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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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Needham Voters Approve Pollard Funding

Needham Voters Approve Pollard Funding

Last Tuesday over 16,000 residents voted on Question #10, with 66.8% of votes in favor of an overrid…

SC Meeting: October 20, 2026

SC Meeting: October 20, 2026

At the October 20 School Committee Meeting, the Student Advisory to the School Committee gave their …

Pollard Project FAQs

Pollard Project FAQs

At the October 6th School Committee Meeting, Dr. Gutekanst and Alisa Skatrud, SC Chair answered many…

SC Meeting: October 6, 2026

SC Meeting: October 6, 2026

At the October 6 School Committee Meeting there was discussion of updates to the Pollard Middle Scho…

SC Meeting: September 15, 2026

SC Meeting: September 15, 2026

At the September 15 School Committee meeting there was a 2026-2027 Opening of School Update, an Athl…

CNS Supports the Pollard Project Override

CNS Supports the Pollard Project Override

Citizens for Needham Schools (CNS) is dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and relevant informat…


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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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