Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy great food, and take a well-deserved moment to unwind. It is also an opportunity to reflect on all we are grateful for and to show kindness to those in need. As we prepare for a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving break, we extend a sincere thank you to the students, families, faculty, and staff who make Northeast Metro Tech a truly special place to learn and grow.

Students who wish to try out or participate in a winter sport must meet eligibility requirements, register online through ArbiterSports, and have a current physical (within 13 months) on file with the Athletics Office. Families are encourage to upload their student's physical documentation directly to ArbiterSports. The Winter Athletics Parent Night will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Golden Knights athletics information is available on the NEMT website under the Departments tab. Please do not hesitate to contact Athletic Director Donald Heres at dheres@northeastmetrotech.com or by phone at (617) 875-4432 with questions.

Congratulations to Coach Mike Shaw, who also serves as a math teacher, on being named the Commonwealth Athletic Conference Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. This well-deserved honor celebrates his exceptional leadership and the remarkable achievements of the Northeast boys soccer team this season. Under Coach Shaw’s guidance, the team reached outstanding milestones, including an undefeated regular season in the CAC, a State Vocational Championship, and advancing to the Elite Eight of the MIAA Division 4 State Tournament. 

A special congratulations also goes to senior Gustavo Teixeira, who was named the CAC Boys Soccer MVP. Gustavo’s incredible talent, hard work, and leadership on the field were essential to the team’s success this season.

Well done, Coach Shaw and Gustavo, on these outstanding achievements.

We are proud to congratulate four Health Assisting seniors who were accepted into the Harvard Medical School Health Professions and Exposure Program (HPREP). This prestigious program offers high school students an enriching experience through interactive scientific lessons, one-on-one mentoring with a medical student, and the opportunity to present a research project.

Congratulations to:

These students have shown exceptional dedication, and we wish them success in this exciting program.

Northeast students recently expressed their gratitude to Eastern Bus Company drivers for their hard work, dedication, and the positive energy they bring each day. Student Council leaders distributed customized T-shirts, designed by the Design and Visual Shop, as a token of appreciation. Thank you to all our drivers for your commitment to safely transporting students to and from school each day.

Please support our NEASC Accreditation process by completing a brief, 10-minute survey (link), if you haven't already. To ensure valid data, we urgently need each family to participate. Key details:

For more information, please refer to the message sent to all families on Wednesday, October 2. Thank you for your participation.

We are excited to announce the start of our second year of the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing students for their exceptional language skills—what we like to call "Superpowers!" The Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language. Click here to find more information about this recognition, and grade 12 students may register during their lunch with Mrs. Carreno at the promotional table or by email at scarreno@northeastmetrotech.com.

Auto Tech is accepting customer vehicles for services such as preventive maintenance, brake service, tires, alignment, and driveability concerns. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. To schedule, please contact Paul Murphy, auto tech department head, at pmurphy@northeastmetrotech.com.

Show your school spirit and gear up with the latest merchandise while enjoying a 10% discount every Tuesday. Sales are available in person from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily and online 24/7. Don’t miss the chance to show off your Northeast Knights pride!

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

Phone: 781-395-2515

Email: jguadalupe@easternbusco.com

Bus routes and schedules can be found on the NEMT website under the Parents & Students tab. Please ensure that students arrive at their bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Please contact Administrative Assistant Laura Ratcliffe at (781) 246-0810 ext. 1607 with questions or concerns.

At this time, parking spaces allotted for students have been filled. Members of the Senior Class who complete the Student Parking Application Form (using their Northeast email account) will be added to a waitlist. Grade 12 students on the waitlist will be contacted in the order of submission if student parking spaces become available.

As a reminder, 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.

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 (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.

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.

Information about Golden Knights athletics can be found on the NEMT website under the Departments tab. Northeast home games are live-streamed at Team1sports.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Athletic Director Donald Heres by email at dheres@northeastmetrotech.com or by phone at (617) 875-4432.

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.