Newton Public Schools (NPS) marked the beginning of the 2025–26 school year with the formal launch of the NPS Family Engagement Center, created to strengthen connections between schools and families. At a press conference at the Education Center, Superintendent Anna Nolin introduced the initiative alongside Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and…
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While some high school students may spend their summer vacations relaxing, a group of Newton teens dedicated eight weeks to engineering custom adaptive devices for people with disabilities through the LigerBots Adaptive Engineering Internship program. The program, now in its third year, pairs teams of students with real clients from…
Explore Newton Community Education’s 100+ summer camp options over 8 weeks (June 30- August 22) in STEM, visual arts, sports, and so much more. Newton Community Education (NCE) offers a wide range of exciting summer camps and classes for kids of all ages, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Whether your…
Nonprofits Common Man for Ukraine and Arts & Big Hearts will present a musical, Voices from Ukraine: Stories of War & Hope, at The Yamawaki Art & Cultural Center at Lasell University (47 Myrtle Avenue, Auburndale) on August 24 at 3PM. Tickets are free, and suggested donations of $20-$35 are…
Eleven-year-old pianist Rui Gong of Newton will present Romance from the North, his first solo recital of Scandinavian repetoire, at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) on Sunday, September 7 at 3PM. Admission is by voluntary contribution ($20 suggested). See the Fig City News profile of Rui Gong and his teacher, Paul…
Newton Chapter of BranchOut! is hosting a workshop on September 10, 7PM-8PM at Meeting Room A of the Newton Free Library to introduce this non-profit award-winning, youth education cross-cultural community service program. It will also introduce the U.S. Congressional Award for volunteers of BranchOut!, as well as other topics for…
Are you a Newton student passionate about making a difference? The Newton Youth Commission Advisory Board (YCAB) is looking for 10 new youth members (rising 8th–12th graders) to serve a two-year term working with peers, City leaders, and local organizations to promote youth leadership and improve access to resources. YCAB…
The New Art Center is offering Art as Therapy — a weekly expressive art therapy group that provides a safe and responsive space for kids and teens to create, connect, and share in a variety of art modalities in a confidential community environment. Mindfulness and ego-building weekly art exercises allow…
Registration is now open for Newton Metrowest Travel Basketball. Join over 300 Newton youth basketball players in the Metrowest Basketball program. For over 25 years, the program has stressed basketball skills and sportsmanship in a fun, competitive environment. Girls and boys in grades 4-8 who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO…
Join the WSYMCA at their Church Street location (276 Church Street) on Saturday, October 4 from 11AM-1PM for their free family event, the Fall Festival. This free, fun-filled family event is designed to celebrate the season, and costumes are encouraged! Come for activities like Pumpkin Decorating, Kids DJ Music, Petting…