WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 1/26/2026
Wellesley Public Schools
 
 
Wellesley Public Schools
 
 

Dear WPS Community,

Due to the impact of the long duration storm that will continue to affect our area into tomorrow, the Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026. All WPS buildings will be closed throughout the day on Monday, with no staff reporting to their buildings, and all afternoon and evening activities are also canceled. Please stay safe everyone and go Pats! 

 

Dr. David Lussier

Wellesley Superintendent of Schools 

 
 
 

Announcements:

ParentSquare (PSQ)

WPS is transitioning our mass communication platform for emails, calls, and text messages from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare. ParentSquare uses 1 email address and 1 phone number from PowerSchool for each parent/guardian/caregiver. Please check your contact information in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and delete any outdated phone numbers or emails. Learn more about ParentSquare (PSQ).

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...

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