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Citizens for Needham Schools (CNS) connects families, schools, and communities to foster exchanges of information and ideas about Needham Schools and to provide the best possible education for children.

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CNS Spotlight: Pollard Project Update – June 2026

CNS Spotlight: Pollard Project Update – June 2026

After settling on the rear of the current Pollard site for the location of the new Pollard Middle Sc…

SC Meeting June 16, 2026

SC Meeting June 16, 2026

June 18, 2026 At the June 16th School Committee meeting there was discussion of the Pollard Middle S…

SC Meeting June 2, 2026

SC Meeting June 2, 2026

At the June 2 School Committee Meeting there was discussion of updates to the Pollard Middle School …

SC Meeting: May 19, 2026

SC Meeting: May 19, 2026

At the May 19 School Committee Meeting, there was a Student Advisory update, presentation of the Sun…

CNS Spotlight: Technology in NPS

CNS Spotlight: Technology in NPS

Technology use and screen time have been hot topics in Needham this spring. CNS recently sat down wi…

SC Meeting: May 12, 2026

SC Meeting: May 12, 2026

At the May 12 School Committee Meeting there was discussion of the Broadmeadow School Improvement Pl…


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CNS HISTORY

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Citizens for Needham Schools (CNS) was established in 2002 to help the Needham community understand school-related issues. CNS’s mission is to connect families, schools, and communities to share information and ideas to improve the education of Needham’s children. CNS does this by:

  • Providing school-related news and information to the community
  • Meeting regularly with school committee members
  • Gathering input from a variety of students, families, and community members

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