What's New | º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Learning • Caring • Innovating Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:57:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-favicon-red-512-3-32x32.png What's New | º£½ÇÖ±²¥ 32 32 2024-25 District Progress Report /blog/2026/03/26/2023-24-district-progress-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-24-district-progress-report Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:57:10 +0000 /?p=17083 The WPS District Progress Report highlights the top stories and achievements from the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ during the 2024-25 school year as well as a review of progress toward the priorities outlined in the WPS 2023-28 Strategic Plan.ÌıDemographic information and peer district comparisons for MCAS, SAT and… Continue Reading 2024-25 District Progress Report

The post 2024-25 District Progress Report first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]> The WPS District Progress Report highlights the top stories and achievements from the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ during the 2024-25 school year as well as a review of progress toward the priorities outlined in the WPS 2023-28 Strategic Plan.ÌıDemographic information and peer district comparisons for MCAS, SAT and AP scores as well as other critical data are also included. In addition to a , which looks better on a desktop, the Progress Report has been formatted in an  for mobile users.

The post 2024-25 District Progress Report first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]> 2026-27 Registration Is Open!  /blog/2026/01/21/new-student-registration-and-kindergarten-orientation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-student-registration-and-kindergarten-orientation Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:23:34 +0000 /?p=16824 Registration for Fall 2026 is open for new students entering Grades K-12. Children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026 are eligible to register for Kindergarten. Find your elementary school district using this tool. Please see the… Continue Reading 2026-27 Registration Is Open! 

The post 2026-27 Registration Is Open!  first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]> Registration for Fall 2026 is open for new students entering Grades K-12. Children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026 are eligible to register for Kindergarten. Find your elementary school district using this tool.

Please see the Student Registration page for information and document requirements. Families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Kindergarten Orientation nights will be held at each school in April and May.

Child Find: Under federal and state special education regulations, the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ has a responsibility to locate, identify, refer, evaluate, and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate, public education to students with disabilities who reside in the town of Wellesley. Click for more information.

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    • The post FY27 Budget first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>         Competency Determination Policy Approved /blog/2025/11/19/important-mcas-updates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=important-mcas-updates Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0000 /?p=16601 In November 2024, Massachusetts voters approved the ballot question that removed MCAS as the state’s Competency Determination (CD). The state’s Competency Determination is one requirement a student must satisfy to graduate with a diploma from a Massachusetts public high school.… Continue Reading Competency Determination Policy Approved

    The post Competency Determination Policy Approved first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>     In November 2024, Massachusetts voters approved the ballot question that removed MCAS as the state’s Competency Determination (CD). The state’s Competency Determination is one requirement a student must satisfy to graduate with a diploma from a Massachusetts public high school. In response, districts had to develop their own CD requirements. On November 18, 2025, School Committee approved the WPS Competency Determination policy IKFE, which outlines the approved WPS courses and pathways to meet the CD requirement.

    WPS students need to complete coursework aligned to Massachusetts Frameworks in the following content areas: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Technology/ Engineering, and beginning with the Class of 2027, U.S. History. For more detail, please see the new, and updated, Graduation Requirements.

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    The post ParentSquare (PSQ) first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>     WPS has transitioned our mass communication platform for emails, calls, and text messages from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare. ParentSquare uses 1 email addressÌı²¹²Ô»åÌı1 phone number from PowerSchool for each parent/guardian/caregiver. Please check your contact information in the  and delete any outdated phone numbers or emails to ensure you are receiving all communications. Reach out to portal@wellesleyps.org with any issues.ÌıLearn more about ParentSquare (PSQ).

    The post ParentSquare (PSQ) first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>         WPS Air Conditioning Study Under Way /blog/2025/09/05/wps-air-conditioning-study-under-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wps-air-conditioning-study-under-way Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:15:54 +0000 /?p=17500 Four pilot programs at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ have involved installing window air conditioning units at Bates, Fiske, and Schofield Elementary Schools and a mini-split system at Wellesley Middle School. Feedback from these pilot studies will help the Town gather information… Continue Reading WPS Air Conditioning Study Under Way

    The post WPS Air Conditioning Study Under Way first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>     Four pilot programs at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ have involved installing window air conditioning units at Bates, Fiske, and Schofield Elementary Schools and a mini-split system at Wellesley Middle School. Feedback from these pilot studies will help the Town gather information for future discussions on installing air conditioning in schools. For more background on these studies, please see .Ìı

    The post WPS Air Conditioning Study Under Way first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>         New Cell Phone and Device Procedures 2025-26 /blog/2025/08/18/new-cell-phone-procedures-2025-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-cell-phone-procedures-2025-26 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:40:20 +0000 /?p=17394 Following the recommendations earlier this year of the Cell Phone Working Group, WPS has made changes to its student cell phone and smart device procedures for this school year. Each level has different procedures that are also reflected in the… Continue Reading New Cell Phone and Device Procedures 2025-26

    The post New Cell Phone and Device Procedures 2025-26 first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>     Following the recommendations earlier this year of the Cell Phone Working Group, WPS has made changes to its student cell phone and smart device procedures for this school year. Each level has different procedures that are also reflected in the WPS handbooks for students and families. Most notably, WMS will be utilizing Yondr pouches to implement its bell-to-bell restrictions, and WHS is eliminating cell phone access in its academic spaces, including the library. Families are encouraged to review the procedures in detail.

    The post New Cell Phone and Device Procedures 2025-26 first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>         Hunnewell Track & Field Project Updates /blog/2023/10/30/hunnewell-track-field-project-updates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hunnewell-track-field-project-updates Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:34:00 +0000 /?p=8518 With Lights Installed, Focus is on Preparing for Team Rooms – Since 2021, School Committee has endeavored to bring bathrooms, an upgraded concession stand, lights, improved sound system and team rooms – collectively known as Phase II Enhancements – to the… Continue Reading Hunnewell Track & Field Project Updates

    The post Hunnewell Track & Field Project Updates first appeared on º£½ÇÖ±²¥.]]>     With Lights Installed, Focus is on Preparing for Team Rooms – Since 2021, School Committee has endeavored to bring bathrooms, an upgraded concession stand, lights, improved sound system and team rooms – collectively known as Phase II Enhancements – to the Hunnewell Track & Field. The lights and sound were installed in Summer 2024, allowing for a full year of night games. Bathrooms and concession buildings were delivered in time for the Class of 2025’s graduation.ÌıThe upcoming installation of Team Rooms will make up for the significant reductions that had to be made to the locker room and storage space in the 2008 design of Wellesley High School. The Town has the opportunity to fill in the final puzzle piece at the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting on 11/3/25. With design completed, permitting secured, and bids in hand, School Committee will request funds for the construction of the Team Rooms (Article 7) — see Article 7 , and . Should the funding request be approved, team Rooms are expected to come on-line in the Fall of 2026. Read more on the T&F Projects page.

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