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: 4/13/26

Seniors!

Local scholarship applications are now open. 

Not all require that a student be attending/enrolling in college.Refer to this informational slideshow  for information.  Please reach out to nhs_scholarships@needham.k12.ma.us with any questions!

Exchange Club Announces Community Service Scholarship Opportunity

To encourage young people to be more actively and enthusiastically involved in service to their

communities, the Needham Exchange Club annually offers a $3000 Community Service Scholarship. The

scholarship recognizes a high school senior who is a Needham resident and has been deeply involved in

community service activities in high school and in the broader community. There is no GPA requirement,

but it is expected that the winner will be a strong student academically as well as actively engaged in

extracurricular activities above and beyond to his/her community service.

Applications are available on the Needham Exchange Club website at

https://www.needhamexchangeclub.org/Youth-Award or by emailing Youth Committee Chair, Joe Burns

at burnsj@bc.edu. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

Senator Rausch is hosting her annual Youth Summit on April 28. The event is scheduled to run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28, at the Massachusetts State House (24 Beacon St, Boston, MA). They are inviting 10 to 12 students for a day of conversations with elected officials, policy leaders, and students across the Senator’s district. The goal of the Summit is to engage youth in policy conversations on issues that matter most to them and to work together to generate new policy ideas that could positively impact the lives of young people in the Commonwealth. The agenda for the day includes a panel discussion with Legislators, breakout group activities, presentations, a tour of the State House, and lunch. 

Students interested in participating in the summit may fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/g/Z7YuYEvWdq 

Senator Rausch’s team will host Informational Sessions on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM and Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM. Interested students are encouraged to attend these to receive answers to your questions. Please fill out the form above for further details. If neither time works for you or if you have additional questions, please reach out to Aidan Doherty via email: aidan.doherty@masenate.gov 

     April 28 @ 6:00 PM 

Join the meeting now 

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

2026 NACAC National College Fair Boston

Message from the NACAC National College Fair Boston Local Arrangements Committee:

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 Monday, April 27 5:30 PM-8:30 PM and Tuesday, April 28 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. This year, the fair will be held in a new location: Hynes Convention 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/26Boston.

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/26Boston. 

The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB), 

2026 Summer Institute in Global Leadership programs for middle and high school students. 

Program Summary: Each summer, UNAGB runs our Summer Institute in Global Leadership, which is a series of week-long leadership development programs for middle and high school students focused on global issues. During these programs, participants do a deep dive into the week's focal topic, hear from impactful guest speakers, work on their public speaking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and participate in Model UN simulations.

This Summer's Program Topics Include:

• Summer Institute: Human Rights – Register here

  • Location: Hult International Business School

  • Dates: June 15-18

  • Age: Grades 6-12

• Summer Institute: Global Health – Register here

  • Location: Hult International Business School

  • Dates: June 22-26 

  • Age: Grades 6-12

• Summer Institute: Women in Leadership – Register here

  • Location: Simmons University, Boston

  • Dates: July 6-10

  • Age: Grades 7-10

• Summer Institute: Emerging Technologies – Register here

  • Location: Greater Boston (TBD)

  • Dates: July 13-17

  • Age: Grades 7-10

• Summer Institute: International Security – Register here

  • Location: Greater Boston (TBD)

  • Dates: July 20-24

  • Age: Grades 6-12

• Summer Institute: Climate Change – Register here

  • Location: Greater Boston (TBD)

  • Dates: July 27-31

  • Age: Grades 7-10

• Summer Institute: Advanced Crisis Simulation – Register here

  • Location: The Fletcher School, Tufts University

  • Dates: August 3-7

  • Age: Grades 9-12

• Summer Institute: Advanced Negotiation – Register here

  • Location: Hult International Business School

  • Dates: August 10-14

  • Age: Grades 9-12

UNAGB is committed to ensuring that this opportunity is available to any interested students, regardless of financial background. We have full, partial, and significant scholarships available and the scholarship application process is simple. More information can be found under "Financial Support" here.

More information can be found on our website here.

Summit Education: 2026 Summer Programs

Summit Education organizes virtual summer programs for high-achieving students interested in STEM fields. In 2026, these programs will include the Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) and Summit Research Scholars (SRS).  

• Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF): SSF empowers the next generation of STEM leaders by helping students explore a wide range of STEM fields and career pathways while building leadership and life skills. The program is structured as a flexible 10–15 hour weekly commitment, allowing students to join alongside other summer activities.  

• Summit Research Scholars (SRS): SRS helps students get started with original research by teaching core research methodologies and technical skills, from literature review and research design to Python, data science, and statistics. Students develop an original research proposal and learn how to apply research to solve real-world problems.  

Applications for Summer 2026 programs are now open. Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please visit www.summiteducation.org.