Message from Wellesley Middle School Principal Mark Ito: It is with deep concern that I share with you that a swastika was found in one of the boys’ bathrooms at the middle school in the evening hours, late last week.… Continue Reading WPS Response to October 2019 Biased-Based Incidents
Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25

Important updates to the WPS attendance procedures will become effective with the start of the 2024-25 school year. These updates include detailed new procedures on absences and tardies that will be included in all school handbooks. Improving student attendance is an important… Continue Reading Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
In June, the Wellesley School Committee voted important updates to the WPS attendance procedures that will become effective with the start of the 2024-25 school year. These updates include detailed new procedures that will be included in all school handbooks.… Continue Reading Updated Attendance Procedures For 2024-25
Superintendent’s Bulletin 6/14/24
Have a great summer! Calendar June 14 – Last Day of School for Teachers June 18 – School Committee Meeting June 19 – Juneteenth (Offices closed) 403(B)/457 Fund Contribution Limits The limit for 403(b) and 457 contributions for calendar year… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 6/14/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 6/7/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week as we approach the close of our school year for students on Thursday. Last night, we honored the 352 members of the WHS Senior Class who are now officially graduates. This… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 6/7/24
June 7, 2024 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations
To Wellesley High School Families and Members of the Community: The Wellesley High School Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024 beginning at 5 p.m. on Hunnewell Field. Please take into consideration… Continue Reading June 7, 2024 Graduation Parking Options and Carpooling Recommendations
June 1, 2024 Letter from Hale Reservation
June 1, 2024 Dr. David Lussier, Superintendent of SchoolsMs. Sandra Trach, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWellesley Public SchoolsWellesley, MA 02481 Dear David and Sandra, I’m writing to follow up regarding yesterday’s challenge course accident. My thoughts, and thoseof my staff, are… Continue Reading June 1, 2024 Letter from Hale Reservation
Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours

With changes ahead for Wellesley elementary schools next year, including the closure of Upham and the opening of a new Hardy, WPS has scheduled events to help orient redistricted students to their new schools as well as recognize the Upham… Continue Reading Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
Upham/Hardy Celebrations & Redistricting Tours
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