Congratulations to Business Technology instructor Amy Van Magness on being named the recipient of the MassCPAs Outstanding Educator of the Year Award for High Schools. Known for her creative approach to teaching, such as using songs to teach accounting concepts and drawing on her unique experiences in the banking industry, Ms. Van Magness makes accounting meaningful and accessible for all students.

She recently brought juniors to the “Is Accounting for Me?” seminar, where Northeast students placed 1st and 2nd in accounting trivia. This week, she accompanied sophomores to the Banking Bowl at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston.

To celebrate her achievement, MassCPAs will award prizes to both Ms. Van Magness and the Business Technology department. Way to go, Ms. Van Magness.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Salon at Northeast Fundraiser on April 3. Our Cosmetology students were thrilled to showcase their skills. Northeast students still have a chance to participate on Friday, April 17 in the cafeteria during all four lunches.

Hair services are just $5 each, including:

Payment can be made with cash or by using the Square QR code. Don’t miss your chance to support our talented Cosmetology students.

On the evening of Wednesday, April 2, Culinary students participated in the 28th Annual A Taste of Spring fundraising event at the Crowne Plaza Boston Hotel in Woburn. Hosted in partnership by the Woburn Lions Club and NuPath of Woburn, the event supports both organizations in their ongoing efforts to serve the community.

In its fourth year of participation, Northeast’s Culinary shop gave back by preparing an array of gourmet cupcakes in a variety of flavors. The evening was a wonderful way to kick off the spring season, and our students' creativity, talent, and professionalism added a special touch to the meaningful event.

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

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.

From April 1 through April 18, enjoy 20% off all items - excluding Bedazzled merchandise - during our Spring Into Savings sale. Please note: 10% Tuesdays will be suspended during this promotional period. Don’t miss out!

Northeast Metro Tech's April vacation will take place from Friday, April 18, through Friday, April 25. School will resume on Monday, April 28. As the days grow longer and the warmer weather settles in, we hope all students, families, faculty, and staff enjoy a restful and well-deserved break filled with sunshine and relaxation.

Ringer's Auto School is offering driver’s education at NEMT from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday, June 12, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Students will be released in time for the late buses, which are available for Northeast students only. The minimum age to enroll is 15 years and 9 months old. Click here for registration and payment information.

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.

This is a reminder that the parking lot across from Landrigan Field (formerly J Lot) is exclusively for Wakefield Memorial High School students. Vehicles parked in this lot without a WMHS hanging placard are subject to towing per the Town of Wakefield.

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