Athletics & Activities
We encourage you to check back often to find the most up-to-date information regarding how COVID-19 is impacting our Athletics and Activities.
Spring Spectator Guidelines/Expectations
The following guidelines/expectations will be in place for spectators attending Newton school activities this spring at all indoor and outdoor school facilities (including HA Lynn Stadium).
Cardinals TV
If you cannot attend in person, tune in and catch the Cardinals live, and enjoy these Newton student led productions!
Winter Spectator Guidelines/Expectations
The following guidelines/expectations will be in place for spectators attending Newton school activities this winter at all indoor school facilities.
Little Hawkeye Conference - Winter 2020
The Little Hawkeye Conference in which Newton competes has released an up to date set of guidelines pertaining to health practices and restrictions for planned winter athletic events. All conference schools will be abiding by these guidelines and the Newton school district intends to comply with these guidelines for all home athletic/activity events. These guidelines will be in place at least through Dec. 31st, 2020 at which time these practices will be reviewed and updated if deemed necessary.
For a Temporary School Closure
In the event that our district moves to fully remote learning, all school sponsored athletics and activities will cease during that period of time. This includes all scheduled in person practices, games and events. Coaches and sponsors can still meet with their students and student/athletes via Zoom or through other virtual channels and provide direction for their programs; however no in person activities will occur during the period of closure.
Newton Activities Department COVID-19 Responses and Guidance
Click here to view a presentation with district guidance prepared by Ryan Rump and shared with our coaches.
Football Stadium Spectator Protocol
Spectators attending high school or middle school football games for the 2020 football season will be required to wear a face covering upon entering HA Lynn Stadium. Once inside the stadium, spectators will be strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. In areas of the stadium where social distancing is not possible (i.e. student sections), face coverings will be required to be worn.
Students entering either the high school or middle school student sections WILL BE REQUIRED to wear face coverings. This policy will be enforced by school administration.
Remote Learner Eligibility
The Newton Community School District understands that during the time of this pandemic, families may have reservations and safety concerns as it pertains to sending their student back to an indoor learning environment with a large group of people. Therefore, at this time, it is the decision of the school district that any student who chooses to learn remotely WILL BE ALLOWED to participate in all extra-curricular activities that are currently offered by the Newton Community School District. This does not include any activities that will be requiring face to face meetings as part of a class (i.e. band). All remote learners choosing to participate in extra-curricular activities will be required to follow the same rules and regulations that apply to all students and student/athletes set forth by the district and the district activity coaches/sponsors.
Links to Guidance
Click here for the IHSAA’s initial fall 2020 general guidance related to COVID-19.
Below are links to "return to competition" guidelines for the upcoming IGHSAU fall sports season related to COVID-19:
Marching Band
Bell covers will be provided for all instruments.
Outdoor rehearsals will take place as much as possible with social distancing guidelines (6 feet separation) being followed.
Students are to wear a mask when not playing.
The band will not be attending festivals/competitions. We will only perform at home football games and rehearse only during classtime.
Camp schedules have been modified. Please visit the band webpage (https://sites.google.com/a/newton.k12.ia.us/cardinal-regiment/) for the most up to date schedule.