Volunteer. Intern. Make a difference.
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
SPECIAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2023-2024!!!
Newton’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anna Nolin, is offering two internships in her office during the school year 2023 – 2024.
If you would like to be considered for an intern position in her office as a Social Media Coordinator/Super’s Podcast Director or a Communications Office Intern, application information can be found here. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, September 20th at 11am. Please contact Claudia Wu at wuc@newton.k12.ma.us or Terry Yoffie at yoffiet@newton.k12.ma.us if you have any questions or need more information.
NNHS SEAL FOR CIVIC ACTION AND NNHS SEAL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Members of the NNHS Classes of 2024 and 2025 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
2023-2024 Upcoming Events (to be posted soon)
There are no upcoming events. Check back for updates!
Our 2021 – 2023 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
A Conversation with Federal Judge Allison Burroughs
Federal District Court Judge Allison Burroughs spoke with students about her path to becoming a federal judge and the various…
Creative Minds
CCES and NNHS Next Gen Voices club hosted an art event highlighting the talents of fine, performing and visual artists…
Visit to the Moakley Federal Courthouse
Students enjoyed a tour of the John Joseph Moakley federal courthouse and sat in on court proceedings with Judge Saris….
