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NCSS Conducting Needs Assessment; Asks Parents to Complete Survey

Newton County BOE Offices Closed Monday, December 6, 2021 for Water Main Repair

Student artwork of clock tower and christmas tree

NCSS Students Design Superintendent’s 2021 Holiday Cards

Livingston Third Grader Made Honorary Firefighter After Saving Family During House Fire

Mansfield elementary students sitting in front of boxes of canned food

NCSS Students Collect Over 30,000 Canned Food Items for Local Food Pantries

NCSS Launches Voluntary Weekly COVID-19 Testing Program

NCSS Lifts Mask Mandate, Masks to Be Strongly Encouraged

Liberty FCCLA Students Holding Award Certificates

Liberty Middle School FCCLA Students Recognized by State School Superintendent

Mansfield Teacher Gets $7,000 Haircut for Cancer Research Fundraiser

Newton High School Students Unveil #Nopioids Campaign Mural

NCSS Announces Expert Teachers Bureau

Input on Health Course Textbook Adoption

NCSS Asks for Parent & Teacher Input on Secondary Health Course Textbook Adoption Materials

NCSS Graduation Rate Tops Georgia

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Visits Newton County

Alcovy & Newton High Participate in Sources of Strength "I Am Stronger" Campaign Challenge

NCSS Announces 2022 Graduation Dates

NCSS Announces 2021 ACT Results

NCSS Self-Paced VIP Announces Registration for Second Semester

firefighters in pre-k classroom with students

Newton County Firefighters Visit NCCA Pre-K Students During Fire Prevention Week

NCSS Releases 2022-2023 School Calendar

De'Anna O'Brien Named NCSS 2022 Teacher of the Year

Eastside Sophomore Abigail Morgan Chosen for State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Newton County School System Selected to be Part of Learning 2025 Initiative: A National Push to Transform America’s Education System

NCSS Announces PROBE College Fair for High School Students

NCSS Announces 2021 SAT Results

New Eastside High School Set to Open Summer 2022

NCSS Announces Top 3 Finalists for District Teacher of the Year

NCSS Announces the 2021-2022 School Level Teachers of the Year

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

All NCSS Schools and Central Office to be Closed for Labor Day

NCSS Seeks Feedback on 2022-2023 School Calendar Options

NCSS Announces 2021 AP Scholars

NCCA's Dr. Cecily Gunter Wins 2021 Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award

NCSS Announces Cancellation of Alcovy vs Newton Football Game

Newton County Board of Education Reduces Local Millage Rate

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Professional Learning

NCSS Announces 2020-2021 Georgia Milestones Results

NCSS Announces Fall Football Schedule and Stadium Guidelines

NCSS Announces Public Meetings on Proposed FY 22 Millage Rate

NCSS Offers Free Technical Training for Parents

NCSS Announces Transportation Update

NCSS Announces Temporary Mask Mandate

NCSS Superintendent Accepting Applications for Student Advisory Council

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins Eight National Awards for Publications

NCSS Announces Free Vaccination Clinic for Students

Kindergarten Applications for Newton County Theme School

Newton County Theme School Accepting Applications for Kindergarten for 2021-2022 School Year

NCSS Releases 2021-2022 Safe Return to School Plan

NCSS Announces 2021 Open House Information

Malcolm Brown Named Principal of Liberty Middle School

NCSS Announces Free Vaccination Clinic

NCSS Announces Principals for Fairview Elementary and Live Oak Elementary

Shakila Henderson-Baker Named President Elect of Georgia School Board Association’s Board of Directors

Principal and Assistant Principal holding award certificate

Fairview Elementary Named Title I Reward School for Second Consecutive Year

NCSS Announces House Bill 251 Procedures for School Choice for the 2021-2022 School Year

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter Named NCSS 2021 Partner of the Year

NCSS Announces Vaccine Requirements for Rising 11th Grade Students

Dr. Ashante Everett Named NCSS Director of Student Services

NCSS Releases 2021-2022 Return to School Plan for Public Input

NCSS Announces Administrative Changes

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Last Day of School

NCSS Announces Off-Site Parking and Free Shuttle Service for Graduations

NCSS Announces Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

NCSS Issues Update on Masks

NCCA Students Win Big at High School VEX Robotics World Championships

Male Teacher and female students holding yearbooks

Eastside High School Named Jostens 2021 National Yearbook Program of Excellence

Clements Middle School Teacher Named 2021 Griffin RESA Regional TAPP Teacher of the Year

Principal and Media Specialist Holding Up Elementary Books

Fairview Elementary School Receives $5,000 Laura Bush Foundation Grant

Emergency Broadband Benefit Provides Discounts for Broadband Service and Devices to Families Stuggling to Stay Connected

