Budget Process Begins for School Department
December 20, 2024 • Town boards are wrapping up business for 2024, but the Needham School Committee is preparing their wish list for 2025 and...
A More Complete Picture of School Absenteeism
October 18, 2024 • Members of the Needham School Committee share their concerns about certain subgroups of students having more unexcused absences at their meeting...
Community Weighs Value of Phones in Schools
July 29, 2024 • Locals are advocating for stricter policies around phone use in Needham Public Schools following teacher frustrations and students’ negative relationship with...
Supporting Students In and Out of School
June 6, 2024 • At their most recent meeting, Needham School Committee members discussed absenteeism within the schools and the supports available to students with...
Absenteeism Policy Draws School Committee Concern
May 23, 2024 • The School Committee voted to adopt the Needham High School student handbook for the next school year, despite several members questioning...
Mitchell Elementary Hits Turning Point
March 21, 2024 • Following others in the district, it was Mitchell Elementary School’s turn to share its annual school improvement plan with the School...