Members of the WPS Community: After assessing the timing and likely impact of the incoming storm with the Department of Public Works, I have determined that we cannot open schools safely tomorrow. The Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Friday,… Continue Reading WPS Closed on Friday, January 7, 2022
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/26/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a restful February break. This was a busy week back on many fronts. First, I want to thank the Joint Health and Safety Committee for approving our new COVID Dashboard which will be posted… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/26/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/12/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week as winter appears to be making a roaring comeback. A few updates from the past few days. First, on Tuesday night the School Committee approved our budget for FY22. This is… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/12/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/05/21 (Delayed)
(The following Superintendent’s Bulletin was prepared for release on Friday, 2/5/21, but was delayed due to technical difficulties.) Colleagues, I hope everyone had a productive week and I appreciate your flexibility in adjusting to our early release on Monday and remote… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/05/21 (Delayed)
Update from Wellesley Schools & Health Depts.
CORONAVIRUS CASE UPDATE FROM WELLESLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WELLESLEY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2020 Following trends throughout the Commonwealth, the Wellesley Health Department today announced that COVID-19 cases are increasing in our community and at our colleges. Officials are… Continue Reading Update from Wellesley Schools & Health Depts.
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-31-20
Colleagues, We recently announced the bittersweet news that Hardy Principal Charlene Cook will be retiring at the end of the year. Charlene’s career in public education has spanned three decades, the last seven of which have been here in Wellesley.… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-31-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-24-20
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!!! Calendar 01/28/20 – School Committee Meeting – Town Hall – 6:30 pm 02/11/20 – School Committee Meeting – Town Hall – 6:30 pm 02/17-02/21/20 – February Break – No School 02/25/20 – School Committee Meeting… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-24-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-17-20
Colleagues, This was a very busy week and in particular, I want to thank the many WMS and WHS colleagues who attended the joint PTO/PTSO meeting in Boston on Tuesday night. Each year, this is a chance to maintain an… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-17-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-10-20
Colleagues, Happy Friday! On Tuesday night this week, we made several important presentations to the School Committee on our district progress. The first was an overview of our 2019 MCAS results. As you know, MCAS has never represented our gold… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-10-20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-3-20
Colleagues, Happy new year! I hope you each enjoyed the holiday break and found some down-time among the many festivities and family gatherings. I also hope our two-day week has allowed you to ease into the new year and get… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 1-3-20