No School on Tuesday, March 4 Teachers and school staff will have a professional development day on Tuesday, March 4, so there will be no school for students. District offices will remain open. 🏫
about 2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Announcement: No school on Tuesday, March 4 due to professional development day for teachers and school staff.
📚✨ Attendance Matters! 🏫 March has 20 school days — let’s make each one count! 🙌 Consistent attendance helps students stay on track, succeed academically, and build great habits. 📝💪 Let’s show up, learn, and thrive together! 🎓🌟
about 2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Graphic featuring the text 'We've Got 20 School Days in March — let’s make each one count!'
Quarter Two Honor Roll Listings 📝 Congratulations to the many scholars who are being acknowledged for their academic achievements during quarter two! Please note: If a parent or guardian has opted out of media consent for their child, their child's name will not be included in the honor roll publication. Find your scholar here 👉 https://buff.ly/3Xhc3fW
about 2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A graphic that says "Second Quarter Honor Roll"
🎉 Congratulations to Ryan Smith on being recognized as one of Pulse Magazine’s People to Watch in 2025! 🎉 Ryan Smith, an educator at Burncoat High School and a proud 2018 Doherty High graduate, has made a significant impact in our community through his art and dedication to local organizations. From his role in organizing Arsen Fest to working with groups like Push Worcester and El Salon, Ryan continues to inspire and bring people together. We are so proud to see him receive this well-deserved recognition, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for him in 2025! Learn more about Ryan here: https://buff.ly/4b8q5WP
2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Ryan Smith with a 'Congratulations' banner, recognized as a 'Person to Watch in 2025.
🎉 Doherty Memorial High School's MCAC Day! 🎉 Doherty's Class of 2025 came together to celebrate their high school journey during Massachusetts College Application Celebration (MCAC) Day! 🙌 Hosted in collaboration with the school's guidance department, the event featured tasty donuts, hot coffee and music in the cafeteria. From there, students took to the gymnasium for fun games and activities, including Spike Ball, Jenga, Connect Four, Cornhole, and plenty more! 🏐🎯 Shoutout to the Class of 2025 for all your hard work to this point! 💪🎓
2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A large group of students hold up their donuts and coffee.
Seven students stand together while holding fun props.
One student pulls another on a towel during a game.
A group of students laugh after the jenga tower falls.
Five guidance counselors stand together.
The Black Student Unions of each WPS high school recently came together to celebrate Black History Month at Worcester Technical High School. The event drew over 200 students from Burncoat High School, Doherty Memorial High School, North High School, South High Community School and Worcester Tech. Students from Abby Kelley Foster School also participated, highlighting the spirit of unity among Black students across Worcester. Throughout the evening, students came together to enjoy the camaraderie of friends, play fun games with peers, and share a delicious buffet-style dinner, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration for Black History Month.
2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Over 200 students from WPS Black Student Unions.
A group of students pose with Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez.
Three students pose together.
Four students pose together.
A group of students play a game on a round table.
WPS High School Scholars Join 2025 Pipeline Dreams Program at UMass Chan Medical School High school juniors and seniors from Worcester Public Schools (WPS) will be participating in the 2025 Pipeline Dreams Program, a 12-week learning experience organized by the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity. The Pipeline Dreams Program, which began on January 15 at UMass Chan Medical School, is intended to expose students to future careers in medicine, scientific research and public health. It is a program of Patients R Waiting, Inc. Click here for more information: https://buff.ly/40Nc9g6
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A photo of five North High School scholars.
🍽️✨ Look What’s Coming Back on February's Menu! Say hello to Chicken and Veggie Dumplings with Soy Sauce, paired with a tasty Edamame Salad and a sweet Fortune Cookie! 😋 This delicious combo will be back on the February menu – don’t miss it! 🌱🍜
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Chicken and Veggie Dumplings with Soy Sauce, Edamame Salad, and a Fortune Cookie on a plate.
South High Community School & Doherty Memorial High School Students Compete in VEX Robotics Showdown at South High 🤖 Seven teams from South High and three from Doherty Memorial High School recently competed in the VEX Robotics High Stakes Qualifying Tournament, facing off against robotics teams from across Massachusetts. South High's "Interstellar" team, led by students William Thyous, Tevin Mbogo, Josue Garcia and Harrison Dennett, won the Judge's Award at the event. VEX Robotics is an educational robotics program that challenges students to design, build, and program robots to solve real-world challenges. During this event, students compete in teams of two on a 12' x 12' playing field to see which robot can collect the most rings.
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Students from South High before a robotics match.
Students from Doherty Memorial High School tinker with their robot.
Two students from South High stand behind their robot.
Two teams from South High compete together during a robotics match.
An up close look at a robot, built by South High students.
🚗 Become an Automotive Instructor - Chapter 74🚗 Worcester Technical High School is seeking a skilled Automotive Instructor! Join our team and inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. Visit the link here to apply: https://buff.ly/4h9YTcD
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Job posting for Automotive Instructor featuring automotive students showcasing their skills in the automotive program at Worcester Technical High School.
