Natick Schools Review Classroom Tech Use, Memorial School Policies
Natick Public Schools is weighing changes to classroom technology use and reviewing policies at Memorial Elementary this fall, according to separate reports from Natick Patch and Natick Report. The discussion comes as the town also welcomes back a rain-date makeup of Natick Days this afternoon.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Patch AM: What changes are coming to tech use and Memorial School this fall?" Natick Patch's morning digest flagged a School Committee discussion of new classroom technology guidelines and updates to the Memorial Elementary code of conduct, per Natick Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"Natick Public Schools addressing 'digital wellness and learning'; Plus, Game Changers ... Code of Conduct, Memorial School updates." In a related item, the site reported that a School Committee member asked whether the state has issued guidance on AI and digital wellness in schools, according to Natick Report (read it at https://www.natickreport.com/2026/09/natick-public-schools-addressing-digital-wellness-and-learning-plus-game-changers-code-of-conduct-memorial-school-updates/).
"2026 MA Elections: Question 9 Would Codify Stronger State Gun Laws." Groups on both sides of the gun law debate rallied over the weekend ahead of the Nov. 3 statewide vote, per Natick Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"MA Pickleball Club Ranked In Top 10 In The U.S." A Natick venue was the only club in the Northeast to place in the national top 10, per Natick Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"Sean Lane's 'exceptional' play helps Milton rebound with win over Natick." Milton bounced back from an opening-week loss by beating Natick in Friday night's Bay State Conference football matchup, according to the Boston Herald (read it at https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/09/18/milton-rebounds-from-opening-loss-with-win-over-natick/).
COMING UP
The School Committee's Budget Subcommittee meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. at Town Hall, followed by the Finance Committee at 7 p.m. The Planning Board holds a public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Dlott meeting room, and the Contributory Retirement Board meets that afternoon at 4 p.m. Wilson Middle School hosts a live watch party on navigating kids' friendships Wednesday evening, and a Wellness and Resource Fair runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 117 East Central Street. The Morse Institute Library's virtual author talk with Lucky Diaz, writer of "Paletero Man," is set for 7 p.m. that same night.
On the arts front, The Center for Arts in Natick screens "It Might Get Loud" Wednesday and hosts The Bros. Landreth with Madeleine Roger on the mainstage Thursday, followed by illusionist Leon Etienne Friday and The Linda Ronstadt Experience Saturday. The Natick Academy of Performing Arts brings "Run the World: A Ladies Only Dance Night, Act 2" to the Natick VFW on Sept. 25. The rescheduled Natick Powwow returns to Cochituate State Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., alongside an adaptive cycling program on the Cochituate Rail Trail that same morning.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.