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 7th, 7:00pm  (in collaboration with Wellesley High School, see information and link to register below) 

Junior Family/Guardian Night    Thursday, January 15th

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 Thursday, March 19th

News To Know

Last edited: 12/8/25

Dear Seniors &  Parents/Guardians of Seniors,

December is a busy task-oriented month and can also be a time of a roller coaster of emotions….

For those who applied somewhere EA or ED, this coming week is a big week as most will begin hearing from schools. For those finalizing their first round of applications to meet regular deadlines, they are likely juggling many competing demands before the holiday break.

We know our seniors are anxious. This is very normal; we’d worry if they weren’t a bit on edge.  We encourage our seniors to make sure they have friends to talk to and do fun things so they are taking care of themselves and each other.  And we encourage them to remember that even though you are probably trying hard not to show your emotions, you are also waiting and wondering along with them. 

Knowing what those admissions decisions are will unleash a wide range of emotions.  If they are admitted, they’ll be excited as well as relieved. If deferred, they still have a shot and should do whatever they can to strengthen their application. If they are denied, they will naturally be disappointed. With a denial we urge our seniors to keep in mind that being denied is absolutely not a reflection of who they are as a person. It just means there were other applicants to that particular school whose credentials were, for whatever reason, a better match.   For those making alternative plans, this time holds the same range of emotions and wonders. It can be an equally exciting or challenging time depending on the outcome of these plans. Regardless the path and outcome, our seniors remain the wonderful individuals they are regardless of the decision received.

During this time of decision and planning, the School Counselors remain a support for you and your senior. We remain available to talk through choices, develop alternative plans, and figure out how to close out their NHS experience. Please reach out if need be.

We wish you Happy Holidays. 

Your NHS School Counselors