Newton Public Schools offers education to more than 11,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12. The district consists of over 20 schools that include elementary, middle and high schools. Its curriculum includes mathematics, family and consumer science, foreign language, language arts, media, reading, science, social studies, physical and health education and vocational programs. The sports activities offered by the district include baseball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, football, golf, hockey, swimming, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. It provides various extracurricular activities to students, such as performing arts, dramatics, photography, forensics, chorus, yearbook, National Honor Society, newspaper, student council, and French, science and mathematics clubs. The amenities offered by the district include science and computer laboratories, library, auditoriums, swimming pool, and tennis and basketball courts. Newton Public Schools is located in Newtonville, Mass.
Cunniff Elementary School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular options to students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. Its educational programs include math, art, music, computers, science and English. The school maintains a library and media center that features a collection of books and reference and instructional materials. It also offers speech, hearing and language development programs for students with disabilities. The school provides physical education and English as second language programs. It conducts a variety of activities, including fundraising events, as well as maintains a cafeteria. Cunniff Elementary School is located in Watertown, Mass. It is a part of the Watertown Public Schools, which enrolls more than 2,500 students various elementary, middle and high schools.
The Peirce School or the old Peirce School is a historical structure that is architecturally distinguished. It stands listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has immense monumental significance.
