Colleagues, I hope you each had a great week. We’ve been fortunate to have fairly cool weather this spring so far, but we certainly felt the heat on Wednesday and Thursday. I know conditions can become challenging in our schools… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/24/24
Gov. Healey Announces Mental Health Initiative at WHS
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On May 21 in the courtyard of Wellesley High School, Gov. Maura Healey and Sec. Kate Walsh of the Department of Health and Human Services announced a new initiative supporting students’ mental health. The Healey-Driscoll administration will make an unprecedented… Continue Reading Gov. Healey Announces Mental Health Initiative at WHS
Gov. Maura Healey Visits WHS to Announce Initiative Modeled on Bridge Program
May 21, 2024 – Wellesley Public Schools and Wellesley High School were incredibly excited to welcome Gov. Maura Healey and Sec. Kate Walsh of the Department of Health and Human Services to WHS for the announcement of a new initiative… Continue Reading Gov. Maura Healey Visits WHS to Announce Initiative Modeled on Bridge Program
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/17/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. One of my favorite Wellesley traditions is the “Chair” ceremony sponsored by the Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF), which honors colleagues with 25 years of service to our district. This year’s event… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/17/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/10/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Each year at the start of May, we honor our educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Teaching is the foundational profession from which all other professions flow. Those who choose this profession… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/10/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/3/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week as we marched into May! On Tuesday, we hosted the Massachusetts State Board of Education for their May meeting. By tradition, the Board has one of its final meetings of the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/3/24
Applications Sought to Fill School Committee Seat
April 30, 2024 – The Wellesley School Committee is seeking applications for an interim Committee member. The current Vice Chair, Catherine Mirick, announced last week that she is resigning at the end of May, as her family will be relocating… Continue Reading Applications Sought to Fill School Committee Seat
Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/26/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a restful April vacation and a productive week back in school. I want to give a special shout-out to Bates teacher Katy Comstock for allowing me to shadow her 3rd grade class on Wednesday. … Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/26/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/12/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Before we head into the April vacation week, I wanted to highlight a few items. First, many thanks to our WMS Social Studies Department for managing the 8th grade civics capstone… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/12/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/5/24
Have a great weekend everyone! Best, David Calendar April 15 – 19 – April Break (Schools Closed) April 23 – School Committee Meeting Open Enrollment Open enrollment for all benefit eligible Town of Wellesley Employees will be from April 1-26,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/5/24