Grades 9 & 11: Shops

Grades 10 & 12: Academics

Name: Dellana Wall

Hometown: Saugus

CTE Shop: Design & Visual

Favorite class: AP Literature with Ms. West

One skill/lesson you’ve learned at Northeast that you’ll take with you: I have learned to interact with various stakeholders and get a feel for the real life design industry. During my junior year, I worked routinely with school administrators looking for design projects for events like Advisory, 8th Grade Open House, publications on the construction of the new Northeast Metro Tech school building, and more. This helped me improve my professionalism and get a better understanding of communication that will help me in my future career plans.

A person who has inspired you to be your best: Mr. Peluso, my Studio 12 Shop Teacher. Mr. Peluso has used his extensive knowledge and experience in the field to help me improve my overall design skills.

Favorite quote: “How you do anything is how you do everything.” - Mr. Brian Peluso

Plans after graduation: I plan to pursue an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Design at North Shore Community College.

Metal Fabrication students recently created a custom trophy for "Name That Tune," a monthly activity organized by the Counseling Department to support students’ social-emotional learning. The musical challenge provides a fun and engaging way for the entire school to connect.

The trophy was designed and fabricated by Metal Fabrication juniors Evan Sumares (Melrose) and Shawn Post (Woburn), with assistance from sophomore Mason Juliano (Revere). The final product was made possible through collaboration with Auto Body, which provided the paint finish, and STEM, which laser-cut the placard.

On Tuesday, October 28, World Language students visited the Italian Consulate in Boston for a field trip celebrating Italian American Heritage Month. In the photos below, students take part in one of three creative Italian workshops, using liquid silk to design colorful images that change color based on pH levels. The workshop was led by members of Tufts University’s Silklab, an all-Italian research team reimagining natural materials for advanced technology, global health, and our planet’s future. Their innovative work with biomaterials bridges the gap between nature and technology, transforming materials into “living materials.”

On Wednesday, October 29, juniors and seniors attended the National Hispanic College Fair at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, where they explored college options, connected with admissions representatives, and learned more about the application process. It was a great opportunity for students to gain insight into higher education and future career pathways.

The Massachusetts Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy Foundation is hosting a free clinic on November 15 in Worcester to provide dental care for uninsured and underinsured patients. To support the event, Dr. Janis Moriarity invited Northeast’s Dental Assisting program to collect items for care packages. Students have already gathered many items and are still in need of donations of travel-size toiletries, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouth rinse, hand sanitizer, chapstick, deodorant, and tissues. Donations may be placed in the tote in the Dental Assisting shop. The last day to donate is November 7. For questions, contact Dental Assisting Interim Department Head Johanna Rooney-LaFauci at 📧 jlafauci@northeastmetrotech.com.

For the past three years, the Shapiro–Rudolph Adult Day Health Center has served as a clinical site for Health Assisting students. The partnership provides meaningful, hands-on experiences that build both skill and compassion in care. Recently, sophomore Health Assisting students visited the center to celebrate Halloween. Wearing fun costumes, they brought joy and helped create a welcoming atmosphere while engaging with adults.

If you haven't already done so, it’s time to schedule your senior portraits. Don’t miss your chance to be featured in the Northeast 2025-2026 Yearbook.

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Yearbooks are now available for purchase. Order yours today.

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For questions, contact Yearbook Advisor Jenna-Lyn Croteau at 📧 jcroteau@northeastmetrotech.com.

Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has encouraged students to live drug-free. At Northeast, we support this cause by observing Red Ribbon Week from Thursday, October 23, to Friday, October 31. This year’s theme is “Life Is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”

Our Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter has organized activities highlighting healthy choices and responsible decision making, including:

We encourage all students to take part in this important conversation and to remember that healthy choices today create a brighter future tomorrow. For questions or additional information, please contact SADD Advisor Sarah Pierce at spierce@northeastmetrotech.com.

We are excited for the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees, taking place on Saturday, November 1 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Sunday, November 2 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.). This festive event will showcase themed, decorated trees to be raffled off, with proceeds benefiting the Northeast Class of 2027.

All are welcome to donate a decorated tree with the theme of your choosing. Sign up here to get involved. If you prefer to donate individual items instead, please sign up here.

All donations are greatly appreciated and directly support our students.

For questions, please contact Class of 2027 Advisor Vicki Bagtaz at vbagtaz@northeastmetrotech.com.

Spirit weeks are back. The two-week format allows all students to participate while in academics and follow the dress code while in shops. All students are encouraged to showcase their Northeast Knights pride by participating. See the schedules below for the first week's themes for Grades 10 and 12 and the second week's themes for Grades 9 and 11.

We encourage everyone to be creative, have fun, and show their school spirit. Please remember that all attire must be school-appropriate.

All are invited to the Breakheart Inn Restaurant, which is open to the public. Come enjoy delicious food and friendly service. Reservations for parties of up to 5 people, as well as gift cards and lunch orders, can be placed online. Please note: all outside guests must sign in at the Main Entrance upon arrival.

Bakery Hours (Monday - Friday):

Lunch Service (Tuesday - Friday):

📧For questions, contact Culinary Department Head Elizabeth Henderson:

ebeals@northeastmetrotech.com

After-school academic support is offered for all subjects. Students can get the extra help they need to succeed, whether it’s for a challenging class, test preparation, or Early College courses.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to enhance their learning.

At this time, parking spaces allotted for students 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.

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.

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.