December 4, 2025 — Wellesley Public Schools extends its warmest congratulations to Wellesley High School Choral Director Dr. Kevin McDonald, who was has been named one of 10 finalists nationwide for the 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award! The GRAMMY honors… Continue Reading Wellesley High School’s Dr. Kevin McDonald one of 10 Finalists for 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/21/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin November 21, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Wednesday evening, the Wellesley Education Foundation held its 36th annual Spelling Bee. This is a wonderful event, which has become a… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/21/25
Competency Determination Policy Approved
In November 2024, Massachusetts voters approved the ballot question that removed MCAS as the state’s Competency Determination (CD). The state’s Competency Determination is one requirement a student must satisfy to graduate with a diploma from a Massachusetts public high school.… Continue Reading Competency Determination Policy Approved
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/14/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin November 14, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. In honor of Veterans Day, I share a local story, which I know is likely familiar to some of our staff. Back in… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/14/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/7/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin November 7, 2025 Dear Colleagues, Welcome to November! I hope you each had a productive week. I know it’s been a busy one with the first quarter ending and parent-teacher conferences occurring for your younger… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/7/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/31/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin October 31, 2025 Dear Colleagues, Happy Halloween! I know there was a great deal of student energy around the district today in anticipation of trick-or-treating tonight. (I’m glad a night of candy consumption will be followed… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/31/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/24/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin October 24, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. The fall seems to be flying by as we head into the final week of October with darker mornings and earlier sunsets. This… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/24/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/17/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin October 17, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. At the School Committee’s October 7th meeting, the Administration presented the district’s 2025 MCAS results. While we recognize that MCAS is not an… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/17/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/10/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin October 10, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I’m guessing the frost on your cars this morning seemed strange after eighty-degree days last weekend. Another reminder that New England weather can… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/10/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/3/25
Superintendent’s Bulletin October 3, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I can’t believe we are in October! I want to thank WMS Principal, Dr. Mark Ito, for all of his efforts (and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 10/3/25