Meet our magical little Merlin! ✨🐾
At just 8 weeks old, Merlin officially began his journey TODAY to become our full-time facility therapy dog! He’s an Australian Labradoodle (expected to be around 35 lbs.), a breed specifically developed for therapy work—and he’s already proving he’s something special.
Merlin recently passed his temperament test with a near-perfect score—something that rarely happens. While a score of 170 qualifies a dog for therapy work and 190 is considered exceptional, Merlin scored an incredible 195! 🌟
Not only is he talented, but he’s also one of the rarest coat colors produced by his breeders—making him just as unique as he is gifted. He truly lives up to his magical name!
Thanks to the support of a grant, Merlin will be joining our schools this October as our newest facility therapy dog. ❤️🖤
Thank you for your patience as we searched for the perfect match for our school. We can’t wait to see the positive impact Merlin will have on our students, staff, and community!
At just 8 weeks old, Merlin officially began his journey TODAY to become our full-time facility therapy dog! He’s an Australian Labradoodle (expected to be around 35 lbs.), a breed specifically developed for therapy work—and he’s already proving he’s something special.
Merlin recently passed his temperament test with a near-perfect score—something that rarely happens. While a score of 170 qualifies a dog for therapy work and 190 is considered exceptional, Merlin scored an incredible 195! 🌟
Not only is he talented, but he’s also one of the rarest coat colors produced by his breeders—making him just as unique as he is gifted. He truly lives up to his magical name!
Thanks to the support of a grant, Merlin will be joining our schools this October as our newest facility therapy dog. ❤️🖤
Thank you for your patience as we searched for the perfect match for our school. We can’t wait to see the positive impact Merlin will have on our students, staff, and community!
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for May!
🍎 You can now access our Menulogic link to view calorie, carbohydrate, ingredient, and allergy information for all menu items. Helping families make informed, confident choices every day.
🔗 Check it out here: https://nutrition.menulogic-k12.com/#/south-newton-school/calendar.
🍎 You can now access our Menulogic link to view calorie, carbohydrate, ingredient, and allergy information for all menu items. Helping families make informed, confident choices every day.
🔗 Check it out here: https://nutrition.menulogic-k12.com/#/south-newton-school/calendar.
♻️🧪 The Middle School Advanced STEM class is still in need of 2-liter bottle donations for an upcoming project!
If you’re able to help, please drop off clean, empty 2L bottles at the Middle School Office by May 4th.
If you’re able to help, please drop off clean, empty 2L bottles at the Middle School Office by May 4th.
📣 8th Grade Parents/Guardians - DON'T FORGET:
All 8th-grade students must submit two photos for the Class of 2030 Promotion Ceremony 🎓
✅ Photos should be submitted through the Google Form emailed to students by Mr. Pinn
🗓 Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Please take a moment to check with your child to make sure their photos have been submitted!
📸 Submit photos here: https://forms.gle/m8pgvAbVQHUikMUk7
All 8th-grade students must submit two photos for the Class of 2030 Promotion Ceremony 🎓
✅ Photos should be submitted through the Google Form emailed to students by Mr. Pinn
🗓 Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Please take a moment to check with your child to make sure their photos have been submitted!
📸 Submit photos here: https://forms.gle/m8pgvAbVQHUikMUk7
🚌💛 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 💛🚌
Today, we celebrate the dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport our students each and every day. Rain or shine, you are there with a steady hand, a watchful eye, and a friendly greeting to start and end the school day.
Did you know? Every day, 484,041 school buses transport more than 27 million school children in the United States!
Today, we celebrate the dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport our students each and every day. Rain or shine, you are there with a steady hand, a watchful eye, and a friendly greeting to start and end the school day.
Did you know? Every day, 484,041 school buses transport more than 27 million school children in the United States!
📣 Attention Incoming High School Girls! 📣
Cheer tryouts are right around the corner! 📅✨
If you’re interested in being part of the cheer team, now is the time to get ready. Please see the attached flyer for more information on practice and tryout times!
Don’t miss your chance to get involved, build school spirit, and be part of something exciting! 🎉
Cheer tryouts are right around the corner! 📅✨
If you’re interested in being part of the cheer team, now is the time to get ready. Please see the attached flyer for more information on practice and tryout times!
Don’t miss your chance to get involved, build school spirit, and be part of something exciting! 🎉
🚫 Event Cancellation Notice 🚫
Today’s Middle School Co-ed Track & Field meet has been canceled.
Event Details:
South Newton vs. North White/Frontier (Home)
📅 April 27, 2026
🕓 4:30 PM CDT
Today’s Middle School Co-ed Track & Field meet has been canceled.
Event Details:
South Newton vs. North White/Frontier (Home)
📅 April 27, 2026
🕓 4:30 PM CDT
ELA Newsletter for the week of April 27, 2026!
Reminder!
🎶🎨 Join Us for the Spring Concert & Art Show! 🎨🎶
South Newton Middle/Senior High School is excited to showcase the incredible talents of our students in grades 6–12 on Sunday, May 17!
🖼 Art Show: 2:00–5:00 p.m. (CST)
Located in the high school’s main hallway and main gym, featuring over 2,000 pieces of student artwork!
🎼 Band & Choir Concert: 3:00 p.m.
Held in the auditorium, with the Art Awards Ceremony taking place between performances.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the creativity and dedication of our students—truly a great way to spend your afternoon! We’d love to see you there!
Hosted by the MS/HS Fine Arts Department:
• Band/Choir – Tabitha Spurlock
• Drawing/Painting – Patricia Holloway
• Ceramics & Digital Design/Photography – Lori Murphy
💙 Special Recognition:
After 33 years inspiring students at South Newton, Ms. Lori Murphy will retire at the end of this school year. Please join us in celebrating her final Spring Art Show and honoring her incredible impact on our school community.
