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A small protest, and subsequent counterprotest, took place after Newton North announced a planned performance by Missy Steak, a Boston-based drag performer. A small protest, and subsequent counterprotest, took place after Newton North announced a planned performance by Missy Steak, a Boston-based drag performer. (Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Newton Hosts Vaccine Clinics at High Schools

Elizabeth Schwab • September 21, 2021
A tiger-striped “Welcome Back Newton North!” sign welcomed visitors back to Newton North High School on Sept. 11 for a vaccine clinic. Just an 11-minute drive away, Newton South High School held a second vaccine clinic.
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Newton Families Discuss Anti-Racist Terms Being Used in Schools

Eric Shea • October 23, 2020
“Now is the time where some new folks are involving themselves in anti-racist work, but I really think the students are really ready to do this work,” Arnson said. “We recognize that if we don’t do it now, when are we going to do it?”
Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank

Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank

Julia Remick • May 11, 2020
Newton senior Izzy Klein launched Masks by Izzy to provide hand sewn masks for protection against the coronavirus, while donating half of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Intruders Display 'Hate-Filled Images and Speech' in Virtual AP Chinese Class at Newton South High School

Intruders Display ‘Hate-Filled Images and Speech’ in Virtual AP Chinese Class at Newton South High School

Isabella Cavazzoni • April 18, 2020
A group of intruders infiltrated a Newton South High School Advanced Placement Chinese class conducted on Zoom on Wednesday and spreaded “hate-filled images and speech,” according to a statement from Newton South Principal Joel Stembridge.

Newton South Teachers Sign Petition to Exclude Mayor Fuller from Graduation

Colleen Martin • June 5, 2019

More than 80 percent of Newton South High School teachers signed a petition asking Mayor Ruthanne Fuller to not attend the graduation ceremony that will take place on June 6. The petition is protesting...

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