This March, Wellesley Public Schools and the Wellesley Education Foundation are collaborating to present three informative webinars in support of students’ mental health. Webinars are being recorded and available for 30 days:
WEF/WPS Speaker Series
Launch Lease RFP
The Wellesley Public Schools invites responders to submit proposals for the lease of office and classroom space suitable to perform public services and accessible to the public for its Launch Program that serves students (18-22 years of age) with average… Continue Reading Launch Lease RFP
School Counseling RFP
Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) is seeking proposals from mental health service agencies to provide consultation to staff, community education, and employee assistance. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released on March 24, 2025. Questions are due to schoolbids@wellesleyms.gov on April 2,… Continue Reading School Counseling RFP
Important MCAS Updates
On March 18, 2025, the School Committee approved the District’s Competency Determination (CD) proposal, to align with the new state law that eliminated MCAS as a statewide graduation requirement. Please see this update for more details.
MCAS Changes and Updated Graduation Requirements
March 21, 2025 – Due to a new state law, there are important updates to the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) testing and graduation requirements in the Wellesley Public Schools. Since 2003, in order for students to receive a high school… Continue Reading MCAS Changes and Updated Graduation Requirements
Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/21/25
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
Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/14/25
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
Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/7/25
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
Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/28/25
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
Wellesley Public Schools Security Audit RFP
RFP# 2025-01 The Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to conduct a comprehensive school safety, security risk and vulnerability assessment for the WPS and make detailed physical and procedural recommendations based upon the findings.… Continue Reading Wellesley Public Schools Security Audit RFP