Grades 9 & 11: Academics
Grades 10 & 12: Shops
Remember to follow the dress code.
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Dear Northeast Metro Tech School Community,
I hope your summer has been both fun and relaxing. As we prepare for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, I am thrilled to welcome you to Northeast Metro Tech and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and success.
As I begin my second year as principal, it is a privilege to work alongside our esteemed faculty, staff, and administration. I am honored to lead our school community and excited for the energy and enthusiasm that fills the building when all students, faculty, and staff return from summer break.
Throughout the year, we will be committed to providing hands-on, real-world learning experiences that engage, empower, and inspire students. We will foster a school climate that is safe and supportive. In academic and career technical settings, inclusive practices will guide instruction to ensure that all learners can access course content, participate in learning activities, and demonstrate understanding. We believe every student can meet our high expectations and achieve their individual goals.
If questions or concerns arise, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our website contains an abundance of information and the NEMT Main Office can be reached by phone at (781) 246-0810. We look forward to partnering with families and community members to ensure that all students are afforded the high-quality educational experience they deserve.
Go Knights!
Richard Barden
Principal
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Congratulations to Class of 2025 valedictorian Jesus Martinez Alvarado, who earned the National Silver Medal in Medical Math at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference Championships in Atlanta on Friday, June 27. A graduate of the Health Assisting program, Jesus exemplifies excellence in both academics and technical skill. We wish him continued success as he begins his next chapter at Boston College this fall. Well done, Jesus. |
The 25-26 school calendar is available on the NEMT website by selecting the calendar icon. Please note: Winter Break now extends through Friday, January 2, with students and staff returning on Monday, January 5. This reflects a change from the original calendar.
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Student parking registration opened for members of the Senior Class on Tuesday, August 12. At this time, all 90 available student parking spaces have been filled. Grade 12 students who complete the Student Parking Application Form (using their Northeast email account) will be added to a waitlist. Students in good standing, as approved by their dean, will be contacted in the order of submission if additional spaces become available. We aim to make as many spaces available to students as possible.
Please note: The form must be completed using the student's Northeast email account. Students will be required to enter their driver’s license number, vehicle information (make, model, color, and year), and license plate number, and upload a copy of their valid Massachusetts driver’s license and vehicle registration.
Parking spaces reserved for students are located in sections A and A2 on this image. All student vehicles parked on Northeast Metro Tech property must have a parking sticker properly displayed (affixed to the windshield above the inspection sticker on the passenger side). Detailed student parking information and expectations can be found by viewing this document.
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Publication Opt-Out
FERPA allows NEMT to release certain information about students with parent/guardian consent provided that annual notification has been given and the school does not have on file written denial to release this directory information. Directory information is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow NEMT to include information from students’ education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
- A playbill, showing a student’s role in a drama production;
- The annual yearbook;
- Honor Roll or other recognition lists;
- Graduation programs; and
- Sports activity sheets, such as for football, showing weight and height of team members.
Complete the form below only if you would like to opt your student out of publications. Please know that this will impact your student's inclusion (name and photo) in school publications such as the yearbook.
Military Directory Opt-Out
Federal law requires local education agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), to provide military recruiters, upon request, with the following information – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents/guardians have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. NEMT identifies the following as directory information:
- a student’s name;
- address;
- telephone listing;
- date and place of birth;
- major field of study;
- dates of attendance;
- class;
- degrees;
- honors and awards; and
- post-high school plans.
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As a reminder, Northeast students are expected to engage in summer reading by completing one assigned book, with the goal of keeping their skills sharp, strengthening literacy, and fostering a lifelong love of reading. All students must also complete a related assignment, which will be graded, prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Click here to view a letter with details for each grade level.
Please do not hesitate to contact English and History Department Head Lou DelGaudio at ldelgaudio@northeastmetrotech.com or by phone at 781-246-0810 ext. 1307 with any questions.
