Author: School Messenger

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I know the news of yesterday’s executive order aimed at eliminating the U.S. Department of Education is disconcerting on many levels.  This begins with the uncertain status of important federal… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/21/25

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  Following last week’s town elections, the School Committee welcomed new member, Illana Nissenbaum, who joined the Committee this Tuesday for her first meeting.  Sharon Clarke was also elected to complete… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/14/25

Have a great weekend! (And don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead on Sunday!) Calendar March 11 – School Committee Meeting March 18 – School Committee Meeting March 31 – Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed) Timeline for WPS Enrollment of Faculty… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/7/25

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week.  I know that in the current environment, members of our community feel more vulnerable than ever in light of continued messaging and direction from the federal government calling into question… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/28/25

Dear Colleagues, Happy Valentine’s Day! While the weather keeps reminding us that we are mid-winter, transition work is well underway for SY2025-26.  In addition to registering our rising kindergarten students, our 8th grade students had a chance to visit WHS… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/14/25

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. We had our first snow day yesterday, which turned out to be a bit of a bust as the forecasted severity of the storm never really materialized. You likely know… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/7/25

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Tuesday night, the School Committee voted to approve the district’s FY’26 Budget.  This budget will now go forward to Advisory and, finally, to Town Meeting to be formally approved… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/31/25

Dear Colleagues, I’ve thought a great deal on how to frame my thoughts this week after events that have often felt disorienting.  On Monday, I joined many members of our community to recognize the life and lessons of Dr. Martin… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/24/25

Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district.  I want to highlight several recognitions we received this week.  The first is that the 2023-24 Boston Globe Holmes Award for overall excellence in high school athletics… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/17/25