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  • WPS: Diwali (School in session)
    Tuesday, October 21

  • School Picture Day
    Tuesday, October 21

  • WPS: School Committee Meeting
    Tuesday, October 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Halloween Parade
    Friday, October 31 @ 8:45 am - 9:15 am

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    Friday, October 31 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • WPS: School Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, November 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Early Release PreK-5 Parent Conferences
    Thursday, November 6

  • WPS: Veterans Day - Schools & Offices Closed
    Tuesday, November 11

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