Facebook Provides $68K Grant to Support STEM Education at NCSS

NCSS Announces Student Summer Registration Dates

Newton County Theme School Announces Application Process for 2021-2022 School Year

NCSS Announces Intent to Destroy Special Education Records

NCSS Offers Summer Electives for High School Students

NCSS Announces Centralized Device Collection

Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

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West Newton Elementary is Georgia United Foundation School Crashers Grant Recipient

NCSS Announces Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Guidelines for 2021-2022

Liberty Middle School Student Saves Friend’s Life at School

Newton County Schools to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals

NCSS Earns District-Wide No Place For Hate Designation From Anti-Defamation League for Third Consecutive Year

NCSS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Policy Revisions

$Four students from math team$

NCSS Middle School Math Teams Win Big at Regional Math Contest

NCSS Announces Camp Ignite! 2021 for Elementary School Students

Registration Extended for Self-Paced, Virtual Instructional Program (VIP) for 2021-2022 School Year

Newton County Theme School Students Win at Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

NCSS Announces Expert Teachers Bureau for Student Support in High School Math

NCSS Announces Little Scholars Summer Program for Rising Kindergarten and First Grade Students

Three administrators holding Facebook certificate and plaque

Liberty Middle Receives Facebook Community Action Grant

NCSS Announces 2021 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

NCSS Students Win at Regional Young Georgia Authors Contest

NCCA STEM Institute Student Ester Adewumi Earns Full-Ride Stamps Scholarship to Mercer University

NCSS Students Selected for 2021 All State Band

Samantha Fuhrey presents plaque to Kent Cambpell

NCSS Celebrates School Board Attorney’s 45 Years of Service

NCSS Announces Kindergarten Round-Up Dates and Procedures for the 2021-2022 School Year

Newton High School Announces the Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

NCSS Announces Free Summer Enrichment Programs for Secondary Students

NCSS Superintendent Named a 2021 “Trailblazer” By US Representative Hank Johnson

Eastside High School Students Named Governor’s Honors Finalists

Eastside High School Announces Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

March 26, 2021 is Early Release Day for Students

NCSS Announce Early Release Day for Students

Newton County Schools Closed Thursday, March 18 Due to Threat of Severe Weather

Live Oak's Toneicya Parrott Named 2021 NCSS Media Specialist of the Year

NCSS Celebrates School Board Member Appreciation Week

Eastside Students Participate in Topping Out Ceremony for New School

Jay Cawthon Named Eastside High School Head Football Coach

Pastors Presenting Donation Check to School Principal

NEW LIFE Praise Center Supports Fairview Elementary With Donation

Student holding artwork standing with female principal

Live Oak Elementary Student Wins Elks Club State Poster Contest

NCSS Announces Partnerships to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations for School System Staff

Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School Accepting Applications for 2021-2022 School Year

STEM Institute Accepting Applications Soon

NCCA STEM Institute Accepting Applications for the 2021-2022 School Year

Rising Freshmen Survey Link to Choose Electives

NCSS Offers Survey Link to Choose Electives for Rising Freshmen

Newton County Theme School Kindergarten Application

Newton County Theme School Announces Kindergarten Application Information for 2021-2022 School Year

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Eastside and Newton High Schools Named 2021 Advanced Placement Honor Schools

Eastside High School Senior Ziana Benjiman Awarded $200,000 QuestBridge Full-Ride Scholarship

Regional Science Fair Winners with principal

NCSS Students Bring Home Awards From 2021 Regional Science Fair

NCSS Young Georgia Authors Winners Graphic

NCSS Announces 2021 Young Georgia Authors Winners

NCSS Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed Policy Revisions

Flint Hill Elementary School Principal Dr. Lynne DiNardo Announces Retirement

NCSS Students Win Big at 2021 Regional Literacy Days Competition

NCSS Secondary Science Fair Winners Graphic

NCSS Announces Winners of 2021 Secondary District Science Fair

Mrs. Kelly Walker Named Incoming Principal of Flint Hill Elementary School

NCSS to Host Webinar for Parents of 8th Graders About to Transition to High School

Eastside & NCCA STEM Institute Senior Abigail Sugg Awarded Mercer University's Prestigious Bessie Willingham Tift Scholarship

NCSS Announces 2021 Governor's Honors Semifinalists

NCSS Announces Return to In-Person Learning Starting February 16, 2021

Elementary District Science Fair Winners

NCSS Announces Winners of Elementary District Science Fair

Porterdale 4th-Grader Named NCSS Super Speller

NCSS to Celebrate 150th Year Anniversary

NCSS Expands Meal Distribution Program--All Children Eat Free!

