Ahead of an anticipated snowstorm, Newtown Public Schools announced there will be no school on December 17 for a snow day.

Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue released a letter to district parents and staff on December 15 re: return to school.

Newtown High School seniors Jillian Clure and Rushil Jerfy reported during the Board of Education’s December 1 virtual meeting.

Leaders of the Board of Education Union Coalition on Thursday, December 10, presented a petition signed by nearly 14,000 education and community members urging the state to take immediate steps to protect the health of students, staff, and communities.

Newtown school officials responded to district parents and student guardians after more than two dozen co-signed a letter earlier this month expressing concern about the district’s recent decision to remain in a remote learning model.

Newtown High School students are readying for a streamed video performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play” for Saturday, December 19, starting a 7 pm.

Newtown High School UNICEF Club club founder Nidhi Mukka wants the community to know “they can also do something” to help others.

After hours of vetting and discussions on bonding for a Hawley School HVAC project, the Board of Finance decided to parse out $8 million in funding over three years and put the finishing touches on a five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Snow days will be different this school year. The Board of Education approved a “Snow Day Expectations” document on December 1 to outline new snow day expectations.

The Newtown Middle School PTA is continuing its drive for new and gently worn used shoes Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 1 pm at the school, 11 Queen Street.