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Mar 27, 2026 · SAU 50
Superintendent Search
Dear SAU 50 Community,

On Wednesday, March 25th, the SAU 50 Joint Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zadravec, effective at the conclusion of the 2026 school year. We thank Dr. Zadravec for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the district over the past four years. Steve has been instrumental in building a strong SAU 50 administrative team. We wish him the best in his new role in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

The Board assembled a committee including stakeholders from each school district, spanning a number of different roles (teachers, school admin, paraprofessionals, school board, and SAU admin), and the search process is underway. Despite a condensed timeline, the process will be thorough and we have already seen a strong pool of candidates.

As we look for the new leader of the SAU 50 schools, we would like to hear from you, the community, about the qualities you’d like to see in this person.

Superintendent Search - Community Input

**This link will be active for feedback until Monday, March 30th.

In the coming weeks, finalists for the Superintendent position will visit schools across the district to meet with staff and administrators as well as the SAU 50 Admin team. They will also meet with community members in an open forum. We will share this schedule in advance so families have time to plan and attend. Our goal is to have a decision before April break - however we will prioritize getting the right person over the speed of the process.

We will continue to share updates along the way, but want you to know that a strong succession plan is a top priority, and we thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Matt Curtin

SAU 50 Joint Board Chair
Nov 3, 2025 · Special Services
Preschool and PreK Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year!
We are excited to share that we are starting the enrollment process for our Rye PreK program, our Newington PreK program, and our SAU 50 Preschool program early this year. We have started reaching out to current families and families on the waitlist with the opportunity to submit an enrollment application and deposit to secure a spot for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Rye PreK meets Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 2:15 pm. Students must be 4 by September 30th to join. Tuition for Rye residents is $8,250.00 per year ($825.00 per month September through June). Tuition for non-residents is $9,000.00 per year ($900.00 per month September through June).

The Newington PreK meets Monday through Friday, 8:05 am to 3:00 pm. Students must be 4 by September 30th to join. Tuition for Newington residents is $3,300.00 ($330.00 per month, September through June). Tuition for non-residents is $8,500.00 per year ($850.00 per month September through June).

The SAU 50 Preschool program offers morning sessions (8:15 am to 11:00 am) for our younger students and afternoon sessions (11:30 am to 2:15 pm) for our older students. Students must be 3 by September 30th. Sessions are held Monday through Thursday. Parents can choose two or four sessions per week. Tuition is $2,000.00 per year ($200.00 per month, September to June) for two sessions per week and $4,000.00 per year ($400.00 per month, September to June) for four sessions per week.

For more information about these programs, please check out the SAU 50 Website.

If you would like to enroll or add your child’s name to the waitlist, please contact Diane Peterson at dpeterson@sau50.org for more information. If we are able to fill the programs, we will continue to maintain a waitlist in case anything changes for families during the school year.
Sep 7, 2025 · Newington Public School
Picture Day - Thursday the 11th!
Picture Day is this Thursday, September 11. We will start taking photos at 8:45, starting with the lower grades and working our way up. Please send students in their "Picture Day Outfit" and send a change of clothes if you would like them to change.

Click for order form link!
Sep 7, 2025 · Newington Public School
Snack & Lunch
Snack and Lunch Details:

SNACK: served daily at 9:45am. The snack is listed on the menu. We also serve snack apple with the option of peanut butter every day. The cost is $0.60. White milk is also available for purchase at snack time for $0.40.

LUNCH: served at 11:00 for Pre-K and 11:30 for K-6 students. The cost for school lunch is $2.50 and peanut butter and jelly sandwich is an option every day. White or chocolate milk is included with school lunch. Milk is also available for purchase if your student does not order school lunch, the cost is $0.40.

LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCES: Families are required to maintain a positive balance in their lunch accounts. Please consider sending in cash or check, payable to Newington Public School, to start the year with a lunch balance.

**We will be set up for online payments for lunch soon, please keep an eye out for information on PaySchools.**
Sep 7, 2025 · Newington Public School
After School Enrichment Program
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) will be offered Monday through Thursday, from 3:05pm-5pm. There will be two payment options. This first is to prepay for the month in advance. This option will equate to $15/day, although attendance every day is not mandatory. The second option is to purchase a package of 5 drop-ins. The cost for this is $100, equating to $20/day. If you would like to sign up, the form is below. Currently payment is by check or cash to Ms. Marconi in the office.

*If you are purchasing a 5-pack, please email me at mmarconi@sau50.org to let me know what days you will be using ASEP.
Sep 7, 2025 · Newington Public School
Open House / NSS Meeting
Open House and Newington School Supporters (NSS) meeting will take place tomorrow evening, Monday, September 8, at 6:30 PM at Newington Public School.

Here’s the plan for the evening:

We’ll begin with a brief tour of the building, giving parents a chance to see each classroom.

After the tour, we’ll gather in the gym, where I’ll share key information about instruction, policies, and happenings at NPS.

Finally, we’ll close with a conversation about the Newington School Supporters and the many ways families can be active members of our learning community.

My goal is to keep the entire program under an hour, providing families with an efficient and informative overview of our school year ahead.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening!
Aug 16, 2025 · SAU 50
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF NEWINGTON & NEW CASTLE
Please be advised that beginning in September, all Newington School Board meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 5pm at Newington Public School.

Additionally, all New Castle School Board meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month at 5pm at MHT
Mar 18, 2025 · SAU 50
FirstView 1.0 Student App
For K-12 parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of a stress-free school commute. First View, our easy-to-use GPS-based vehicle tracking app, allows you to plan your day and stay connected with your student’s trips, regardless of the type of vehicle your student travels in.

**With First View, you can: **

See near real-time vehicle location through GPS and track its progress.

Easily monitor multiple students, including yellow school bus and alternative transportation journeys.

Quickly access updates and vehicle details for each trip.

Receive instant notifications and service alerts from your district.

Set up family members and caregivers to receive customizable trip update alerts and emails.

First View is available as a user-friendly mobile app for both Apple and Android devices.

Step 1. Please search for First View 1.0 in the App Store or Google Play. This app icon has a red background.

Step 2. Create a new account

Step 3. Add a Student

The NEW District Code will be sent via school messenger! You can also contact your school's front office for the District Code.

FIRST VIEW Parent & Caregiver App SUPPORT:

Toll-Free: (888) 889-8920

Email support@myfirstview.com