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With Lights Installed, Focus is on Preparing for New Buildings by Hunnewell Track & Field School Committee’s proposal to install bathrooms, a concession stand, team rooms, lights and an improved sound system – collectively known as Phase II Enhancements to… Continue Reading Hunnewell Track & Field Project Updates
Dear Colleagues, “Whose side are you on?” This was the question that the Needham Superintendent posed to the attendees at our METCO leadership retreat this morning. He went on to describe how he had been asked variations of this… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/27/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Last night, I had a chance to attend the speaker event at WHS, where best-selling author, Harlan Cohen, engaged our school community on the subject of college selection and admissions.… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/20/23
Dear Members of the WPS Community: I’m writing to share an update following what we know has been a difficult week for our community following the tragic events that are continuing to unfold in Israel and Gaza. Many members of… Continue Reading October 12, 2023 Letter to the Community
Dear Colleagues, I know this wasn’t an easy week for our school district, as the troubling events in the Middle East continue to unfold. Any time we support our students and families through challenging times, I am mindful that our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/13/23
For the second year in a row, Dr. Kevin McDonald has been named one of 25 semifinalists nationwide for the GRAMMY Music Educators Award! McDonald, Director of Choral Programs at Wellesley High School, learned on October 11 that he had… Continue Reading WHS’ McDonald is GRAMMY Award Semifinalist
Dear Colleagues, Happy Friday! Thanks to all of our WHS colleagues for a great back-to-school night last evening. I was especially pleased to see the mental health and wellness organizations and resources available to families as they arrived. Special thanks… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/06/23
The following is a summary of the planned timeline of events surrounding the WPS elementary building projects. With the upcoming opening of two new buildings, the closing of a school, and redistricting for the 2024-25 school year, WPS has created… Continue Reading Elementary Building Projects Event Timeline
Dear Colleagues, Thanks for all that you do to support our students and families. Have a great weekend! Best, David Calendar October 9th (Monday) – Indigenous Peoples Day – Schools and Offices Closed November 10th (Friday) – Veteran’s Day… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/29/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. The state MCAS results for 2023 were released this week, with each of our WPS schools meeting or exceeding achievement targets set by the state. Four of our schools (Bates,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/22/23