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Newton teacher Kimberly Tate named Kansas Master Teacher

By Chad FreyNewton KansanA longtime Chisholm Middle School educator has been recognized among the best in the state.Kimberly Tate, a seventh-grade math teacher in Newton USD 373, has been named a 2026 Kansas Master Teacher, an annual honor presented by Emporia State University to educators who demonstrate exemplary professional practice.Tate is one of seven teachers…

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Newton boys TOC day 1 gallery

Newton sophomore Wade Stubbs. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton sophomore Jesse Britton. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton sophomore Mason Torres. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton sophomore Exavier Torres. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton sophomore Jewlius Shedden. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton junior Kane Wise. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton sophomore Caleb Coffin. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON KANSAN Newton sophomore Nikko Hinojos. MARK SCHNABEL/NEWTON…

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Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens

The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 8 of the winter sports season has opened. The site is at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/1a74b41cc2f645c4. (A link can also be found at www.thekansan.com). This…

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NHS hosts winter homecoming

Ryder Mapes, left, and Arika Kern were named the Newton High School Winter Homecoming King and Queen respectively Friday night at Ravenscroft Gym.The full court included Olivia Buffalo, Jordin Maldonado, Arica Kern, Ryder Mapes, Makayla…