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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GET STARTED - DROP IN TO SEE US DURING THE SCHOOL DAY!

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.

Visit us in Room 134 (next to the cafeteria) during our office hours:

Tuesdays: 11:40am-3:00pm (Blocks F1, G1 & Tiger)

Wednesdays: 8:00am-1:05pm (Blocks C2, WIN1, D2) E2 by appointment

Thursdays: 11:40am-2pm (Block G2) E3 by appointment

If the times above are not convenient, we are also available to meet by appointment. Email us:

Claudia Wu: wuc@newton.k12.ma.us

Terry Yoffie: yoffiet@newton.k12.ma.us

OPPORTUITY FOR STUDENTS TO WORK AT THE POLLS!

The Newton City Clerk/Elections Office is preparing for a Special Election on March 18th for Ward 7 School Committee Member and needs people to work at the polls. This is a paid position, students 16+ are eligible, and an application is linked below. There will be two more elections this year: September 2025 and November 2025 (dates TBD early this Summer). Attached is the updated High School Student Election Worker Application packet, which also can be found on the City’s website here: https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/126019/638726142628730000 APPLY TO BE A STUDENT ELECTION WORKER: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/elections/student-election-workers For more information, please contact: Sherry S. Murphy, Election Coordinator, Office of the City Clerk, City of Newton, MA sherrymurphy@newtonma.gov

NNHS SEAL FOR CIVIC ACTION AND NNHS SEAL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Members of the NNHS Classes of 2025 and 2026 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 opportunity, please visit our page on the 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.

EVENTS

There are no upcoming events. Check back for updates!

Our 2021 – 2025 school year events included:

Local Government Day/Civics Days

Sexual Health Day

Creative Minds – Showcasing the Arts!

A Conversation with Kimberly S. Budd, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

A Conversation with U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss

A Conversation with U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs

A Conversation with U.S. Congressman Joseph Kennedy

A Conversation with former Governor Michael Dukakis

Conversations with members of the Press: Using Statistics to Illustrate the News

Conversations with members of the Press: Media Literacy and Our World

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.