🌟Kudos to Worcester Tech Early Childhood Students! 👶🏽👶🏿👶🏻
These scholars provided childcare services along with teacher Shelese Johnson at the recent Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council (CPPAC) meeting.
CPPAC is parent-run and meets monthly to learn about what’s happening in the district and to provide feedback from families.
The September meeting was held at the new Doherty Memorial High School and featured an overview from Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, PhD, on her goals for 2024-25.
Learn about CPPAC: https://worcestercppac.weebly.com/
⭐Aimee Poland, Kindergarten Educator at Vernon Hill School ⭐
Miss Aimee is wholly invested in the success of her students and Vernon Hill School. She has a knack for connecting with younger students and helping them reach new benchmarks in their education. Take a look at what is being said about Miss Aimee!
“My son was struggling at his first school, then we moved and he transferred into Miss Aimee's class and he flourished in school,” said a parent nominator. “She then ended up having my other son for kindergarten the next year and he also excelled in learning!”
“Miss Aimee loves Vernon Hill, her students, their families, and her colleagues,” said Vernon Hill Principal Tammy Boyle. “She is a fierce advocate for early childhood education and what her students need! She is kind, creative, fun, energetic, and dedicated - the kind of kindergarten teacher I would want for my own children.”
⭐ 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
🌟 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! 🙌🎉
🎒💻 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! 🙌✨
🥗 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
🍽️ 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.
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.
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.
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
⭐️ WooStar Christopher Gonzalez Jr, Second Grade at Vernon Hill School ⭐️
How about a round of applause for our first WooStar of the new year? Christopher is being recognized for his Excellence in Kindness - take a look at what is being said!
“Christopher cares for his peers. If one of them has a bad day, he always tries his best to encourage them to keep going forward. He is a very good listener and always wants to put a smile on one’s face.
⭐️ 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
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
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
📚🎒 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! 🌟
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!
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
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!
🚸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.
