Wellesley Public Schools

What’s New:

WMS Building Closed on February 21, 2020

The Wellesley Middle School Building will be closed on Friday, February 21^st, due to scheduled maintenance work.

Redistricting Update – Recommended Options

Last month, the District shared draft elementary redistricting maps with the community and sought feedback to help refine them. Through two community forums, a survey, and day-to-day communications, we have received significant input on how these maps can be improved. Working with the Redistricting Advisory Committee, we have incorporated this feedback into updated map options, which we will be recommending to the School Committee next Tuesday, February 11^th. There will also be an opportunity for public feedback at this meeting. (The presentation and then public hearing will begin at 6:30PM at Town Hall.) It’s important to note that the School Committee will not be making any decisions about these maps on February 11^th. At this time, action is scheduled for the February 25^th meeting, which will allow the School Committee to continue to receive community feedback throughout the month.

Updated Wellesley Redistricting Slides – Feb 12 2020 (See slides 11 & 12 for new Upham Map 3A)

Wellesley Redistricting – School Committee Presentation Feb 11 2020

Recommended Option: Hardy Map 3

Recommended Option: Upham Map 3

Reference Maps:

Kindergarten Registration 2020-21

WPS Kindergarten Registration for children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2020. Please bring registration forms and required documents to the Round Up. Read more and download a registration packet on the district website.

Kindergarten Round Up 1 – Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 3:00-6:00 PM
Kindergarten Round Up 2 – Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (snow date 3/14/20)

Round Up Location: Sprague Elementary School Library, 401 School St, Wellesley MA 02482

If required, nurse follow-up and English Learner screenings will occur at individual schools by appointment. Questions regarding Kindergarten registration should be directed to District Registrar Nancy Costigliola at 781-446-6210 ;5600 or registrar@wellesleyps.org.

Draft Report – WPS Enrollment Projection Update – 1/15/2020

Please click here for the full draft report.

Please click here for FutureThink’s Enrollment Presentation to the SBC and School Committee on January 16, 2020.

New Reports on the District’s Progress

Please click on the title to view reports and presentations.

MCAS Spring 2019 Results – Presentation to School Committee 1/7/20

NEASC Accreditation Report for WHS – 2019
NEASC Findings Presentation to School Committee – 1/7/20

PISA Results for WHS Testing Period: May 2019 Report
PISA Results Presentation to School Committee – 1/7/20

2020-21 WPS Academic Calendar – Final

Please click here to view the 2020-21 final WPS Academic Calendar, voted by the School Committee on December 3, 2019.

SBC Website

Explore the new SBC website for Hardy/Upham and Hunnewell Projects

New Student Registration 2019-20

Grades 1-12: For New Student Registrations: Click for Registration Forms, Required Documents and More Information.

Kindergarten: For children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2019. Click for Registration Forms, Required Documents and More Information.

Child Find: Under federal and state special education regulations, the Wellesley Public Schools has a responsibility to locate, identify, refer, evaluation and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate, public education to students with disabilities who reside in the town of Wellesley. Click for more information.