The registration window for NEMT bus transportation for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Families with students in grades 9–11 must complete the online registration form to secure transportation. For families with more than one student, a separate form must be submitted for each student. Submitting this information allows us to plan bus routes and coordinate with Eastern Bus to ensure adequate transportation services are available.

Register here: Bus Registration Form

Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

Please complete the form as soon as possible. If you have any questions, contact Laura Ratcliffe at lratcliffe@northeastmetrotech.com or 781-246-0810 ext 1607.

Northeast Metro Tech Dental Assisting students recently recorded a special segment for Revere TV, showcasing their skills and knowledge in oral health. This opportunity allowed students to share valuable dental care insights with the community while gaining hands-on experience in media production.

Congratulations to Donald Heres on being selected as the MSSADA District 5 Award of Merit recipient. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to athletic directors who have made significant contributions to athletic administration at the local and state levels. With twenty-three years as a plumbing instructor, nineteen years as head football coach, and fifteen years as athletic director, Mr. Heres has dedicated his career to supporting students, athletes, and advancing Northeast athletics. He will be recognized at the MSSADA Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 27, at the Emerald Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis. Congratulations, Mr. Heres, on this well-deserved recognition for your commitment to student success and athletics.

Friday, March 7 marks the end of the second trimester. Families are encouraged to have frequent conversations about their student’s progress, learning, and development. Please do not hesitate to contact your student’s teacher(s), school counselor, or dean with questions or concerns. As a reminder, students and families should log in to Aspen daily to monitor student attendance and grades. Families in need of Aspen support should contact us at nex2@northeastmetrotech.com.

Students interested in trying out or participating in a spring sport, beginning Monday, March 17, must meet eligibility requirements, register online through ArbiterSports, 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 ArbiterSports.

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.

🛡️NEMT Spring Athletics Start Date/Tryout Information

🔗 Register through ArbiterSports

📅 View the Athletics Calendar

📅 Thursday, March 20 | ⏰ 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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.

Featured Restaurants:

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. Donations and tickets may be purchased online. For additional ticket inquiries, contact knightout@northeastmetrotech.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

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.

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 on Hudl Fan.

For any questions, 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.

📞 (781) 246-0810

🌐www.northeastmetrotech.com