School Climate

Newtown Public Schools promote positive teaching and learning environments where students and adults feel socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically safe. We believe each and every school community member should be treated with dignity and have the opportunity to learn, work, interact, and socialize in a safe, respectful and positive school environment. A safe and healthy school climate is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior.


For more information, see our District School Climate Plan and Board of Education policies on School Climate and Bullying Prevention. You can also find suggestions on how to report mean behavior, including anonymous reporting options. 


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If you have questions, please contact your school's School Climate Specialist.


Hawley School 

Alison Carmody, Assistant Principal

 Head O'Meadow School

Kelly MacLaren, Assistant Principal

Middle Gate School

Sonia Raquel, Assistant Principal

Sandy Hook School

Laura Esposito Assistant Principal


Reed Intermediate School 

Jenna Connors, Lead Teacher

 Newtown Middle School

Brian Walsh, Assistant Principal

Newton High School

Paul Ribeiro, Assistant Principal