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Principal's Message

“We will provide a safe a respectful environment in which staff, students, parents and community can work collaboratively to foster personal, social and academic growth. Together we will address new performance standards and provide the resources for all students, including English Language Learners, those who need Instructional Support and high achieving students, to meet high standards of excellence and be armed with the skills necessary to meet 21st century challenges and to be life-long learners and productive members of society.”

~Principal John Ficalora

News & Announcements

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz invites you to her next Parent Advisory Board Meeting on April 16, 2019 at 6PM

Topic: "The College Admissions Process & How to Fund your Child's College Education. Click the header to learn more!

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP - HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

This workshop guides parents and students through the college financial aid application process. Click the header for more informatoin.

NY STUDENTS DESCEND ON NY STATE ASSEMBLY IN ALBANY

On March 9-11, 2019, 100 NYC students from 47 high schools participated in a mock assembly of the 29th annual Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) at the NY State Assembly in Albany. Click the header for the full story!

COLLEGE AND CAREERS READINESS

A College Workshop for Parents and Students in 11th Grade. Click the header for more information.

Un taller de preparacion los padres y estudiantes en el grado 11. Para mas informacion haga click en el titulo.

English flyer for the Creative Connections Workshop

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We Tower Above the Rest

Newtown mascot, Pioneer Pete!

Newtown Field, daytime. Green grass and clear skies.

Music teacher, Mr. Vasquez, playing guitar.

Aerial view of Newtown High School building.

In The Spotlight

For many generations since 1897, Newtown High School had been responsible for educating the young and eager minds of those who walk through its welcoming threshold. Newtown High School has a lot to be proud of. It has the good fortune of being located in the most diverse city of the United States, which gives the students a chance to discover and unite with those coming from another cultural background. It is also a school that consists of ambitious and intellectual students who are willing to do the best they can in order to accomplish their goals in life. It is truly astounding how Newtown’s vitality could go on for so long without becoming weary of the changing times, which is accompanied with new challenges. It is because of these striking aspects of our school that we are proud to say that Newtown truly “Towers above the rest”.