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
Hardy Community Marks ‘Topping Off’ of New School
On the morning of September 1, 2023, Hardy School students, teachers, and staff took a few minutes out of the school day to watch the team from Shawmut Design and Construction lift the final beam for the new Hardy into… Continue Reading Hardy Community Marks ‘Topping Off’ of New School
Welcome Back WPS!
August 21, 2023
Dear Members of the Wellesley Public Schools Community:
I hope you are enjoying the remaining days of summer and that these past few months have been restful and restorative for you and your families. We look forward to welcoming our students, staff, and families back for the start of the 2023-24 school year, which will begin on Wednesday, August 30th. We have a busy calendar in store for our district in the coming year! Continue Reading Welcome Back WPS!
Guide to WPS Lunch Program for 2023-24
Universal free school meals for all students is now permanent in Massachusetts! Here is more information on Wellesley Public Schools lunches for the 2023-24 school year, and how best to take advantage of the universal free meals program. For all… Continue Reading Guide to WPS Lunch Program for 2023-24
5-12-2023 Update from the Wellesley School Committee
Dear Members of the WPS Community: We are writing to inform you that early this morning, the School Committee was very pleased to receive notification from the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA) that its leadership team has agreed to accept the… Continue Reading 5-12-2023 Update from the Wellesley School Committee