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WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 2/6/2025

Dear WPS Community, Due to the anticipated impact of the winter storm arriving later this morning, the Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6th, 2025. All WPS buildings will be closed throughout the day and all afternoon and evening activities are also canceled.   Dr. David… Continue reading WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 2/6/2025

School Messenger February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 WPS Urgent Alert Read more

WPS Closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Dear WPS Community, Due to the anticipated impact of the snowstorm arriving tomorrow morning, the Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. All WPS buildings will be closed throughout the day and all afternoon and evening… Continue reading WPS Closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024

School Messenger February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 News & Updates Read more

WPS Urgent Alert:

Based on the current conditions and uncertainty of the remaining hours of the storm, all after-school and evening clubs and activities for the Wellesley Public Schools will be cancelled or rescheduled today, January 16th. This includes performing arts rehearsals and music… Continue reading WPS Urgent Alert:

School Messenger January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 WPS Urgent Alert Read more

Events in Israel

Dear Members of the WPS Community: On behalf of the Wellesley Public Schools, I extend heartfelt condolences to all who have been impacted by the terrible terrorist attacks in Israel over the weekend.  These events are being deeply felt by… Continue reading Events in Israel

School Messenger October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 News & Updates Read more

WPS Early-Release Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Dear Members of the WPS Community, Based on the timing of the incoming storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be activating an early release schedule today, March 14th, 2023.  These are the dismissal times by level: PAWS will dismiss at 11:30AM.  There will… Continue reading WPS Early-Release Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023

School Messenger March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 WPS Urgent Alert Read more

WPS Urgent Alert: Early Release on 3/14/23

Based on the timing of the incoming storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be activating an early release schedule today, March 14th, 2023.  These are the dismissal times by level: PAWS will dismiss at 11:30AM.  There will be no afternoon PreK program… Continue reading WPS Urgent Alert: Early Release on 3/14/23

School Messenger March 13, 2023March 14, 2023 WPS Urgent Alert Read more

Two-hour delayed opening in WPS on 2/28/2023

Due to the storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be opening with a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The delayed schedule is as follows: The PAWS Preschool will start at 10:45 AM. The morning PAWS session is cancelled.… Continue reading Two-hour delayed opening in WPS on 2/28/2023

School Messenger February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 News & Updates Read more

WPS Closed on Friday, February 4, 2022

Due to the anticipated impact of weather conditions tomorrow, WPS will be closed on Friday, February 4, 2022.  No staff should report to their buildings.  Please remain safe everyone.  

School Messenger February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 News & Updates Read more

WPS Closed on Friday, January 7, 2022

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

School Messenger January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 News & Updates Read more

Community Update on WPS Elementary School Projects

Please save the date and join us online on Wednesday, June 9th at 7 pm for a community update on the WPS elementary school building projects at Hunnewell and Hardy.  The project team will provide an overview of the current building and… Continue reading Community Update on WPS Elementary School Projects

School Messenger May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 News & Updates Read more
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