At the beginning of the school year, students from Newton Middle School formed the Newton Salsa Society—a club dedicated to hard work not on the dance floor but in the school’s greenhouse. In September, students planted 10 varieties of vegetables and herbs; everything needed to make salsa! After months of careful tending, the club harvested their produce and made their first batches of salsa last week.

The Newton Middle School greenhouse is home to not only the Newton Salsa Club, but has served as the planting ground for many student-driven ideas. Teacher Marc Goodreau works with students to facilitate their many gardening endeavors.  

Photo (top): Members of Newton's Salsa Society and teacher Marc Goodreau (left) show off their growing veggies and herbs!
Photo (bottom): Ingredients harvested, Newton students prep to make their first batch of salsa.