Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a productive week. I know these final weeks of the school year feel frenetic with so many end-of-year activities underway. Our WHS Seniors completed their last day of classes this week and have begun their many activities—including last night’s prom—as they move closer to graduation next Friday.
I was delighted to participate in the senior project debriefing that occurred on Wednesday. Our students were incredibly reflective on their individual experiences and how they hope to leverage that learning as they leave our district. Many thanks to our high school team for all of their extra work to make this time so special for our graduating class!
I also want to give two more shout-outs to staff members for their work. First, to our WHS colleague Amie Larson, whose ceramics intensive students held an art exhibit last week in Needham. Not only was the work exceptional, but the student commentary on their individual pieces was emblematic of both their learning and the importance of the visual arts in our curriculum. Please check out this video and you will be inspired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhj6pemBnCk
Finally, I want to thank WHS Science Teacher, Dr. Jeffrey Robin for taking time out of his schedule to share the capabilities of the Anatomage Table with me. Thanks to a generous gift from the Wellesley Education Foundation, we have this incredible tool to enhance our instruction of the human body, which is both interactive and life-like.
Thanks to all of our staff for what you each do in support of our students and have a great weekend!
Best, David
Calendar
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