Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district. I want to highlight several recognitions we received this week. The first is that the 2023-24 Boston Globe Holmes Award for overall excellence in high school athletics… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/17/25
New Student Registration 2025-26
Kindergarten: For children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2025. Please see the Kindergarten registration page for Forms, Required Documents and More Information. Grades 1-12: Registration For Grades 1 through 12 will begin in March. Please see the Grades… Continue Reading New Student Registration 2025-26
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/10/25
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district. The news of the PowerSchool data breach affecting thousands of school districts across the nation was extremely concerning. We need to have full confidence in the security… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/10/25
PowerSchool Data Breach
Please see this Frequently Asked Questions document for the latest information on the PowerSchool data breach that came to light on January 7. The FAQ document will be updated as the district receives further information from PowerSchool as well as… Continue Reading PowerSchool Data Breach
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/3/25
Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! I hope you each had a restful winter recess and a seamless return to our two-day week as we begin 2025! As we move closer to the midpoint of our school year, I want to… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/3/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/20/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. As I write this message, I’m looking at snow continuing to fall, which I have to admit, brings a beauty and excitement that transports me back to my youth. As… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/20/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I wanted to thank WPS METCO Director Stephanie Holland and her peers, for hosting another powerful METCO Director’s Association Conference last week. This year’s conference was spread across two days,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. It was certainly a busy one! I want to start by thanking Assistant Superintendent Sandy Trach and our Teaching and Learning team for their work to facilitate our professional learning… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
FY26 Budget
The FY26 Recommended Budget was presented to the School Committee at its December 10 meeting (see presentation slides and meeting recording). The budget hearing is scheduled for January 21, with a vote to follow on January 28.
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/22/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I know this is likely a busy weekend with preparations for Thanksgiving next Thursday. If you are a football fan, there is a chance to see two great teams in… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/22/24