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...
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...