Forest Grove Middle

Worcester Public Schools high school students (grades 9-12), get ready to make a difference!

Join the Roadway Empathy Video Contest by creating a 30-60 second video that promotes empathy on the roadways. Your video could be featured at the MassDOT Moving Together Conference on October 23, 2024.

Event Details:

• Deadline: October 1, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern




• Winners Announced: October 23, 2024, at the MassDOT Moving Together Conference

Why Participate?

• Get Recognized: Winning videos will be showcased to transportation professionals.




• No Limits: Unlimited entries per school.




• Be Creative: Promote empathy and safety on the roadways.

Resources:

• Full Contest Guidelines




• Submission Form




• Promotional Flyer




• Empathy Resource from the Lab @ MassDOT




• View Past Winning Videos

Get Started:
Encourage students to participate! Download resources and start planning your video today. Let’s make our roads safer together!

Visit the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Markets each week for locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally sourced honey, maple syrup and eggs. Farmers markets will continue weekly until October. Locations vary daily.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP/EBT cards, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), and Senior & WIC Farmers Market Coupons.

Tuesday Locations & Times:

• Webster Square Towers, 1060 Main Street, 1:30 - 2:30 PM



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  Lincoln Village Apartments, 116 Country Club Boulevard, Victoria Center, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

  
  
  
  



• Coes Pond Village Apartments, 39 1st Street, 3:30 - 4:30 PM




• Great Brook Valley Apartments, 69 Tacoma Street, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Visit the Regional Environmental Council website for more information about local Farmers Markets.

Come join us on October 1 at Lake Park from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for the Walk for Wellness, a community walking event designed to promote health and wellness among students, parents, caregivers, and staff. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Click the 5 tips to walk for better health webpage to see the benefits of walking for wellness.

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 1 - Know Your School Night Info:

• Burncoat High School, Time TBD




• Challenge & Reach Academy, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Parents and caregivers of children who recently enrolled in special education programs in the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) are invited to attend a "Welcome New Parents Meeting."

The meeting aims to help parents/caregivers understand the school support available, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

The meeting will be hosted by the Worcester Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) in collaboration with the WPS Special Education Department.

Please attend one of four upcoming meetings based on which school your child attends:

• Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30 PM: South Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Gates Lane Elementary School, 1238 Main Street, Worcester




• Thursday, October 17, 6:00-7:30 PM: Burncoat Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Norrback Avenue Elementary School, 44 Malden Street, Worcester




• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30 PM: North Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Roosevelt Elementary School, 1006 Grafton Street, Worcester




• Thursday, November 7, 6:00-7:30 PM: Doherty Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Nelson Place Elementary School, 35 Nelson Place, Worcester

What Quadrant Is My School In?

We recommend that parents attend the meeting in their school's quadrant. If you cannot participate, you may attend a different meeting.

Each family will receive a welcome packet containing valuable information to assist you in transitioning from Early Intervention into the school system. This package includes information about schools, therapies, insurance, DDS, and more.

To ensure we can accommodate everyone, we kindly ask parents/caregivers to register one week before the desired meeting date. (See registration links below.)

Childcare will be provided. This event is in-person only. Email Worcester SEPAC with questions.

Google Registration Forms:

• English




• Portuguese




• Spanish




• Arabic




• Albanian




• Nepali




• Twi




• Vietnamese

Visit the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Markets each week for locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally sourced honey, maple syrup and eggs. Farmers markets will continue weekly until October. Locations vary daily.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP/EBT cards, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), and Senior & WIC Farmers Market Coupons.

Wednesday Locations & Times:

• Elm Park Towers, 425 Pleasant Street, 9:30 - 10:30 AM




• Autumn Woods, 38 Upland Gardens Drive, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM




• Seabury Heights, 240-244 Belmont Street, 2:00 - 3:00 PM



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  Plumley Village, 42 Everett Gaylord Boulevard, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  
  
  
  

Visit the Regional Environmental Council website for more information about local Farmers Markets.

Postpone - B/G Flag Football

MS Field Hockey

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 2 - Know Your School Night Info:

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  Transition Program, 4:30 - 6:00 PM

  
  
  
  

Visit the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Markets each week for locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally sourced honey, maple syrup and eggs. Farmers markets will continue weekly until October. Locations vary daily.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP/EBT cards, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), and Senior & WIC Farmers Market Coupons.

Thursday Locations & Times:

• Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street, 8:30 - 9:30 AM




• Green Hill Towers, 27 Mt. Vernon Street, 10:30 - 11:30 AM




• Family Health Center, 26 Queen Street, 1:00 - 2:00 PM



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  Murray and Wellington Apartments, 50 Murray Ave, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

  
  
  
  

Visit the Regional Environmental Council website for more information about local Farmers Markets.

