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
WHS’ McDonald is GRAMMY Award Semifinalist
For the second year in a row, Dr. Kevin McDonald has been named one of 25 semifinalists nationwide for the GRAMMY Music Educators Award! McDonald, Director of Choral Programs at Wellesley High School, learned on October 11 that he had… Continue Reading WHS’ McDonald is GRAMMY Award Semifinalist
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/06/23
Dear Colleagues, Happy Friday! Thanks to all of our WHS colleagues for a great back-to-school night last evening. I was especially pleased to see the mental health and wellness organizations and resources available to families as they arrived. Special thanks… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 10/06/23
Elementary Building Projects Event Timeline
The following is a summary of the planned timeline of events surrounding the WPS elementary building projects. With the upcoming opening of two new buildings, the closing of a school, and redistricting for the 2024-25 school year, WPS has created… Continue Reading Elementary Building Projects Event Timeline
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/29/23
Dear Colleagues, Thanks for all that you do to support our students and families. Have a great weekend! Best, David Calendar October 9th (Monday) – Indigenous Peoples Day – Schools and Offices Closed November 10th (Friday) – Veteran’s Day… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/29/23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/22/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. The state MCAS results for 2023 were released this week, with each of our WPS schools meeting or exceeding achievement targets set by the state. Four of our schools (Bates,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/22/23
2023 MCAS Results Show Improved Achievement, Growth
On September 19, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the official 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results online. Wellesley Public Schools is proud to share that all schools have met or exceeded the MCAS achievement targets set… Continue Reading 2023 MCAS Results Show Improved Achievement, Growth
METCO Representatives to School Committee Appointed
Wellesley Public Schools is pleased to announce that two Boston resident parents have been appointed to serve together as METCO Representatives to the Wellesley School Committee. This new, non-voting position was created by the School Committee in May 2023. The… Continue Reading METCO Representatives to School Committee Appointed
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/15/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. (And what a difference in our weather!) I know some of our schools had their back-to-school nights this week. I was privileged to attend Schofield’s last night and watched with… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 09/15/23
Coach John Griffith inducted into MSTCA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Wellesley High girls track and field coach John Griffith, who was inducted September 10 into the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Hall of Fame. Coach Griffith has been coaching the Wellesley High School girls indoor and outdoor… Continue Reading Coach John Griffith inducted into MSTCA Hall of Fame