NCSS Announces School Status Update

Students Set to Compete in County Spelling Bee

Board of Education Seeking Public Input on Proposed Policy Revisions

Newton County BOE Elects Officers for 2021

NCSS Announce Remote Learning to Continue Through January 29, 2021

NCSS Announces Remote Learning to Continue Through Friday, January 22, 2021

NCSS Announces Meal Delivery Updates

Two Newton Board of Education Members Sworn in for New Terms

NCSS to Extend Remote Learning by Five Days

NCSS Announces Art Contest to Commemorate 150th Anniversary

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Literacy Days Competition

Newton BOE Approves 2021-2022 School Calendar

Police Officer giving young girl a candy cane

Covington Police Officers Visit Newton County Theme School as Part of Operation Candy Cane 2020

Newton County Board of Education Named a 2020 Quality School Board

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Students for Teacher Work Day

NCSS Students Design Superintendent's 2020 Holiday Cards

Newton Board of Education Seeking Feedback on Board Policies Under Review

Newton County School System Important Announcement

Superintendent's Letter to NCSS Families Regarding the First Week Students Return to School After Winter Holiday Break

NCSS Seeks Input on 2021-2022 School Calendar

Indian Creek Middle School Temporarily Closed for In-Person Learning

NCSS Announces Student and Staff Quarantines at Indian Creek Middle School

NCSS Meal Service Update for Thanksgiving Week

Veterans Memorial Middle Student and Staff Quarantines

NCSS Announces Student and Staff Quarantines for Veterans Memorial Middle School

NCSS Named 2020 Project of the Year Award Winner by Forecast5 Analytics

Cousins Middle School Closed Temporarily

Cousins Middle School Temporarily Closed Due to Covid-19

NCSS, School Graduation Rates Increase in 2020, Surpass State Rate

Eastside and NCCA FFA Programs Recognized Nationally as 3-Star Chapters

NCSS Announces 2020 AP Scholars

NCSS Announces 2021 Graduation Dates

NCSS Transportation Update

NCSS Schools Closed Due to Tropical Storm Zeta

Kids standing with cans collected for canned food drive

NCSS Collects Over 16,400 Cans of Food During Annual Can-A-Thon

Snapping Shoals Awards $16,000 in Grants to Newton County Teachers

Livingston Elementary Teacher Recognized by Georgia Council on Economic Education

NCSS Celebrates National School Lunch Week

RISE Academy Teacher Kelly Byrd Named 2020 Georgia Alternative Education Teacher of the Year

Take the GDOE Survey to Provide Feedback on the Weight of End-of-Course Test Scores

Dr. Adam Phyall Named One of Thirty Top K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020

NCSS Announces Weekly Meal Pick Up at Additional Locations

Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Accepting Applications from Seventh-Graders to Serve on Student Advisory Council

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Principal Clydia Newell holding Beta Certificate

Porterdale Elementary School Named National Beta School of Distinction

Anderson Bailey Sworn In to Serve as District 4 Representative

Online Safety in 2020 Featuring Lindsey Jones and Randy McGinley

NCSS Joins With DA and A Child’s Voice Child Advocacy Center to Offer Special Program on Online Safety for Students

NCSS Releases 2020 SAT Results

NCSS Announces Information on School Zones and Bus Routes for Students Returning to In-Person Instruction

Eastside FFA Named Horticulture Chapter of the Year

Newton County BOE Appoints Anderson Bailey to Fill Unexpired Term of Almond Turner

twins holding bagged meals in front of school bus with school nutrition worker

NCSS to Extend Free Meal Program Through December

2020 Football Schedule and Stadium Guidelines

NCSS Announces 2020 High School Football Schedule and New Stadium Guidelines

NCSS Announces Updated Routes and Delivery Times for Food Delivery

NCSS Schools and Central Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Secondary Login Issues with Edgenuity Resolved

Secondary Self-Paced Login Issues With Edgenuity Resolved

NCSS Announcement on Secondary Self-Paced Learning Login Practice Day

Young Farmer Program-Man driving tractor with kids on trailer for hay ride

Newton County Young Farmer Chapter Named Outstanding Post-Secondary Agriculture Program of the Year

NCSS Announces District Partnership With DonorsChoose to Help Fund Teacher Classroom Projects

Orientation for Self-Paced Virtual Academy

NCSS to Host Orientation Programs Regarding Self-Paced Virtual Academy

NCSS to Resume Fall Athletics

NCSS Releases 2020 Re-Entry Plan for Students to Return to In-Person Instruction

NCSS Meals Are On the Move Starting August 24, 2020

NCSS Announces Meals on the Move

Technology Deployment, August 24-27, Check with Schools for Details

NCSS to Deploy Technology Devices to Assist Families With Virtual Learning

NCSS Announces Parent Connect

Newton County BOE Adopts Revised Calendar; Pushes School Start Date to September 8

NCSS Suspends Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities

Newton BOE to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget for 2020-2021 School Year

NCSS PR Department Wins National Award

Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Annual Operating Budget

Judge’s Caring Legacy Continues After Death Through Gift to Newton County Schools

