NEWTON, NJ — When the school funding details of Governor Phil Murphy’s first budget were announced last week, Newton School District came out a winner. 

Newton will receive an increase of $301,009 or 4.9 percent over last year’s state aid. The total anticipated aid is $6,466,266. While statewide nearly 400 districts will see an increase in state aid, Newton is one of ...

NEWTON, NJ — Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges and universities.

Madison Malinowski was named to the dean’s list at Castleton University in Vermont for the spring 2018 semester. Brendan Drexler graduated with a master of science degree in athletic leadership from Castleton University.

Madeline Russell graduate from the Special Jesuit ...

LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Newton FFA Chapter won several of their events at the 89th New Jersey State FFA Convention in May at Monmouth University. The students brought home several awards competing against the best in the state.

Freshman Kirk Avondoglio took first place in the state FFA Creed Public Speaking competition.  The event requires participants to recite the creed in front of a ...

NEWTON, NJ — Halsted Middle School announced the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the final marking period of the 2017-2018 school year.

Students who have earned all A's or P's, with no unsatisfactory remarks, qualify for High Honor Roll. For Honor Roll students, they must earn all A's, B's, or P's with no unsatisfactory remarks.

Fifth ...

SPARTA,NJ – Sparta High School Chemistry Olympic team recently received their awards for their wins at the NJIT competition.  Audrey Biss and Alexandra Poret earned a first place in Event 9 Instrumentation lab.  Sarah West, Kaylea Gaughan and Briana Cotton won a second place in Event 8 Analytical lab.

"My experience in Chemistry Olympics has made me grow as a chemist and ...

NEWTON, NJ – Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their college and university campuses.

Catherine Dey has earned bachelor of arts degree in anthropology from the University of Vermont in Burlington. 

Zachary Petonak has earned a masters of science degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. 

Lebanon Valley ...

NEWTON, NJ--  This article contains additional photos from the Newton High School's Class of 2018 graduation ceremony.  The ceremony took place, despite the warning of an oncoming rain storm, on Palmer Field, on the evening of Friday, June 22.

Photos by Danielle Francisco.  If you would like a photo sent to you please request by email, dfrancisco@tapinto.net.  Indicate ...

NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School Class of 2018 graduated outside on Friday, surrounded by their friends, families, teachers, and fellow classmates, despite some slight drizzling during the ceremony at Palmer Field.

After the 206 graduates processed with the teachers and Board of Education members, the Alma Mater and the National Anthem were sung by graduating members of the Newton High ...

NEWTON, NJ-- Halsted Middle School celebrated the Class of 2018 eighth grade promotion ceremony Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. in the Newton High School auditorium.

Families, friends and faculty gathered into the auditorium to watch the eighth graders get promoted to high school students, becoming Newton High School’s Class of 2022.

The band, directed by Halsted’s band and ...

SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School students have had a history of volunteering with the Sparta Ambulance Squad.  For students with an interest in and passion for the medical field or for those who are simply looking to improve their people skills this has proven to be an undeniably impactful experience.

Currently there are eight volunteers from Sparta High School; Maddie Arcuri, ...