🎓 A Summer to Remember with Early College Worcester! 🌞
200 Worcester Public Schools students recently wrapped up an epic two-week adventure at Worcester State University! 🔬🎥
From mastering college life to exploring forensics, TV production, and social justice, our rising 9th and 10th graders did it all. They even found time for pickleball, yoga, and drum circles! 🏓🧘♂️🥁
As our early college scholars head into high school, they’ll have the chance to earn college credits with WSU and QCC. 🎉📖
A big shoutout to everyone who made this amazing experience possible! 🙌
Check out the photos capturing these unforgettable moments and learn more at earlycollegeworcester.org! 📷
🎉🥎 Jesse Burkett 12U All-Stars Win State Championship! 🏆🔥
Congrats to the Forest Grove and Sullivan Middle students who led the Jesse Burkett 12U team to victory! 🎉🏅
Next up: the New England regional in Bristol, Connecticut! 🎊👏
Join us for a send-off at Rockwood Field on Saturday, July 20, at 8:00 AM to cheer them on! 🚀💪
Team members: Jocelyn Baumann, Leah Becker, Jailyn Buccico, Sophia D’Andrea, Sophia Delvalle, Mya Domineck, Amaiya Febles, Annie Friend, Sofia Rogers, Khloe Siergie, Sophia Carrero, and Mady Smith.
🎉🍎 Summer Eats is here! 🍎🎉
This summer, Worcester Public Schools Mobile Nutrition vehicles will be stopping at various locations throughout the city, offering free meals to children and teens aged 18 and under, Monday through Friday!
📅 Important Dates:
• Meal services will be available until August 23rd!
• No meal service on July 4th!
📍Stay Updated: Due to potential changes in locations and serving times, please check our website daily for the latest updates: worcesterschools.org/summereats2024
Let's make this summer healthy and fun for all! 🌞🍎
WPS Supplies Books for Families from Afghanistan 📚 🎒
With support from the Afghanistan Refugee Support Grant, the Worcester Public Schools is providing numerous books for parents and children from Afghanistan in a free giveaway.
The effort is two-fold: It increases family engagement and boosts literary skills for our scholars.
The texts ranged from picture dictionaries in Dari, Pashto, and English; to children’s books like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “The Library Bus.” Families also picked up school supplies, such as backpacks, pencil cases, notebooks, and lunch boxes.
The effort was organized by the WPS Family and Community Engagement Department. Pictured here, from left to right, are Wraparound Coordinators A.J. Pettway of Chandler Elementary, Aleah Oriol of Belmont Street Elementary, Adrianna Buduski of North High, Isabel Muniz of Clark Street Elementary, and Rolando Cruz of Elm Park Elementary.
⚡️ Summer Spark Spotlight Academy Expo ⚡️
The Summer Spark Academy came to a fun finale recently as scholars showed off their work to families at an expo at North High.
After the expo, scholars took to the fields for a spree day, including bounce houses, water games and plenty more!
Quarter 4 honor roll listings for the 2023-24 school year are now post! 🏆
Congratulations to the many scholars who are being acknowledged for their academic achievements.
Find your scholar here 👉 https://buff.ly/4bAOe76
Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity that defines our great nation. Let's cherish the values of independence, diversity, and community that make our school district strong.
Wishing all our students, families, and staff a safe and joyous Independence Day! 🎉🗽
Learn more at https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
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! 👏
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.
🎉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! 👏