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Students interested in trying out for or participating in a fall sport must meet eligibility requirements, register online through Arbiter, and have a current physical (within the last 13 months) on file with the Athletics Office. Families are encouraged to upload their student's physical documentation directly to Arbiter.
The Fall Athletics Parent Night will be held on Wednesday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Northeast cafeteria.
For more information on Knights Athletics, visit the NEMT website and select Athletics under the Departments tab.
For any questions, please contact Athletic Director Donald Heres:
📧 dheres@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (617) 875-4432
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Student schedules will be available in the Aspen student and parent portals on Monday, August 18. Students and parents/guardians have individual accounts with access to different resources, so parents should not share their accounts with their students. Students should click the "Sign in with Google" button to access their accounts, while parents should use their assigned username and password.
Please note that Grade 9 and newly enrolled students will not be able to sign in to Aspen until the first day of school. Parents of these students can view schedules through the parent portal using the same account created during registration.
For questions regarding a student’s schedule, please contact your student’s counselor. Families needing Aspen support should email nex2@northeastmetrotech.com for assistance.
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We look forward to welcoming our Class of 2029 on their first day at Northeast Metro Tech. With support from Peer Mentors, Grade 9 students will explore the building, visit instructional spaces, meet faculty and staff, and receive important information to support their success throughout the school year.
Freshman Orientation will run from 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival, students should go directly to the cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch will be served. In the morning, students will be called alphabetically by last name to the gymnasium to have their student ID photo taken. During A Block (which also serves as homeroom), they will receive their Chromebook and two shop t-shirts. In the afternoon, students will be provided instructions for logging into their Google, Clever, and Aspen accounts.
Next week, Grade 9 families will receive an informational email from Dawon Dicks (ddicks@northeastmetrotech.com).
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Please note that the first day of school for all students is Thursday, August 28. Students are reminded to arrive on time and prepared for learning. |
Bus routes and schedules are available on the NEMT website under the Parents & Students tab. Students should arrive at their bus stop 10-15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
For questions, please contact Administrative Assistant Laura Ratcliffe:
📧 lratcliffe@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (781) 246-0810 ext. 1607
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Mornings can be challenging, with heavy traffic on Farm Street, Hemlock Road, and nearby streets. Students and families are encouraged to leave home early enough for students to be in their homeroom before 7:45 a.m. For everyone’s safety and to keep traffic moving, please pull forward to the triple doors by the gymnasium for drop-off and pick-up. |
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Grade 9: Wednesday, August 27 - During Freshmen Orientation
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Grade 11: Thursday, August 28 - During homeroom in shops
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Grades 10 & 12: Tuesday, September 2 through Thursday, September 4 - In shops
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Legacy Studios will be in the gymnasium to take student photos for IDs and the yearbook.
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Grade 9: Wednesday, August 27 - During Freshman Orientation (alphabetically)
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Grades 10 - 12: Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5 - By shop
- Picture Retake Day: Thursday, October 16 - In the DV studio
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In the first weeks of school, teachers will advise students as to which specific supplies are needed for full participation/engagement in their course. Students should arrive to class prepared with basic supplies (e.g., pencils, pens, highlighters, notebooks) based on their individual learning preferences. |
All students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. Additional meals and individual items may be purchased with cash, check, or through a MySchoolBucks account. Instructions for adding funds to a student’s meal account are available in this document. Students may not carry a negative balance; sufficient funds must be available at the time of purchase.
Families with questions should contact Food Services Director Jessica Bates:
📧 jbates@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (781) 246-0810 ext. 1671
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On Monday, August 25, shop stores will reopen for the purchase of dress code clothing. During shop weeks, students are expected to follow the dress code specific to their career technical program to ensure safety and fully participate in learning experiences. Each shop has its own unique online store, with orders being delivered to each family's home.
Ordering details and links to each shop’s store can be found on the Northeast website under the Parents & Students tab.
