August 8, 2023
This time of year is when many families are registering for activities, athletics, and bus transportation. We wanted to take a moment to share with you revised fees for the 2023-24 school year, as well as provide a refresher on how fees are paid in the Newton Public Schools.
Fees for the 2023-24 School Year
As a result of budget challenges, all fees have increased for the 2023-24 school year. Please see the annual fee letter linked below for details on district wide fees, family and super cap information, and financial assistance.
District fees are paid through MySchoolBucks (MSB). MSB has two sides of its website - Lunch Account and School Store. Once you create an account, you must add your students in order to access the school store and lunch accounts.
- Lunch Account is used solely for food purchased at school. This account can hold a balance and is completely separate from the school store. You are not allowed to use your lunch account balance to pay for products or invoices; however, you can request a refund of your lunch account by submitting a form on the NPS website Lunch Refund Request
- School Store is where you will pay for activities and fees. Families are able to pay for an activity/fee by either purchasing “products” or receiving invoices, depending on the activity/fee.
Please watch the video How to create a MSB account to learn more.
Financial Assistance
If you believe you may qualify for financial assistance, or if any of the fees present a financial hardship, please visit our financial assistance webpage. You may apply for financial assistance using our Aspen student information system portal.
More Information
More information regarding fees can also be found on the NPS fee website. For help with MSB or questions regarding fees, please contact the business office at 617-559-9025 or email feepayments@newton.k12.ma.us.
Bus registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open. All students who wish to ride the bus MUST register for a bus pass. Bus registration will close on August 20, 2023 to allow adequate time for review of bus routes and to ensure buses are not overcrowded.
The following information is only relevant to students who wish to purchase a bus pass in order to ride the bus:
The bus fee has increased to $400, with a family cap of $800.
All elementary students who reside LESS than 2 miles from their elementary school must now pay a bus fee.
Students in Grades K-6 who reside MORE than 2 miles from their school DO NOT pay a bus fee.
All students in grades 7-12, regardless of their distance from the school, pay the bus fee.
Please use this link to determine your distance from your school.
Registration and payment for the bus is done through your MySchoolBucks account. Follow these bus registration instructions to register. More information on bus registration can be found on our NPS Bus Registration webpage.
Installment payment plans will be available. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Please visit the financial assistance webpage for information and instructions on how to apply.
To ensure your student has a seat on the bus on the first day of school, please register by August 20, 2023.
Questions? Please email bus_transportation@newton.k12.ma.us or call (617) 559-9051.
Both Newton North and Newton South science departments are looking for lab aides for the 2023-24 school year. It's a terrific opportunity to work with students in a high school lab environment. It is also a chance to provide invaluable support to our science teachers and to learn what it is like to work in our excellent high schools.
Apply online at: NPS Job Openings. Look for "Science Lab Aide." Details below:
Job Description:
The program aide/1:1 aide supports Biology & Chemistry teachers in preparing for classroom labs and demonstrations. The classroom aide provides a variety of support including creating solutions, organizing the stockroom, and complying with safety practices.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Biology, Chemistry, or related field)
- Experience working in a laboratory setting preparing solutions, following safety protocols, and maintaining sterile environment when necessary.
- Experience working with high school students in a laboratory setting.
