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June 20, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary
The School Board would like to highlight a few items of importance following each board meeting to share what is happening around the board table. Click continue reading to view the latest highlights!
May 23, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary
The Newton Community School District has entered the next phase of its Transition Process as our district moves from four elementary buildings to two...CONSTRUCTION! As we move through this stage, we will be sending out an informational document the Friday after each School Board Meeting. Click Continue Reading to learn more!
May 01, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Grab & Go Summer Meals are scheduled weekly in the months of June & July 2025 at Newton High School (circle drive) from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Click Continue Reading to view the schedule and more details!
January 14, 2025 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary
If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2025 please complete and return a preschool application (with required documents) to the Central Registrar's Office located at the EJH Beard Administration Center (1302 1st Avenue West, Newton). Click Continue Reading to find out more!
August 26, 2024 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary
The Newton Community School District uses the interactive communication platform ParentSquare. Click Continue Reading to learn more about ParentSquare and how to set up your account!
April 24, 2024 - Berg Middle School | Emerson Hough Elementary | Newton High School | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | WEST Academy | Woodrow Wilson Elementary
If you have questions about in-district transfers, Click Continue Reading to learn more!
Drive-in theater
Displays of public art & sculpture
Square miles of city
Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home — you’ll want to get to know Newton. Our community vision statement is “Newton Shines Bright: Newton is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa, and a place to call home.”