Grade 9 Exploratory Dress:
- Two Northeast t-shirts provided at Freshman Orientation
- Clear safety goggles - one pair provided in the first shop
- Safety boots and pants/trousers - as specified
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Students are expected to engage in learning opportunities in each class/shop throughout the school day. Cell phones and smartwatches distract students from participating in lessons, completing assignments, contributing to class discussions, and collaborating with teachers and classmates. Unsanctioned cell phone/smartwatch use during instructional time is prohibited. All learning spaces, including classrooms and shop areas, are equipped with cell phone holders near the teacher’s desk, where students must place their silenced devices upon arrival. Violations, including unauthorized photographing or video recording, may result in disciplinary action. Students are permitted to use their devices during lunch.
Emergency calls by students should be made in an administrative office, and families should contact Office A at (781) 246-0810 ext. 1644 for individual student needs. Headphones/earbuds may be used for educational purposes only; otherwise, students should remove them. Bluetooth speakers are not allowed in the building.
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Families are encouraged to have frequent conversations about their student's growth and development to support their ongoing success. To guide these conversations and monitor student attendance and grades, students and families should log in to Aspen regularly. Students and parents/guardians have individual accounts with access to different resources, so parents should not share their accounts with their student. Students should click the "Sign in with Google" button to access their accounts, while parents should use their assigned username and password.
For support using and navigating Aspen, take a moment to review the Aspen Parent Portal Information document and video, which can also be found under the Parents & Students tab on the NEMT website. Families in need of Aspen support should contact us at nex2@northeastmetrotech.com.
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August
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Counselors & Administrators Return: Monday, August 18
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Fall Athletics Begin: Monday, August 18 (Football and Cheer begin Friday, August 15)
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Fall Athletics Parent Night: Wednesday, August 20
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New Staff Orientation: Thursday, August 21
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Professional Development (All Faculty): Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26
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Freshman Orientation: Wednesday, August 27
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First Day for All Students: Thursday, August 28
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Labor Day Weekend - No School: Friday, August 29 & Monday, September 1
September
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Back-to-School Assemblies (Grades 9 & 10): Thursday, September 4
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Back-to-School Assemblies (Grades 11 & 12): Friday, September 5
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Cooperative Education Assembly (Grade 12): Friday, September 5
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Faculty Meeting: Monday, September 8
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Grade 9 Parent Night: Wednesday, September 10
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Department Meetings: Monday, September 15
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2 Hour Delay - Professional Development: Wednesday, September 24
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Eastern Bus Company is hiring bus drivers at a starting rate of $34.25 per hour with a guaranteed 25 hours per week (2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon). A CDL B with a school bus endorsement is required. If you don’t have one, Eastern Bus Company offers training in Billerica and will assist with testing in exchange for a two-year contract.
Drivers can also earn extra with charters at a rate of $24.00 per hour, with 6 hours guaranteed during the week and 8 hours on the weekend.
For more information, please contact Jessica Guadalupe:
📞 781-395-2515 | 📧 jguadalupe@easternbusco.com
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This is a reminder that the parking lot across from Landrigan Field (formerly J Lot) is exclusively for Wakefield Memorial High School students. Vehicles parked in this lot without a WMHS hanging placard are subject to towing per the Town of Wakefield. |
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Information about Knights athletics can be found on the NEMT website under the Departments tab. Northeast home games are live-streamed on Hudl Fan.
For any questions, contact Athletic Director Donald Heres:
📧 dheres@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (617) 875-4432
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MPY, in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, is pleased to offer free resources that provide insights and strategies to support family and student success both in and out of school. Families can access a library of videos and handouts, available in English and Spanish, featuring easy-to-use, evidence-based strategies that promote lasting, positive change. Click here for more information and to access the library of resources. |
Please view this resource to identify the school personnel who should be contacted when seeking support. Included is contact information for student absence reporting, CTE and academic department heads, school counseling support, nurses office, deans of students, transportation, athletics, MCAS, and special education.
📞 (781) 246-0810
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