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Recently, SNA celebrated 100 days of learning with a collection of student artwork including displays of 100 Pokemon cards, popsicle sticks, flags, fuzz balls, and even words.

SNA’s Director of Admissions, Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns, has been a part of the SNA community for almost eight years.

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is usually celebrated in January or February. This year’s celebration took place on February 17th. Chinese New Year is a big deal for Chinese people as it kicks off a fresh start to the new year and hopes for good luck and wealth. It was first celebrated over 3,000 years ago, during the Shang Dynasty in China, known as the Spring Festival during that period. There is a zodiac calendar that cycles through 12 different animals: Th

By sharing their poems in front of a live audience, Ms. Hill's 3rd and 4th grade class was able to mimic the format of an open mic night. 

Over the past few weeks, Ms. Mariona’s High School Service Learning class and Mrs. Chiccino’s High School ELA class have been working on multiple projects to raise money for different organizations. Last semester’s Service Learning class volunteered at the Nashua Soup Kitchen, and they collected items to donate to people in need of clothes and basic necessities.

This year's Super Bowl LX wasn’t just about football; it was about culture, identity, and connection.

For the second year in a row, our school has managed the peculiar feat of asking for applications to join student government and receiving exactly enough to fill each position. The staff of The Newstonian would like to congratulate the following new and returning members of this year’s SNA Student Government.

Did the hit Netflix series live up to its reputation in its fifth and final season? Read on to find out what this reviewer thought!

If you’ve had a gym class recently, or you’ve just walked the halls of SNA, chances are you’ve seen Coach Yanna. Coach Yanna serves a number of different roles at SNA. In addition to working as one of the cross country and track teams’ coaches, she serves as a substitute teacher and, most recently, has become our new gym teacher. 

Big congrats to sophomore Mackenzie Wilkins who recently earned top recognition in the Allsides Student Journalism Contest, a national competition that challenged students to analyze a current event from all sides or perspectives.

Student-drawn cartoon: New year's resolutions

On the 22nd of this month, Mrs. Hill's class created three interactive presentations for the SNA students in EK through 2nd grade. They took their inspiration for their presentations from what they had learned when the Bridges Center for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence came to speak to them about the importance of consent, healthy relationships, and trusted adults back in December. 

On Thursday, January 15th, 2026, the lower school held a dance organized by the SNA Student Government. To prepare for this event, they took inspiration from previous upper school dances, with the goal of providing a similar experience for the younger students. They wanted to create an event that felt fun, welcoming, and inclusive for every student.

On December 18th, 2025, SNA high school service learning students took a trip to spend a few hours volunteering at the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter (NSKS), located on 2 Quincy Street in downtown Nashua. This is the second year SNA students spent time volunteering at the shelter, and after such a positive community experience last year, they decided to do it again. 

This month The Newstonian staff is excited to shine a light on the work of Miss Megan Sweeney, SNA’s Music teacher whose passion for music and teaching has brought energy and creativity to our school. 

This year upper school students are taking an elective called Exploring Diversity. The main goal of this class is to celebrate diversity and to understand its importance in our society. Throughout the semester, students worked on personal projects that celebrated their identities and what makes them unique. 

Last November, during Thanksgiving break, my family and I got the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the cities of Mecca and Medina.

On Saturday, November 22nd, SNA students in grades 6-12 gathered at the Lawrence Barn in Hollis, New Hampshire for the school's annual homecoming dance.

On Sunday, November 30th, SNA hosted a celebration of life for Ali Pearson, a beloved teacher and staff member who passed away from cancer in November. Family members, friends, colleagues, and students gathered in the Great Room of the daycare building to commemorate her life, and multiple people spoke during the celebration to honor her and the positive impact she had on the community and everyone around her.

Student-drawn cartoon: Newstonian staff and holiday wishes