NCSS Receives $1.5 Million L4GA Grant to Help Improve Student Literacy

NCSS Announces New Student In-Person Summer Registration Dates and Guidelines for 2020-2021 School Year

NCSS July 29, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

NCSS July 22, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

NCSS Announces New Additional Free Meal Distribution Locations

NCSS July 14, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

NCSS Announces 2020-2021 House Bill 251 Procedures for School Choice

NCSS Announces Dates of BOE Meetings Regarding Millage Rate for FY 21

Two males and one female standing in front of orange tractor

NCCA Agriculture Program Awarded $99K Grant from US Department of Agriculture

NCSS July 7, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

NCSS Preparing FY21 Budget and Millage Rate

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Property Tax Increase

NCSS Announces New Student Summer Pre-Registration for 2020-2021 School Year

NCSS Meal Service Closed on Friday, July 3 for Holiday; Weekend Meals to be Distributed on Thursday, July 2

NCSS Announces Graduation Registration for Class of 2020

NCSS June 29, 2020 Stakeholder Update on Reopening of Schools

Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School Graduate Earns 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Eastside High School Students Perform in 2020 Georgia All-State Band

NCSS to Host Community Listening Session on Concerns and Suggestions for 2020-2021 School Year

Fleet Technician with two Administrators in front of bus

NCSS Fleet Technician Wins First Place at Regional Skills Competition

NCSS Students Win Big at Regional Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

NCSS Elementary State Science Fair Winners

NCSS Elementary School Students Win Big at State Science Fair

South Salem Elementary School's Meghen Bassel Named 2020 South Metro District Media Specialist of the Year

Newton County School Superintendent Releases Statement to Students, Staff, and Community Regarding Recent Events

NCSS Asks Parents and Students to Take Survey on Reopening Schools

NCSS Receives Guidance from Georgia DOE for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction in Fall

Three NCSS Grads are Ready to Serve

Facebook Donates $50,000 to NCSS to Provide Technology to Students

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program Information

NCSS Announces Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program Guidelines for 2020-2021 School Year

NCSS Announces Summer 2020 Online Courses

NCSS Announces Camp Ignite 2020 for Elementary School Students

NCSS to Host 2020 Virtual Graduations

Dr. Yoli Curry Named Principal of Livingston Elementary School

NCSS Earns District-Wide No Place for Hate Designation for Second Consecutive Year

Five NCSS Schools Receive Digital Learning Grants from Georgia Department of Education

NCSS Announces 2020 Governor's Honors Finalists

NCSS Students Win Awards at Regional Braille Challenge

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

Two African American Females Standing with Social Studies Project

Liberty Middle School Students Win at 2020 State Social Studies Fair

NCSS Adds Additional Food Distribution and Delivery Sites

Newton County Theme School Now Accepting Applications for Grades 1-8

Last Chance To Check Out Google Chrome Books for Student Use

NCSS Announces Final Opportunity to Check out Chrome Books for Student Use

NCSS, Board of Commissioners, and Action Ministries to Distribute Food SuperPacks

NCSS Provides Update on Free Meal Delivery for Children

Regional Certified Educator Job Fair Flyer

Teach for NCSS! Come Meet Us at the Regional Certified Educator Job Fair

NCSS Schools Closed Through Remainder of School Year

Per Governor's Order, All NCSS Schools Closed Through Remainder of 2019-2020 School Year

Update on NCSS Meal Distribution During School Closure-March 31, 2020

NCSS Free Meal Distribution Program to Continue During Community Shelter at Home

Georgia Governor Orders All Public Schools Closed Through April 24

NCSS Adds Free Meal Delivery Routes in Addition to Pick-Up Sites

NCSS Announces Intent to Destroy Select Special Education Documents

NCSS Continues to Provide FREE Breakfast and Lunch Meals for Children

NCSS Informed of Second Employee Testing Positive for COVID 19

NCSS Schools to Close Through Spring Break

BOE Live Streaming March 17, 2020 Monthly Meeting

Board of Education to Live Stream March 17, 2020 Monthly Meeting

NCSS Schools Closed Through March 27, 2020

NCSS Announces Free Meal Program for Students

NCSS Notified that Employee Diagnosed With COVID-19

NCSS Announcement of School Closings Regarding COVID-19 Concerns

NCSS Announcement Regarding School Status

Media Specialist of Year holding flowers and standing with three administrators

South Salem Elementary School's Meghen Bassel Named 2020 NCSS Media Specialist of the Year

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Work Day

Isabella Webb in front of social studies project

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Regional Social Studies Fair

Four Teachers Who won Dart Foundation Award Grants

Dart Foundation Awards $14,000 in Grants to NCSS Teachers

School System, Elected Officials, and McDonalds officials with presentation check for $10,000

