December 4, 2025 — Wellesley Public Schools extends its warmest congratulations to Wellesley High School Choral Director Dr. Kevin McDonald, who was has been named one of 10 finalists nationwide for the 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award! The GRAMMY honors… Continue Reading Wellesley High School’s Dr. Kevin McDonald one of 10 Finalists for 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Welcome Back, WPS!
Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community: I hope you are enjoying the remaining days of summer and that these past few months have been restful and restorative for you and your families. We look forward to welcoming our… Continue Reading Welcome Back, WPS!
ParentSquare (PSQ)
WPS has transitioned 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 Please check your contact information in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and delete any outdated phone numbers… Continue Reading ParentSquare (PSQ)
WPS Air Conditioning Study Under Way
Four pilot programs at Wellesley Public Schools have involved installing window air conditioning units at Bates, Fiske, and Schofield Elementary Schools and a mini-split system at Wellesley Middle School. Feedback from these pilot studies will help the Town gather information… Continue Reading WPS Air Conditioning Study Under Way
WHS Game Nights – Parking Guidelines 2025-26
Back to School means back to night games at Wellesley High School – starting tonight, September 5, with the season football opener under the lights against Framingham at 6 p.m.! Please note the following expectations for parking and behaviors for… Continue Reading WHS Game Nights – Parking Guidelines 2025-26
New Cell Phone and Device Procedures 2025-26
Following the recommendations earlier this year of the Cell Phone Working Group, WPS has made changes to its student cell phone and smart device procedures for this school year. Each level has different procedures that are also reflected in the… Continue Reading New Cell Phone and Device Procedures 2025-26
Resources for Immigrant Families
In July 2025, the state Attorney General’s Office published an emergency planning guide and an emergency planning fact sheet for parents and caregivers with uncertain immigration status. Both are available on the Attorney General’s website in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian… Continue Reading Resources for Immigrant Families
Mulcahy Farm Plaque Dedicated on Sprague Fields
On July 24, 2025, the Wellesley School Committee honored the Mulcahy family, early settlers to the Town of Wellesley, by dedicating a plaque to honor the family’s historic impact on the Town. The family’s sale of approximately 10 acres to… Continue Reading Mulcahy Farm Plaque Dedicated on Sprague Fields
2023-24 District Progress Report
The relaunched WPS District Progress Report highlights the top stories and achievements from the Wellesley Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year as well as a review of progress toward the priorities outlined in our 2023-28 Strategic Plan. Demographic information and peer district comparisons for MCAS, SAT and… Continue Reading 2023-24 District Progress Report
June 6, 2025 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations
To Wellesley High School Families and Members of the Community: The Wellesley High School Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025 beginning at 5 p.m. on Hunnewell Field. (In the event of… Continue Reading June 6, 2025 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations