Newtown Public Schools
Weekly Update - October 26, 2026
Our girls were up early to cheer on the walkers at the WCT Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and what a beautiful way to start the day!
With amazing weather, the team had the opportunity to meet some incredible people who are passionate about this important cause. They cheered on the walkers every step of the way and even “planted” their own flowers to show their support.
We are so proud of our Nighthawks for showing up and supporting such an important cause!
The Nighthawks hosted their annual COED Soccer Tournament, welcoming teams from across the SWC for a day filled with competition and school spirit!
As always, our athletes had an incredible fan section cheering them on! Parents and friends filled the sidelines, NHS Field Hockey showed up with awesome signs, and our Nighthawk Cheerleaders were there bringing the energy and cheering on EVERY team!
This is what Nighthawk pride is all about- supporting one another, celebrating every athlete, and building a community where everyone belongs!
On October 22nd, the Newtown High School Athletic Department hosted a free cardiac screening (sponsored by In A Heart Beat) for all of the Newtown Public School students. 114 K-12 students were screened. October is Sudden Cardiac Death Awareness month. This is the leading cause of death for high school student-athletes.
A huge thank you to Mike Papale of In A Heart Beat and all of the volunteers from Quinnipiac University who administered the EKGs. Thank you to Matt Memoli, Kim Longobucco, the NHS faculty, coaches and custodians for helping make this event a success!
If you would like to learn more about how to prevent sudden cardiac death and In a Heart Beat, please visit this website.
At Newtown Public Schools, we want every student to have access to a nutritious meal each school day. In accordance with our Board-approved Meal Charging Policy, students will not be denied a meal because of an outstanding meal account balance.
Families are encouraged to regularly monitor and maintain their child’s meal account. MySchoolBucks provides a convenient and secure way to manage school meal purchases from anywhere.
Through the website or mobile app, families can:
- Add money to a student’s meal account
- Set up automatic payments
- Check account balances and review purchase history
- Receive notifications when an account balance is low
If you haven’t already, we encourage families to create a MySchoolBucks account at www.myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app. Keeping track of your child’s account and maintaining a positive balance helps make mealtimes simple and seamless.
For additional information about the district’s Meal Charging Policy, please visit the Newtown Public Schools website or contact your child’s school.
Our PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) is a group made up of parents, teachers, and sometimes community members who work together to support our schools. The primary goal of our PTAs is to build a strong connection between families and schools to create a positive learning environment for students. PTAs often organize activities and events that benefit students, such as fundraisers, family nights, and volunteer programs. These events help raise money for classroom supplies, field trips, or other school needs that may not be covered by the school budget.
In addition to fundraising, the PTA acts as a bridge between parents and school administrations. They advocate for students by addressing concerns or providing feedback to school leaders. PTAs also host meetings, or informational sessions to keep parents informed about important issues, such as curriculum changes, testing schedules, or educational policies. By fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and administrators, our PTAs plays a crucial role in enriching the school community and supporting student success.
You can find a link to each school's PTA by clicking on this link