Worcester Public Library Hosts Book Drive for WPS Educators 📚 Thank you to our friends at the Worcester Public Library for hosting an amazing book drive! Over 12,000 books were donated to WPS K-3 grade educators, helping them build and refresh their classroom libraries. Thank you to Worcester Public Library for your continued support to literacy in our schools!
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A look at the books available at the Worcester Public Library book drive.
Educators pick out books at the WPL book drive.
Educators pick out books at the WPL book drive.
Educators pick out books at the WPL book drive.
Standard Response Protocol and Reunification Training with The I Love U Guys Foundation 🦺 Worcester Public Schools administrators recently participated in intensive safety training led by The I Love U Guys Foundation. It was the second large-scale staff training since the summer. The two-day session, held at Worcester State University, focused on ensuring our staff are fully prepared to reunite students with their families in the case of a school evacuation. WPS takes a proactive approach to ensuring safety and positive school climates. The district operates from the I Love U Guys safety framework with clear protocols, procedures, and a common language to ensure a systematic and organized response to any situation. Special thanks to Jim French of The I Love U Guys Foundation for leading this hands-on training with our staff! 🔗 Learn more about WPS’s safety protocols: https://www.worcesterschools.org/page/safety
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
WPS staff during a recent safety training session.
Four educators work through a real-life scenario during a recent safety training.
A group of WPS staff work through a scenario during a training session.
A large group of WPS staff in safety vests during a recent safety training session.
🔥 Get Ready to Savor the Flavor! 🔥 Have you tried the new Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich yet? Served with crispy Sweet Potato Fries, it’s bold, fresh, and bursting with flavor! 🥪🍟 🌟 Exciting New Items Coming Next Week: 🥖 Chicken Philly Sandwich with crispy Baked Fries – a satisfying, savory delight! 🥗 Taco Salad Bowl – choose between Beef or Plant-Based Meat, packed with all the taco goodness you love in one tasty bowl! Check out what’s on the menu and try something new today! View the full menu at https://buff.ly/47lkI4R Let us know which dish you’re most excited to try! 👇
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich paired with crispy sweet potato fries.
Cafeteria staff smiling while holding freshly prepared food trays.
Beef chili bowl topped with a choice of cheddar cheese and sour cream, served alongside a warm garlic breadstick.
Student in the cafeteria holding a tray of food.
📚✨ Attendance Matters! 🏫 January has 19 school days — let’s make every day count! 🙌 Consistent attendance keeps students on track, boosts academic success, and builds lifelong habits. 📝💪 Together, we can show up, learn, and thrive! 🎓🌟 For more tips on maintaining good attendance, visit: https://buff.ly/4h75OTc
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Graphic featuring the text 'We've Got 19 School Days in January — let’s make each one count!'
🏫 School Enrollment Begins Soon! 🎒If you are enrolling your child in the Worcester Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, registration opens on January 2, 2025. The Parent Information Center will begin scheduling appointments on January 6, 2025. Visit the WPS Enrollment website for details: worcesterschools.org/enrollment
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Register for school! Register soon for the 2025-26 school year
🏫 School Enrollment Begins Soon! 🎒If you are enrolling your child in the Worcester Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, registration opens on January 2, 2025. The Parent Information Center will begin scheduling appointments on January 6, 2025. Visit the WPS Enrollment website for details: worcesterschools.org/enrollment
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Register for school! Register soon for the 2025-26 school year! Registration opens January 2. Worcesterschools.org.
🎄✨ Festival of Lights Sparkled in Worcester! ✨🎄 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Festival of Lights on Worcester Common! A special shoutout to our WPS scholars, including performers from Burncoat High Quadrivium Chorus, Midland Street Elementary, North High School, and South High School, for making the evening unforgettable. Your talents lit up the night and made the evening unforgettable! 🌟 Stay tuned for more events celebrating the season. 🎶❄️
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with various groups of performers from Midland Street Elementary on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with two performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with three performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with two performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with four performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with three performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, featuring a group of performers.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, featuring a group of performers.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, featuring a group of performers on stage surrounded by bright lights and a joyful crowd.
📢 Help Shape WPS Core Values! The Worcester Public Schools are developing core values to guide our actions, culture, and decision-making. These values are the foundation of our community, and we need your input! 👉 Participate by January 15, 2025—your voice matters! Help define the values that will shape our Strategic Plan, to be announced in Spring 2025. Join now: https://buff.ly/3D9RCu1
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
WPS Core Values Survey graphic with a QR code, survey link, and deadline: January 15, 2025
🦃 ✨ Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for the diverse traditions, histories, and cultures that enrich our communities.🍁 We are thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and support one another. May everyone have a restful and enjoyable break! 💛
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving message with the Worcester Public Schools logo and festive Thanksgiving decorations.
More than 50 staff and community partners were celebrated at Worcester Public Schools Evening of Innovation! It was a great night to honor the incredible staff and community partners who make a difference every day. View the complete list of honorees: https://buff.ly/3OhAvcb
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A large group of WPS educators on stage at the Evening of Innovation.
A WPS educator accepts an award at the Evening of Innovation.
The South High JROTC present the colors at the Evening of Innovation.
A wide angle of the auditorium during the Evening of Innovation.