Notice is hereby given that the Wellesley Public Schools (hereinafter referred to as the “District”), is requesting bids for School Transportation. Specifications for bidders may be obtained on or after Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The Invitation for… Continue Reading Notice Inviting Bids School Transportation
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/21/22
Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had a productive week. As noted in our weekly COVID message, we will be shifting to a new viral testing program beginning next week with the distribution of at-home testing kits every other week. Because… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/21/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/22
Dear Colleagues, I know the first two weeks of 2022 have been extremely challenging for our district with a number of student and staff absences. I am grateful for everyone’s flexibility and collaboration as we have worked together to keep… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/22
WPS Closed on Friday, January 7, 2022
Members of the WPS Community: After assessing the timing and likely impact of the incoming storm with the Department of Public Works, I have determined that we cannot open schools safely tomorrow. The Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Friday,… Continue Reading WPS Closed on Friday, January 7, 2022
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/17/21
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND! Calendar 12/24/21 – 1/2/22 – December Break 1/03/22 – School Reopens 1/11/22 – School Committee Meeting – 6:30 pm 1/17/22 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School 1/25/22 – School Committee Meeting – 6:30… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/17/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/10/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Thursday I, along with a number of WPS administrators, participated in a second, full-day training with Mike Mattos focused on our approach to multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), sometimes referred… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/10/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/21
Dear Colleagues, This was quite a week of professional learning. Our Professional Development Day on Monday opened with a powerful and timely keynote address from Zaretta Hammond, who reminded us that our approach to culturally responsive teaching will be incomplete… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/19/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we held vaccination clinics for students ages 5-11. The response was overwhelming and approximately 700 slots across both days were reserved within a matter of hours. Thanks… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/19/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/12/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Tuesday night, we presented our annual MCAS report to the School Committee. (Special thanks to Sandy Trach and Dr. Anne Beauchamp for their preparation and presentation.) While I know there… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/12/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/05/21
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND! Calendar 11/09/21 – SC Meeting – 6:30 pm 11/10/21 – Health Department Flu Clinic – Warren Building, 90 Washington St. 11/11/21 – Veterans’ Day – No School 11/16/21 – SC Meeting – 6:30 pm 11/24/21 –… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/05/21
