of Education to Live Stream March 17, 2020 Monthly Meeting

Schools Closed Through March 27, 2020

NCSS Schools Closed Through March 27, 2020

Free Meal Program

NCSS Announces Free Meal Program for Students

NCSS COVID 19 Update

NCSS Notified that Employee Diagnosed With COVID-19

Schools Closed Re COVID-19 Concerns

NCSS Announcement of School Closings Regarding COVID-19 Concerns

Important Announcement

NCSS Announcement Regarding School Status

Media Specialist of Year holding flowers and standing with three administrators

South Salem Elementary School's Meghen Bassel Named 2020 NCSS Media Specialist of the Year

Early Release Day for Teacher Work Day

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Work Day

Isabella Webb in front of social studies project

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Regional Social Studies Fair

Four Teachers Who won Dart Foundation Award Grants

Dart Foundation Awards $14,000 in Grants to NCSS Teachers

School System, Elected Officials, and McDonalds officials with presentation check for $10,000

Newton Foundation for Educational Excellence Wins $10K Grant for Book Bus

James Wilson, J'Havel Allen with Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey and CTAE Director Dr. Tim Schmitt

NCSS Announces 2020 CTAE Students of the Year

Lenise Bostic

Lenise Bostic Named New Principal of South Salem Elementary School

Principal Jeff Cher with valedictorian and salutatorian

Eastside High School Announces the Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

2020 Governor's Honors Semifinalists

NCSS Announces 2020 Governor's Honors Semifinalists

two African American female students standing in front of their social studies fair project

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 District Social Studies Fair

Valedictorian and High School Principal

Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

Ashlynn Harwood

NCSS Students Win Big at Regional Literacy Days Competition

STAR Students and STAR Teachers

NCSS & Kiwanis Club of Covington Announce the 2020 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Scott Quinlan

NCCA Instructor Named GACTE New Teacher of the Year

Students standing in front of Giant Black History Month Mural

Eastside High School Black History Month Art on Display at Historic Courthouse

Come Together

NCSS Announces February Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Two Female Winners of Science Fair with their project

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Regional Science Fair

valedictorian and salutatorian

Newton High School Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

$Newton County Theme School Math Team Members$

Newton County Theme School Math Team Wins 2020 Regional Middle School Math Contest

$NCCA Math Team Members$

Eastside High & Newton College & Career Academy Math Teams Win at 2020 Regional High School Math Contest

Perimeter Roofing manager presents check to school lunch personnel

Perimeter Cares Pays Off Student Lunch Debt at Flint Hill Elementary School

2020 AP Honor Schools

Alcovy, Eastside, and Newton Named 2020 AP Honor Schools

Job Fair with Arrows

NCSS to Host 2020 Teacher Job Fair

February 7, 2020 Early Release Day for Parent Teacher Conferences

NCSS Announces February Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Ethan Lee

Middle Ridge Elementary School Student Wins 2020 NCSS Spelling Bee

Numerous School and Construction Official Holding Shovels behind pile of dirt

Newton County BOE Breaks Ground on New Eastside High School

Shakila Henderson-Baker, Samantha Fuhrey, and Abigail Coggin

Newton BOE Elects Chair and Vice-Chair for 2020

Come Together

NCSS Announces Free January Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Terran Newman

South Salem Elementary Principal Terran Newman Announces Her Retirement

One male and two female administrators holding Reward School certificate

Fairview Elementary Named a 2019-2020 Title I Reward School by Georgia Department of Education

female middle school student standing in front of science fair project

NCSS Announces Winners of District Science Fair

Samantha Fuhrey

Samantha Fuhrey Finalist for National Superintendent of the Year

Anthony Miller

NCSS Announces 2019 Literacy Days Winners

Feedback

NCSS Seeks Parent and Teacher Input on Secondary Language Arts Textbook Adoption Materials

Graduation

NCSS Announces 2020 High School Graduation Schedule

Samantha Fuhrey holding Superintendent of Year Award

NCSS Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Named 2020 Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Check Presentation for Grant Winner

Mainstay Academy Wins Dollar General Grant to Purchase Chromebooks

red truck with Newton County on back

NCSS Students' Artwork to be Featured on Superintendent's 2019 Holiday Cards

Almond Turner official portrait

NCSS Regrets to Announce the Death of School Board Representative Almond Turner

Students and staff standing on risers in updated music room

Georgia United Foundation Provides $19K Makeover to Cousins Middle School Chorus Room

Teachers Who Won a Snapping Shoals Grant

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

Special Education Department Workers Dressed Alike in Super Hero Costumes in front of boxes of canned goods

NCSS Students and Staff Collect Over 18,500 Canned Goods for Local Food Pantries

Two Heard-Mixon Elementary Students Win Statewide Fire Safety Tips Calendar Poster Contest

