Browse past news stories for Newtown High School in Sandy Hook, CT.

• A Successful Madrigal Feast (Newtown Bee)
  posted on November 25, 2009 at 07:44:03 pm
  Last Saturday evening, Newtown High School Choral Parents hosted a Madrigal Feast at Stony Hill Inn. Talented singers, along with very funny jesters, kept the crowd entertained, while they feasted on a wonderful dinner and bid on the silent auction.
• Many Helped Light The Night (Newtown Bee)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 07:56:23 pm
  We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported the first Light the Night Mini-Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) on October 24. The walk was a great success with 300 walkers raising over $28,000 in the fight against cancer.
• The Way We Were (Newtown Bee)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 07:12:20 pm
  The proposal to combine the town's emergency dispatching services under one roof at the police department was effectively killed by the Board of Selectmen on November 14, when they tabled the proposal indefinitely.
• A Day For Name, Rank, And Recognition (Newtown Bee)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 07:08:48 pm
  "Tell them simply, thank you," said Don Monckton, past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 308. "Let us thank the soldiers in line at the checkout or the older veterans from World War II standing along the parade route," he said. "Tell them you are grateful for their service."
• Flu Symptoms Ground Band And Color Guard (Newtown Bee)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:54:48 pm
  A number of students from the Newtown High School Marching Band and Color Guard were asked to stay home from school on Monday by the school officials.
• Letters of Endorsement (Newtown Bee)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:45:04 pm
  I admire my father's willingness to sacrifice time he could spend on himself in order to better serve our town and, hopefully, make life a little easier for all of us at the local level. Newtown is a great place to live, and I think my father can help make it even better.
• NSA Fundraiser a Great Success (Newtown Bee)
  posted on October 22, 2009 at 07:28:39 pm
  On behalf of the Board of Governors of the Newtown Scholarship Association, we'd like to thank the generous friends of the NSA who made our October 17 Wine Tasting fundraiser a tremendous success. In particular, we're grateful to People's United Bank for sponsoring the event.
• NSA Fundraiser (Newtown Bee)
  posted on October 22, 2009 at 05:53:51 pm
  The threat of rain did not dampen the spirits of the many enthusiastic people adventurous to try new and favorite red, white and sparkling wines at the annual wine tasting sponsored last weekend by Newtown Scholarship Association.
• 10/15/2009 (Newtown Bee)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 05:42:39 pm
  I know this is a holiday that everyone waits for year around: National Boss Day. The day came about more than 40 years ago when Patricia Haroski, a secretary from Illinois, registered the day with the US Chamber of Commerce in honor of her father, a white-collar boss, in 1958. The day was officially proclaimed in 1962, by then-governor of Illinois, Otto Kerner.
• 10/8/2009 (Newtown Bee)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 06:57:32 pm
  Former Rock Ridge Road residents Irene and Harold Schwartz were up from Palm Beach recently, I hear. They were on a mission to retrieve a piano out of storage for delivery to their son, Danny, in Boston. Nice time of year to take a break from Florida, anyway, and enjoy the crisp New England weather.
• Help Light The Night (Newtown Bee)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 06:00:45 pm
  It's happening! Mark your calendars; you don't want to miss this event, Light the Night Mini-Walk Celebration for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So what is that? It's a nationwide fundraiser. It's family friendly.
• Seeking Meaningful Solutions (Newtown Bee)
  posted on September 10, 2009 at 06:29:32 pm
  My name is Chris LaRocque, and I am a Republican candidate for the Legislative Council in District 2.
• From track to television (The News-Times)
  posted on August 28, 2009 at 05:35:01 pm
  Keeping up with Bruce Jenner has never been easy.When he attended Newtown High School back in the late '60s, he won MVP in numerous sports. After graduation and college he went on to set a world record in the Olympics, and tried his hand at auto and powerboat racing, among other endeavors.
• Paul Michaud Receives Junior Golf Academic Scholarship (Newtown Bee)
  posted on August 27, 2009 at 06:41:30 pm
  Paul Michaud, of Sandy Hook, received the Junior Golf Scholarship Award at the 18th Annual Kennedy Center Golf Classic held this summer at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk. Michaud, chosen for the All-Academic team in 2008, will be a senior at Newtown High School this fall.
• New Model Will Monitor Behavioral And Academic Progress At Reed And NHS (Newtown Bee)
  posted on August 27, 2009 at 05:40:56 pm
  A new federal and state program being implemented this year will seem familiar at Reed Intermediate School this fall, according to Assistant Principal Anthony Salvatore, because the school already had preemptive methods in practice during the last school year.
