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...
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...
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...
Graduating Seniors Reflect, Impart Words of Wisdom
May 26, 2025 • As high school graduations approach, Needham Local checks in with the Class of 2025. This Sunday, 415 graduating Needham High School...
Schools Choose Pollard Architecture Firm, Refine Literacy Pilot
May 21, 2025 • The district offered an update on the proposed renovation to the middle school at the School Committee meeting Tuesday. School administration...
Sunita Williams Returns Home
May 19, 2025 • Sunita Williams imparted advice and commentary about her space expeditions to students at Needham High School Friday. Astronaut Sunita Williams received...