Newton Foundation for Educational Excellence Wins $10K Grant for Book Bus

James Wilson, J'Havel Allen with Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey and CTAE Director Dr. Tim Schmitt

NCSS Announces 2020 CTAE Students of the Year

Lenise Bostic Named New Principal of South Salem Elementary School

Principal Jeff Cher with valedictorian and salutatorian

Eastside High School Announces the Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

NCSS Announces 2020 Governor's Honors Semifinalists

two African American female students standing in front of their social studies fair project

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 District Social Studies Fair

Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

NCSS Students Win Big at Regional Literacy Days Competition

NCSS & Kiwanis Club of Covington Announce the 2020 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

NCCA Instructor Named GACTE New Teacher of the Year

Newton County Theme School Kindergarten Application for 2020-2021 School Year Now Available

Students standing in front of Giant Black History Month Mural

Eastside High School Black History Month Art on Display at Historic Courthouse

NCSS Announces February Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Two Female Winners of Science Fair with their project

NCSS Announces Winners of 2020 Regional Science Fair

Newton High School Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

$Newton County Theme School Math Team Members$

Newton County Theme School Math Team Wins 2020 Regional Middle School Math Contest

$NCCA Math Team Members$

Eastside High & Newton College & Career Academy Math Teams Win at 2020 Regional High School Math Contest

Perimeter Roofing manager presents check to school lunch personnel

Perimeter Cares Pays Off Student Lunch Debt at Flint Hill Elementary School

Alcovy, Eastside, and Newton Named 2020 AP Honor Schools

NCSS to Host 2020 Teacher Job Fair

Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School Announces Application Period for 2020-2021 School Year

NCCA STEM Institute Accepting Applications for 2020-2021 School Year

February 7, 2020 Early Release Day for Parent Teacher Conferences

NCSS Announces February Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Middle Ridge Elementary School Student Wins 2020 NCSS Spelling Bee

Numerous School and Construction Official Holding Shovels behind pile of dirt

Newton County BOE Breaks Ground on New Eastside High School

Shakila Henderson-Baker, Samantha Fuhrey, and Abigail Coggin

Newton BOE Elects Chair and Vice-Chair for 2020

NCSS Announces Free January Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

South Salem Elementary Principal Terran Newman Announces Her Retirement

One male and two female administrators holding Reward School certificate

Fairview Elementary Named a 2019-2020 Title I Reward School by Georgia Department of Education

female middle school student standing in front of science fair project

NCSS Announces Winners of District Science Fair

Samantha Fuhrey Finalist for National Superintendent of the Year

NCSS Announces 2019 Literacy Days Winners

NCSS Seeks Parent and Teacher Input on Secondary Language Arts Textbook Adoption Materials

NCSS Announces 2020 High School Graduation Schedule

Samantha Fuhrey holding Superintendent of Year Award

NCSS Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Named 2020 Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Mainstay Academy Wins Dollar General Grant to Purchase Chromebooks

NCSS Students' Artwork to be Featured on Superintendent's 2019 Holiday Cards

NCSS Regrets to Announce the Death of School Board Representative Almond Turner

Students and staff standing on risers in updated music room

Georgia United Foundation Provides $19K Makeover to Cousins Middle School Chorus Room

Teachers Who Won a Snapping Shoals Grant

Snapping Shoals EMC Awards $18,000 in Grants to NCSS Teachers

Special Education Department Workers Dressed Alike in Super Hero Costumes in front of boxes of canned goods

NCSS Students and Staff Collect Over 18,500 Canned Goods for Local Food Pantries

Two Heard-Mixon Elementary Students Win Statewide Fire Safety Tips Calendar Poster Contest

NCSO & NCSS Announcement Regarding Social Media Comments Targeting Liberty Middle School

NCSS Announces 2019 ACT Results

NCSS Announces 2018-2019 CCRPI Report

Rep Dave Belton Reading to a Pre-Kindergarten Class

Rep. Dave Belton Reads to East Newton Elementary School Pre-K Students

NCSS to Host Free Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

NCSS Celebrates National School Lunch Week

Flint Hill Elementary School Teacher Dr. Shannon Price Named 2020 NCSS Teacher of the Year

Head shot of white female student and african american male student

Two NCSS Students Selected to Serve on Georgia School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

NCSS Announces 2019 SAT Results

For the Third Consecutive Year Samantha Fuhrey Named Finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Men and Women Standing while one holds award

NCSS School Nutrition Earns Sixth Consecutive Golden Radish Award

Three Female Finalists for Teacher of the Year

NCSS Announces Top Three Finalists for Newton County Teacher of the Year

Newton BOE Approves Official 2020-2021 School Calendar

NCSS 2019 Graduation Rate Tops Georgia

NCSS Announces 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent Teacher Conferences

NCSS Announces September Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Principal with three African American students

