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Plans for Pollard Proceed in Hopes of MSBA Support
Beyond Needham Schools Town Growth

Plans for Pollard Proceed in Hopes of MSBA Support

September 4, 2025 • Even as seven possible configurations continue to be discussed within the town, Needham has submitted preliminary designs to the state in...

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What a Cell Phone Ban Might Mean for Needham Schools
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What a Cell Phone Ban Might Mean for Needham Schools

August 4, 2025 • The MA Senate passed legislation that would restrict student cell phone use in the state’s public schools during the school day....

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Pollard Auditorium, Flooding Emerge as Concerns at Listening Session
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Pollard Auditorium, Flooding Emerge as Concerns at Listening Session

July 10, 2025 • The Needham Public Schools hosted two listening sessions concerning the future of Pollard Middle School with the goal of attracting community...

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Town Reacts to Teacher Arrests
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Town Reacts to Teacher Arrests

July 10, 2025 • Needham is acting through its town departments and the Needham Public Schools to support students in the wake of three arrests...

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School Committee Approves High School Attendance Policy
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School Committee Approves High School Attendance Policy

June 17, 2025 • After delaying their vote on the matter for further consideration, members passed the NHS handbook for next school year. Weeks of...

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Third Needham Schools Employee Charged with Child Pornography
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Third Needham Schools Employee Charged with Child Pornography

June 17, 2025 • Superintendent Dan Gutekanst said the employee has been placed on administrative leave following the charges. Eliot Elementary School employee Christopher Carlisle...

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