This week members of the Cougar Pride participated in the East Central Community College Honor Band Clinic. Musicians receiving First Chair Honor Band recognition include: Madison Strebeck, flute; Canyon Foreman, clarinet; Gavin Foreman, tenor saxophone; Miles McDonald, trumpet; Brandon Jones, trombone; Lorelai McKinion, baritone; Anna Boudreaux, tuba; and Ashlin Round, timpani. Stacy Sanders is the NCHS Band Director.
Fifth graders at Newton County Elementary School will transition to the Newton County Middle School campus a year earlier than in previous years. Members of the Class of 2032 will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the NCMS campus during their sixth-grade year. Additionally, during the 2025-26 school year, they will get a firsthand look at the extracurricular activities before tryouts in the spring of 2026 from left: Lennix Hurst, Jayden Hawkins, and Lane Stuart.
These Newton County Elementary School students participated in the ECTAG Scrabble Competition this week front row from left representing Division YC: Trace McMillan, Joanie Shoemaker, Gabrielle Gavin, and Elijah Broach, earning first place; second row from left: Max Huey, Nilan Hunter, Graham Sullivan, and Kolbie Sheffield, representing the 3rd and 4th grades; back row from left representing Division IIA: Eli Huddleston, Toby Boykin, Makinley Burton, and Anna Scott Warren, earning third place. Mandy Hopkins and Chris Whittle are the NCES TAG Teachers.
Newton County High School Class of 2023 Alum Layla Love, the drummer for the Collegians of East Central Community College, takes a moment for a photo with Newton County Elementary School Sixth Graders from left: Cruz Winding, Brantlee Tomberlin, and Braylen Keyes. The sixth graders were awarded a Collegians concert as part of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative on the NCES campus. Newton County Elementary School is recognized as a PBIS Model Site in Mississippi.
Newton County High School Freshmen Baylee Walker and Luke Owens practice their skills with the microscope in Mrs. Sheehan’s Advanced Biology I class.
Guest Cartoonist Joe McKeever draws Newton County Elementary Fifth Grader Maci Lanier as her classmates observe from their seat in the NCES Danny Lindsley Gymnasium this week. Fifth and sixth graders were challenged to begin with the left eye and practice at every opportunity. The day was coordinated by NCES Art Teacher Beth Jenkins.
February marks National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide awareness campaign celebrating the value, achievements, and impact of CTE programs. At the Newton County Career and Technical Center, students play a vital role in supporting both their school and community. Each Thursday, students from Mrs. Jackie Thompson’s Early Childhood program visit classrooms to provide onsite services, including peer tutoring, mentoring, and whole-group activities. NCHS sophomore Ayda Hillman is pictured while reading to kindergartners in Mrs. Keri Clanton and Mrs. Kathy Mason’s class.
First graders at Newton County Elementary School are 101 Days Smarter! Joseph Franklin, dressed as a Dalmatian, takes extra care on his morning work during his first few minutes at school on Thursday, January 23rd. Students were challenged to find 101 “spots” during the day in math and in reading.
The kindergarten class of Newton County Elementary School celebrated 100 Days Brighter on Wednesday, January 22nd. The students participated in counting games, small group activities, and surprise glow opportunities from left: Saylor Thrash and Sarah Cook.
