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
Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/14/25
Dear Colleagues, Happy Valentine’s Day! While the weather keeps reminding us that we are mid-winter, transition work is well underway for SY2025-26. In addition to registering our rising kindergarten students, our 8th grade students had a chance to visit WHS… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/14/25
Wellesley Public Schools RFP for Food Service Management

The Wellesley Public Schools has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Food Service Management Company. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and tour of facilities is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM. All questions are due to… Continue Reading Wellesley Public Schools RFP for Food Service Management
Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/7/25
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. We had our first snow day yesterday, which turned out to be a bit of a bust as the forecasted severity of the storm never really materialized. You likely know… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/7/25
PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident: Identity Protection Services

Dear WPS Parents, Caregivers, Students, and Staff: We are writing to you with an update about the recent cybersecurity incident experienced by PowerSchool, the software vendor that provides our Student Information System (SIS). As you are aware, Wellesley Public Schools… Continue Reading PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident: Identity Protection Services
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