Newton Schools Highlight Student Achievements and Video Initiative

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Newton School Superintendent Joseph Piccirillo highlighted several recent student achievements across athletics and extracurricular programs, including a state championship in track and field, a record number of female wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament, and the district's largest-ever delegation to the FBLA State Competition. The district also presented six new promotional videos to showcase its programs and strengthen community outreach.

Why it matters

Student achievements in sports, academics, and extracurricular activities are important indicators of a school district's success in providing well-rounded educational opportunities. The new video initiative aims to better promote the district's offerings and engage the local community.

The details

In track and field, Ashley Moretta won the 55-meter dash at the North I Group I Sectional meet. In wrestling, five female athletes - Eva Barry, Abbie Paglia, Briann Murray, Addison Petersen, and Hannah Harrison - have qualified for the State Tournament in Atlantic City. The district is also sending its largest-ever delegation to the FBLA State Competition. The district presented six new promotional videos, including a main district video, a pre-K video, and videos for each school, to highlight programs and strengthen community outreach.

• Ashley Moretta won the 55-meter dash at the North I Group I Sectional meet.
• Five female wrestlers qualified for the State Tournament in Atlantic City.
• The district is sending its largest-ever delegation to the FBLA State Competition.
• The new promotional videos were presented at the March board of education meeting.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The district will continue to promote its achievements and programs through the new video initiative, and the female wrestlers will compete in the State Tournament in Atlantic City.