Porterdale Elementary School Named a 2019 Beta School of Merit

Over 100 NCSS Students Named 2019 AP Scholars

Eastside FFA Advisor with FFA Female Student

Eastside High School FFA Named 2-Star National Chapter by National FFA Organization

Take Our NCSS 2020-2021 Calendar Survey

NCSS to Host Workshop for Families of Students With Special Needs

NCSS Announces 2019 High School Football Schedule

Early Release Day for Professional Learning

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Teacher Professional Learning

School administrators and students seated on bench in school lobby

Oak Hill Elementary School Named a 2019 Beta School of Merit

Superintendent, Board Chair, and Chief Officer holding framed certificate

NCSS and All Schools Earn Accreditation

Two FFA Advisors standing with two FFA Student Officers

Newton College & Career Academy FFA Named 3-Star Chapter by National FFA Organization

Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Accepting Applications for 2019-2020 Student Advisory Council

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins National Awards

NCSS Seeking Nominations for Educator Hall of Fame

NCSS Announces 2018-2019 Georgia Milestones Results

Members of Human Resources Department Holding Award

NCSS Human Resources Department Wins State Award of Excellence

NCSS Administrators to Be Out in Full Force at NCSO 2019 Back to School Supply Giveaway

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearing on Millage Rate

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearings Relative to FY 20 Budget, Millage Rates, and Property Taxes

Two women holding No Place for Hate Banner

NCSS Earns District-Wide No Place For Hate Designation From Anti-Defamation League

NCSS Announces HB 251 Guidelines for School Choice for 2019-2020 School Year

Newton County Board of Education members

Newton County Board of Education Named a 2019 GSBA Quality School Board

NCSS Announces New Principals for West Newton Elementary School and Newton County Theme School

NCSS School Bus Drivers Compete in First Annual School Bus Road-e-o

Men and Women Holding Large Donation Check for $20,000

Newton Education Foundation Donates $20,000 For NCSS Book Bus

Covington Police Officers with Kindergarten Students and Teachers

Covington Police Officers Celebrate End of School Year With South Salem Kindergarten Students

Teacher, Bank Rep, and Administrators Posing With School Crasher Posters

Cousins Middle School Music Classroom to Get School Crasher Makeover From Georgia United Credit Union Foundation

NCSS to Live Stream 2019 High School Graduations

Three NCSS Students Perform in 2019 All State Chorus

Eastside High School Students Perform in 2019 All State Band

NCSS Announces New Principals for Rocky Plains Elementary and Alcovy High School

Four Eastside High School Governor's Honors Students

NCSS Students Selected for Prestigious Governor's Honors Program

Newton County Theme School Announces Application Procedures for 2019-2020 School Year

Members of Eastridge Community Church being presented award from school superintendent and chamber of commerce president

Eastridge Community Church-Jackson Lake Campus Named 2019 NCSS Partner of the Year

NCCA & Eastside FFA Present 2019 Aggie Academy

NCSS Announces Kindergarten Round-Up Dates & Procedures

Three Blind Students Who Won Awards at Braille Challenge

NCSS Students Win at Georgia Regional Braille Challenge

Two female high school students who won at state science fair

NCSS Students Win Awards at Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship School Choice Options

NCSS Announces Guidelines for 2019-2020 Georgia Special Needs Scholarship

Newton High School Student Arriana Gross Wins 2019 State Young Georgia Authors Contest

Two Regional Young Georgia Authors Contest Winners

Newton High School Students Win at Regional Young Georgia Authors Competition

Newton High & NCSS Teacher of the Year Lewis Kelly Named Finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year

Alcovy Robotics Team with Robot and Awards

Alcovy High School Robotics Team Ready to Compete at World Championships

Special Education Department Announces Intent to Shred Records

NCSS Asks for Input on Proposed Changes to Policy IHE-Promotion & Retention

Students of the Year with Administrators

NCSS Announces 2019 CTAE Students of the Year

NCSS to Celebrate School Board Member Appreciation Week

Newton County BOE Purchases Property for New Eastside High School

Beth Bryan with School and District Administrators

Eastside High School's Beth Bryan Named the 2019 NCSS Media Specialist of the Year

NCSS to Host Free Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Liberty Robotics Team Members holding trophies

Liberty Middle School Robotics Team Qualifies for World VEX IQ Robotics Championships

Newton County School System Partners with Your Tool for Good

NCSS Announces 2019 District Young Georgia Authors Winners

Alcovy High School Salutatorian with Administrators

Alcovy High School Announce Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates of Class of 2019

Samuel Lent with his Social Studies Project

NCSS Students Win Numerous Awards at 2019 Regional Social Studies Fair

Eastside High School Announces the Class of 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

