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

2025-2026 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/Guardian Night Thursday, September 18th

Standardized Testing         Thursday, October 9th 2024

GAP Year Planning Wednesday, January 14th* (date change), 7:00pm  (in collaboration with Wellesley High School); Registration link  

Junior Family/Guardian Night    Thursday, January 15th Zoom Link 

Grade 8 Curriculum Night Thursday, January 29th (virtual if inclement weather)

College Planning for Students w/ Learning Difference Thursday, March 5th, 9:00 am @ NHS Cafe Ext

Financial Aid Night Wednesday, March 18th

News To Know

Last edited: 1/28/26

Students can access a copy of their unofficial transcript by following these directions.

Attention Juniors & Seniors

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society, strength of character and financial need.

For High School Juniors:

• The Association awards 2 Massachusetts students with a $25,000 National Scholarship and 9 students from the state of Massachusetts with $10,000 scholarships. The application deadline is March 1.

For High School Seniors:

• The Association awards scholarships worth between $10,000 to $52,000 to specific colleges and universities across the United States. The application deadline is Feb 15. (See website below for details)

Key criteria for qualification:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States

• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0

• Be a United States citizen

For additional information please visit our website: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/