Newtown Public Schools will continue utilizing the remote learning model through December 23 and will return to the hybrid model for January 4.

The pandemic has impacted many aspects of life, and Newtown’s PTAs have been dealing with and rising to the changes.

From a student whose “wish” created a new lounge area at Newtown High School to student athletes, the Board of Education celebrated recent student achievements at its virtual November 17 meeting.

Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced on November 23 that there are additional confirmed COVID-19 cases at two Newtown schools.

Along with hearing the superintendent’s COVID-19 update, the Board of Education approved its monthly financial report and a new district position for a diversity compliance coordinator at its November 17 meeting.

With Newtown Public School students set to start distance learning on Monday, November 23, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Anne Uberti released a letter to parents and guardians on November 20 to clear up "some confusion."

From its recorded November 7 performance in the v-USBands Grand Finale event, the Newtown Marching Band & Guard learned this week it had placed first in its division.

If positive COVID cases continue at their present trajectory, the Newtown Health District could be tracking more than 500 positive cases by the weekend — at least 100 of which are currently active, according to Health District Director Donna Culbert.

Veterans Day celebratory cheer was on display at Sandy Hook Elementary School on November 11, when the school hosted a car parade.

Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced on November 18 the district will use its remote learning model November 23 to December 4, due to recent quarantine cases rising.