At the September 15 School Committee meeting there was a 2026-2027 Opening of School Update, an Athletics Sustainability Review, a Pollard Middle School Project Update, and 2026-2027 Subcommittee Assignments. download packet > watch meeting >… Read More »SC Meeting: September 15, 2026
Citizens for Needham Schools (CNS) is dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to help families and residents understand school-related issues and make informed choices. To fulfill our mission, we report on every School… Read More »CNS Supports the Pollard Project Override
After settling on the rear of the current Pollard site for the location of the new Pollard Middle School, the last several months have focused on the Schematic Design for the new building. Regular updates… Read More »CNS Spotlight: Pollard Project Update – June 2026
June 18, 2026 At the June 16th School Committee meeting there was discussion of the Pollard Middle School Schematic Design and the Superintendent’s 25-26′ performance evaluation. Download the Packet Watch the Meeting School Committee Chair… Read More »SC Meeting June 16, 2026
At the June 2 School Committee Meeting there was discussion of updates to the Pollard Middle School Schematic Design, the Strategic Plan Action Steps, and a discussion on implementation of the Canvas Learning Management System.… Read More »SC Meeting June 2, 2026
At the May 19 School Committee Meeting, there was a Student Advisory update, presentation of the Sunita Williams School Improvement Plan, announcement of the spring Needham Education Foundation grants, discussion of the Stephen Palmer parcel… Read More »SC Meeting: May 19, 2026
Technology use and screen time have been hot topics in Needham this spring. CNS recently sat down with Chris Gosselin, NPS Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation, to learn more about technology use in the… Read More »CNS Spotlight: Technology in NPS
At the May 12 School Committee Meeting there was discussion of the Broadmeadow School Improvement Plan, 2026-2027 Elementary, Middle, and High School Handbooks, Pollard Middle School Schematic Design Update, and the Superintendent’s 2025-2026 Evaluation Process.… Read More »SC Meeting: May 12, 2026
The May 2026 Annual & Special Town Meetings concluded on Monday May 11, 2026. Among the over 50 articles voted on by Town Meeting Members were several that impact Needham Schools. Other articles concerned recreation… Read More »May 2026 Annual & Special Town Meeting
At the April 28th School Committee meeting there was discussion of the Pollard Middle School Schematic Design update, the Needham High School Improvement plan, a presentation on Artificial Intelligence use in the schools and Town… Read More »SC Meeting: April 28, 2026