Visit the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Markets each week for locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally sourced honey, maple syrup and eggs. Farmers markets will continue weekly until October. Locations vary daily.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP/EBT cards, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), and Senior & WIC Farmers Market Coupons.

Monday & Friday Location & Time:

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  Beaver Brook Park, 306 Chandler Street, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  
  
  
  

Visit the Regional Environmental Council website for more information about local Farmers Markets.

Visit the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Markets each week for locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally sourced honey, maple syrup and eggs. Farmers markets will continue weekly until October. Locations vary daily.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP/EBT cards, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), and Senior & WIC Farmers Market Coupons.

Saturday Location & Time:

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  University Park, 965 Main Street, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  
  
  
  

Visit the Regional Environmental Council website for more information about local Farmers Markets.

Come join Mechanics Hall Youth Singers!

MVYS invites 4th-7th graders from Worcester to join our free, non-auditioned chorus. Sing, build friendships, and perform at the iconic Mechanics Hall!

Highlights:
🎶 Diverse Music & Training
🎶 Perform at Mechanics Hall
🎶 No Cost to Participate

Register today and let the music move you!

Feel free to reach out to Christon Carney or visit the Mechanics Hall website for more information.

Be part of our musical community! 🎤✨

Join us for a free concert for 5th and 6th grade students on October 7 at Mechanics Hall, celebrating stories of hope, resilience and courage through the historic figures depicted in our new portraits commission of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth and William and Martha Brown. Award-winning storytellers, Len Cabral and Valerie Tutson, in collaboration with the electrifying Ammaya Dance and Drum, will present stories and performance celebrating the significant contributions of these figures.

To learn more, visit Mechanics Hall website or call 508-752-0888.

MS Field Hockey

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 7 - Know Your School Night Info:

• Gerald Creamer Center, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Come join us on October 8 at Lake Park from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for the Walk for Wellness, a community walking event designed to promote health and wellness among students, parents, caregivers, and staff. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Click the 5 tips to walk for better health webpage to see the benefits of walking for wellness.

MS Field Hockey

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 9 - Know Your School Night Info:

• Claremont Academy, 6:00 - 7:00 PM




• Roosevelt School, 5:30 - 7:00 PM




• University Park Campus School, 5:30 - 7:00 PM




• Worcester Technical High School, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Please join us on Wednesday, October 9, for the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) and Bilingual Education Family Advisory Council (CAFE-B) meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Chandler Magnet Elementary School, 525 Chandler Street, Worcester.

What is ELPAC?

The English Learner Parent Advisory Council is made up of families and guardians of current and former English Learners who advise the district on language development matters.

What is CAFE-B?

The Comité Asesor de Familias de Educación Bilingüe / Bilingual Education Family Advisory Council consists of families and guardians of students in dual language and transitional bilingual education programs who advise the district on bilingual education issues.

Dinner and childcare will be provided at all meetings.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, visit the ELPAC website or CAFE-B website, or call 508-799-3623.

MS Field Hockey

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 10 - Know Your School Night Info:

• Tatnuck Magnet School, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Esther Howland Chamber

Executive Session begins at 5:00 p.m. / Open Session begins at 5:30 p.m.

Click here to see the meeting agenda.

Come join Mechanics Hall Youth Singers!

MVYS invites 4th-7th graders from Worcester to join our free, non-auditioned chorus. Sing, build friendships, and perform at the iconic Mechanics Hall!

Highlights:
🎶 Diverse Music & Training
🎶 Perform at Mechanics Hall
🎶 No Cost to Participate

Register today and let the music move you!

Feel free to reach out to Christon Carney or visit the Mechanics Hall website for more information.

Be part of our musical community! 🎤✨

The Latino Education Institute (LEI) and Worcester Public Schools (WPS) are excited to launch a new opportunity for families seeking to learn English.

Classes are free and will run from October 14 to December 19. Classes will be held at Worcester State University, 486 Chandler Street. Day and evening classes are available.

Interested participants can register for classes here. Once registered, you will be contacted by LEI with next steps. 

District Offices Closed.

Come join us on October 15 at Lake Park from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for the Walk for Wellness, a community walking event designed to promote health and wellness among students, parents, caregivers, and staff. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Click the 5 tips to walk for better health webpage to see the benefits of walking for wellness.

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 15 - Know Your School Night Info:

• New Citizen Center, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

MS Field Hockey

Please join us for the Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council (CPPAC) meeting on October 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Worcester Technical High School, 1 Officer Manny Familia Way.

Everyone is welcome! Interpretation services, pizza, drinks and childcare provided!

