Newton Board of Education

What Newton Board of Education does

Newton Board of Education, operating as Newton Public Schools, is a public K-12 school district in Newton, New Jersey, governed by an elected Board of Education. The district serves over 1,500 students through four schools: Newton Preschool at MAS (early childhood), Merriam Avenue School (elementary, K-4), Halsted Middle School (grades 5-8), and Newton High School. It also accepts students from Andover Borough, Andover Township, and Green Township through New Jersey's Interdistrict Public School Choice program. Operations span preschool through grade 12, before/after-school care, special education, social-emotional learning, athletics, and community-engagement programming.

The district's core technology stack is entirely off-the-shelf and includes Genesis for student information, the PowerSchool parent portal, Google Classroom for instruction, the Apptegy web platform for district and school websites, and Hudl for athletics video. Its "products" are effectively service lines: district and school websites, enrollment and registration portals, food services (operated by partner Pomptonian), a HIB compliance and reporting system, a Parent Learning Academy video library, and the "What's Newton?" podcast series hosted by Superintendent Dr. Piccirillo. Community-facing channels include Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps.

Newton Public Schools is funded through local property taxes, New Jersey state education aid, and federal grants, supplemented by modest transactional revenue from paid school meals and interdistrict school choice tuition. Its go-to-market is direct enrollment of resident families, augmented by the formal School Choice application process for non-resident students. The district partners with the Metro YMCA for before/after-school care, multiple external preschool providers, PerformCare and the Center for Prevention and Counseling for SEL and mental health referrals, and C2C Newton for community schools coordination. Strategic emphasis in recent years has been on community transparency (podcast, social channels), compliance (HIB reporting), and wraparound service density rather than commercial expansion.

Name

Newton Board of Education

Legal name

Newton Public Schools

Website

https://newtonnj.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Newton Board of Education, operating as Newton Public Schools, is a New Jersey K-12 public school district serving over 1,500 students across preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools, plus opt-in enrollment from three neighboring communities via the state School Choice program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Before after school care
• School athletics programs
• Free reduced meal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants. Revenue is not commercially generated but through government funding mechanisms.
2. Meal Sales: Sale of breakfast and lunch meals to students. Reduced status meals are provided at no cost to eligible families. Paid status meals are charged at tiered rates by school level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newton Public Schools provides comprehensive K-12 public education across four schools: Newton Preschool at MAS, Merriam Avenue School (K-4), Halsted Middle School (5-8), and Newton High School. The district delivers preschool through grade 12 academic instruction, before/after school care, 20+ athletic programs, free and reduced meal programs, special education, and social-emotional learning support to over 1,500 students in Newton and surrounding Sussex County communities.

