🌟 Worcester Public Schools at MassHire Job Fair! 🌟 On Friday, September 13, our District Recruiting Team, along with the 🍽️ Nutrition and 🚌 Transportation teams, joined 90+ employers at Polar Park for the MassHire Central Job Fair! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with job seekers and share exciting career opportunities within our district. Interested in joining our team? Apply now at worcesterschools.org/jobs and become part of Worcester Public Schools! Thank you to all who visited our table! 🙌🎉
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Photo of the Worcester Public Schools team at the MassHire Job Fair, posing with applicants.
Photo of the Worcester Public Schools team at the MassHire Job Fair, posing with applicants.
Photo of an applicant at the MassHire Job Fair.
The team is interacting with job seekers, with Polar Park and other employer booths visible in the background.
🎒💻 Happy IT Professionals Day! 🎉 IT pros are the tech wizards of our schools, tackling the tech puzzles 🧩 that leave the rest of us scratching our heads! Whether it’s managing Chromebooks 💻, desktops 🖥️, networks 🌐, or even fixing cafeteria registers 🍔, you keep everything running smoothly. From keeping our Wi-Fi strong 📶 to safeguarding our cybersecurity 🔐, you handle the complexities of modern tech with superhero skills 🦸‍♂️💥. Thank you for being the ultimate tech champions that power our classrooms! 🙌✨
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
IT staff members posing together and smiling.
IT staff members posing together and smiling.
IT staff member posing and smiling.
IT staff members posing together and smiling.
IT staff members posing together and smiling.
⭐Ahmarhiyana Dennison, Sixth Grade at Nelson Place School ⭐ Ahmarhiyana, also known as Mari, is being recognized for her Excellence in Kindness! Mari is always eager to meet new friends and lift those around her with her positive attitude. Take a look at what is being said about Mari. “Mari is one of the sweetest little ladies you will ever meet. She will say hello to you everyday with a smile. She loves to make sure people are treated like she wants to be treated. She will share and ask to be a friend if she is not already.” ⭐ Do you know a WooStar? We are looking for students and staff who have gone above and beyond to feature on our social media channels. 👉Nominate a student at https://buff.ly/4g5M2aW 👉Nominate a staff member at https://buff.ly/3Mlru0N
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
WooStar Graphic Ahmarhiyana Dennison, sixth grade student at Nelson Place.
🥗 New Menu Alert! 🍎 Fresh and tasty options are hitting the menu at all schools this year! Whether you're in elementary, middle, or high school, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. ✨ From a game-changing breakfast to a delicious lunch, our new dishes will have you looking forward to every meal! But don’t just take our word for it - here’s what some of your fellow students are saying: 🗣️ “The new breakfast is AMAZING! This is exactly what we needed!” - 11th grade student 🗣️”Good, it’s better than last year, better food!” - 4th grade student 🗣️ “The kids like the food and kept asking if I tired the Mac and Cheese” - 5th grade teacher Check out what’s on the menu and try something new today. 😋🍎 📲 View the full menu at https://buff.ly/47lkI4R
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Two students standing in the cafeteria holding foods smiling as they get ready to enjoy their lunch
Fresh, colorful salads with leafy greens, cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, served on a school food line, ready for students to enjoy.
A cafeteria staff member holding a fresh salad, smiling proudly as they stand behind the serving line in the school cafeteria.
🍽️ Lincoln Street Receives Support to Combat Hunger ❤️ Lincoln Street School Principal Karen Allen and thanked volunteers from the Juniper Outreach Foundation who recently restocked the school's food pantry. The foundation hosts pantries in four Worcester Public Schools to prevent hunger at Lincoln Street, City View, Elm Park, and Burncoat Prep.
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Two women posing for a photo in front of shelves with food
Four women pose for a photo inside the pantry
A view of shelves with stocked food
Pride Worcester Festival! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Worcester Public Schools families and staff celebrated our LGBTQIA+ community at the 2024 Pride Worcester Festival! Superintendent Rachel Monárrez greeted several families, along with women tradespeople who helped build the new Doherty High School! WPS also hosted an informational table with flyers about job listings and a new LGBTQIA+ Parent Advisory Council that is launching this fall! Our partners from the Mass. Teachers Union also hosted a table with educational information for LGBTQ families.
