Dear Colleagues,

I hope you each had a productive week as our community observes Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan on the Muslim calendar.

We took significant steps forward this week in our Schofield Principal Search process. Our screening committee helped identify three finalists who will join us over three days in the next two weeks, as we move closer to the appointment of our next Schofield Principal.  Special thanks to Susan Lydon, Anthony Moretti, Kate Willson, Jordan Evans, Dan McDermott, Bradley Ritland, Jennifer Friedman, Toni Jolley, and Dave Turcotte, who served on that committee.  

Separately, I am pleased to be bringing Dr. Midge Connolly, currently interim in her role, forward to the School Committee next week as my recommended appointment as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.  For both this position and the aforementioned Schofield Principalship, I recognize the strong desire from our staff and community to establish greater continuity of leadership in both of these important positions. 

Thanks for what you do each day in support of our students, and enjoy our first official day of spring. Have a great weekend!       

Best, David

March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)

March 24 – School Committee Meeting

April 3 – Good Friday (Schools Closed)

April 20-24 – April Break (Schools Closed)

In August 2026, there will be a three-week gap between pay periods. This occurs periodically due to how the school and payroll calendars align.

 

To help ensure a smooth transition through this period, we are sharing this notice well in advance so that all employees can plan accordingly. Staff may wish to set aside funds during the year to help cover personal expenses during this short gap.

 

Below is a summary of the upcoming schedule for the 2025–2026 school year:

 

No paychecks will be issued between August 17 and September 8, 2026.

 

If you have any questions about your individual pay schedule, please contact the Payroll Office for assistance.

The MTRS has many members who do not have a beneficiary on file. This Spring, these members will receive either an email or a mailed letter (if no email address on file) asking them to designate a beneficiary.

To designate or change a beneficiary, members must sign and mail the Beneficiary Designation Form to our Main Office.

If MTRS members have questions, please email annstmt@trb.state.ma.us.

Children of Unit A and B members residing outside of Wellesley shall be entitled to attend Wellesley Public Schools without charge for tuition on a space available basis (Article 14 WEA Unit A, Article 13 WEA Unit B).

March 6:  Interested eligible staff members may submit a letter of intent using the one-page application form online. 

May 1:  All applications are due to the District Registrar, late applications will not be accepted.

The district will review all applications in May and school placement decisions will be made in June. Placement decisions are made based on available space and staff will be notified of their school when decisions have been made. Once notified of a determination, applicants will be provided with access to the online registration forms. Registration of students is not completed until all forms have been received and approved by the District Registrar and Nurse.

If there are any questions, please reach out to the District Registrar, at registrar@wellesleyps.org. 

A survey will be sent out in mid-March to confirm currently enrolled faculty children will be returning in school year 2026-27.

For enrollment of younger faculty children, please contact Isabel Cashman cashmani@wellesleyps.org for PAWS Preschool, or Heidi Marquedant marquedanth@wellesleyps.org for the WHS Child Lab Program. Enrollment in Child Lab typically opens in the fall.

Preparation courses to review core material covered in the designated MTEL

Asynchronous and Hybrid options

1 undergraduate credit per course for $297

Register, by May 1, 2026, by completing this form

The Town of Wellesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employees and their families.  Effective July 1, 2025, CMG Associates is the new EAP provider (see announcement). Employees may want to access the EAP because of emotional difficulties, life stress, family difficulties, concerns about substance abuse or other addictive behavior, legal or financial problems, or other personal issues. The EAP is completely free, confidential, and available at all times (day or night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays). Employees may call CMG Associates at 888-851-7032, or they may visit www.cmgassociates.com, click on the link entitled EAP Log-In, and use the User ID: WELL.

SMART Plan (457 Voluntary Retirement Savings) 

May make changes throughout the year through the company.

Work directly through US Omni and the SMART Plan.

Email AskHR@Wellesleyps.org. The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.  

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