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: 3/4/26

Junior Family Financial Aid Night Webinar

 Wednesday, March 18th, from 6:30 -7:45 PM via Zoom.

What You Need to Know about Financial Aid

This webinar is designed to introduce how college financial aid works and what you should be doing to prepare for the aid application process. You will learn about various types of financial aid, what application materials colleges need, and how your financial need is determined. This year, we are grateful to have Lauren Sullivan, Director of Financial Assistance from Bentley University, share what you need to know about financial aid. We welcome all juniors and their families to participate.

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!

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

Help students find success after high school.

Post-Secondary Fair for Students Who Learn Differently. Attendees will meet representatives from college and university admissions and student support services, gap-year programs, technical schools, and other non-traditional options.

Thursday, March 26, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Landmark School Alice Ansara Athletic Center
447 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA

This event is FREE and open to the public.
High school students, parents, guardians, guidance counselors, and educators are all encouraged to attend.

Learn More Here 

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For NHS students:

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.