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News from the NEF
2011 Spelling Bee
The champion team, the Wordniks, Les Kobzik, Christine Bezreh, and Lindsey Kiser celebrate victory at the 20th Annual Needham Education Foundation Spelling Bee Fundraiser, held at Newman Elementary School, April 7, 2011 with the word: f-l-a-g-i-t-i-o-u-s-l-y. Read...
NEF Brings Month-Long Chinese Cultural Celebration to Broadmeadow School
Close to 400 Broadmeadow elementary school students will participate in a Chinese Cultural celebration lead by award-winning teacher and professional dancer, Chiao Bin Huang of Carlisle. The dynamic program for kindergarteners up to third graders enriches social...
Wellesley Bank Donates $2,000
In honor of its 100th birthday, Wellesley Bank gave the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) a gift of $2,000 to support its mission of encouraging innovation in public schools. Pictured from left to right: John W. Wescott, Vice President of Information Technology,...
Thank You to our 2026 Partners in Education!
Valedictorian Sponsor
Head of the Class Sponsor
Star Student Sponsor
2026-2027 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall: Oct 16, 2026
Winter: Jan 15, 2027
Spring: Apr 9, 2027
