Update - From the Newport School District
Voting WILL take place tomorrow, March 14.
A big storm is heading our way - just in time for School District Voting Day!
In accordance with state law, since the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, residents can obtain an absentee ballot today.
If you would like to obtain a School District absentee ballot, please get in touch with your SAU office directly at 603.865.9500 or you can stop by between the hours 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Please know - This is for the School District Budget, not the Town Budget.
Stay safe out there!
A big storm is heading our way - just in time for School District Voting Day! In accordance with state law, since the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, residents can obtain an absentee ballot today.
If you would like to obtain a School District absentee ballot, please get in touch with your SAU office directly at 603.865.9500 or you can stop by between the hours 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Please know - This is for the School District Budget, not the Town Budget.
Stay safe out there!
School District Voting Day is Tuesday, March 14.
All information regarding school district voting can be found on our webpage https://www.sau43.org/documents/school-board/budget%2Ffinance/budget-documents-2023-2024/400179
This has all documents - budget process from start to finish.
Flyers are not put out by the school district, they are put out by Newport Residents.
We only have 1 warrant article, which includes the support staff contract.
As always, any questions please call any school, the SAU office or email me at dmagoon@sau43.org.
Voting will take place at the Middle High School even if there is a snow storm. For information on an absentee ballot, please call the SAU office after 8:00am on Monday 603.865.9500.
Reminder: Nature's Classroom forms are due Friday for all 5th Grade Students planning to attend the trip April 18th-21st.

Good Afternoon,
This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to the hazardous road conditions forecasted for tomorrow the Newport Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 23.
Due to school closure, there will be no extracurricular activities.
Thank you, please be safe, and have a fun snow day!

The judging for Richards 100th Day Art Show is complete and 30 awards have been assigned. The top three are pictured below. The Best in Show Award went to Ryker Pickering for his diorama titled "We Come in Peace". Ryker is a student in Ms. Mosconas' room. The Artist's Choice Award went to Louisa Yfantis for her display of 100 (Handcrafted) earrings. Louisa is a student in Ms. Nix's class. The Director's Choice Award went to Cedric Aldridge for his watercolor jellyfish with ribbon tentacles titled, "I Jiggled Through 100 Days." Cedric is a member of Ms. Ferrigno's class. These projects and all the others can be viewed by the public at a reception on Tuesday, February 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.




The 100th Day projects are in and they are fantastic! Be sure to come to the Richards School 100 Day Art Show Reception on Tuesday, February 21 anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. It is open to the public, so invite Grandma and Grandpa too--fun for the whole family!





Good Afternoon Newport Families,
This is Donna Magoon, Interim Superintendent. As you are aware the weather forecast for tomorrow morning, February 3, is between -5 and -10 degrees. Please make sure your child is dressed warm, especially if they are waiting at a bus stop or walking to school.
We have been informed buses may have a hard time starting, but our transportation department is on top of this. However if the bus is late for pick up, please be patient and understanding.
Thank you and please stay warm.

Students that have a bus stop on a dirt road will not have bus transportation to school today due to their road conditions. If your child is absent from school today due to this situation it will be an excused absence. You must call the school and let them know that this is the cause of the absence. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We were just recently made aware of this situation from one of our bus drivers.

Good Evening Newport Community,
This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to the hazardous road conditions forecasted for tomorrow morning, January 26, the Newport School District will be having a 2-hr delay,
If we change from a 2-hour delay to a school closure, you will be notified.
Thank you and please be safe.

Good Afternoon Newport Community,
This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to the anticipated hazardous road conditions, the Newport School District will be canceling all after school activities for today, January 25.
Thank you and please be safe

Good Evening,
This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to the hazardous road conditions forecasted for tomorrow the Newport Schools will be closed on Monday, January 23.
Due to school closure, there will be no extracurricular activities.
Thank you, please be safe, and have a fun snow day!

Tonight's BINGO for Tokens event at Richards School has been cancelled, to be rescheduled at future time.

Good Evening, This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to the hazardous road conditions forecasted for tomorrow the Newport Schools will be closed on Friday, January 20, 2023. Due to school closure, there will be no extracurricular activities. Thank you, please be safe, and have a fun snow day!

Please support our staff and students as they compete in Dancing with the Stars
The 2023 cast includes;
Steve Yannuzzi (Newport Fire) with pro Lisa Steele
Amanda Hodge (SRVTC) with pro John Proper
Aaron Leyton (Suna) with pro Renee Patten
Christine Smith (NL Hospital) with pro Robert Steele
Chad Howe (SAU 43) with pro Aggie Proper
Bridget Coleman (LaValley’s) with pro Steve Patten
Junior Competitors include;
Tommy Spiker with pro Lyndsey Patten
Kammy Willey with pro Luke Bartlett
Darren Janicke with pro Sydney Laurendeau
Bella Osgood with pro Luke Bartlett


This is Donna Magoon, interim superintendent. I want to update you that the non-emergency situation has moved to the town forest. Multiple emergency agencies will be present. There is no threat to public safety or to schools.
The Newport Police Department will keep us apprised of the situation.
Thank you

This is Donna Magoon, interim superintendent. I want to inform you of a non-emergency situation located around Belknap Avenue; Multiple emergency agencies will be present. There is no threat to public safety or to schools.
The Newport Police Department will keep us apprised of the situation.

Students district wide that ride bus 3 or 10 may be arriving home later than usual this afternoon. Please be patient and if you have any questions please contact your school.

Bus 3 and bus 10 will be running late for all students at all schools today, January 10, 2023. The Bus 10 route is estimating to be between 10 - 15 minutes behind and the Bus 3 route is estimated to be running 30 - 45 minutes behind. Please make sure your student is outside and waiting so we can minimize any further delays.