Product overview

Newton Public Schools is a K-12 public school district serving over 1,500 students in Newton, New Jersey, with schools including Merriam Avenue School (elementary), Halsted Middle School, Newton High School, and Newton Preschool at MAS. The district also serves students from neighboring Andover Borough, Andover Township, and Green Township. The district operates multiple sub-product websites and services including: the main district website powered by Apptegy for general district information and services; individual school websites for Merriam Avenue School, Halsted Middle School, Newton High School, and Newton Preschool at MAS; the Newton High School Athletics website featuring all 21 sports programs; a food services portal; the "What's Newton?" podcast series with Dr. Piccirillo; HIB reporting and compliance resources; school enrollment and choice services; Parent Learning Academy video resources; and the FRC Robotics team program. The district utilizes Genesis parent portal, PowerSchool grade management, and Google Classroom for parent and student access to academic information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Merriam Avenue School (K-4 Elementary) Elementary school providing K-4 academic education, absence reporting, handbook, aftercare information, and community school resources to Newton residents.
• Halsted Middle School (Grades 5-8) Middle school delivering grades 5-8 academic education, parent-student handbook, absence reporting, bell schedules, principal updates, and Parent Learning Academy video resources.
• Newton High School High school delivering grades 9-12 academic education, forms, absence reporting, food services, school contact details, and 20+ athletic programs. Also serves students from neighboring municipalities through school choice programs.
• Newton Preschool at MAS Preschool program for children ages 3-5 offering early childhood education, enrollment, preschool staff contacts, and community partnerships with First Impressions Preschool, Little Sprouts Early Learning Center, and Headstart Newton Center.
• Newton High School Athletics Program Athletics program featuring 20+ sports including football, baseball, wrestling, track & field, swimming, skiing, golf, and cheerleading, with team schedules, rosters, coaching staff, and registration through Hudl.
• School Food Services Program School meal program providing breakfast and lunch to students through Pomptonian food services, with tiered pricing based on Free, Reduced, or Paid lunch status, and expanded income eligibility for no-cost meals.
• "What's Newton?" Podcast District podcast series hosted by Superintendent Dr. Piccirillo providing community engagement through interviews with staff, students, and community members on school topics, academics, athletics, and district initiatives.
• School Enrollment and School Choice Program Online enrollment portal handling new student registration, preschool registration, interdistrict public school choice applications, and registration checklists for residents of Newton, Andover Borough, Andover Township, and Green Township.
• HIB (Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying) Reporting and Compliance District HIB reporting system and self-assessment grade reporting for compliance with New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, including district and school-level grades and incident reporting procedures.
• Parent Learning Academy Videos Video tutorials for parents covering PowerSchool portal login, Google Classroom, academic resources, Tutor Me introduction, and social/emotional learning resources including PerformCare, Center for Prevention & Counseling, and 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
• Newton Robotics Program (FRC Team 3142) FIRST Robotics Competition team with advisor information, competition records, Blue Alliance team stats, and publications. Team qualified for the 2018 FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship.
• Parent Portal (Genesis/PowerSchool) Online portal for parents and students to access grades, schedules, attendance, and other student information through Genesis SIS and PowerSchool.
• Before and After School Care (Metro YMCA Partnership) Before and after school care services delivered by Metro YMCA at district schools including Merriam Avenue School and Newton Preschool at MAS.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First Impressions PreschoolminorOthersExternal preschool partner providing preschool services. Located at 171 High St, Newton, NJ 07860. Families are referred to First Impressions as part of the district's preschool program options.
• Little Sprouts Early Learning CenterminorOthersExternal early learning center partner. Located at 127 Mill St, Newton, NJ 07860. Part of the district's network of preschool options for families.
• Headstart Newton CenterminorOthersHead Start program partner located at 111 Ryerson Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Provides early childhood education services in partnership with the district.
• PomptonianminorOthersFood service provider for the district. Operates meal services and provides school menus through their nutrition site at newton.fdmealplanner.com.
• PerformCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of NJ's System of Care offering therapy and mental health services, intellectual/developmental disabilities services, and substance use treatment services. District provides information about PerformCare resources to families through Parent Learning Academy videos.
• Center for Prevention and CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal agency in Newton, NJ offering substance use prevention, evaluation and counseling, and recovery support services. District shares information about these resources through Parent Learning Academy videos.
• C2C Newton (Community Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Schools initiative connecting families with community resources. Website at c2cnewton.weebly.com. The district has an Early Childhood Advisory Council supporting preschool through grade 3 programs.
• YMCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBefore and after school care partner. Metro YMCA provides before and after school care services at district schools including Merriam Avenue School and Newton Preschool at MAS.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineminorOthersNational crisis hotline providing 24/7 free and confidential support, prevention, and crisis resources. District shares information about 988 lifeline through Parent Learning Academy videos for social-emotional support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phillipsburg School District: Phillipsburg School District is a PreK-12 public school district in Phillipsburg, Warren County, NJ. It is a regional NJ public school peer with comparable grade structure and state-funded operating model.
• Jefferson Township School District: Jefferson Township Public Schools is a PreK-12 district in Jefferson Township, Morris County, NJ. It is a comparable NJ public school district of similar scale operating in a similar suburban/rural setting with PreK-12 enrollment.
• Mount Olive Township School District: Mount Olive Township School District is a PreK-12 public school district in Mount Olive, Morris County, NJ, with a similar enrollment scale and grade configuration. It is a comparable suburban NJ public school district peer.
• Kittatinny Regional High School District: Kittatinny Regional High School District serves high school students from Hampton, Frankford, Lafayette, and Sandyston in Sussex County, NJ. It is a regional peer competing for high school choice students from communities also eligible for Newton.
• Hackettstown Public School District: Hackettstown Public Schools is a PreK-12 district in Warren County, NJ, serving a similar-sized K-12 population in a comparable northwest New Jersey setting. It is a regional public school peer with similar accountability structures.
• Lenape Valley Regional High School District: Lenape Valley Regional High School District serves Byram and Stanhope in Sussex County, NJ. It is a regional public high school peer operating in the same county and competing for student enrollment in a similar setting.
• Hopatcong Borough School District: Hopatcong Borough Schools is a PreK-12 public school district in Hopatcong, Sussex County, NJ, serving a similar-sized K-12 population. It is a comparable public peer in the same county with overlapping school choice dynamics.
• Sparta Township School District: Sparta Township Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district in neighboring Sparta, Sussex County, NJ. It is the most directly comparable district by geography, size, grade configuration, and rural-suburban Sussex County setting, and competes for both resident and choice students.
• Wallkill Valley Regional High School District: Wallkill Valley Regional High School District serves Franklin, Hamburg, Hardyston, and Ogdensburg in Sussex County, NJ. It is a regional high school peer competing for choice students in the same county.
• Andover Regional School District: Andover Regional School District is a PreK-12 public school district serving Andover Borough and Andover Township in Sussex County, NJ. It is a particularly relevant peer because Andover students are eligible to choose Newton through NJ Interdistrict Public School Choice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRiPgzkTjk3SNMrd0nHHEZw
• Facebookfacebook.com/newtonnjschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/285795063

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

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