Today the Governor announced the school mask mandate will end on 2/28. As we have since the pandemic began 2 years ago, we will continue to prioritize healthy & safe schools in Needham. Early next week, I will update the staff & community about next steps around masking.

This is a VERY exciting afternoon at the Rock…. The snow blowing tractor is back from the Tractor Hospital. Mrs. Downey and Mr. Ernst are so excited! Clean playground is in our future, 6th graders!

#HighRockSpiritWeek kicks off early. #StudentLeadershipTeam decided we might be a little 2/10 (too tense… haha!) So it is 2/10 and we are celebrating “Comfy Clothes and PJ Bottom” day! #softpantsarejoy #joyinlearning #HighRockHasSpirit #sixthgradelife

The Needham Public Schools will open on time and as scheduled this morning, Monday, February 14th. Please leave extra time to get to school safely; some roads and sidewalks will still be snow covered.

Kudos to Mr. Dorsey's Cluster 5 Advisory who noticed we had a bit of a LITTER PROBLEM now that the snow is melting. They spent an Advisory period on #litterpatrol #communityservice #savetheearth #takingcareofourschool #sixthgradelife #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Today High Rock held its annual #BattleoftheBooks and teams from each cluster faced off in a quiz show based on popular 6th grade fiction. All students had a great showing and this year the honors go to #Cluster2 ! #readingispower #6thgradereads #welovebooks

Congratulations to our Student Leadership Team! Our students collected over 600lbs of candy to donate to the Pediatric Dental Specialists of Needham to support our local public service members, which included our senior centers, firefighters, and the police force. Great job SLT!

High Rock students had a great time spreading holiday cheer by delivering and distributing gifts to the residents at the Linden/Chambers Street Apartments. #CommunityConnections

#ClassroomSpotlight: Mrs. Grant's students used their tech skills (thanks to Ms. Mack) to make stop-motion animations. Seeing kids apply new skills constructively and creatively to communicate a concept was fantastic. The students appreciated the experience!

Congrats to the #Sphero Competition Team for making it to the World Championship! The team scored in the top 10% of 400 teams from 34 countries. They will now go on to compete in the virtual championship in April. Way to go, students!

🍀Boston Celtics are still in the playoffs, and High Rock staff and students are here to show our support! Let's go #celticspride 🍀💚🍏

🎨🎃 Celebrating incredible student creativity today! From vibrant paintings to amazing character creations made out of pumpkins, the talent on display is truly inspiring. Kudos to all the young artists for bringing their imagination to life! #StudentArt #CreativityInAction ✨🎃

🎉 Bravo to our amazing chorus and band students for delivering an outstanding musical performance last week! 🎶 Your hard work and dedication truly shone on stage. You have made us all very proud! 🌟👏 #MusicExcellence #TalentOnDisplay 🎵

🌍🏆 Huge congrats to all the incredible students who battled it out in our Geography Bee. Special kudos to Will Tetrault! Will’s passion for geography is contagious! We are super proud of all our students! Keep exploring the world, one question at a time. 🌐📚 #GeographyBee

Thrilled to have hosted our first school visit as an #AppleDistinguishedSchool! Big thanks to our DESE rep, educators, and friends from St. John's Prep who joined us to witness our students' incredible tech feats. Your enthusiasm was inspiring!🍏✨#Pollard #AppleEducation ✨

HR students went on an unforgettable field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston! 🎨 Seeing their faces light up as they explored famous works of art was priceless. Educational experiences like these truly broaden horizons. #FieldTrip #ArtEducation 🖼️#MuseumDay🏛️

🌞🌑 Exciting news! Our students had an amazing learning experience about the upcoming solar eclipse! Engaging in activities, they explored its science, impact, and safety precautions. 🚀🔭 #Learningbeyondtextbooks! Many thanks to Wellesley College for the educational experience!

Bidding farewell to Mr. High Rock! His absence will be deeply felt - a yearbook coordinator, ski club manager, cross country coach, artist, creative soul, champion of children, and a beacon of kindness. Here's to a joyful beginning to your teaching journey! 🎉 #NewBeginnings