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A grandmother and grandson posing for a photo with two WPS administrators
The superintendent shaking hands with a parent at a WPS vendor table
A group of tradeswomen posting for a photo with WPS administrators
A man and woman holding a rainbow colored bag
Three parents and children
Two people with LGBTQ banners draping them
Two women shaking hands
A family posing for a photo
Grandmother and granddaughter
Mother and daughter
Hoops for Harris 🏀 A basketball tournament for middle and high school students is taking place September 7 at Clark University in memory of Harris Wolobah, the Doherty Memorial High School student who died one year ago. Members of Harris’ family thanked the community for their support before the youth engaged in a day of basketball skill-building exercises and activities.
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A Doherty jersey encased
A group of players in a huddle on the court
Harris' family addresses the audience from the court
An encased basketball with the word "Harris" written on it
Harris Wolobah
Students on the basketball court performing exercises
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Did you know Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers? Signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894, Labor Day is a time to reflect on the impact of the labor movement. We wish all of our WPS community a relaxing and restful Labor Day! Visit the link below to learn more about the history of Labor Day. 🔗: https://buff.ly/2M10oPj
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A social media graphic for Labor Day
Submit Your Back to School Photos! 📸 Did you take photos of your child on the first day of school? Send them to us! Visit the link below to send us your scholar's first day of school photos! We'll share some of them on our social media! ➡️: https://buff.ly/3ADxdMC
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A graphic that says "share your back to school photos" alongside an image of a parent and daughter.
Submit Your Back to School Photos! 📸 Did you take photos of your child on the first day of school? Send them to us! Visit the link below to send us your scholar's first day of school photos! We'll share some of them on our social media! ➡️: https://buff.ly/3ADxdMC
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A social media graphic that says "share your back to school photos" alongside a photo of a mother and daughter.
📚🎉 First Day of School in WPS! We’re excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year! 🎒✨ We are so happy to get back into the classroom and wish all of our scholars, educators and school staff a great first day of school! At Nelson Place Elementary School on Monday morning, Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, Mayor Petty, members of the school committee, and student volunteers from the College of the Holy Cross greeted students and families with big smiles and warm wishes. Swipe through our photos to catch the first-day excitement!📸 We can’t wait to welcome our pre-k and kindergarten scholars this Thursday, August 29! 🎈👶
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
photo of Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez and Mayor Petty with students at Nelson Place Elementary on the first day of school
photo of Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez and students at Nelson Place Elementary on the first day of school.
photo of students and student volunteers of College of Holy Cross at Nelson Place Elementary on the first day of school
hoto of Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, Mayor Petty and Molly McCullough greet students and families at Nelson Place Elementary on the first day of school
📚🎒 Back to School in Worcester Public Schools! 🏫🍎 The countdown is on! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for the 2024-25 school year. Mark your calendars for the first day: • Grades 1-12: Monday, August 26 • PreK & Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 28 For all the info you need to get ready, visit our Back to School page at worcesterschools.org/backtoschool or scan the QR code in this post. Let’s make this school year amazing! 🌟
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
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
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Fourth of July Graphic
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!
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A student plays an instrument.
A student plays an instrument.
A student plays an instrument.
Worcester UNITES performs on stage in front of families at Sullivan Middle School.
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.
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Students from Sullivan Middle School hold up summer reading books.
 🎉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!
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
graphic for summer vacation
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
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A social media graphic for Juneteenth.
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!
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A graphic that says "School Canceled Due to Hot Weather"
🏆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!
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
🍎🦸‍♂️ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🍔 Today, we celebrate our amazing school lunch staff! Thank you for keeping our students fed and fueled! 🍎🦸‍♂️ Join us in showing appreciation for our school lunch heroes by thanking them for their hard work and dedication. Let's make today extra special for these everyday superheroes!
7 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A social media graphic for School Lunch Hero Day.