Attending school every day is vital for student success. Regular attendance keeps students on track, builds strong habits, and strengthens their connection with the school community. Missing just two days a month - whether excused or unexcused - can quickly lead to chronic absenteeism and significant learning loss.

Families needing support are encouraged to contact us. View this helpful resource from Attendance Works for tips and strategies to support student attendance. Let’s work together to ensure consistent attendance and a successful start to the new year.

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 opportunity. Grade 12 students may contact Mrs. Carreno with questions by email at scarreno@northeastmetrotech.com.

Join us for an evening filled with great food, music, and community spirit. This exciting event features DJ Phil Carbone and offers signature dishes and culinary favorites from participating restaurants across our 12 district communities.

All proceeds will support scholarships, the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), and initiatives that align with SEPAC’s mission. All guests 21 and older are welcome to attend.

Please consider donating or joining us for this wonderful evening. To purchase tickets, contact knightout@northeastmetrotech.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

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.

Click here to donate your vehicle to Second Chance Cars.

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

📞 781-395-2515 | 📧 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 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:

📧 dheres@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (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.