Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community, Yesterday, Governor Baker outlined the details of a phased approach to reopening private and public services in Massachusetts. We appreciate the Governor’s cautious approach, which balances a strong desire to return to normal with… Continue Reading WPS Update to Parents and Staff 5/19/2020
New Student Registration
Grades 1-12: For New Student Registrations: Click for Registration Forms, Required Documents and More Information. Kindergarten: For children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2020. Click for Registration Forms, Required Documents and More Information. Child Find: Under federal… Continue Reading New Student Registration
WPS Update 4/21/2020
Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community, Earlier today, Governor Baker announced that public and private schools in Massachusetts would remain closed for the remaining months of the school year as a continued safety measure in response to the… Continue Reading WPS Update 4/21/2020
WPS Remote Learning Plan 2.0
Dear Wellesley Public Schools Community, I am pleased to release the updated Wellesley Public Schools Remote Learning Plan 2.0, which reflects both our extended closure and guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Equally important, this plan reflects the… Continue Reading WPS Remote Learning Plan 2.0
Technology Guide for Online Learning
Dear Wellesley Public Schools Parents/Guardians/Students/Staff: As we enter into our next phase of remote learning we have developed a Technology Guide For Online Learning, which outlines important norms and expectations while working in an online environment. This document also includes… Continue Reading Technology Guide for Online Learning
WPS Remote Learning Update 4/3/2020
Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community, I hope you each remain safe and healthy. As I noted in my update last week, our WPS team has been working diligently on our next version of remote learning based on… Continue Reading WPS Remote Learning Update 4/3/2020
A Message from the Director of Student Services 4/3/20
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers- I hope this letter finds you all managing as best you can under these difficult circumstances. You are collectively in my thoughts every day and I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on… Continue Reading A Message from the Director of Student Services 4/3/20
MA DESE Letter to Families 3/30/2020
March 30, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians: First and most importantly, I hope you and your family are healthy and safe. As the commissioner of K-12 public education in the state and a parent of two public school kids, I… Continue Reading MA DESE Letter to Families 3/30/2020
A Message from the Director of Student Services 3/27/20
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers- First, I want to thank all of you for your incredible patience, your helpful suggestions and your spirit of collaboration as we tackle our new reality. In my previous note, I mentioned that the details… Continue Reading A Message from the Director of Student Services 3/27/20
WPS Update 3/27/2020
Dear WPS Community, I write to you during unprecedented times when the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet peaked in our state or the country. The anxiety levels among our students, parents, and staff is palpable as we continue to deal… Continue Reading WPS Update 3/27/2020