Wellesley native Cosmo Uttero, who will turn 100 on December 24, 2023, made news at age 97 when he applied for a diploma from Wellesley High School under a veterans program called Operation Recognition. He proudly graduated (remotely) with the… Continue Reading Cosmo Uttero, WWII Veteran and 2021 Wellesley High Graduate
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/03/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I want to give a big shout-out to the Wellesley Education Foundation for hosting their annual spelling bee. This is a key fundraiser that helps secure resources that flow into… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/03/23
39 WHS Music Students chosen for 2023-2024 Eastern District MMEA Ensembles
The WPS Performing Arts Department is excited to announce that 39 Wellesley High School music students were selected for the Eastern District MMEA (Massachusetts Music Educators Association) Ensembles. More than 900 music students from schools across Eastern Massachusetts auditioned to… Continue Reading 39 WHS Music Students chosen for 2023-2024 Eastern District MMEA Ensembles
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/03/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week and that you were able to manage the significant Halloween energy throughout the district! On Monday, our WHS students took part in an assembly in which they heard from… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/03/23
Hunnewell Track & Field Project Updates
Hunnewell Track & Field Phase II Proposal Continues Moving Ahead School Committee’s proposal to install bathrooms, a concession stand, team rooms, lights and an improved sound system – collectively known as Phase II Enhancements to the Hunnewell Track & Field… Continue Reading Hunnewell Track & Field Project Updates
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/27/23
Dear Colleagues, “Whose side are you on?” This was the question that the Needham Superintendent posed to the attendees at our METCO leadership retreat this morning. He went on to describe how he had been asked variations of this… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/27/23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/20/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Last night, I had a chance to attend the speaker event at WHS, where best-selling author, Harlan Cohen, engaged our school community on the subject of college selection and admissions.… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/20/23
Updating the WPS Strategic Plan
The Wellesley Public Schools is in the process of updating its district strategic plan, for implementation in Fall 2023. The Strategic Plan Steering Committee developed an initial framework for the 2023-28 Strategic Plan that was approved by the School Committee… Continue Reading Updating the WPS Strategic Plan
October 12, 2023 Letter to the Community
Dear Members of the WPS Community: I’m writing to share an update following what we know has been a difficult week for our community following the tragic events that are continuing to unfold in Israel and Gaza. Many members of… Continue Reading October 12, 2023 Letter to the Community
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/13/23
Dear Colleagues, I know this wasn’t an easy week for our school district, as the troubling events in the Middle East continue to unfold. Any time we support our students and families through challenging times, I am mindful that our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/13/23