Graduating Seniors Advised to ‘Embrace the Discomfort,’ Remember Community
June 9, 2026 • At Needham High School’s 160th commencement Monday evening, more than 400 departing seniors received diplomas and heard messages from classmates and...
‘Developing the Next Generation’ of Civic-Minded Citizens
June 1, 2026 • The NHS Civics Showcase invited juniors to present their research on local, state and national issues in an effort to make...
Making Friends, Understanding Issues Dominate Rep. Tarsky’s Freshman Term
May 29, 2026 • The Needham Democrat held a town hall in Needham Thursday to share legislative achievements and updates from his office. The last...
Energy, Excitement Evident at End-of-Year NHS Concert
May 22, 2026 • Student musicians wrapped the school year with a final concert performance. The concert also marked the conclusion of the band director’s...
Handbooks Passed, Absentee Policy Changes Not Present
May 21, 2026 • The School Committee approved updated handbooks that included guidelines around physical restraint and timeout policies, as newly recommended by the state,...
Needham Public Schools’ Data Accessed in Cybersecurity Breach
May 11, 2026 • Names and emails of students and staff were involved, the superintendent said. The district’s teacher gradebook data also “could have been...