NPS Engage News
Dear Natick Students, Families, and Staff,
Congratulations on completing another school year! Congratulations to our students on all their achievements this past year in classrooms and beyond–including stages, fields, courts, pools and rinks. We are very proud of you!
I thank all of you for what has been a very special year for me. I thank you for welcoming me into your classrooms and as an audience member to your many performances. I have thoroughly enjoyed and have been so impressed by everything I have seen. I have been impressed by your commitment toward being inclusive of one another. I have been impressed by the way our students are respectful of their community and the way this community cherishes its students. Our students are bright, talented and kind. They certainly reflect the community in which they are being raised.
In addition to the ‘regular’ traditions of the school year, I have been uniquely privileged to have been a part of the following memorable events:
- The 100th Transfer of Flags ceremony;
- The re-dedication of Memorial Field;
- The final concert of the beloved Peacemakers; and,
- Many moments at the historic Johnson Elementary School in its final year, including the celebration of its 75th anniversary last week.
A very special memory I’ll take with me was the unexpected meeting of my father’s former Korean War army comrade at the annual Veteran Day breakfast at Kennedy. It had been more than seven decades since my father had served in the military with his high school classmate. To me it felt like a sign that I was meant to be here in Natick for that moment. I have had an absolutely wonderful experience this year learning about the town, the schools, the students and our staff.
I extend a special appreciation to the district and building leadership teams as well as the Education Association of Natick. A big thank you to the members of the School Committee, along with every town board, department and leader, especially, Town Administrator, James Errickson. EVERYTHING we were able to achieve this year was a team effort.
Thank you!
Bella Wong
In 2023, Natick Public Schools received a $2M Renew America’s Schools grant to provide critical cooling to students and staff at Bennett-Hemenway Elementary; to replace aging HVAC equipment; and to electrify the building. Natick's Facilities Management team and its Sustainability Office are partnering on this project and will finalize project design this year. Project completion is expected in 2026. Sign up for Natick's sustainability newsletter to learn more about this project and other local environmental initiatives.
Please note that if you register your student after Sunday, June 30, 2024, you will pay a late fee regardless of whether or not your student would receive free transportation. There will be no exceptions. Students who have been registered but have not completed payment (if applicable) will not be assigned to buses until payment is made in full. If payment is not made in full by June 30th, you will be responsible for the bus pass fee plus the late fee.
If you have not already registered, please register ASAP. Go to the following link for registration & payments: NPS Transportation/Bus Registration.
Late fee schedule
Registered by 6/30: NO LATE FEE
Registered from 7/01-7/31: LATE FEE IS $100 per family*
Registered after 7/31: LATE FEE IS $125 per family*
*An assessed late fee and second bus pass fees will not be included when determining the family cap of $400. The $400 family cap is for transportation fees only.
Email the Transportation Department with any questions.
Students who participate in the METCO program are thriving from the elementary to high school grade levels. Natick became a partner METCO district in 1969. Learn about METCO's history.
Next meeting: June 17.
Location: The third floor meeting room at Natick Town Hall and through hybrid virtual viewing or on Pegasus local access TV.
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SURVEY ALERT - Help Shape the Future of Main Street!
The Town of Natick is conducting a study to improve multimodal transportation facilities and streetscape design along Main Street in Natick Center and we want to hear from you!
Click here to learn more about the project and let us know your thoughts on current and potential future conditions along Main Street! The survey will close on 6/20/24.
Questions? Please contact Morgan Griffiths at mgriffiths@natickma.org.
Natick Soldier Systems Center Open House Event
The NSSC Community Open House will be held on June 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10 General Greene Ave., Natick, MA 01760.
Entry is free.
Learn more.
MOSQUITO INVESTIGATION: June Dates
The Natick Board of Health wishes to inform its citizens that Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project personnel will be in Natick to Respond to residents’ concerns about mosquitoes in their area on the following dates in June: June 5, 6, 12, 13, 20, 26, 27. Please open and read the attached file for further details. Contact info: health@natickma.org.
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