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2009 Spelling Bee

2009’s “Library Bookies” – Lindsay Kiser, Gay Ellen Dennet, and Lois Sockol take the trophy for the 2nd year in a row! Congratulations to all contestants and THANK YOU to all our sponsors! See coverage of the Bee on the Needham Channel.

2008 Spelling Bee

2008 NEF Spelling Bee Champions are the “Library Bookies”: Rose Doherty, Gay Ellen Dennet, and Lindsay Kiser.

High School is Thinking Globally

Reprinted from The Boston Globe By John Guilfoil, Globe Correspondent  |  July 22, 2007 Hoping to broaden students’ knowledge of the world, Needham High School is launching a global competency program that will combine travel abroad, community service, and foreign...

2025 - 2026 Grant Deadlines

Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools. The Fall Grants deadline is Oct 17th, the Winter Grants deadline is Jan 16th, and the Spring Grants deadline is Apr 10th.

Thank You to our 2025 Partners in Education Sponsors!

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