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ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are back in person during the school day!
Stop by and see us in Room 134 (next to the cafeteria) during our office hours:
Tuesdays: 11:40am-3:25pm (Blocks F1, G1 & Tiger)
Wednesdays: 11:15am-1:30pm (Blocks D2 and E2)
Thursdays: 11:40am-2:50pm (Blocks G2 & E3)
We are also available to meet by appointment. Email us:
Claudia Wu: wuc@newton.k12.ma.us
Terry Yoffie: yoffiet@newton.k12.ma.us
INTRODUCING THE NNHS SEAL FOR CIVIC ACTION AND NNHS SEAL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Members of the NNHS Classes of 2023 and 2024 who have demonstrated passion and an on-going dedication to civic life, service and social justice may be eligible to receive the NNHS Seal of Civic Action and/or the NNHS Seal of Social Justice on their transcripts. If you would like more information about this new opportunity, please visit our page on the new Seals of Civic Action and Social Justice.
CIVIC ACTION GRANTS
Have an idea of how to improve or change something at NNHS and/or community and you need a bit of money to get started? Want to plan something related to civics for your classroom or a group? Consider applying for a Civics Action Grant from the Center. Civic Action Grant Applications from the NNHS community are now being accepted.
VOLUNTEERING
Interested in service? Students: involve yourself, friends, athletic team or club! Teachers: engage your classes and serve the community. Visit our Get Started – For Students page.
EVENTS
2022-2023 Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events. Check back for updates!
Our 2021-2022 school year events included:
Local Government Day/Civics Day
Sexual Health Day
Creative Minds
What We Do
We are excited to bring you many different events and opportunities for civic engagement throughout the year.
Ideas. Diverse Viewpoints. Engagement.
Help students identify service-based internships / jobs and service opportunities through one-on-one mentoring and an extensive database developed by Center.
Create civic engagement opportunities and provide support to student and faculty-led public/community service initiatives.
Develop curriculum on civic engagement and related issues to be used in classroom settings. Support current and ongoing faculty efforts in leadership, civic engagement and service.
Facilitate discussion groups/seminars and training in leadership.
Host programs related to current events and attract speakers to address issues related to civics, community engagement, leadership and service.
Work with officials and agencies at city, state, and federal levels to bring initiatives and education about government to NNHS students.
What We’ve Been Up To
NNHS Children’s Trust: Diaper & Toy Drive
Organized by one of our CCES Classroom Aides and NNHS students in response to COVID pandemic.
Media Literacy and Our World
A discussion with Barbara Howard, WBUR, Host of All Things Considered and Jonathan Kaufman, Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, author and…
Election Day
Mock Elections for the NNHS Community are held every Election Day. NNHS students, faculty and staff vote on the federal,…
