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Get To Know: Newtown High School
Published: Dec 22, 2020 07:00 AM
The Newtown Bee’s “Get To Know” series looks at local buildings and properties. Is there a building you would like to “get to know?” E-mail eliza@thebee.com with suggestions.
Newtown Public Schools Facilities Director Bob Gerbert, Jr, answered questions about Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.
In what year was it purchased or built? 1970
Who or what entity owns or oversees the building? The Town of Newtown owns the building.
How large is the building? Approximately 362,000 square feet.
How many rooms does the building contain? 113 classrooms
What purpose/purposes does the building serve? High school, for grades nine to 12.
What is one interesting fact about the building? The building has a swimming pool and two cafeterias.
A view of the front of Newtown High School from the main parking lot.—Bee Photos, Hallabeck
Newtown High School’s gymnasium.
A courtyard at Newtown High School, pictured with a tent and tables set up.
A view of the stage from the back of Newtown High School’s auditorium.
The cafetorium at Newtown High School.
The cafeteria at Newtown High School.