Pollard Middle School students, teachers & administrators share with School Committee the great work being done in 8th grade social studies with the Democratic Knowledge Project that aligns with Portrait of a Needham Graduate competencies - Socially & Culturally Responsive Contributors!
05.03.2026 13:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Race, Equity, Access & Leadership (REAL) Coalition - made up of Needham teachers, students, community members and administrators - met recently to discuss the district’s efforts to ensure we are addressing issues of race, equity and inclusion for all students! Learn more: tinyurl.com/3z9pe92p
27.02.2026 20:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Given the continuing state of emergency and state wide storm cleanup, the Needham Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. I anticipate a full day of school on Wednesday, February 25th.
24.02.2026 00:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Due to the predicted snowstorm, the Needham Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026.
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To our students, families and staff celebrating the Spring Festival, Happy Lunar New Year!
17.02.2026 13:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
❤️Needham students sharing kindness and love today by bringing groceries to the Community Council and building a new Habitat for Humanity home in Florida! Service and learning go together in the NPS! ❤️
13.02.2026 18:19 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Needham Public Schools invites the community to join the NHS Space and Astronomy Club for an Astronomy Night on February 11th.
This student-led event features telescope viewings of the moon and planets, constellation tours, and hot chocolate for attendees.
Why do we have all of those early release days???
Read my blog to learn more: npssuperintendent.blogspot.com
I anticipate that the Needham Public Schools will open on a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Not all sidewalks have been cleared, so students walking to school should take their time and be careful.
26.01.2026 23:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0These happy students are helping me get the word out that due to the winter storm there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 26th:
25.01.2026 17:34 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today on National Law Enforcement Day I had the honor of bringing coffee and refreshments to our Needham Police Department partners who keep our students and community safe. Thank you for all you do!
09.01.2026 15:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We hope our students, families, and staff had a peaceful Christmas. As we move through the remainder of this holiday week, please continue to keep the Corrigan family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate the tragic loss of a young woman following the recent fire here in Needham.
29.12.2025 13:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The School Committee congratulates the Needham High Football team and coaches for being awarded the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Sportsmanship Award this fall! They are all great athletes and amazing young men.
17.12.2025 19:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Wishing our students, staff and families celebrating Hanukkah a peaceful and blessed holiday!
15.12.2025 13:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Empowered and collaborative learners: Sunita Williams 5th graders hard at work on their historical figure profiles this week in preparation for classroom presentations!
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Check out these awesome Needham High students as they share in my “10 Minutes with…” video their experiences participating in DECA, a business and entrepreneurial club: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7HY...
21.11.2025 20:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An important November tradition in the Needham Public Schools is asking local veterans to say the Pledge of Allegiance in each of our 8 schools and interact with our students. Thank you for your service and for being role models of courage for our students!
21.11.2025 20:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What a special day yesterday! The Needham community gathered to dedicate the Ralph E. Leader Memorial Bench at the Emery Grover Building, honoring the Founder and First President of the NEF. See the full story here: www.facebook.com/NPSSchoolCom...
07.11.2025 20:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to NHS seniors Marco Barbosa and Samantha Meininger, recipients of the 2025-2026 MASS Academic Excellence Awards! Learn more about their success on the School Committee Facebook Page.
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Little Rockets came by the office Friday to wish us a Happy Halloween!!
03.11.2025 13:13 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Spending time with my Kindergarten friends talking about community and friendship! What great scholars!
22.10.2025 14:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy belated Diwali to our staff, families and students celebrating the Festival of Lights. Enjoy friends, family, happiness, health and peace!
22.10.2025 14:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A new school year means new possibilities! Check out my blog to learn how we are taking action to create new opportunities for students and our schools: npssuperintendent.blogspot.com
07.10.2025 14:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Portrait of a Needham Graduate competency “Creative Thinkers & Problem Solvers” evidenced today as 5th grade students explore the Eastman pond habitat as part of their study of ecosystems. They collected data about the pond and performed a macroinvertebrate survey.
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The School Committee wants to hear from you! Please join us at these upcoming events to ask questions or chat with us in an informal setting.
Monday, September 29, 5:00-6:00pm
School Committee Office Hours
1330 Highland Ave.
Sunday, October 5, 11:00–3:00pm
Needham Harvest Fair
Greene’s Field
Happy New Year to our families and staff celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
23.09.2025 19:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to the Needham High School Best Buddies Chapter for being selected Outstanding Massachusetts Chapter of the Year!
17.09.2025 19:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bringing grades 6-8 together under one roof... Learn more about the Pollard Middle School Project in my latest 10 minute video: youtu.be/avVtbxw9GKo?...
12.09.2025 18:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A great morning of school in Needham! 5th graders assisting with drop off and buses rolling! Here’s to a great year of learning!
28.08.2025 20:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our faculty and staff welcome back meeting was a success, with music from the HighSchool Chorus and Elementary Choir. We heard from Student Rep Jack Arvedon, Chair O’Brien, and NEA President Paula Hartigan-Patey. Congratulations to our 20-year honorees!
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