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Talking Books

The “talking books” have been a big hit at Hillside! Students in K-5 have been enjoying the collection of 82 Vox books, which are hardcover books containing a small MP3 player on the inside cover. Simply pushing the play button allows students to listen to a high...

2019 Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the Needham School Committee for taking the top prize at the 2019 Spelling Bee and to the Broadmeadow “Smaht Spellahs” for winning the elementary round! On Sunday, March 10th the Needham community came together to test their spelling prowess at...

NEF Awards Eight Winter Grants Totaling $26,015

The Needham Education Foundation awarded eight grants totaling $26,015 in its winter grant cycle. Planet Box – PollardGrant Writer: Elissa StraussTwo small aquaponics systems. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Equipment – PollardGrant Writer: R. Samantha...

2024 - 2025 Grant Deadlines

Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit Needham Public Schools students. The Fall Grants deadline is Oct 18th, the Winter Grants deadline is Jan 17th, and the Spring Grants deadline is Apr 11th.

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