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Technology Support
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Student and Family Technology Resources
The district has created the Student and Family Technology Resources webpage with information for students and families on technology used in Newton Public Schools classrooms.
NOTE: Please remember to check your "Spam" box as we have reports that some mail messages from NPS are getting flagged as Spam. This means you may miss email updates on NPS happenings, Device pickup, etc.
2021-22 School Year Device Information
Letter to Families on the 2021-2022 Student Device Program
Devices are provided throughout the district for student according to the chart below.
Grade Span
Device to be Issued
Kingarten
1 iPad for every 2 students. Devices stay in the classroom. 1-2
1 iPad for every student. Devices stay primarily in the classroom.
3-5
1 Chromebook for every student. Devices stay primarily in the classroom.
6-12
1 Chromebook for every student. Grades 6-12 use a take home model where the devices travel with the student from home to school everyday.
Internet Access Support
The district has a limited supply of WiFi hotspots available to support families without or with poor internet connectivity at home. The WiFi Hotspot can be requested by contacting your child's school.
There are also various state and federal programs designed to provide low-cost internet options for families.
Getting Support with NPS Technology
Students in need of support with NPS technology should reach out first to their schools / teachers. School staff will redirect as needed to member of the IT department.
High School Students needing support with a damaged 1:1 device should go to the main office with the damaged device to report the damage and check out another device.