With changes ahead for Wellesley elementary schools next year, including the closure of Upham and the opening of a new Hardy, the WPS leadership team has scheduled events to help orient redistricted students to their new schools as well as… Continue Reading Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/31/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week as we close out the month of May. I want to begin with a shout-out to our METCO staff for hosting the recent METCO awards night in Boston. I appreciated how… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/31/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/24/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a great week. We’ve been fortunate to have fairly cool weather this spring so far, but we certainly felt the heat on Wednesday and Thursday. I know conditions can become challenging in our schools… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/24/24
Gov. Maura Healey Visits WHS to Announce Initiative Modeled on Bridge Program
May 21, 2024 – Wellesley Public Schools and Wellesley High School were incredibly excited to welcome Gov. Maura Healey and Sec. Kate Walsh of the Department of Health and Human Services to WHS for the announcement of a new initiative… Continue Reading Gov. Maura Healey Visits WHS to Announce Initiative Modeled on Bridge Program
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/17/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. One of my favorite Wellesley traditions is the “Chair” ceremony sponsored by the Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF), which honors colleagues with 25 years of service to our district. This year’s event… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/17/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/10/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Each year at the start of May, we honor our educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Teaching is the foundational profession from which all other professions flow. Those who choose this profession… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/10/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/3/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week as we marched into May! On Tuesday, we hosted the Massachusetts State Board of Education for their May meeting. By tradition, the Board has one of its final meetings of the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 5/3/24
Applications Sought to Fill School Committee Seat
April 30, 2024 – The Wellesley School Committee is seeking applications for an interim Committee member. The current Vice Chair, Catherine Mirick, announced last week that she is resigning at the end of May, as her family will be relocating… Continue Reading Applications Sought to Fill School Committee Seat
Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/26/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a restful April vacation and a productive week back in school. I want to give a special shout-out to Bates teacher Katy Comstock for allowing me to shadow her 3rd grade class on Wednesday. … Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/26/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/12/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Before we head into the April vacation week, I wanted to highlight a few items. First, many thanks to our WMS Social Studies Department for managing the 8th grade civics capstone… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/12/24