South Newton Middle/Senior High School is excited to showcase the incredible talents of our students in grades 6–12 on Sunday, May 17!
🖼 Art Show: 2:00–5:00 p.m. (CST)
Located in the high school’s main hallway and main gym, featuring over 2,000 pieces of student artwork!
🎼 Band & Choir Concert: 3:00 p.m.
Held in the auditorium, with the Art Awards Ceremony taking place between performances.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the creativity and dedication of our students—truly a great way to spend your afternoon! We’d love to see you there!
Hosted by the MS/HS Fine Arts Department:
• Band/Choir – Tabitha Spurlock
• Drawing/Painting – Patricia Holloway
• Ceramics & Digital Design/Photography – Lori Murphy
💙 Special Recognition:
After 33 years inspiring students at South Newton, Ms. Lori Murphy will retire at the end of this school year. Please join us in celebrating her final Spring Art Show and honoring her incredible impact on our school community.
🌸🌱 Make plans to join us next week for our Spring Plant Sale! Our students have worked diligently all semester to grow a beautiful selection of annual flowers and vegetables.
Come support their hard work and take home some plants to brighten your garden this season! 🌼🍅
Come support their hard work and take home some plants to brighten your garden this season! 🌼🍅
📚⏰ DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! ⏰📚
Don’t miss out on this year’s memories — your keepsake of friends, events, and unforgettable moments!
🖥 ORDER ONLINE NOW: inter-state.com/order
📌 ORDER CODE: 0289EF
🗓 ONLINE ORDERS DUE BY: FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Enter the order code when prompted on the website to complete your purchase.
📸✨ Reserve yours before the deadline!
Don’t miss out on this year’s memories — your keepsake of friends, events, and unforgettable moments!
🖥 ORDER ONLINE NOW: inter-state.com/order
📌 ORDER CODE: 0289EF
🗓 ONLINE ORDERS DUE BY: FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Enter the order code when prompted on the website to complete your purchase.
📸✨ Reserve yours before the deadline!
🏥 SNHS Athletic Physical Night 🏃♂️🏐🏈
It’s not too early to start thinking about next year and sports physicals! Students in Grades 5–12 who need an IHSAA physical for the 2026–2027 school year can attend our Athletic Physical Night with Dr. Dan Daluga.
📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 SNHS Main Office
💲 Cost: $25 (Cash or Check Only)
📞 Appointments are required – no walk-ins
Call Mrs. Durham at (219) 474-5167 ext. 3306 after 12:00 PM to schedule.
⚠️ Appointment space is limited, so schedule early!
#SNRebels #SouthNewton #SNHSAthletics 🖤❤️
The MS STEM class still needs clean, empty 2-liter bottles!
Another great activity sponsored by the Brook Public Library!
Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who are the heart of our schools. ❤️
From welcoming students and families each morning to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, your dedication helps our schools run smoothly every single day.
You are problem-solvers, caretakers, planners, and the friendly faces that so many rely on. The impact you make reaches far beyond the front office and touches the lives of students, staff, and families alike. 👏
From welcoming students and families each morning to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, your dedication helps our schools run smoothly every single day.
You are problem-solvers, caretakers, planners, and the friendly faces that so many rely on. The impact you make reaches far beyond the front office and touches the lives of students, staff, and families alike. 👏
There will be no Rebel Rescue this afternoon.
This afternoon, a medical emergency occurred on CR 50 E approximately one mile north of SN’s campus. The situation required a Lifeline helicopter to land on school property.
While this incident did not involve SN school personnel, we wanted to be proactive and let our community know that our staff and students are safe.
While this incident did not involve SN school personnel, we wanted to be proactive and let our community know that our staff and students are safe.
❤️🩸 Save a Life—Give Blood! 🩸❤️
Join us TODAY for our Blood Drive, and help save lives! Every donation can make a life-changing impact for someone in need.
💪 Bonus: Your generosity goes even further—each donation helps support scholarships for our students!
📅 Date: April 21, 2026
📍 Location: South Newton HS Auxiliary Gym
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (CST)
Together, we can strengthen our community and make a difference in more ways than one. ❤️
👉 Sign up today and be a hero:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&zipSponsor=47951&driveType=all
#GiveBlood #SaveLives #SupportStudents #CommunityStrong
Join us TODAY for our Blood Drive, and help save lives! Every donation can make a life-changing impact for someone in need.
💪 Bonus: Your generosity goes even further—each donation helps support scholarships for our students!
📅 Date: April 21, 2026
📍 Location: South Newton HS Auxiliary Gym
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (CST)
Together, we can strengthen our community and make a difference in more ways than one. ❤️
👉 Sign up today and be a hero:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&zipSponsor=47951&driveType=all
#GiveBlood #SaveLives #SupportStudents #CommunityStrong
📣 ILEARN Testing Begins Tomorrow 📣
ILEARN testing for Middle School students begins tomorrow morning and will continue through Friday, April 24.
Please remember:
Get a good night’s rest 😴
Hoodies and pocketed jackets are not allowed in testing rooms
All phones, smart watches, and other wearable devices must be stored in lockers
Let’s start strong, stay focused, and do your best! ✏️📘
ILEARN testing for Middle School students begins tomorrow morning and will continue through Friday, April 24.
Please remember:
Get a good night’s rest 😴
Hoodies and pocketed jackets are not allowed in testing rooms
All phones, smart watches, and other wearable devices must be stored in lockers
Let’s start strong, stay focused, and do your best! ✏️📘