Two 1st Place Winners From Regional Literacy Days Competition

NCSS Students Win Big at 2019 Griffin RESA Regional Literacy Days Competition

NCSS and Kiwanis Club of Covington Announce 2019 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Eastside High School Student to Compete at International Science & Engineering Fair; Over 30 NCSS Students Win Awards at Regional Fair

NCSS Students Participate in 2019 GMEA District IV Honor Band

Dr. Penny Mosley Named NCSS Director of Elementary Education

NCSS Seeking Parent and Teacher Input on Secondary Social Studies Textbook Adoption Matierials

NCSS Requests Parent & Teacher Input on Secondary Mathematics Text Adoption Materials

Valedictorian and Salutatorian with school principal

Newton High School Announces Class of 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates

NCSS to Host Come Together-February Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

NCSS Announces Winners of 2019 District Social Studies Fair

All Three NCSS High Schools Named 2019 AP Honor Schools

Clements Middle School Student Wins NCSS Spelling Bee

NCSS Students Bring Home Awards from Regional Middle School Math Contest

FFA Officers with Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey who is signing a proclamation

NCSS Celebrating 2019 FFA Week

NCSS Middle and High School Students Selected to Participate in 2019 GMEA District IV Honor Chorus

Eastside High School Beta Club Officers and Advisors

Eastside High School Named 2018-2019 National Beta School of Distinction

Newton County School System to Host County Spelling Bee

Academy of Liberal Arts Program at Newton High School (ALANHS) Announces Application Period for 2019-2020 School Year

STEM Institute Accepting Applications for 2019-2020 School Year

School System and Public Safety Agencies to Participate in Active Threat Exercise at Veterans Memorial Middle School

NCSS Announces Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences

NCSS Announces 2019 Governor's Honors Semi-Finalists

National Weather Service Weather Map Update

NCSS Provides Inclement Weather Update

Jason Dukes Named New Alcovy High School Head Football Coach

NCSS Contracts for Canine Detection Services in Secondary Schools

NCSS Maintains 3.5-Star Financial Efficiency Rating

Newton BOE Elects 2019 Chair and Vice-Chair

NCSS Announces District Science Fair Winners

NCSS Hiring Teachers for 2019-2020 School Year

NCSS Announces January Workshop for Families of Special Needs Students

Marcus Pollard Receiving Award from Woman

NCCA Agriculture Instructor Marcus Pollard Wins State Award

Newton College & Career Academy Announces 2019 Open House

Three Board Members with Judge and School Superintendent

Three Newton County BOE Members Sworn In for New Terms

Police Officer Giving Candy to Elementary Student

Covington Police Department's Operation Candy Cane Hits South Salem Elementary School

NCSS Schools Operating Under 2-Hour Delayed Start on December 11, 2018 Due to Expected Inclement Weather

Superintendent Presenting Coin of Distinction to Clerk

Newton High School Clerk Earns Superintendent’s Coin of Distinction

NCSS Announces Winners of 2018 Literacy Days Competition

Superintendent and Students with Coins of Distinction

South Salem 5th-Grade Class Earns Superintendent’s Coins of Distinction

Christmas tree and snow at Covington Court House

Student Artwork to be Featured on Superintendent's Holiday Cards

Eastside High School leaders and staff members

Eastside High School in Running for National Title I Distinguished School Award

Melissa Daniell Named Principal of East Newton Elementary School

NCSS School Nutrition Department Earns Fifth Consecutive Golden Radish Award

Lee & Jerry Aldridge presented their plaques by school administrators

Lee & Jerry Aldridge Inducted Into NCSS Educator Hall of Fame

NCSS Wins $7,000 Tiny Grant for Book Bus from Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

Fairview Elementary Earns Distinguished Level Recognition for PBIS Program; Overall 14 NCSS Schools Earn PBIS Recognition

NCSS Students and Employees Collected Over 21,000 Cans of Food During Our Annual Can-a-Thon

Griffin RESA to Host South Metro Atlanta GaTAPP Information Session

Dr. Joe Erardi, Retired Newtown Connecticut Superintendent, to Speak on School Safety for School Leaders and Community

Message From Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Regarding Recent NCSS Tragedies

Lee & Jerry Aldridge to be Inducted into NCSS Educator Hall of Fame

GaDOE Releases 2017-2018 College & Career Ready Performance Index Scores

GaDOE Releases 2018 School Climate Ratings

NCSS SAT Scores Improve; Eastside Tops State and Nation!

