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
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/31/25
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Tuesday night, the School Committee voted to approve the district’s FY’26 Budget. This budget will now go forward to Advisory and, finally, to Town Meeting to be formally approved… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/31/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/24/25
Dear Colleagues, I’ve thought a great deal on how to frame my thoughts this week after events that have often felt disorienting. On Monday, I joined many members of our community to recognize the life and lessons of Dr. Martin… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/24/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/17/25
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district. I want to highlight several recognitions we received this week. The first is that the 2023-24 Boston Globe Holmes Award for overall excellence in high school athletics… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/17/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/10/25
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week across the district. The news of the PowerSchool data breach affecting thousands of school districts across the nation was extremely concerning. We need to have full confidence in the security… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/10/25
PowerSchool Data Breach
Please see this Frequently Asked Questions document for the latest information on the PowerSchool data breach that came to light in January 2025. In addition, PowerSchool is offering identify protection services for impacted individuals. Please see this letter to families… Continue Reading PowerSchool Data Breach
Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/3/25
Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! I hope you each had a restful winter recess and a seamless return to our two-day week as we begin 2025! As we move closer to the midpoint of our school year, I want to… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 1/3/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/20/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. As I write this message, I’m looking at snow continuing to fall, which I have to admit, brings a beauty and excitement that transports me back to my youth. As… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/20/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I wanted to thank WPS METCO Director Stephanie Holland and her peers, for hosting another powerful METCO Director’s Association Conference last week. This year’s conference was spread across two days,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. It was certainly a busy one! I want to start by thanking Assistant Superintendent Sandy Trach and our Teaching and Learning team for their work to facilitate our professional learning… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24