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Middle School Gazette for January 5-11.
Reminder - Please read below for an important message from our school nurse.
Come join our team!
Menus for January!
The Rebels set the tone. We coach, play, and cheer in a way that makes the South Newton Community proud.
WE ARE THE #FaceOfSportsmanship
WE ARE THE #FaceOfSportsmanship
🎉 NJHS FUNDRAISER: Tattoo a Teacher! 🎉
Every Wednesday in December, our NJHS students will be running a special “Tattoo Parlor” during lunchtime! Students can purchase temporary tattoos to place on participating teachers — all in good fun and for a great cause.
Participating teachers include:
Mrs. Kulpa • Mr. Pinn • Mrs. Ward • Miss Diedam • Mrs. White
Mrs. Holloway • Mrs. Martin • Mrs. Spurlock • Mrs. Mulligan
Mrs. Hawkinson • Miss Barrett
💵 Tattoos will be available at varying price points.
✨ All proceeds support NJHS service projects and school activities!
Help us Tattoo a Teacher and spread some fun this December!
Every Wednesday in December, our NJHS students will be running a special “Tattoo Parlor” during lunchtime! Students can purchase temporary tattoos to place on participating teachers — all in good fun and for a great cause.
Participating teachers include:
Mrs. Kulpa • Mr. Pinn • Mrs. Ward • Miss Diedam • Mrs. White
Mrs. Holloway • Mrs. Martin • Mrs. Spurlock • Mrs. Mulligan
Mrs. Hawkinson • Miss Barrett
💵 Tattoos will be available at varying price points.
✨ All proceeds support NJHS service projects and school activities!
Help us Tattoo a Teacher and spread some fun this December!
ELA Newsletter for the week of December 15, 2025.
South Newton schools will be on a 2 hour delay for Monday, December 15.
We are excited to announce our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to support our upcoming international travel trip to Rome!
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: South Newton High School Cafeteria
Dinner Includes:
Spaghetti (meat and vegetarian options)
Garlic bread
Salad
Dessert
Ticket Information:
Prepaid Tickets: $10
At the Door: $15
After you enjoy a wonderful meal with friends/family, you can swing by the boys' and girls' basketball games against West Central!
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: South Newton High School Cafeteria
Dinner Includes:
Spaghetti (meat and vegetarian options)
Garlic bread
Salad
Dessert
Ticket Information:
Prepaid Tickets: $10
At the Door: $15
After you enjoy a wonderful meal with friends/family, you can swing by the boys' and girls' basketball games against West Central!
Please read below for an important message from our school nurse.
Come join our team!
🏆District I Winter Contests — Results Are In! 🏆
Our FFA members had a fantastic day competing in the District I Winter Contests, showcasing their technical skills, communication abilities, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the results they brought home!
🔧 Small Engines CDE
Students competed using industry-based skills, including engine assembly, parts ID, diagnostics, and problem-solving.
Advancing to State in April:
🥇 1st Place Team — Grayson Hartman & Lyle Harrington
🥉 3rd Place Team — Bradley Gaylord & David Selvage
Additional Competitors:
• Carter Knutson & Hunter Mayotte
• Blake Bitler & Clint Chopps
Fantastic work by all teams in a very challenging contest!
💼 Employment Skills LDE
Students prepared professional resumes, cover letters, and completed interviews.
🏅 Liam Kollman — 4th Place
Great job demonstrating strong career-readiness skills!
✍️ Persuasive Essay LDE
Members wrote MLA-formatted essays on current agricultural issues.
• Sophie DiRuzza
• Riley Smith
🕒 Results for this event will be announced in January.
We are extremely proud of all of our participants for representing our chapter with excellence. Congratulations to our State-qualifying teams, and best of luck as you prepare for the next level! 💙💛
Our FFA members had a fantastic day competing in the District I Winter Contests, showcasing their technical skills, communication abilities, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the results they brought home!
