New school district staff hired ahead of the 2018-19 school year attended a week-long orientation at Reed Intermediate School August 13 to 17. The week included presentations, activities, and a bus tour of the town.

Parents can take photos on the first day of school in Newtown, August 27, of their children to submit to The Newtown Bee for possible publication in the August 31 print edition of the paper or online at newtownbee.com.

The auditorium at Newtown High School was nearly full August 22 as district faculty and staff were welcomed back for the 2018-19 school year. This year’s convocation included welcoming new staff members, honoring educators for accomplishments, and highlighting ways teachers support students.

Reed Intermediate School fifth graders were invited to visit the school on August 8 and 15 to practice opening lockers.