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Newton Today
By the People, for the People
Newton Schools Approve $230K Network Upgrades
Projects at two elementary schools must be finished before new school year begins.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:53pm
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Vibrant silkscreen art celebrates the technology upgrades that will power digital learning at two Newton elementary schools.Newton TodayThe Newton School District is spending over $230,000 to upgrade the network infrastructure at Aurora Heights and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools. The upgrades, which need to be completed by August 1st, will replace network switches, wireless access points, and uninterruptible power supplies across the two school buildings.
Why it matters
Reliable and high-speed internet access is essential for modern classroom learning. These infrastructure improvements will ensure students and teachers at the two elementary schools have the technology they need to support digital curriculum, online testing, and remote learning capabilities.
The details
The network upgrades will occur in the older part of the Aurora Heights building, while the entire Thomas Jefferson School will receive the technology improvements. Heartland Business Systems was the sole bidder on the $231,212 project.
- The network infrastructure projects must be completed by August 1, 2026 before the new school year begins.
The players
Newton School District
The public school district serving the city of Newton, Mississippi.
Tim Bloom
The Director of Business Services for the Newton School District.
Heartland Business Systems
The company awarded the $231,212 contract to complete the network infrastructure upgrades at the two elementary schools.
The takeaway
These network upgrades demonstrate the Newton School District's commitment to providing students and teachers with the modern technology tools they need to support digital learning and prepare for the future.
