Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy
March 19, 2026 • The School Committee approved a revised “puppy policy” that now allows for emotional support dogs under specific circumstances. The Needham Public...
School Committee Coalesces Around New 6-8 Pollard Middle
November 19, 2025 • Ahead of an impending funding deadline and a town summit, members of the committee also signaled strong support for a 750-plus-seat...
MASS Honors Needham Teens
November 13, 2025 • Two Needham High School students were recognized for their academic excellence and their impact on the community. Each year, the Massachusetts...
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...
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...
‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact
June 25, 2025 • On the eve of her retirement, Kate Fitzpatrick’s current and former colleagues share reflections on her storied career and effectiveness as...