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🎉 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!🎓

📢We are thrilled to announce that on Monday, June 3, the DCU Center was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm as students from across Massachusetts gathered to present their remarkable projects at the DESE Civics Action Showcase! Featured Projects: Forest Grove: 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 Burncoat High School Class of 2024! 🌟🎓 We're thrilled to introduce Hopsa as this year's Valedictorian! 🎉 Born in a refugee camp in Thailand and raised in Massachusetts, Hopsa has carried the weight of her family’s hopes and dreams as the eldest of five siblings. Her experiences bridging language and cultural gaps for her parents have instilled in her a deep sense of responsibility, resilience, and empathy. With a passion for STEM, particularly biology, Hopsa has always been fascinated by the inner mechanisms of living organisms. This passion has driven her to pursue a career in the medical field, aiming to contribute to scientific advancements and improve people’s health and well-being. Hopsa plans to attend MIT, where she will pursue pre-med studies. MIT’s academic excellence and robust support from Pre-health Advising make it the perfect environment for her pre-medical journey. Congratulations, Hopsa, on your remarkable achievements and bright future! 🌟🎓 The commencement ceremony begins at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 7th at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street.

🎓 Congratulations, South High Class of 2024! Here are some photos of families celebrating their graduates following Wednesday’s commencement ceremony at the DCU Center.

🏆On May 31st, at South High Community School, teams consisting of four students in grades 5 and 6 showcased their mathematical prowess in the 3rd annual Math Competition. We are proud to announce the winners in both individual and team categories. Individual Winners: 🥇First Place: Ashim Bhattarai – Thorndyke 🥈Second Place: Evan Ngo - Gates Lane 🥉Third Place: Derek Le - Nelson Place Milan Danger – Sullivan Middle Jenna Englehart - Gates Lane 🏆Fourth Place: Loycious Henry - Chandler Magnet Michael Lopez - City View Aayam Malakar - West Tatnuck Eda Quy Bui - Canterbury Street Team Winners: 🥇First Place: Worcester Arts Magnet, Nelson Place and Gates Lane. 🥈Second Place: Worcester Arts Magnet. 🥉Third Place: Quinsigamond, City View. 🏆Fourth Place: Flagg Street, Gates Lane, West Tatnuck and Thorndyke. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their exceptional performance and dedication! Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their exceptional performance and dedication!! 🎉📚✨ A big thank you to the volunteers from Burncoat High, Doherty High, South High and Worcester Technical High!

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the South High Community School Class of 2024! 🌟🎓 We're thrilled to announce Ai Vy Le Ngo as this year's Valedictorian! 🎉 Ai Vy's exceptional academic achievements and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities make them a standout member of our community. From excelling in cross country, outdoor track, and cheerleading to demonstrating leadership in the Math Team, National Honor Society, and community service organizations, Ai Vy embodies dedication and passion. Their academic prowess, including completion of fourteen AP classes and earning recognition as a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student, showcases their commitment to excellence. As Ai Vy heads to MIT to pursue Computer Science and Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and Data Science, we are confident they will continue to shine bright and make a meaningful impact. Congratulations, Ai Vy, on your well-deserved success! 🌟🎓 The commencement ceremony begins at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 5th at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Worcester Alternative School Class of 2024! 🌟🎓 The commencement ceremony begins at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 5th at Polar Park’s DCU Club.

Congratulations, Worcester Technical High School Class of 2024! 🎓

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Worcester Technical High School Class of 2024! 🌟🎓 We're thrilled to announce Brandon Nguyen as this year's Valedictorian! 🎉 Throughout his four years at Worcester Technical High School, Brandon has excelled academically, maintaining high honors in honors level, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment courses. In addition to his academic achievements, Brandon is graduating with a trade certificate in Hospitality Management. He will further his education at Johns Hopkins University, studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Brandon's ability to balance his commitments while demonstrating maturity and responsibility is exemplary. He is a passionate leader and dedicated student, admired by all at Worcester Technical High School. Congratulations, Brandon, on your well-deserved success! 🌟🎓 The commencement ceremony begins at 6:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street.

🎓 Graduation Live Stream on YouTube! 🎥🎓 Thanks to our friends at DCU Center, you can watch the livestream of the graduation ceremonies of the following high schools: - Worcester Technical High School, Monday, June 3, at 6 PM - Doherty Memorial High School, Tuesday, June 4, at 6 PM - South High Community School, Wednesday, June 5, at 6 PM - Burncoat High School, Friday, June 7, at 6 PM The recording of the ceremonies will be uploaded to YouTube within 24 hours of the event. You can view North High School’s ceremony now. We are unable to provide livestreams for the Claremont and UPCS commencement ceremonies, which are held in different locations. Tune in to watch the livestream or post-ceremony videos at www.youtube.com/@WEATV11! 🎉