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 3.6.26 Mar 6, 2026 -       <!-- Bates Elementary March 6, 2026 Dear Bates Families, Our students really enjoyed the Book Fair this week at Bates! Thank you to our amazing PTO volunteers who helped make it possible! Thank you also to our… ...  Continue reading...
Bates Buzz 2.27.26 Feb 27, 2026 -       <!-- Bates Elementary February 27, 2026 Dear Bates Families, It was an exciting week at Bates with two snow days and lots of outdoor play in the snow! In addition, we are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Book Fair… ...  Continue reading...

Upcoming Dates:

  • 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