Announcements:

New Student Registration and Kindergarten Orientation

New students, register now for the 2025-26 school year! For grades K-5, register ASAP for Fall 2025 neighborhood school placement! Find your elementary school district using this tool.

Kindergarten registration is for children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2025. Please see the Kindergarten registration page for Forms, Required Documents and More Information. For grades 1-12, please see the Grades 1-12 Registration page for information and document requirements.

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:

Road Closure Near Bates Today Jun 5, 2025 - Dear Bates Families, We have been notified by the Wellesley Police Department that Elmwood Road is currently closed between Weston Road and Linwood Road due to a water main break. Elmwood Road cannot be accessed from Weston Road at this time and… ...  Continue reading...
Hot Weather Advisory Jun 5, 2025 - Dear Bates Families,Due to the forecasted high temperatures today and tomorrow, please help keep your child comfortable and safe by:Dressing them in loose-fitting, light-colored clothing - this will help them stay cooler in our non-air-conditioned buildingSending a filled water bottle… ...  Continue reading...

Upcoming Dates:

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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