This marks the final newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for reading and staying connected with Northeast Metro Tech throughout the year.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.

And once again, congratulations to our outstanding Class of 2025. We are proud of you and wish you all the best in your next chapter.

In preparation for next school year, shop clothing is available for purchase. During shop weeks, students are expected to follow the dress code specific to their program to safely and fully participate in learning experiences. Each shop has its own unique online store, with orders being delivered to each families home.

Ordering details and links to each shop’s store can be found on the Northeast website under the Parents & Students tab.

Grade 9 Exploratory Dress:

Students interested in trying out for or participating in a fall sport, beginning in mid-August, 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.

🔗 Register through ArbiterSports

📅 View the Athletics Calendar

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.

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