Announcements:

Kindergarten Round-Up Kindergarten Registration Is Open! 

Kindergarten registration is for children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026 is now open. Please see the Kindergarten Registration page for information and document requirements. Find your elementary school district using this tool

Register ASAP! Families who complete the two-part registration process by March 1, 2026 will have the opportunity to attend a Kindergarten welcome event on the morning of March 7.

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

Bates Buzz News & Reminders:

Bates Buzz 2.14.26 Feb 14, 2026 - Bates School     Toni Jolley posted in Bates School, Bates Website - Post to Bates Website     Bates Buzz 2.14.26   Dear Bates Families, Mark your calendars! Soon after we return from vacation week, the Bates Book Fair… ...  Continue reading...
Bates Buzz 2.6.26 Feb 6, 2026 -       <!-- Bates Elementary February 6, 2026 Dear Bates Families, The first week of February has finally brought us weather more conducive to outdoor play! Also this week, we enjoyed another whole school Community Meeting and today celebrated the… ...  Continue reading...

Upcoming Dates:

  • Book Fair
    Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6 @ 

  • Book Fair
    Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6 @ 

  • Day of Play
    Wednesday, March 11 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

View more upcoming dates in our monthly view calendar…


Principal: Toni Jolley jolleya@wellesleyps.org
Secretary: Megan LeBlanc leblancm@wellesleyps.org
School Office Email: wps-bates-office@wellesleyps.org

Nurse: Chris Spolidoro

116 Elmwood Road, Wellesley MA 02481 • Map & Directions

Office Tel: 781-446-6260
Voice Mail: 781-446-6315
Fax: 781-263-1520
Absence/Tardy/Dismissal Changes

School Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday: 8:30 am – 3:05 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am – 3:05 pm

Office Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00am-3:30pm