• LaRosa wins first Outrun the Sun 5K (The News-Times)
  posted on August 22, 2009 at 03:05:09 am
  DANBURY -- No matter who crossed the finish line first the real winner of the inaugural Amber Room Outrun the Sun 5K was going to be Ann's Place."It is a first and we had a great turnout," said Wilda Hayes, who is the Executive Director of Ann's Place, a regional cancer support center.
• Way We Were (Newtown Bee)
  posted on August 13, 2009 at 05:48:38 pm
  In outward appearance St Rose Parish has changed a lot since the Rev John Brady of Hartford traveled to Newtown to celebrate Mass in 1847. Originally served by itinerant priests, the Newtown parish was formally organized under the patronage of Saint Rose of Lima in 1859. The parish moved from the $1,000 Universalist Church building on Main Street in 1856. Land was purchased on Church Hill Road ...
• 8/13/2009 (Newtown Bee)
  posted on August 13, 2009 at 05:47:58 pm
  If you're looking for Newtown resident Victor Scalora this weekend, he'll be over in Woodbury participating with The Second Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery Reenactment group's Civil War event.
• Thanks To Many (Newtown Bee)
  posted on July 16, 2009 at 06:54:14 pm
  I would like to thank the Relay For Life committee for allowing me to be a small part of such a wonderful group of supporters and caregivers.
• Newtown Runners Race In Half Marathon (Newtown Bee)
  posted on July 2, 2009 at 07:19:14 pm
  FAIRFIELD — Competing with top-notch runners from the area, out of the area — and, in some instances, really far out of the area — several Newtown residents participated in the Fairfield Half Marathon, the biggest race of the Stratton Faxon Fairfield Road Race event, on June 28. Runners also participated in the 5K and 1K Fun Run for children.
• Hal G. Anderson (Newtown Bee)
  posted on June 25, 2009 at 07:18:44 pm
  Hal G. Anderson, 66, of Brookfield, died June 19 at Danbury Hospital. Born in Newtown, March 28, 1943, he was the son of Harry G. and Barbara (McArdle) Anderson.
• Recognizing Girl Scouts (Newtown Bee)
  posted on June 18, 2009 at 07:05:59 pm
  Thirteen years ago Girl Scout Troop 819 was founded at Sandy Hook Elementary School with over 20 Daisy members. Recently the four remaining members received recognition as Ambassador Adult Members.
• Robert L. Kayfus (Newtown Bee)
  posted on June 18, 2009 at 06:48:39 pm
  Robert L. Kayfus, 89, beloved husband of Helen (Hiza) Kayfus of the Sandy Hook section of Newtown, died unexpectedly June 14, at his home. He was born in Bridgeport, October 1, 1919, a son of William J. and Anna (Qubick) Kayfus.
• NHS Honors Award-Winning Seniors (Newtown Bee)
  posted on June 18, 2009 at 06:33:34 pm
  During the 27th Annual Awards Night for seniors at Newtown High School multiple students were awarded, honored, and distinguished from this year's graduating class. Some received book awards, department awards, and others scholarships. The event was held on June 3 in the school's auditorium.
• Methodists Celebrate The Memory Of ‘Ma’ Watkins (Newtown Bee)
  posted on June 18, 2009 at 06:19:24 pm
  Newtown United Methodist Church members celebrated the memory of a woman one member called "the matriarch of this church for many years" during its worship services on June 14. After the doxology and dedicatory prayer for the 10 am service, members moved from the Church Hill Road sanctuary to a new garden in the north corner of the church property to continue their worship service by formally ...
• Friday, June 5 (Newtown Bee)
  posted on June 4, 2009 at 06:18:54 pm
  22nd Annual Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue LobsterFest, 5–9 pm, Sandy Hook main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, $22 advance, $24 door, lobster or steak dinner with sides, kids' meals and raw bar available, live music, game wheel, continues June 6; 270-4392.
• Making NHS A Wonderful Place (Newtown Bee)
  posted on May 7, 2009 at 06:22:20 pm
  It is all too often that the members of the high school community who work tirelessly to make sure that, each and every day, students come into a safe, clean, and effective learning environment receive almost no notice for their efforts.
• Appreciating Educators (Newtown Bee)
  posted on May 7, 2009 at 06:22:00 pm
  The week of May 4 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. As members of the senior class at Newtown High School, we would like to thank all the teachers, staff, and administrators for everything that they do to help us be successful as students.
• Tuesday, May 12 (Newtown Bee)
  posted on May 7, 2009 at 06:09:42 pm
  Conservation Commission, 6 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck's Lane. Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street. Sandy Hook School Chorus Spring Concert, 7 pm, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road; 426-7657.
• Twice As Many Get The Message: Go Green (Newtown Bee)
  posted on April 30, 2009 at 05:33:35 pm
  Lemonade or iced tea? Maybe a cookie?