Newtown High School's Graduation Rates Released

The state has released town-by-town data concerning how many local students are graduating from their high schools.

VFW Announce Voice of Democracy, Teacher of the Year Awards

A ceremony will be held on March 31, 4 p.m. at Newtown High School, Sandy Hook. Read on for details.

Newtown to Use Alcohol Testers at Junior Prom: Report

Newtown High School's junior prom will be held Friday.

'Evita' by Newtown High School Drama

The students at Newtown HS will present a very professional production of 'Evita' this weekend in nearby Bethel.

Newtown School Officials Announce Decision on School Day Wednesday

BREAKING: School officials have made a decision on whether students will be off school for a second straight day

School Board Holds March Community Forum

The March Community Forum will be held on Mar. 29 in the lecture hall at Newtown HS and will discuss the school start time.

Blizzard Forecast Impacts Newtown Public Schools Schedule Tuesday

BREAKING: Many forecasters are projecting over one foot of snow to arrive as a result of a Nor'easter storm heading to the area.

Newtown School Named Among State's 'Schools of Distinction'

The schools were recognized for high academic achievement and high academic growth for 2015-2016. Did your school make the list?

Newtown Schools Named Among State's Best Middle Schools: Report

Niche.com compiled the rankings. See how your child's school performed. Do you agree with the rankings?

Newtown High Named Among State's 20 Best Public High Schools: New Rankings

Niche.com compiled the rankings. See how your child's school performed. Do you agree with the rankings?

Ice Impacts Newtown Public Schools Schedule

BREAKING: Wintry weather has affected area schools for the third straight scheduled school day.

Snow Impacts Newtown Public Schools Schedule Friday

For the second straight day, the snow has caused a change in the Newtown Public Schools schedule.

CPAC Presents '​Developing the Individual Education Program'

The next forum will be held on Feb. 23 at 7 pm in the Lecture Hall at Newtown HS. Community members are encouraged to attend this training.

Newtown Public Schools Announces Status of School Day Thursday

BREAKING: The region is expected to be hit by a storm that could bring up to a foot of snow Thursday morning.

Freezing Rain Impacts Newtown Public Schools Schedule

BREAKING: Freezing rain has made for messy road conditions Tuesday morning.

Snow Impacts Newtown School Schedule Tuesday

Snow is expected to begin falling around noon today: BREAKING

Newtown Natives Named to WCSU Dean’s List

Western Connecticut State University has named the following students to the Dean’s List for fall 2016.

Nor'easter Impact Leads to No School for Newtown Public Schools

BREAKING: A significant storm led to numerous school districts to cancel classes Tuesday.

Newtown Ranked Among Top 15 School Districts in Connecticut in 2017

Data compiler Niche.com recently released its 2017 list of the best school districts in Connecticut.

Newtown Education Funding Slashed by State

Officials will have to come up with more money after the state reduced education funding to local school systems.

Newtown's School Schedule for Monday Impacted by Snow

Newtown school officials have made a decision regarding the school schedule for Monday, Dec. 12 due to the snow. BREAKING

Newtown Cross Country and Track Coach Placed on Administrative Leave

The Newtown High School cross country and track coach has been placed on administrative leave.

Newtown School Officials Announce Schedule Change Due to Snow

Newtown public schools have a change in schedule on Monday due to the snow.

Newtown Superintendent Named Connecticut's Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Erardi awarded for his exceptional work in the aftermath of the devastating tragedy of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

Newtown Middle School Closure Hearing to be Held

The town is considering closing Newtown Middle School and moving students to Reed and the high school due to declining enrollment.

Ben's Bells Founder to Speak at WCSU

Western Connecticut State University will host Jeannette Maré, founder and executive director of the Ben's Bells Project, on November 2.

Newtown Students Named 2017 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors.

Newtown First Day Photos: Students Head Back to School for 2016-17 School Year

Let us know how your Newtown student's first day was by sharing your bus stop and back-to-school photos on Patch.

Newtown Heads Back to School: Share Your First Day Photos

Sandy Hook and Newtown students headed back to the classrooms on Monday. Share your photos of your student or teacher's first day on Patch.

How Does Newtown Compare with Area Schools in Math and English?

Find out how Newtown students did on the state’s new assessment tests for grades 3-8 compared to other area schools.

Newtown Schools Implement NaviGate Prepared Cloud-Based Safety System

The cloud-based school safety system directly connects first responders with Newtown Public Schools' critical safety information.

Newtown Back-to-School 2016 vs. 1976: Culottes, Clogs and Kardashians

Caldors, Bradlees, Thom McCann— Where in the Newtown area did you used to do your back to school shopping?

Newtown CT Schools: 2016 Smarter Balanced Test Scores

Find out the results for the state’s new assessment tests for grades 3-8 and compare Newtown's scores from this year to last year.

Newtown School Calendar 2016-2017: Important Dates

The new school year begins in less than a few weeks. Here are some important dates you need to know.

Connecticut Mom Shares Her Back to School Blues

There is no easy way to make a kid who doesn't want to go to school get on that bus.

Connecticut Tax Free Week 2016: Where & When to Get the Best Deals in Newtown

The 16th Annual Connecticut Tax Free Week marks the end of summer break and the beginning of back-to-school savings.

Newtown High Ranked in Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools in America for 2016

Newtown residents have another reason to show their school pride as NHS has been ranked in Newsweek's top high schools in the nation.

5 Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your Newtown Kids Safe

The National Safety Council offers tips on how to keep your Newtown student safe and sound as they head back to school this fall.

How Did Newtown Do on the 2016 SAT?

The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for Newtown Public Schools.

2016 CT High School SAT Scores: How Did Newtown Do?

Students across the state of Connecticut met English standards, but not math. Find out how Newtown students compared with state averages.