Dear Members of the WPS Community, Based on the timing of the incoming storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be activating an early release schedule today, March 14th, 2023. These are the dismissal times by level: PAWS will dismiss at 11:30AM. There will… Continue reading WPS Early-Release Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023
WPS Urgent Alert: Early Release on 3/14/23
Based on the timing of the incoming storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be activating an early release schedule today, March 14th, 2023. These are the dismissal times by level: PAWS will dismiss at 11:30AM. There will be no afternoon PreK program… Continue reading WPS Urgent Alert: Early Release on 3/14/23
Principal’s Message
;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;”>Hello Upham and Hunnewell Parents, What a fabulous week! Wednesday, we celebrated Read Across America Day; from my perspective, it was one of the best celebrations. Seeing all the book characters represented by the students and teachers was a… Continue reading Principal’s Message
Two-hour delayed opening in WPS on 2/28/2023
Due to the storm, the Wellesley Public Schools will be opening with a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The delayed schedule is as follows: The PAWS Preschool will start at 10:45 AM. The morning PAWS session is cancelled.… Continue reading Two-hour delayed opening in WPS on 2/28/2023
Principal’s Message
Dear Upham and Hunnewell Parents, Happy Break, Everyone! For those traveling, please enjoy your family time and be safe. For those of you remaining in Wellesley for a “staycation,” please take some time to take a break and enjoy some… Continue reading Principal’s Message
Principal’s Message
Dear Upham and Hunnewell families, You may have seen news reports that this week more than a dozen communities in Massachusetts have received “swatting” calls or calls that include fake threats of violence in schools. I want to assure our… Continue reading Principal’s Message
Principal’s Message
Dear Upham and Hunnewell Families, Did you really think we were going to escape the New England snow? It seems that all of the mild winter weather will give way to the snowy mess we are accustomed to navigating. The students… Continue reading Principal’s Message
Principal’s Message

Happy New Year, Upham and Hunnewell! First and foremost, I hope your holiday break was restful and you spent quality time with friends and family. We’ve had a great return to school, and I wanted to share an example of how… Continue reading Principal’s Message
Principal’s Message
Happy Holidays Upham and Hunnewell 1st Grade! I recently had a wonderful and heart-warming discussion with one of our friends. It was such a wonderful experience. I thought I would share it with you and hopefully warm your heart and… Continue reading Principal’s Message
Principal’s Message
;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;”>Hello Upham and Hunnewell Parents, The “holiday craze” has officially reached Upham Elementary! As you know, this is a special time of year, and we will work diligently to ensure we all keep our patience and sanity intact. Hopefully!… Continue reading Principal’s Message