Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Monday, the World of Wellesley hosted a breakfast gathering to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The keynote speaker, Dr. Jennifer Yanco, challenged the audience to consider… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01-19-24
WPS Urgent Alert:
Based on the current conditions and uncertainty of the remaining hours of the storm, all after-school and evening clubs and activities for the Wellesley Public Schools will be cancelled or rescheduled today, January 16th. This includes performing arts rehearsals and music… Continue Reading WPS Urgent Alert:
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01-12-24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Our wild weather ride will continue tonight with more rain and then perhaps more snow on Tuesday. Welcome to our new normal in terms of New England weather! On Monday, the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01-12-24
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01-05-24
Dear Colleagues, Happy new year! I hope you each had an enjoyable winter recess and returned rested and ready for the second half of our school year. Along with Dr. Allen and Dr. Chisum, I met with students from our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01-05-24
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-22-23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week and I know there was a great deal of energy throughout the district in our final days before the winter break. As many of you know, today was Diane Zinck’s last… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-22-23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-16-23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. As part of the School Committee’s annual process to approve the next year’s calendar (SY2024-25), the Committee has been discussing the possibility of adopting more religious/cultural holidays in light of… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-16-23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-09-23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Thursday, we were excited to launch a Superintendent’s Task Force that will be examining future preschool options for Wellesley. We have clearly grown beyond the capacity of our current… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-09-23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-02-23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I want to thank Sandy Trach and the Teaching and Learning Team for planning and leading our Professional Learning Day on Monday. Brandon Fleming provided such a powerful keynote address,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12-02-23
Update on the Hunnewell Track & Field Project
As the WHS varsity football team prepares for the 136th Thanksgiving meeting with Needham High School, Wellesley Public Schools would like to update the community on the progress of Phase II enhancements to the Hunnewell Track & Field Project. Following… Continue Reading Update on the Hunnewell Track & Field Project
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/17/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I know this coming weekend is busy with preparations for Thanksgiving next Thursday. However you spend the holiday, I hope it involves family, friends, and good food. At 10am that… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 11/17/23