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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...
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2025-2026 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall Deadline: Oct 17th
Winter Deadline: Jan 16th
Spring Deadline: Apr 10th