NEF Founder Honored with Bench Dedication
November 7, 2025 • Ralph Leader, the first president of the school fundraising organization, received a bench that memorializes his contributions to students and faculty. The...
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....
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...
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...