Message from Wellesley Middle School Principal Mark Ito: It is with deep concern that I share with you that a swastika was found in one of the boys’ bathrooms at the middle school in the evening hours, late last week.… Continue Reading WPS Response to October 2019 Biased-Based Incidents
Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
In June, the Wellesley School Committee voted important updates to the WPS attendance procedures that will become effective with the start of the 2024-25 school year. These updates include detailed new procedures that will be included in all school handbooks.… Continue Reading Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
Wellesley Public Schools Summer Hours
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Until August 21, hours for the public at each school and for Central Office are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is strongly recommended that you call ahead to the individual schools before dropping by. In almost… Continue Reading Wellesley Public Schools Summer Hours
June 7, 2024 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 2024 will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024 beginning at 5 p.m. on Hunnewell Field. Please take into consideration… Continue Reading June 7, 2024 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations
June 1, 2024 Letter from Hale Reservation
June 1, 2024 Dr. David Lussier, Superintendent of SchoolsMs. Sandra Trach, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWellesley Public SchoolsWellesley, MA 02481 Dear David and Sandra, I’m writing to follow up regarding yesterday’s challenge course accident. My thoughts, and thoseof my staff, are… Continue Reading June 1, 2024 Letter from Hale Reservation
Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
With changes ahead for Wellesley elementary schools next year, including the closure of Upham and the opening of a new Hardy, the WPS leadership team has scheduled events to help orient redistricted students to their new schools as well as… Continue Reading Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
Gov. Maura Healey Visits WHS to Announce Initiative Modeled on Bridge Program
May 21, 2024 – Wellesley Public Schools and Wellesley High School were incredibly excited to welcome Gov. Maura Healey and Sec. Kate Walsh of the Department of Health and Human Services to WHS for the announcement of a new initiative… Continue Reading Gov. Maura Healey Visits WHS to Announce Initiative Modeled on Bridge Program
Applications Sought to Fill School Committee Seat
April 30, 2024 – The Wellesley School Committee is seeking applications for an interim Committee member. The current Vice Chair, Catherine Mirick, announced last week that she is resigning at the end of May, as her family will be relocating… Continue Reading Applications Sought to Fill School Committee Seat
Updated Elementary Redistricting Map – Voted January 2024
Link to PDF of Final Redistricting Map – Voted by the School Committee January 30, 2024 As part of the planning for the elementary building projects, in the 2019-2020 school year the district engaged in a comprehensive redistricting process to… Continue Reading Updated Elementary Redistricting Map – Voted January 2024
Update on the Hunnewell Track & Field Project
As the WHS varsity football team prepares for the 136th Thanksgiving meeting with Needham High School, Wellesley Public Schools would like to update the community on the progress of Phase II enhancements to the Hunnewell Track & Field Project. Following… Continue Reading Update on the Hunnewell Track & Field Project