A national report reveals that over 30,000 veterans in America experience homelessness, poverty or neglect. November 11- Veterans Day, celebrates those who fought in all and any wars in American history, and is an important day remembrance.  However, recent studies have found that over 30,000 veterans in America experience a negative experience after having been deployed. Whether that be homelessness, which is around 32,000 veterans, or poverty which is around 27% of America

The Connecticut Newtown Lions Club has been serving our community for over seventy six years.  The Lions Club, founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones,  sticks to their motto, “We Serve” by donating it and participating in state as well as international activities and by contributing to the local community. The Lions Club spends their time raising money for activities such as the Classic Mustang Raffle, and the Great Pootatuck Duck Race, which have both become a highly anticipated e

Newtown High School, like many other high schools in the United States, often pushes students toward four year college programs when some might be better off pursuing other paths. Other paths may include trade schools, community colleges, or pursuing the military.  “I feel like someone may not consider going to college and instead going straight to the army because they might want to serve on active duty, and have very little time to pursue a college education,” NHS junior G

Newtown High School hired David Warren as their new track and field coach in early November. Warren takes over as head coach for both the girls' and boys' teams. Warren has had over 18 years of coaching experience at various levels and sports, but has moved to coaching at NHS this year.  He has coached youth football for 13 years and coached high school track for six years. Warren was most recently an assistant track and field coach at Saint Joseph’s High School for the last

Newtown High School introduced a new online pass system on October 13 to better keep track of students in hallways and bathrooms. SmartPass has been introduced to schools in the United States, and over 3,500  schools are currently users of SmartPass. It is a digital hallway pass, to locate students around the school and make sure they are safe. Students are allowed five minutes out of the classroom, and the teacher and security guards are notified of when a student has reach

During the school year, students at Newtown High School participate in Unified Sports. Both students with special needs and students without disabilities participate actively in the club. Mentors help guide students with disabilities and promote inclusion. Throughout the school year sports like basketball and soccer are held. Many students come together and make memories through teamwork and cooperation. Through many helpful adults and supporting mentors, Unified Sports is d

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