The mission of the Newton School Community is to prepare and empower our students
to be contributing participants in a changing world.
Recent highlights and accolades:
2025 graduates, Vaden Kumar and Riley Ney were KSHSAA State Champions in debate.
Chisholm Middle School teacher, John Werner, was named National Project Lead the Way Outstanding Teacher for 2024-2025.
Newton High School Fine Arts teachers received a commendation from KSHSAA in Fall 2024 for being a Performing Arts School of Excellence.
Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas instructor, Kylee Raigoza, was named a "JAG National Outstanding Career Specialist" in July 2025 after a review of data indicating strong support given to her students for a full year after high school graduation.
2024 graduate Anahi Sanchez was named a US Presidential Scholar. She was one of three students from Kansas and the only public school student from Kansas to receive this honor in 2024. The Presidential Scholar award recognizes high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education.
Students from Newton High School consistently earn the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy and Career/Technical Education statewide honors.
Newton High School interrelated special education teacher Brian Skinner was named the 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year. Mr. Skinner represented USD 373 at the state and national level, even getting to visit the White House and meet the President and First Lady. He used this time to advocate for Special Education.
Chisholm Middle School assistant principal Chad Nulik was named the 2024 Kansas Assistant Principal of the Year.
South Breeze Elementary school received the 2024 Kansas State Department of Education's "Challenge Award" for achievement and uncommon accomplishments based on Kansas Assessment results in math and reading, graduation rates, chronic absenteeism rates and the socio-economic status of those taking the test.
More than half of USD 373 teachers have a Masters degree or above.
District Report Card on the Kansas Department of Education website
District Staff
- USD 373 is the largest employer in Newton and the second largest employer in Harvey County with a work force of 800 employees and 600 FTE.
- More than half of USD 373 teachers have a Masters degree or above.
- 100% of teachers are designated as “highly qualified” as defined by the Kansas Department of Education.
- In the past few years, the district has produced 5 Kansas Horizon Award winners, two Kansas Ag Teachers of the Year, Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Award Recipient, National Gymnastics Coach of the Year, Kansas Foreign Language Teacher of the Year, Kansas CTE Director of the Year, Kansas Business Office Administrator of the Year, KIAAA 'Carp' Award Recipient and several state coaches of the year, including Volleyball, Tennis, Track, Cross Country and Debate/Forensics.
Extracurricular Activities:
Competitive sports available include Girls and Boys Bowling, Football*, Volleyball*, Girls and Boys Cross Country*, Girls and Boys Tennis*, Girls and Boys Basketball*, Wrestling*, Gymnastics, Girls and Boys Swimming, Girls and Boys Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Girls and Boys Golf, and Girls and Boys Track and Field*.
Activities available include Cheerleading, Railiners Dance Team, Azteca Dancers, Debate, Forensics, Future Farmers of America, Drama, Music (Vocal*, Band*, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Orchestra*), Science Olympiad*, RaileRobotics, and Business Professionals of America.
*Indicates sport/activity available at Middle School and High School