Snapping Shoals Awards $18,000 in Grants to NCSS Teachers

GSPRA President Presents Awards to PR Director

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins Six State Awards for Publications

Procurement Department Employees Holding Award

NCSS Procurement Department Earns Prestigious National Award

For Second Consecutive Year Samantha Fuhrey Finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

NCSS Hosting Free Parent Workshop for Families of Students With Special Needs

NCSS Releases 2018 ACT Scores

TutorMate and NCSS Team Up for Literacy Success

NCSS Announces Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Grants

Lewis Kelly Named 2019 NCSS Teacher of the Year

NCCA Desktops 4 Ed Offering Refurbished Computers to Current Students

NCSS Announces 2018 High School Football Schedule

2019-2020 School Calendar Approved

NCSS and Newton County Economic Development Earn State Award

NCSS Announces Finalists for 2019 Teacher of the Year

NCSS Announces 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year

Fred Richard Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

Atosha Logan Named Principal of Cousins Middle School

Covington Family Chiropractic Donates School Supplies to Middle Ridge Elementary

August 24 is Early Release Day for Students

Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Donates School Supplies to Livingston Elementary

Covington Employer Committee Operation Backpack Donates School Supplies to Livingston Elementary

Alcovy High School Teacher Wins $5,000 Dart Foundation Grant for Robotics Equipment

Eastside and NCCA FFA Named 3-Star Chapters by National FFA

Cousins Middle School Principal Terrence Martin Resigns

Superintendent Accepting Applications for 2018-2019 Student Advisory Council

NCSS Public Relations Department Wins National Award

BOE Extends Superintendent's Contract, Increases Salary

Golden State Foods Donates Book Bags and School Supplies for Students

NCSS Announces 2017-2018 Georgia Milestones Assessment Results

NCSS Announces Guidelines for Student Out-of-Zone Requests

Marc Dastous Named New Principal of Indian Creek Middle School

Fred Richard Named Principal of Clements Middle School

NCSS Announces 2018 AP Scholars

Newton BOE to Hold Public Hearings Regarding FY 19 Millage Rate

Newton Board of Education Earns 2018 Quality School Board Status

NCSS Announces House Bill 251 Procedures for School Choice for 2018-2019 School Year

NCSS Graduation Rate Continues to Increase, Top State Rate

Take our Parent Survey

The Newton County School System is conducting a needs assessment for an upcoming 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant proposal and would like stakeholder input. All parents are encouraged to visit the link below and answer questions related to after-school programs. Your input will help us create programs that meet the needs of parents and students. Any questions or concerns about the needs assessment should be directed to Deena Sams at sams.deena@newton.k12.ga.us or to Tiffany Merriweather at merriweather.tiffany@newton.k12.ga.us.

The survey will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021. Thank you for assisting us with this effort. We appreciate your time.

Take Parent Survey:
Parent Survey (click link)

Got Questions? Email our Department Leaders.

Questions? Email Our Department Leaders

Questions about...

Pre-K Registration--Email Newton Pre-K
Kindergarten Round-Up & Elementary Education--Email Dr. Penny Mosley
Middle & High School Education--Email Ms. Shundreia Neely
New Student Registration, Athletics, Infinite Campus--Email Dr. Ashante Everett
Special Education--Email Ms. Brooke Dial
After School Academic Program (ASAP) & 21st Century--Email Ms. Deena Sams
Testing, Research & Evaluation--Email Dr. Allison Jordan
Jobs & Human Resources--Email Ms. Nyree Sanders
Public Relations, ORR, Golden Passes--Email Sherri Partee
Payroll & Benefits, Business Services--Email Miss Erica Robinson
School Nutrition--Email Mr. Abdul Lindsay
Pupil Transportation--Email Keisa Vincent
Facilities--Email Mr. Scott Rains
Student & Family Support; Counseling--Email Dr. Keith Benton
Technology & Media Services--Email Dr. Adam Phyall
NCSS Self-Paced Virtual Instructional Program--Email Dr. Brian Merritt

Superintendent's Message

Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey Welcome to Newton County School System! Our mission is to provide educational excellence for ALL students. Our students regularly compete at the local, state, and national levels and we pride ourselves as a district that provides great academic and extracurricular programs for our students. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, resident, or business owner, I encourage you to get involved and support Newton County Schools--where Spirit, Pride, and Excellence make the difference!

Samantha M. Fuhrey, Ed.S.
Superintendent

Upcoming Events

- Dec14
  - BOE Combined Meeting7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Dec17
  - Early Release Day for Teacher Work DayAll Day
  - End of 2nd Nine WeeksAll Day
- Dec20
  - Winter Holiday BreakAll Day - Dec 31
- Jan03
  - Teacher Work Day/No School for StudentsAll Day
- Jan04
  - Students Report Back to SchoolAll Day
- Jan06
  - Report Cards IssuedAll Day
- Jan11
  - BOE Work Session Meeting7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Jan17
  - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday HolidayAll Day
- Jan18
  - BOE Monthly Meeting7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Feb04
  - Early Release Day for Parent ConferencesAll Day
- Feb10
  - Progress Reports for Secondary StudentsAll Day
- Feb18
  - Mid-Winter Holiday Break/Inclement Weather DayAll Day