November 11, 2020 Dear Members of the Wellesley Community, As a result of our weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing in the Wellesley Public Schools (WPS), today we have confirmed six positive cases at Wellesley High School. There is strong evidence linking… Continue Reading WHS Moving to Full Remote Learning
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/05/20
Colleagues, I hope you each had a good week. I’d like to share a few updates related to our reopening. First, many thanks for your participation in our weekly viral testing program which now also includes students at WMS and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/05/20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/30/20
Colleagues, Yes, that is snow outside today. Too soon. Much too soon! A few quick updates. Thanks for your ongoing participation in our weekly viral testing program. We expanded that program this week to include all students at WMS and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/30/20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/23/20
Colleagues, I hope everyone is settling into our new schedule this year. I write to provide you with an update on a number of school reopening topics: Dressing for Cooler and Inclement Weather: Because our students are spending more time outside… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/23/20
Food Services
Free Meals Through 6/30/21 WHS Lunch Order Form (during closure) WPS Remote Learning Meal Order Form City of Boston Food Resources
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/16/20
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week with our students. Per my message last week, we have begun rolling out our next phase of viral “surveillance” testing by beginning with our staff at WMS and WHS. If you… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/16/20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/09/20
Colleagues, We are just completing our first full week back of in-person instruction and hopefully settling into the new school year. I’ve heard such terrific feedback on the quality of your work and the degree to which you have adapted… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/09/20
WPS Response to Exposure in School 10/8/20
Individual Classroom Closure Criteria: Two or more students/staff within the classroom group develop COVID-19 within 14 days. Action Plan: Complete contact tracing protocol. Entire classroom including teacher enter quarantine for 14 days from date of last student testing positive. Deep… Continue Reading WPS Response to Exposure in School 10/8/20
WPS Begins Hybrid Learning
Dear Members of the WPS Community: We are very excited to transition to our hybrid model of learning tomorrow and Friday! Our team has worked hard to ensure a safe return to in-person education and we look forward to welcoming… Continue Reading WPS Begins Hybrid Learning
Food Service Update – Free Meals Available to All Students Through 6/30/21
Returning to School Food Service Update Free Meals Expected Through June 30, 2021 Dear Wellesley Parents and/or Guardians: To ensure children have continued access to nutritious meals during the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the nationwide… Continue Reading Food Service Update – Free Meals Available to All Students Through 6/30/21