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Worcester Public Schools, Worcester Public Library Team Up For Accessible Summer Reading 📚😎 This summer, all Worcester Public Schools (WPS) students who will enter grades 7, 8, 9, or 10 in the fall will have free access to digital versions of their summer reading books thanks to a new partnership with the Worcester Public Library (WPL). The students will receive free access to digital summer reading books through the Sora app on Clever. The digital books are now available for 90-day checkout at no cost to WPS students or their families.

Worcester UNITES hosted its summer concert at Sullivan Middle School earlier this week! 😎🎷 The summer concert featured performances from the string orchestra and concert band and brought together more than 100 WPS musicians from over 20 district-schools. Great job to our Worcester UNITES musicians and thank you to our instructors and families for supporting the program!

AbbVie, Heart of America Create STEAM Lab at Jacob Hiatt Magnet School 🔬🎨 Representatives from AbbVie and Heart of America, alongside over 100 AbbVie and Worcester Public Schools volunteers, put the finishing touches and cut the ribbon on a newly-renovated STEAM Lab at Jacob Hiatt Magnet School on Wednesday, June 26.

Old Doherty Memorial High School Demolition 👷🏫 Construction crews have been hard at work demolishing the old Doherty Memorial High School over the past few days. The location of the old building will be cleared to make room for the school's new athletic complex and parking lots. Demolition and construction will continue throughout the summer with the new Doherty Memorial High School set to open at the start of the 2024-25 academic year.

🎉 Congratulations Laura Moineau on your retirement! Laura began her career as a paraeducator at St. Casimir Alternative School while pursuing her Bachelor's degree. In 1992, she transitioned to become a Special Education Teacher, dedicating herself to supporting students' needs. Check out Laura's reflections on her experience with Worcester Public Schools! Wishing you the best in your well-deserved retirement! 👏

 🎉It's official! School's out for summer!  Congratulations to all our incredible students for their hard work and achievements this year! 🎓📚 A big thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for their support! 🙏 Wishing everyone a fantastic summer break filled with fun, relaxation, and new adventures!☀️ 😊 We can't wait to see you all refreshed and ready to learn again in the fall!

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. This day reminds us of the importance of freedom, equality, and justice for all. Let's honor the resilience and contributions of the Black community and continue to educate ourselves and our students about the importance of this historic day. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth! ✊🏽🖤❤️💚 Learn more at https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth

🚧 Doherty High Construction Update 🚧 The construction of the new Doherty Memorial High School remains on schedule to open for the 2024-25 year. Demolition of the current building will begin next week. We are salvaging numerous memorabilia items from the current building and plan to auction these items in a school fundraising effort this fall. In addition, we will hold a tour of the new building for the public this fall. When details are ready, we will share this information widely via social media, press release and the WPS ParentSquare newsletter: https://www.parentsquare.com/community_signups/a1187810-7be6-4b97-ae83-6ab08198b48d/new

🎉 Congratulations Nancy Sullivan on your retirement! Nancy Sullivan began her career with WPS in 1992 as an Occupational Therapist. In 2004, she transitioned to Department Head for Occupational and Physical Therapy, where she led the Lifeskills, Vision, and Assistive Technology Departments during her last 8 years in the district. Check out Nancy's reflections on her experience with Worcester Public Schools! Wishing you the best in your well-deserved retirement! 👏

🎉 Congratulations Roberta Mayo on your retirement! Roberta began as a Family Involvement Specialist overseeing 17 Family Centers, offering workshops for WPS families. She later taught ELL students, served as a Math Coach, and taught 1st Grade. Roberta secured grants for before and after school programs and ended her career as a Technology Teacher at Belmont and May St. Schools. Check out Roberta's reflections on her experience with Worcester Public Schools! Wishing you the best in your well-deserved retirement! 👏

School canceled on Thursday, June 20th!🌞 We are anticipating hot weather this week with high temperatures forecast above 90 degrees Tuesday through Friday. As a result, school will be canceled on Thursday, June 20. In addition, Burncoat High School will be canceled on Friday, June 21. Last day of school will be tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18!

🎉 Congratulations Phu Nguyen on your retirement! Phu has been an inspiring High School Math Teacher for the past 30 years. Starting in 1994 at South High School and then moving to the original ALL School in 1995, he dedicated his career to shaping young minds. Phu also served as the Math Department Head for two years, seeing generations of students succeed. Check out Phu's reflections on his experience with Worcester Public Schools! Wishing you the best in your well-deserved retirement! 👏

🎉 Congratulations Monica Wagner Yohn on your retirement! Monica was an Elementary Music Teacher Systemwide, who has dedicated an impressive 29 years to shaping young minds through the power of music! 🎼 Monica recently taught at Flagg Street Elementary. Check out Monica's reflections on her experience with Worcester Public Schools! Wishing you the best in your well-deserved retirement! 👏

Congratulations to the Gerald Creamer Center Class of 2024! 🎓

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Gerald Creamer Center Class of 2024! 🌟🎓 The commencement ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 13th at Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge Street. Learn more about the Class of 2024 GCC graduates: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/1635178

🚸A Colorful Crosswalk at Vernon Hill! 🌈Vernon Hill Elementary School had a temporary brightly colored crosswalk painted in front of the school on Providence Street thanks to the City of Worcester’s Vision Zero Initiative. Students selected the design and colors of purple, blue, and yellow for the temporary crosswalk and intersection box prior to it being painted on June 10. The student creativity helped educated our youngest residents about watching for traffic and safely crossing the street. It’s all part of an initiative to reduce traffic accidents and promote pedestrian safety. The installation was implemented by the City’s Department of Transportation and Mobility’s Vision Zero Project Team. Partners included Worcester Public Schools, Safe Routes to School, MassBike, and the consultant team of Stantec and Speck Dempsey.

📢Middle & High School Civics Showcase at DCU Center On Monday, June 3, the DCU Center was buzzing as students across Massachusetts gathered to present their projects at the DESE Civics Action Showcase! Featured Projects: Forest Grove Middle School: Our students tackled pressing real-world issues such as smoking cigarettes, improving school lunches, and addressing gun violence. Their projects demonstrated a deep understanding of and commitment to resolving the challenges facing our communities. Sullivan Middle School: Our scholars presented on crucial topics like vaping, organizing a food raiser, and kids' reflections on the importance of trees. These projects showcased their dedication to promoting a healthier and more responsible future. North High School: Students showcased the impactful work of their Mental Health Awareness Club (BC2M) and presented projects addressing animal cruelty. Their efforts highlighted their commitment to mental health advocacy and animal rights. We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated!🎉👏

Congratulations to the Claremont Academy Class of 2024! 🎓 Here are some photos from Monday night's commencement ceremony at the Hanover Theatre.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Claremont Academy School Class of 2024! 🌟🎓 We're thrilled to announce Estefany Carranza Sanchez as this year's Valedictorian! 🎉 Estefany, a first-generation student of Mexican-Salvadorian descent, embraces her bilingual upbringing with pride. She earned the Seal of Biliteracy with distinction in Spanish and American Sign Language. In the fall, Estefany will continue her academic journey at Clark University, pursuing a career in either Clinical Psychology or Speech Pathology. Congratulations, Estefany, on your remarkable achievements! 🌟🎓 Join us for the commencement ceremony at 6:00 PM on Monday, June 10th at the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street.

Congratulations, Burncoat High School Class of 2024!🎓