Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Dear Colleagues, Today is one of my favorite days of the year!  Later this afternoon, 375 seniors at Wellesley High School will receive their diplomas and become graduates, completing their journey through the Wellesley Public Schools.  Perhaps no other event… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 06/03/16

Dear Colleagues, With the arrival of our first hot days this week, I am reminded that the end of the school year is rapidly approaching.  With field trips, exams, graduations, and any number of activities occurring, I know these final… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/27/16

Dear Colleagues, Earlier this month, voters in Wellesley approved the funds to construct a long-discussed senior center.  While perhaps less noteworthy to families with school-aged children, I think this project is actually very important for several reasons. First, ours is… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/20/16

ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!! Calendar 05/20/16 – Deadline – Re-enrollment in Certain Health Insurance Options (see below) 05/24/16 – School Committee Meeting – 7 pm – Town Hall 05/30/16 – Memorial Day – No School 06/01/16 – Deadline – Graduate Course… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/13/16

Dear Colleagues, This was Teacher Appreciation Week throughout the nation; a time for us to pause and give thanks to the educators who assume the extraordinary responsibility of educating our children and shaping the future. Teaching is the profession that… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 05/06/16

Dear Colleagues, Welcome back from April vacation, which I hope was restful for everyone.   This is the time of year when we are engaged in many activities related to students transitioning from our elementary schools to the Middle School and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/29/16

Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, I have been meeting with the faculty and staff at each of our ten schools—as a sort of  listening tour—to check on our progress and better understand how we can improve.  The feedback… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/15/16

Dear Colleagues, I have two very good news items to share.  First, our FY2017 Budget was approved at Town Meeting this week as part of the Town’s overall budget.   Wellesley continues to be a community that places a premium on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/08/16

Dear Colleagues, Last night I attended a powerful event at WHS where our outgoing METCO seniors had a chance to reflect on their experiences in WPS.  The courage of these students to share deeply personal stories, often filled with emotion,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 04/01/16

ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!! Calendar 03/25/16 – No School – Good Friday 03/28/16 – Annual Town Meeting Begins – 7 pm – WMS 03/31/16 – Deadline for C & I Proposals 03/31/16 – Deadline for WellesleyPD Course Proposals 04/12/16 – School… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/25/16