🔧 Small Engines CDE
Students competed using industry-based skills, including engine assembly, parts ID, diagnostics, and problem-solving.
Advancing to State in April:
🥇 1st Place Team — Grayson Hartman & Lyle Harrington
🥉 3rd Place Team — Bradley Gaylord & David Selvage
Additional Competitors:
• Carter Knutson & Hunter Mayotte
• Blake Bitler & Clint Chopps
Fantastic work by all teams in a very challenging contest!
💼 Employment Skills LDE
Students prepared professional resumes, cover letters, and completed interviews.
🏅 Liam Kollman — 4th Place
Great job demonstrating strong career-readiness skills!
✍️ Persuasive Essay LDE
Members wrote MLA-formatted essays on current agricultural issues.
• Sophie DiRuzza
• Riley Smith
🕒 Results for this event will be announced in January.
We are extremely proud of all of our participants for representing our chapter with excellence. Congratulations to our State-qualifying teams, and best of luck as you prepare for the next level! 💙💛
We are excited to announce our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to support our upcoming international travel trip to Rome!
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: South Newton High School Cafeteria
Dinner Includes:
Spaghetti (meat and vegetarian options)
Garlic bread
Salad
Dessert
Ticket Information:
Prepaid Tickets: $10
At the Door: $15
After you enjoy a wonderful meal with friends/family, you can swing by the boys' and girls' basketball games against West Central!
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: South Newton High School Cafeteria
Dinner Includes:
Spaghetti (meat and vegetarian options)
Garlic bread
Salad
Dessert
Ticket Information:
Prepaid Tickets: $10
At the Door: $15
After you enjoy a wonderful meal with friends/family, you can swing by the boys' and girls' basketball games against West Central!
Mark your calendars with the new date: Winter sports pictures will be taken after school tomorrow, Thursday, December 11. Order forms will be coming home soon, or you can order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER (HS code 0388ZBA, MS code 0388ZEA).
🎉 NJHS FUNDRAISER: Tattoo a Teacher! 🎉
Every Wednesday in December, our NJHS students will be running a special “Tattoo Parlor” during lunchtime! Students can purchase temporary tattoos to place on participating teachers — all in good fun and for a great cause.
Participating teachers include:
Mrs. Kulpa • Mr. Pinn • Mrs. Ward • Miss Diedam • Mrs. White
Mrs. Holloway • Mrs. Martin • Mrs. Spurlock • Mrs. Mulligan
Mrs. Hawkinson • Miss Barrett
💵 Tattoos will be available at varying price points.
✨ All proceeds support NJHS service projects and school activities!
Help us Tattoo a Teacher and spread some fun this December!
Every Wednesday in December, our NJHS students will be running a special “Tattoo Parlor” during lunchtime! Students can purchase temporary tattoos to place on participating teachers — all in good fun and for a great cause.
Participating teachers include:
Mrs. Kulpa • Mr. Pinn • Mrs. Ward • Miss Diedam • Mrs. White
Mrs. Holloway • Mrs. Martin • Mrs. Spurlock • Mrs. Mulligan
Mrs. Hawkinson • Miss Barrett
💵 Tattoos will be available at varying price points.
✨ All proceeds support NJHS service projects and school activities!
Help us Tattoo a Teacher and spread some fun this December!
Please join us tomorrow, Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 pm for our annual Music Department Smorgasbord!
Semester Final Exams are just around the corner! Please see below for our MS and HS Exam Schedule on December 18 & 19.
South Newton Middle School Student Council wanted to show their appreciation and gratitude last month by giving a shout-out to our incredible Tech Department and our amazing Superintendent! Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for our entire corporation!
Mark your calendars with the new date: Winter sports pictures will be taken after school on Thursday, December 11. Order forms will be coming home soon, or you can order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER (HS code 0388ZBA, MS code 0388ZEA).
Please see below for the latest 7th Grade Science Newsletter!
