News – The Lion's Roar

AP tests administered online and in-person

June 10, 2021June 13, 2021 The Lion's Roar5

Students took AP tests from May 3 to June 11

Stras takes the reins

June 10, 2021June 13, 2021 The Lion's Roar18

New principal Tamara Stras will officially begin July 1

Jazz Ensemble sweeps awards at national competition

June 10, 2021June 13, 2021 The Lion's Roar6

The Jazz Ensemble earned one of 15 finalist positions, and won several awards in the prestigious Essentially Ellington competition

Three beloved teachers leave South

June 10, 2021June 13, 2021 The Lion's Roar22

The Roar spoke with Mita Bhattacharya, Patrick McFarland, and Felisa Honeyman about their careers at South and their plans for the future

South Spots

June 10, 2021June 13, 2021 The Lion's Roar7

Quick-hitting local stories

District confirms 9 a.m. start time for next year

June 10, 2021June 13, 2021 The Lion's Roar7

The change to the school day has been met with mixed reactions

#STOPASIANHATE

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 The Lion's Roar113

In response to the Atlanta shooting on March 16, the Newton and South community held vigils to mourn and honor the lives lost

South Senate passes new legislation

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar81

Earlier this school year, South Senate passed three bills and two resolutions: the Break Regulation Act, Guidance Counselor Spreadsheet Bill and Student Feedback Act and the Distance-Learning Camera Policy and Assisting in Grading Policy Resolutions

Oliver and Lucas win Newton special election

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar94

On March 16, special elections took place, resulting in John Oliver’s win for the Ward One Councilor-At-Large seat and Tarik Lucas’s for the Ward Two Councilor-At-Large seat

Weighted GPAs removed from transcripts

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The Newton Public Schools removed the weighted grade-point average scale in light of changes brought on by COVID-19