Caring for others: Sunset class raises money for hurricane victims
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Sunset Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nancy Welle turned an emotional time with her students into a call for action…….
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Red lights and sirens: Cooper students learn about firefighter rescue
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Most people have no idea what to do if they’re caught in a house fire—perhaps they’re trapped under a……
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Ramping up: Walton students learn about velocity, energy
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now WALTON—Laughing and concentrating fourth-graders at Walton Rural Life Center broke into groups of twos and threes in science class……
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Not squares: Santa Fe students enjoy the art of crocheting
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Little puffs of love and warmth—that’s what students in the special-interest crochet group at Santa Fe 5/6 Center in……
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Preserving history: Historical museum renovates Kellas School
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Wooden floorboards hold up old-time school desks as a metal wood-burning stove sits at the front of Kellas School,……
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Not passing on soccer, football: NHS captain’s been playing since age 4
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now There’s one game that stands out for Newton High School soccer player Xander Valdivia. He was in the zone…….
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Railaires bike ride raises money for Disney World trip
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Members of the Newton High School Railaires became visibly excited, jumping up and down and shrieking, as the song……
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Generational fun: Grandparents visit Cooper Early Education Center
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Cars as far as the eyes could see were parked all around Cooper Early Education Center on Friday, as……
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Ushering in a new season: NHS students help folks to their seats
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now For anyone who can’t find a seat during a Newton High School football game at home at Fischer Field……
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Walker schools English to teachers in China
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The whole nine yards. Break a leg. All over the map. Two peas in a pod. Take the wind……
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