136 Games Wellesley Leads Series, 66-61-9 1882 Wellesley 4 Needham 0 1883 Needham 1 Wellesley 0 1884 Needham 3 Wellesley 1 1885 Needham 2 Wellesley 1 1886 Wellesley 2 Needham 0 1887 Wellesley 0 Needham 0 (TIE) 1888 NO GAME… Continue Reading All-Time Wellesley-Needham Football Game History, 1882-2023
Cosmo Uttero, WWII Veteran and 2021 Wellesley High Graduate
Wellesley native Cosmo Uttero, who will turn 100 on December 24, 2023, made news at age 97 when he applied for a diploma from Wellesley High School under a veterans program called Operation Recognition. He proudly graduated (remotely) with the… Continue Reading Cosmo Uttero, WWII Veteran and 2021 Wellesley High Graduate
39 WHS Music Students chosen for 2023-2024 Eastern District MMEA Ensembles
The WPS Performing Arts Department is excited to announce that 39 Wellesley High School music students were selected for the Eastern District MMEA (Massachusetts Music Educators Association) Ensembles. More than 900 music students from schools across Eastern Massachusetts auditioned to… Continue Reading 39 WHS Music Students chosen for 2023-2024 Eastern District MMEA Ensembles
October 12, 2023 Letter to the Community
Dear Members of the WPS Community: I’m writing to share an update following what we know has been a difficult week for our community following the tragic events that are continuing to unfold in Israel and Gaza. Many members of… Continue Reading October 12, 2023 Letter to the Community
WHS’ McDonald is GRAMMY Award Semifinalist
For the second year in a row, Dr. Kevin McDonald has been named one of 25 semifinalists nationwide for the GRAMMY Music Educators Award! McDonald, Director of Choral Programs at Wellesley High School, learned on October 11 that he had… Continue Reading WHS’ McDonald is GRAMMY Award Semifinalist
Elementary Building Projects Event Timeline
The following is a summary of the planned timeline of events surrounding the WPS elementary building projects. With the upcoming opening of two new buildings, the closing of a school, and redistricting for the 2024-25 school year, WPS has created… Continue Reading Elementary Building Projects Event Timeline
2023 MCAS Results Show Improved Achievement, Growth
On September 19, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the official 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results online. Wellesley Public Schools is proud to share that all schools have met or exceeded the MCAS achievement targets set… Continue Reading 2023 MCAS Results Show Improved Achievement, Growth
METCO Representatives to School Committee Appointed
Wellesley Public Schools is pleased to announce that two Boston resident parents have been appointed to serve together as METCO Representatives to the Wellesley School Committee. This new, non-voting position was created by the School Committee in May 2023. The… Continue Reading METCO Representatives to School Committee Appointed
Coach John Griffith inducted into MSTCA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Wellesley High girls track and field coach John Griffith, who was inducted September 10 into the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Hall of Fame. Coach Griffith has been coaching the Wellesley High School girls indoor and outdoor… Continue Reading Coach John Griffith inducted into MSTCA Hall of Fame
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
September 11, 2023 – Welcome back! The Nursing Services team wants to ensure that you start the school year with the most recent guidance regarding COVID-19. These Frequently Asked Questions have been reviewed by Wellesley’s Health Department. Please speak to your… Continue Reading COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions