Natick Public Schools

06/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Natick High School Class of 2026!! We are so proud of you! 🎈💙❤️

06/01/2026

The Lilja Community (and NPS) is so proud of Lilja’s Special Olympics team and Peer Athletes for representing Lilja with determination, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship last Friday (5/29) during their Special Olympics event! 💙🏅 A huge thank you to our staff, families, Coach DeMayo, and Mr. Westfield for making this unforgettable experience possible.

05/26/2026

We’re taking a moment to celebrate some incredible educators and staff who make Natick Public Schools so special! 🎉 On May 20th, we honored our almost 20(!) retirees for their years of dedication and service to the profession and community and congratulated 40 teachers earning professional status after 3 years in the district. District leaders shared some wonderful words about our retirees and they received special awards. Thank you to all for the lasting impact you’ve made on our students and community! 🍎✨

05/22/2026

For more than a century, Natick’s Transfer of Flags ceremony has honored service, leadership, and community pride. Now in its 102nd year, the tradition officially kicks off the Town’s Memorial Day observances.

Hosted by Natick Public Schools and the E.P. Clark Post #107 American Legion, the ceremony highlights student Standard Bearers chosen for their leadership, character, and citizenship as they pass their school’s American flag to the next generation of student leaders.

A proud Natick tradition that continues to inspire year after year.

Major thanks to Mr. Niall Carney, Vice Principal of Wilson Middle School, for leading this tradition for the past 18(!!!!) years!

05/19/2026

Sharing the joint statement between NPS, NPD and the Town of Natick that was sent to the NPS community earlier today.

An Open Letter to the Natick Community

RESPONSE TO HATE LANGUAGE AND SYMBOL

MONDAY MAY 18, 2026

Dear Natick Community,

Over this past weekend, hateful language and symbols, including a sw****ka and an anti-Black racial slur, were discovered on the exterior of the Lilja Elementary School. This hateful act was dealt with immediately and none of these images or language are visible by the public. The Natick Police responded without delay; that investigation is active and ongoing. Natick is committed to work in parallel to both investigate the matter and determine long-term, proactive efforts that protect against similar hate incidents.

The Town of Natick, the Natick Police Department, and Natick Public Schools unequivocally condemn this act. Antisemitism, racism and hate have no place in Natick. We recognize the harm that incidents like this cause for students, families, staff, and all members of our community and we do not minimize it.

We are committed to identifying those responsible and ensuring accountability. Just as importantly, we remain committed to continuing the work of education, dialogue, and community partnership to confront hate and foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.

Natick is committed to proactive efforts that protect ALL who call Natick home.

In solidarity,

Town of Natick
Natick Police Department
Natick Public Schools

05/18/2026

On Friday, May 15, Natick High School hosted the annual NHS METCO Students & Alumni vs. Staff Basketball Game– a fun and spirited NHS tradition! It was a great game of friendly competition, and connection as students, alumni, and staff took to the court for an exciting game. Thank you to everyone who participated. We’re already looking forward to the rematch next year!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to NHS student Ruthie Assencoa for winning the MetroWest Leadership in Diversity Award! The award recognizes 11th graders for their outstanding leadership in diversity, inclusion, and unity. Ruthie was chosen as this year’s Natick recipient for her work in the Unified Community Projects course and her involvement in the TOPSoccer Program in Natick. In this picture, she is supported by Mr. Nardi, NHS Guidance Counselor and Mrs. Fleming, NHS teacher.

05/13/2026

Thank you to our 37 member Strategic Planning Committee that have met together for close to 20 hours examining data and surveys and building the Natick Public School’s 5 year Strategic Plan for 2026-2031. The committee is filled with students, teachers, caregivers, School Committee Members, principals and district leaders. Yesterday marked our final planning session. The committee will present it to the School Committee on June 1st. When the final plan is completed we will share with the community and post on our NPS website.

05/06/2026

NPS wishes our incredible educators a HAPPY EDUCATOR APPRECIATION WEEK! We are so grateful for our dedicated and talented educators. Shout out to our wonderful nurses for Nurse Appreciation Day (May 4th) and to our incredible principals for Principal Appreciation Day (May 1)! Please watch Dr. Spash’s message of gratitude to all NPS educators!

05/04/2026

Join Natick at Polar Park and watch the WooSox on June 5th!