MS Field Hockey

Please join us for Know Your School Night! Know Your School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with school staff and gain insight on all the things happening at your school.

Times and dates vary for each school, please use the bulleted list below to find times for all schools hosting Know Your School Night on this date.

Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.

October 17 - Know Your School Night Info:

• City View Discovery School, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Parents and caregivers of children who recently enrolled in special education programs in the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) are invited to attend a "Welcome New Parents Meeting."

The meeting aims to help parents/caregivers understand the school support available, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

The meeting will be hosted by the Worcester Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) in collaboration with the WPS Special Education Department.

Please attend one of four upcoming meetings based on which school your child attends:

• Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30 PM: South Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Gates Lane Elementary School, 1238 Main Street, Worcester




• Thursday, October 17, 6:00-7:30 PM: Burncoat Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Norrback Avenue Elementary School, 44 Malden Street, Worcester




• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30 PM: North Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Roosevelt Elementary School, 1006 Grafton Street, Worcester




• Thursday, November 7, 6:00-7:30 PM: Doherty Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Nelson Place Elementary School, 35 Nelson Place, Worcester

What Quadrant Is My School In?

We recommend that parents attend the meeting in their school's quadrant. If you cannot participate, you may attend a different meeting.

Each family will receive a welcome packet containing valuable information to assist you in transitioning from Early Intervention into the school system. This package includes information about schools, therapies, insurance, DDS, and more.

To ensure we can accommodate everyone, we kindly ask parents/caregivers to register one week before the desired meeting date. (See registration links below.)

Childcare will be provided. This event is in-person only. Email Worcester SEPAC with questions.

Google Registration Forms:

• English




• Portuguese




• Spanish




• Arabic




• Albanian




• Nepali




• Twi




• Vietnamese

Join us for the Many Voices: Youth Singers Fall Concert at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, on October 20, at 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM).

The MVYS Chorus is a non-auditioned program for 4th - 7th graders living in or attending school in Worcester.

Visit the Mechanics Hall Event webpage for more concert information. Want to join the many voices? Head to the Youth Singers Program Registration Form to sign-up.

MS Field Hockey

Room 410

Come join us on October 22 at Lake Park from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for the Walk for Wellness, a community walking event designed to promote health and wellness among students, parents, caregivers, and staff. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Click the 5 tips to walk for better health webpage to see the benefits of walking for wellness.

Please join us for the LGBTQIA+ Parent Advisory Council (LGBTQIA+ PAC) meeting on October 22 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Location will be provided to interested parties who fill out this form.

Esther Howland Chamber

Please join us for a FREE event for Children, Youth, Families, and the Community on Friday, October 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at 65 Boys & Girls Club Way.

Come and discover the wonders of STEM in daily life and careers through engaging hands-on activities, exhibits, and demonstrations presented by colleges, organizations, and businesses.

Please join us on October 26 at University Park from 1:00 - 5:00 PM for free food from local restaurants, arts and crafts, tours of the 7 new art installations, live music and trick or treating for kids.

Kids, be sure to wear your costumes!

Room 410

Come join us on October 29 at Blackstone River Greenway from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for the Walk for Wellness, a community walking event designed to promote health and wellness among students, parents, caregivers, and staff. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Click the 5 tips to walk for better health webpage to see the benefits of walking for wellness.

Parents and caregivers of children who recently enrolled in special education programs in the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) are invited to attend a "Welcome New Parents Meeting."

The meeting aims to help parents/caregivers understand the school support available, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

The meeting will be hosted by the Worcester Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) in collaboration with the WPS Special Education Department.

Please attend one of four upcoming meetings based on which school your child attends:

• Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30 PM: South Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Gates Lane Elementary School, 1238 Main Street, Worcester




• Thursday, October 17, 6:00-7:30 PM: Burncoat Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Norrback Avenue Elementary School, 44 Malden Street, Worcester




• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30 PM: North Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Roosevelt Elementary School, 1006 Grafton Street, Worcester




• Thursday, November 7, 6:00-7:30 PM: Doherty Quadrant Schools. Meeting location: Nelson Place Elementary School, 35 Nelson Place, Worcester

What Quadrant Is My School In?

We recommend that parents attend the meeting in their school's quadrant. If you cannot participate, you may attend a different meeting.

Each family will receive a welcome packet containing valuable information to assist you in transitioning from Early Intervention into the school system. This package includes information about schools, therapies, insurance, DDS, and more.

To ensure we can accommodate everyone, we kindly ask parents/caregivers to register one week before the desired meeting date. (See registration links below.)

Childcare will be provided. This event is in-person only. Email Worcester SEPAC with questions.

Google Registration Forms:

• English




• Portuguese




• Spanish




• Arabic




• Albanian




• Nepali




• Twi




• Vietnamese