Northeast Metro Tech: Weekly Newsletter - 6/18/26

Grades 9 & 11: CTE Shops

Grades 10 & 12: Academics

As we close out the school year, we are excited to continue our transition into our new school building. Throughout the summer, our staff will be hard at work preparing for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

We encourage families to check their ParentSquare app and email regularly for important back-to-school information as the start of the school year approaches.

Please note that Freshman Orientation will be held on Wednesday, September 2, and all students will return to school on Thursday, September 3.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the new Northeast this fall and sharing more updates in the months ahead.

Congratulations to the students recognized with 2025-2026 Craftsmanship and Academic Excellence Awards. These awards honor students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, skill development, and a commitment to excellence in their career technical and academic programs.

We are proud to recognize the following students for earning this distinction in their respective programs and academic subjects.

Join us in congratulating the students who earned the distinction of Knights of Shining Armor (KOSA) for the month of June. Each month, students are nominated for demonstrating strong character, outstanding career technical performance, high academic achievement, and leadership in student activities.

Congratulations to all of our recipients for their achievements. Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact on the Northeast school community are inspiring.

Health Assisting juniors successfully passed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) examination through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, achieving a 100% pass rate. To earn certification, students completed extensive classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience before demonstrating their knowledge and proficiency through both a written and practical examination. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students and highlights the strength of Northeast’s Health Assisting program in preparing future healthcare professionals.

Over the past three years, the Carpentry Department has partnered with the nonprofit organization Mission of Deeds to build custom bureaus for families in need. To date, students have crafted more than 100 bureaus for the organization, earning recognition as an award-winning community service initiative. This partnership provides students with hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact on families throughout the local community.

Students from Auto Collision, Metal Fabrication, Robotics, and Carpentry recently collaborated to restore and install a historic Reading Police and Fire call box. The project honored the legacy of Officer Rick Nelson, who saved the call box from being discarded. Through the combined efforts of all four shops, students transformed the call box into a beautifully restored piece while showcasing their craftsmanship and teamwork.

On Friday, June 12, Business Technology and Marketing Technology freshmen visited Costa Eagle Radio in Methuen. Students toured the station and learned how audience demographics, target marketing, and programming are used to reach listeners. They also explored how the company serves diverse audiences through its Spanish-, English-, and Portuguese-language stations. Students met with CEO and founder Pat Costa, who shared his entrepreneurial journey in broadcasting and entertainment. A highlight of the visit was seeing a platinum record from New Kids on the Block in the studio where it was recorded.

Plumbing students recently completed an installation project at the Knights of Columbus in Wakefield. The project included underground waste piping, waste and vent systems, and domestic water piping using industry-standard materials and methods. Students worked together to develop material lists, obtain supplies, and complete the installation from rough-in to finish. The project successfully passed inspection, providing students with valuable experience while completing a real-world installation.

Northeast students are expected to complete summer reading by selecting and reading one book from their grade-level list. The program is designed to help students maintain and strengthen their literacy skills while fostering a lifelong appreciation for reading. Summer reading books will be distributed to students prior to the last day of school.

In addition to reading, all students must prepare to complete a writing assignment based on a choice of the provided writing prompts during the first few weeks of the 2026-2027 school year. A sample writing rubric and graphic organizers are available to help students brainstorm and organize their ideas.

Click here to view a letter (Grade 9 / Grades 10-12) with summer reading details for each grade level.

For questions regarding summer reading, please contact English and History Department Head Lou DelGaudio: 📧 ldelgaudio@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (781) 246-0810 ext. 1307

Please note that there will be no school on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We wish all students, families, faculty, and staff an enjoyable long weekend.

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.

In addition to local graduation requirements, students must meet the Massachusetts Competency Determination (CD) requirement, as outlined in 603 CMR 30.00, as a condition of high school graduation. Northeast Metro Tech’s Competency Determination Policy may be viewed in this document. Families with questions are encouraged to contact the school for additional information.

The online application for SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT) is open. This federal food benefit program provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help families purchase food during the summer months when school is not in session.

Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about SUN Bucks, including eligibility information. We encourage families to review their eligibility and apply if needed. Additional information is available on the Northeast Metro Tech website under Departments → Food Services → SUN Bucks.

For questions regarding SUN Bucks, please contact Director of Finance James Picone:

📧 jpicone@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (781) 246-0810 ext. 1628

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for students planning to attend colleges and career schools during the 2026-27 academic year. Students can complete the application at fafsa.gov, which is used by most colleges to determine financial aid eligibility.

Students and families seeking assistance may join MEFA’s free virtual FAFSA Festivals, offered now through February. Participants can log in at any point during the two-hour sessions and receive one-on-one support in a breakout room from a financial aid expert. Registration is required.

Additional financial aid resources can be found at mass.gov/financialaid.

Families are encouraged to explore the community resources linked below for support. These include information on Emergency and Crisis Support, Community Behavioral Health, Food Assistance, Housing Assistance, LGBTQ+ Community, and Community Connection.

Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winthrop, Winchester , Woburn

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.