NCSO & NCSS Announcement Regarding Social Media Comments Targeting Liberty Middle School

NCSS Announces 2019 ACT Results

NCSS 2018-2019 CCRPI Report

NCSS Announces 2018-2019 CCRPI Report

Rep Dave Belton Reading to a Pre-Kindergarten Class

Rep. Dave Belton Reads to East Newton Elementary School Pre-K Students

Come Together

NCSS to Host Free Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

School Nutrition Administrators Posing

NCSS Celebrates National School Lunch Week

Dr. Shannon Price holding dozen roses

Flint Hill Elementary School Teacher Dr. Shannon Price Named 2020 NCSS Teacher of the Year

Head shot of white female student and african american male student

Two NCSS Students Selected to Serve on Georgia School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

SAT

NCSS Announces 2019 SAT Results

Samantha Fuhrey

For the Third Consecutive Year Samantha Fuhrey Named Finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Men and Women Standing while one holds award

NCSS School Nutrition Earns Sixth Consecutive Golden Radish Award

Three Female Finalists for Teacher of the Year

NCSS Announces Top Three Finalists for Newton County Teacher of the Year

2020-2021 School Calendar

Newton BOE Approves Official 2020-2021 School Calendar

Graduation Caps tossed in air

NCSS 2019 Graduation Rate Tops Georgia

Teachers of the Year Group Photo

NCSS Announces 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year

Early Release Day for Parent Teacher Conferences

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent Teacher Conferences

Come Together

NCSS Announces September Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Principal with three African American students

Porterdale Elementary School Named a 2019 Beta School of Merit

AP Scholars

Over 100 NCSS Students Named 2019 AP Scholars

Eastside FFA Advisor with FFA Female Student

Eastside High School FFA Named 2-Star National Chapter by National FFA Organization

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Take Our NCSS 2020-2021 Calendar Survey

Come Together

NCSS to Host Workshop for Families of Students With Special Needs

2019 NCSS High School Football Schedule

NCSS Announces 2019 High School Football Schedule

Early Release Day for Professional Learning

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Professional Learning

School administrators and students seated on bench in school lobby

Oak Hill Elementary School Named a 2019 Beta School of Merit

Superintendent, Board Chair, and Chief Officer holding framed certificate

NCSS and All Schools Earn Accreditation

Two FFA Advisors standing with two FFA Student Officers

Newton College & Career Academy FFA Named 3-Star Chapter by National FFA Organization

Samantha Fuhrey

Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Accepting Applications for 2019-2020 Student Advisory Council

Sherri Davis holding two awards

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins National Awards

NCSS Seeking Nominations for Educator Hall of Fame

NCSS Announces 2018-2019 Georgia Milestones Results

Members of Human Resources Department Holding Award

NCSS Human Resources Department Wins State Award of Excellence

NCSO Back to School Supply Giveaway 2019

NCSS Administrators to Be Out in Full Force at NCSO 2019 Back to School Supply Giveaway

Notice

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearing on Millage Rate

Notice From Newton County Schools

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearings Relative to FY 20 Budget, Millage Rates, and Property Taxes

Two women holding No Place for Hate Banner

NCSS Earns District-Wide No Place For Hate Designation From Anti-Defamation League

NCSS Announces HB 251 Guidelines for School Choice for 2019-2020 School Year

Newton County Board of Education members

Newton County Board of Education Named a 2019 GSBA Quality School Board

Two New Female Principals

NCSS Announces New Principals for West Newton Elementary School and Newton County Theme School

Four Bus Drivers Holding Trophies

NCSS School Bus Drivers Compete in First Annual School Bus Road-e-o

Men and Women Holding Large Donation Check for $20,000

Newton Education Foundation Donates $20,000 For NCSS Book Bus

Covington Police Officers with Kindergarten Students and Teachers

Covington Police Officers Celebrate End of School Year With South Salem Kindergarten Students

Teacher, Bank Rep, and Administrators Posing With School Crasher Posters

Cousins Middle School Music Classroom to Get School Crasher Makeover From Georgia United Credit Union Foundation

NCSS to Live Stream 2019 High School Graduations

Two male and one female student

Three NCSS Students Perform in 2019 All State Chorus

Joseph Bickel and Duncan Jourdan

Eastside High School Students Perform in 2019 All State Band

Ryan James and Kristopher Williams

NCSS Announces New Principals for Rocky Plains Elementary and Alcovy High School

Four Eastside High School Governor's Honors Students

NCSS Students Selected for Prestigious Governor's Honors Program

Members of Eastridge Community Church being presented award from school superintendent and chamber of commerce president

Eastridge Community Church-Jackson Lake Campus Named 2019 NCSS Partner of the Year