Natick Public Schools

To:  Natick Public Schools Community Members
From:  Matthew J. Gillis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance
Re:  Upcoming Adjustments to Program and Service Fees - SY25-26
Date: April 11, 2025

Upcoming Adjustments to Program and Service Fees - SY25-26

We remain committed to providing high-quality experiences for participating students–while staying fiscally responsible, reducing personnel cuts, and looking ahead to the sustainability of our programs. Thanks to your support of the FY26 override, Natick Public Schools is in a stronger position to preserve the programs and services that matter to our families. 

In order to help our families plan for the upcoming school year, the district is providing details regarding our School Committee-approved fee adjustments for the 2025-26 school year in several areas, including athletics, transportation, after school tuition, and Pre-K tuition, and rentals.

Several district fees have been adjusted with the following increases for the 2025-2026 school year (FY26) at Natick Public Schools:

NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

Please note that our building rental fees will also see increases, which helps to offset the maintenance and utility costs involved in keeping the buildings open when school is not in session. All fee changes for services starting during the next school year (from July 1, 2025 onward) go into effect immediately. Any fees pertaining to the current 2024-25 school year services remain unchanged. 

Our fall budget planning for FY26 was conducted with these fees in mind. We are able to keep our fee increases modest as a result of the passage of the override. Most Natick Public School fees have not increased over the past five to 10 years. We recognize that any small cost increases can have an impact, and, along with School Committee recommendations, we were mindful of that as we finalized our fee structure.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance continues to be available to support families who qualify. Please visit this financial assistance webpage for information and to view an application form.

High-Quality Programs & Services

Our engaging after school offerings, high quality Pre-K program, and diverse athletic offerings are certainly among the best resources that Natick Public Schools offers its families. We thank you for your continued partnership and for those of you who recommend our programs to your friends and neighbors, even after your own children have grown out of some options.

If you have any questions about what you are required to pay for a particular program, please reach out to the program director listed below.