Newtown BOE Backs New 6-8 Middle School As Part Of Major Facilities Overhaul

The proposal comes as a district assessment identifies nearly $98 million in capital needs across Newtown schools over the next decade.

Newtown Schools Receive Special Education Grant

The funding is part of a new statewide effort to strengthen special education programs and reduce reliance on out-of-district placements.

A Parent’s Guide To After-School Activities In Newtown

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Newtown Public Schools Hiring For More Than Two-Dozen Jobs

Here is a look at all the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Newtown Board of Education Approves Donations, Reviews Budget, OKs December Financial Report

The Newtown Board of Education approved donations, accepted its December financial report and continued 2026–27 budget talks Jan. 27.

Numerous Newtown Students Earn Honors At University Of Connecticut

See the local students who were named to the Dean's List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester.

Numerous Newtown Students Named To Dean's List At Western Connecticut State University

The following full-time local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Western Connecticut State University

Newtown Schools Hiring For 23 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs listed by the public schools and how to apply for them.

Newtown Shares 'Attitude Of Gratitude,' Thankful For Busy Life, Family

This year, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the thankful moments that bring our communities together.

Newtown Elementary Schools Among Top 100 In CT, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

The report includes about 47,000 public elementary schools ranked at the state and district levels.

Newtown Schools Named 22nd Best District In Connecticut: Here's Why

Niche provided a letter grade to every district in Connecticut. See what grade Newtown received in the new 2026 rankings.

Newtown High Ranked Among Top 35 Best Public High Schools In Connecticut

The 2026 Best Public High Schools in America ranking evaluates more than 93,000 public high schools nationwide.

Immaculate High School Names 13 Newtown Students To Spring 2025 Honor Roll

Immaculate High School celebrated Honor Roll students in a special Academic Honors Mass last week.

Newtown Student Awarded $10K In STEM Scholarship From Arredondo Foundation

The Newtown resident was among three Immaculate High seniors who won $85K in STEM scholarships from the Arredondo Foundation.

Newtown Speech Teacher Inspires Students With Care & Creativity

Eric Schmidt of John Read Middle School is praised for his energy, compassion and ability to make every student feel special.

Back To School: Newtown 2025-26 School Calendar

Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Newtown can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.

WCSU Names Newtown Students To Spring 2025 Dean's List

Western Connecticut State University has named these Newtown residents to its spring 2025 Dean's List.

Newtown Schools Have Some Of The Best Teachers In CT: New Report

Niche.com rankings were based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, and teacher absenteeism, among other criteria.

Notre Dame High School, West Haven - To Destroy 2015 Records

Records from 2015 to be destroyed August 4, 2025

Newtown Schools Hiring For 23 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs listed by the public schools and how to apply for them.

Newtown Schools Hiring For 24 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs listed by the Newtown Public Schools and how to apply for them.

Newtown Star Student Is 'Loyal, Honest, Kind'

Christy Nieves nominated Ava of Newtown, Connecticut, as a star student.

Immaculate High School Names Newtown Students To Fall 2024 Honor Roll

Immaculate High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester, and several Newtown students have made the cut.

Newtown Resident Selected As U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate

Being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

SCSU Names Newtown Students To Fall 2024 Dean's List

Southern Connecticut State University has named these Newtown students to its fall 2024 Dean's and President's List.

WCSU Names Newtown Students To Fall 2024 Dean's Lis

Western Connecticut State University has named these Newtown residents to its fall 2024 Dean's List.

Newtown Residents Named To Dean's List At UConn

The University of Connecticut announces its Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester. Here's who made it from Newtown.

Immaculate High School Names Newtown Students To Spring 2024 Honors

Immaculate High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester, and several Newtown students have made the cut.

Newtown High School Student Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award

Each finalist will receive $1K grant for their school’s football program, with the grand prize winner’s school getting an additional $9K.

Newtown High School Ranked Among Top 40 In CT, New Ranking Shows

Niche released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in America list last week, and among the best in CT is Newtown High School.

Newtown School District Receives Outstanding Report Card: Niche

135 CT school districts earned a mention in Niche's ranking of more than 11,000 school districts nationwide. Newtown received high marks.

Newtown High School Earns Michaels Jewelers Achievement Cup Award

Newtown High School is among 28 Connecticut high schools being honored with a 2023-2024 Michaels Jewelers Achievement Cup Award.

2 Newtown Students Among National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The Newtown students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Newtown Schools Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Here are some of the important 2024-25 school year dates to get on the calendar

CCSU Names Newtown Students To Spring 2024 Dean’s List

These Newtown students were named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Central Connecticut State University.

Numerous Newtown, Sandy Hook Residents Named To Dean’s List At WCSU

Congratulations to all the local residents.

Sandy Hook Elementary School Scores Grant To Develop Recycling Plan

The funding is a component of more than $82,000 in grant money awarded to 18 recipients in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Notre Dame High School, West Haven - To Destroy 2014 Records

Records from 2014 to be destroyed August 1, 2024

Newtown Schools Hiring For 36 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Newtown Student Wins $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Overall, 2,500 students were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists from the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Here’s What Colleges Want, Now That They Don’t Want Your Test Scores.

With the shift away from SAT/ACT scores, colleges are looking for compelling essays that make a memorable impression, yet few of them do.