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 1.23.26 Jan 23, 2026 -       <!-- Bates Elementary January 23, 2026 Dear Bates Families, We are thrilled to welcome Rochelle Hickey, our new school librarian! She joins the Bates community from Wellesley High School, where she previously served as a library assistant.… ...  Continue reading...
Bates Buzz 1.16.26 Jan 16, 2026 -       <!-- Bates Elementary January 16, 2026 Dear Bates Families, As we move through January, we celebrate our students working hard each and every day. Many of our students are currently honing their skills as persuasive writers, and… ...  Continue reading...

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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