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Math Program
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Family Guide to Kindergarten
Science Center
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2025-26 K-5 Curriculum
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To schedule a program or field trip
Dressing for outdoor field trips
Teacher checklist
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Helpful Websites
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PD Workshop Slides 2018-19
PD Workshop Slides 2019-20
PD Workshop slides 2020-21 (Virtual)
PD Workshop Slides 2021-22
Other Professional Development
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Live Animals
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Theatrical Productions and Ticket Information
Community Request for Student Musicians and Artists
Gallery of Student Work
K-12 Wellness Program
Elementary
Child Protection Unit (CPU)
Broadmeadow
Eliot
Mitchell
Newman
Sunita Williams School
High Rock Middle School
Pollard Middle School
High School
Sexuality
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 11
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Alcohol
Media and Digital Learning
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Student Responsible Use Policy
Staff Responsible Use Policy
One to One Device Agreement
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Languages
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Travel
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DESE
Special Education Programs
Preschool
Elementary and Middle
High School
SEPAC
Home Hospital Tutor
Child Find Notice
Special Education Presentations
Special Education Admin Team - Contact Us
Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parent's
Special Education and Intervention Service Delivery Review Report
Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Discrimination and Harassment
Responding to Incidents of Bias & Discrimination
Title IX Grievance Procedures
Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure
English Learner Education Program (ELE)
Massachusetts Dept. of Education, ELLs
Needham Community Council - English Language Learning
English Learner Parent Advisory Council
March 23, 2022 ELPAC Meeting
April 12, 2023 ELPAC Meeting
DESE Tiered Focused Monitoring 2022-2023
Counseling Department K-12
Elementary Counseling
Middle School Counseling
High School Counseling
Social/Emotional Learning
Bullying Prevention & Intervention
Health Services
Nursing Staff & School Health Office Sites
School Nurse Sites
Medication Administration in the School Setting
Illness Guidelines
Report an Absence
When to Notify the Nurse
Snap Health Portal and PowerSchool
New Students
Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements For School Entry
Injuries
Specific Health Conditions
Life Threatening Food Allergies
Diabetes
Parent/Guardian Role
Student Role
Teacher Role
School Nurse Role
Forms and Care Plans
Asthma
Seizures
Concussion
Head Lice
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Fifths Disease
Health Services: Information and Resources
Health Forms and Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
METCO
METCO Staff
Transportation
METCO Needham Parent Council
Preschool
Program Details
Enrollment/Registration Information
Preschool Application Form
On-line Student District Registration
Required Health Information
Health History Form
Home Language Survey
Screenings
Summer Program (currently enrolled students only)
Parent Resources
Parent Teacher Council
Contact Us
Directions & Parking
Needham Preschool Twitter
Needham Preschool FaceBook
Special Education
Late Pick Up Policy
Social-Emotional Learning
What Is SEL? Skills for Learning, Skills for Life
Social Emotional & Mental Health (SELMH) Framework
How Is Effective SEL linked to Academic Achievement and School Life?
A Look at SEL in Action in Needham
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
Family Resources
SELMH Framework
Home Hospital Tutoring
Homeschool Education Process
Ed Stability Homeless/Foster Care/Military
District Curriculum Accommodations Plan (DCAP)
Human Resources
Employment Opportunities
Benefits/Payroll/Retirement/403b Information
Contracts
CORI & SAFIS Forms
DESE Professional License
Evaluation Process
Employee Resources
Employee Rights, Responsibilities and Assistance
Mentor Program
Professional Development & Growth
Substitutes
Business/Operations
Business Office
Budgets and Financial Documents
Enrollment & Growth Forecasts
Financial Procedures
Online Payment Vendors
Parent Forms and Information
Purchasing
Procurement Information
Staff Forms
Archives
Facilities
Our Buildings
Active Construction Projects
Master Planning
Other Facility Studies
Capital Improvement & Facility Financing Plans
School Facility Rentals
Nutrition Services
Free School Meals Information
Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications/FAQs
Unpaid Meal Account Policy
Student Account Meal Payment System
Menus
Food Allergies
Newsletters, Recipes and Local Vendors
Nutrition Services Operations: FAQs
Wellness Committee
Reusable Lunch Trays in NPS
Cafeteria Managers
Summer Eats, SUN Bucks & EBT Security
Links for Teachers and Staff : Lunch Orders & Catering
Transportation
Yellow Bus Transportation
Bus Registration - Needham Routes
METCO Transportation Program
Transportation Fee & Financial Assistance
Bus Routes
Eligible Street Listings
Bus Conduct Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Transportation Programs
Special Education Transportation Program
Late Buses
Charlie Cards
Extracurricular & Charter Transportation
Transportation Forms
Multi-Function Student Activity Bus (MFSAB)
Transportation Health and Safety
Policies, Procedures, and Additional Information
Contact Us
Data Analysis, Reporting & Training (DART)
Information Technology Services
The Technology Support Team
Administrative Technologies
Responsible Use Policy
Technology Plan
Student Technology Use Guide and Policy
Town / School IT Merger Plante Moran Report
Community Service Learning
What is CSL?
About Us
Resources
Community Partners
Pollard Middle School
High School
Equity
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
REAL Coalition
Equity Updates to School Committee
Policies and Practices In Support of Equity
Curriculum & Instruction In Support of Equity
Professional Learning In Support of Equity
Hiring & Employment Practices In Support of Equity
Culture & Climate In Support of Equity
Communications & Community Engagement
Resources for Educators
What It Means to be a METCO District
School Highlights: Equity Work Across the District
Equity Audit Report - March 2018
Equity Audit Initial Findings - Dec 2017
NUARI-Needham Unite Against Racism Initiative
Let's Get REAL - Equity Update 2024
Equity Update 2024
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students, Families and Faculty
Community Ed
Register for NCE Classes
NCE - ADULT
How do I get to my class?
Fall 2026 Catalog
Online Registration Link
Materials Lists
Acrylic Painting Pointillism
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Beginning Drawing
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Continuing Watercolor Painting Workshops
Creative Colored Pencil Drawing
Dripped Wax With Watercolor
Guitar and Ukulele
Language Class Text Books
Painting with Watercolor Pencils
Pastels: Blend, Layer, and Brighten Your World
Perspective Drawing Workshop
Program Info
Needham High School Campus Map
Program Policies
Directions
Testimonials
Donate to the NCE Scholarship Fund
NCE - HIGH SCHOOL/TEST PREP
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Donate
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Superintendent 2026-27 Communications to Families
The following communications from the 2026-2027 school year have been shared with Needham Public Schools' families and links are posted here for your reference. The most recent communication from the Superintendent is at the top:
August 31, 2026 - Superintendent Update: Annual Letter
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