Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a productive week. After a year of study, we brought forward the recommendations of the cell phone working group on Tuesday evening at the School Committee meeting. These recommendations outline expectations and procedures at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and also include suggestions for broader community action. I’d like to thank the students, staff, and parents/caregivers whose efforts this year to examine this topic led to these recommendations, which we will operationalize beginning in SY2025-26.
I also want to give a shout-out to our student services department for the innovative proposal they have brought forward to relocate our Launch program to the campus of Regis College. This program serves our 18–22 year-old students and this new venue and partnership with Regis College will open up many exciting options for the future of this program.
Finally, this is Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend, with a number of activities occurring in town on both Saturday and Sunday. The parade and fireworks on Sunday are always highlights! For a schedule of activities, please visit https://wellesleywonderfulweekend.com
Thanks for what you each do in support of our students and have a great weekend everyone!
Best, David
Calendar
May 26 – Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
May 27 – School Committee Meeting
June 6 – WHS Graduation
June 10 – School Committee Meeting
June 18 – School Committee Meeting
June 19 – Juneteenth (Schools and Offices Closed)
June 20 – Last Day of School for Students (Half-day)
June 23 – Last Day of School for Staff
Human Relation Services
The Human Relation Services (HRS) can help. Wellesley Public Schools has contracted with HRS to provide up to ten free counseling visits for you and/or your family members. This program is designed to help you deal with stresses of life and work –including personal and family issues, drug or alcohol problems, and job related tension. It offers prevention and intervention to reduce these stresses and improve coping skills.
HRS is located at 11 Chapel Place in Wellesley and can be reached at 781-235-4950. This is a confidential service. Wellesley Public Schools is not aware of the names of employees or their family members who utilize this service.
Do you have a question for the WPS Human Resources Department?
Email AskHR@Wellesleyps.org. The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.
WPS Internal Job Postings on District Website
For all Internal Job Postings, please go to “Internal Job Postings” under the Faculty tab of the District’s website. How to Apply for WPS Internal Job Postings as a New Internal Applicant