Our Guiding Philosophy

• • Find Balance - high school can bring a lot of excitement as well as stress, so it is important to take care of yourself and build in time for fun and the things in your life that bring you joy

  • Academic Success - NHS is full of wonderful people and resources! Take advantage of them, and be sure to put your best effort forward

  • Self-Advocacy - developing relationships with your teachers each year is crucial to a positive high school experience. Your teachers want to know you and help you, so get to know them and let them get to know you!

  • Extracurricular Involvement (in and/or outside of school) - think about how you can get involved and find opportunities to explore your interests, skills, and leadership!

  • Personal Growth - adjust study skills as needed, challenge yourself, learn to be a good self-advocate, grow your independence.

  • Plan for the Future - thinking about life after high school can be both scary and exciting. Work with your counselors to take the necessary steps in exploring and creating a picture of what you'd like to do after you graduate. Each of you are on a unique path, and we will help you develop a plan. 

Mark Your Calendars

2024-2025 Counseling Parent Evenings

All evening events are conducted 6:30-8:00pm, via Zoom unless indicated. Link provided in advance of the evening.

    Recordings and slide decks, when available, are in the Recorded Presentations/Slide Decks drop down menu.

Senior Parent Night Thursday, September 19th

Standardized Testing         Thursday, October 10th 2024

GAP Year Planning Wednesday, January 8th, 7:00pm  (in collaboration with Wellesley High School, see information and link to register below) 

Junior Family Night    Thursday, January 16th

Grade 8 Curriculum Night Thursday, January 30th (virtual if inclement weather)

College Planning for Students w/ Learning Differences

Thursday, March 6th, 9:00 am @ NHS Cafe Ext

Financial Aid Night Thursday, March 20th

News to Know

Refer to the NHS Counseling Department website to remain up to

date with all the department has to offer!

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Happy New Year!

Junior Family Night

Thursday, January 16th, 6:30-8:00 via zoom 

Join members of the NHS Counseling Department as we share an overview of the post-secondary process. Admissions representatives from Macalester College, University of Pittsburgh, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (an HBCU institution) will share their expertise.

https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86703939790

Needham High School

Rising 9th Grade Family Information Night and 

Special Education Information Night Invitation 

Rising 9th Grade Family Information Night: Thursday, January 30th from 6:30-8pm

Needham High School Auditorium 

• On Thursday, January 30th, 2025 Needham High School will host a Family Information Night for parents and guardians of all eighth grade students who are anticipating sending their children to Needham High School.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the Needham High School auditorium.  The meeting should conclude at approximately 8:00 P.M.  

  • If we are not able to hold the meeting in person due to inclement weather, we will host the meeting synchronously on Zoom. 

• During the meeting, administrators, teachers, and school counselors will give an overview of the ninth-grade curriculum with explanations of the various levels for each course offering and will provide an overview of Needham High School Graduation Requirements.  In addition, we will review the Needham High School Course Selection Timeline and process. 

• Finally, we will provide some school and curriculum offerings from Minuteman Regional High School.  

• All parents/guardians of rising 9th graders should attend or review the materials that are shared after the event.  

Rising 9th Grade Special Education Information Night: Thursday, February 6th from 6:30-7:30 pm 

Via Zoom 

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  On Thursday, February 6th, Patricia Mullen, Special Education Director, will host an Informational Night for parents and guardians interested in learning more about Special Education programs and services at Needham High School. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The meeting will be recorded and available to parents. 

Attention METCO students

METCO Headquarters is hosting its first EVER Pathways Fair. Students and Families will learn about Apprenticeships and Pre-apprenticeships Programs, Career Training Programs, Service Year Programs, Gap Year Programs, The Armed Forces, Community Colleges and Mass Transfer Programs, Trade Schools and more!

Agencies that will be in attendance: JVS Boston, National Aviation Academy, Bioversity, Where There Be Dragons, Quincy College, JATC of Greater Boston/Local 103, Middlesex Community College, Franklin Cummings Tech, MassHire Downton Boston, Boston EMS, UMass Boston, Youthbuild Boston, Boston Fire Department, Urban College of Boston, North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund, Eversource Energy, Morgan Memorial Goodwill, MassBay Community College, CIEE, MassBioEd, Bunker Hill Community College and more! 

Attendees will receive FREE swag from agencies AND be entered in a raffle to win gift cards and other prizes! 

When: Wednesday January 15th from 5-7pm 

Location: METCO HQ ( 11 Roxbury St. Roxbury MA 02119) 

Linked HERE is the RSVP form for the event and attached is the flyer. Again, this event is open to ALL high school students that attend one of our 33 partner districts, with this being said, please share this with your students and families! 

(see flyer below)

Between the Notes Winter Intersession

Plugged In Band Program's Between the Notes Winter Intersession starts the week of January 13th and is open to any youth, teen, 20-something or adult.  Between the Notes is designed as short introductions to our typical semester-long classes and to fill the gaps during vacation.  Plugged In is a unique, inclusive nonprofit music program where musicians of all levels and needs are welcome.  Bands are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest.

Between the Notes Winter Intersession Dates
January 13, 2025 - February 16, 2025

Programs Offered
Band Class
Songwriting
Drum Circle
Songwriting of Taylor Swift
Live Streaming 101

Ages
Youth, Teens, 20-Somethings & Adults
(Bands are grouped by age and skill level)

Plugged In Website

Between the Notes Intersession Facebook Post
Between the Notes Intersession Instagram Post
Between the Notes Intersession Flyer

ATTENTION SENIORS

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open.  FAFSA is calling it the 'expanded beta testing' period, however you can still complete it fully and submit.

See THIS LINK for additional information regarding the FAFSA.

If looking for specific FAFSA and financial aid support, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) is a great resource.  You should also consider the Financial Aid Office at any of your colleges a resource as you navigate the aid process.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC National College Fair in Boston held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Friday, March 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The fair will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Highlights of this year's fair include STEM and VPA focused areas, workshops covering topics such as college essays and financial aid, and access to the College Advising and Financial Aid Center.

Complete information about the fair, including free student registration, can be found at  https://www.nacacattend.org/25Boston.

More Information

More information about the NACAC National College Fair in Boston— including directions, a list of colleges exhibiting at the event, and tips to help students prepare for the fair — is available online at https://www.nacacattend.org/25Boston.

Exchange Club Scholarship information for Class of 2025