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Newton High Schools Set To Start Later Next Year
For years Newton has discussed the possibility of starting high school later. Next year, students will start at 9 a.m. instead of 7:40 a.m.

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For years Newton has discussed the possibility of starting high school later. Next year, students will start at 9 a.m. instead of 7:40 a.m.

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