Schools in Needham

Special Town Meeting Monday to Vote on Pollard Middle School Funding

Oct 17 · Needham Observer →

School Committee Meets Tuesday at Broadmeadow Elementary

Oct 17 · Town of Needham →

Leaders Seek Consensus on Pollard Debt Before Town Meeting

Oct 16 · Needham Observer →

School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meets Thursday by Zoom

Oct 14 · Town of Needham →

No Needham Public Schools classes today

Oct 12 · Needham Public Schools →

Pollard Middle School Building Committee Meets Tuesday

The School Building Committee for the Pollard Middle School meets in hybrid format Tuesday, October 13, at 8 p.m. at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave.

Oct 9 · Town of Needham →

School Committee approves Booster Club and PTC budgets, reviews health survey

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the School Committee unanimously approved the Booster Club's 2026–27 budget and the PTC's budget. It also heard MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey results and updates on the Pollard project and draft capital plan.

Oct 8 · The Needham Channel →

Sunita Williams Elementary Has Early Release Today

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's schedule lists today, October 7, as an early-release day for teacher professional development.

Oct 7 · Sunita L. Williams Elementary School →

Tue 10/6: School Committee meets at Broadmeadow

The Needham School Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Broadmeadow Elementary School Performance Center to discuss the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey and the Pollard Middle School project.

Oct 4 · Town of Needham →

School Committee to Review Health Data, Capital Plan and Pollard Update

At its Tuesday, Oct. 6 meeting, the School Committee will review adolescent health data and a draft five-year capital plan. It will also receive an update on the Pollard Middle School project.

Oct 4 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Elon University Admissions Session at Workbar Needham Today

Elon University admissions staff hold an information and Q&A session today, Oct. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Workbar Needham in Needham Heights. Attendees can select a time slot when registering.

Oct 4 · Elon University →

School Committee Meets Tuesday

The Needham School Committee holds a hybrid meeting Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Broadmeadow Elementary School Performance Center.

Oct 2 · Town of Needham →

Needham Schools Rank No. 1 in Massachusetts Again

State officials confirmed September 30 that Needham Public Schools earned the top ranking among Massachusetts K–12 districts for the second straight year, based on DESE accountability metrics.

Oct 1 · Needham Observer →

Olin College's new president announces AI-focused partner class

After her formal inauguration as Olin College of Engineering's third president, R. May Lee announced Monday, September 28, plans to admit an "Olin 2.0 partner class" focused on AI-integrated learning.

Sep 30 · Needham Local →

Education foundation puts $50,000 into Needham High internship network

The Needham Education Foundation announced September 29 that it invested $50,000 in May to launch the Liftoff Network at Needham High School. The program is developing internships, job-shadowing and work-study opportunities, with student participation planned for the 2027–2028 school year.

Sep 30 · Needham Education Foundation →

Pollard Middle School Holds Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night

Parents and guardians of Pollard Middle School students in grades 7-8 can learn about class schedules Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m.

Sep 29 · Pollard Middle School →

Pollard Override Business Forum – Tuesday

The Charles River Regional Chamber hosts a virtual forum Tuesday, Sept 29, 2–3 p.m. via Zoom to explain the proposed Pollard Middle School override.

Sep 27 · Charles River Regional Chamber →

Pollard Middle School selects geothermal heating/cooling system

Project officials announced Sept. 24 that the proposed Pollard Middle School will use a $7.1 million ground-source heat pump geothermal system for heating and cooling.

Sep 25 · Needham Observer →

Needham kindergarten enrollment drops over 8% below projections

Preliminary Sept. 23 headcounts show kindergarten enrollment more than 8% below projections, prompting district discussion of demographic trends.

Sep 24 · Needham Observer →

St. Sebastian's schedules annual new parent dinner

St. Sebastian's School holds its annual New Parent Dinner Monday, September 21, with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:45 p.m. in Ward Hall.

Sep 21 · St. Sebastian's School →

School Committee Approves FY28 Budget Guidelines

At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Needham School Committee approved FY28 budget guidelines, reviewed athletics sustainability and the Pollard project, and approved agreements involving the Stephen Palmer property and the Needham Education Association Unit D.

Sep 17 · The Needham Channel →