С槼ֱ Learning • Caring • Innovating Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:12:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-favicon-red-512-3-32x32.png С槼ֱ 32 32 Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/3/26 /blog/2026/04/03/superintendents-bulletin-4-3-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=superintendents-bulletin-4-3-26 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:05:25 +0000 /?p=19258 <!– Superintendent’s Bulletin April 3, 2026 Dear Colleagues, Welcome to April and happy Friday! This week is an important one to our faith communities with observances for Passover, Good Friday, and Easter.Wellesley’s annual Town Meeting also kicked… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/3/26

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The post Superintendent’s Bulletin 4/3/26 first appeared on С槼ֱ.]]> WPS Website Platform and CMS Bid Proposal /blog/2026/03/31/wps-website-platform-and-cms-bid-proposal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wps-website-platform-and-cms-bid-proposal Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:44:27 +0000 /?p=19221 The Town of Wellesley, acting through the С槼ֱ, invites sealed proposals from contractors for the development of a website platform and CMS. A one-year contract will be awarded pursuant to the provisions of M. G. L.CH 30B,to the… Continue Reading WPS Website Platform and CMS Bid Proposal

The post WPS Website Platform and CMS Bid Proposal first appeared on С槼ֱ.]]> The Town of Wellesley, acting through the С槼ֱ, invites sealed proposals from contractors for the development of a website platform and CMS. A one-year contract will be awarded pursuant to the provisions of M. G. L.CH 30B,to the most responsive, responsible proposer baseduponthe review and evaluation of the proposals received. This award will not besolely basedon price. The proposer submitting the technical and price proposal consideredto bemost advantageous to the district in accordance with the RFP will be awarded the contract. Sealed proposals must be received electronically via email toschoolbids@wellesleyma.govon or before April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM. These specifications arein anticipation offunding. All contracts are voided if funds arenot available.Proposals are subject to M. G. L. 30B requirements. Proposal specifications will be available electronically on April 8,2026.by emailing:schoolbids@wellesleyma.gov. С槼ֱ reserves the right to cancel the proposal request, reject any or all proposals and waive informalities.

The post WPS Website Platform and CMS Bid Proposal first appeared on С槼ֱ.]]> Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/27/26 /blog/2026/03/27/superintendents-bulletin-3-27-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=superintendents-bulletin-3-27-26 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:18:15 +0000 /?p=19209 <!– Superintendent’s Bulletin March 27, 2026 Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. We were pleased to release our annual district report card on Thursday, providing an overview of WPS in SY2024-25. It’s a… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/27/26

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The post Superintendent’s Bulletin 3/27/26 first appeared on С槼ֱ.]]> 2024-25 District Progress Report /blog/2026/03/26/2023-24-district-progress-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-24-district-progress-report Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:57:10 +0000 /?p=17083 The WPSDistrictProgressReport highlights the top stories and achievements from the С槼ֱ during the 2024-25 school year as well as a review ofprogresstoward the priorities outlined in the WPS 2023-28 Strategic Plan.Demographic information and peerdistrictcomparisons for MCAS, SAT and… Continue Reading 2024-25 District Progress Report

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March 20, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a productive week as our community observes Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan on the Muslim calendar.
We took significant steps forward this week in our Schofield Principal Search process. Our screening committee helped identify three finalists who will join us over three days in the next two weeks, as we move closer to the appointment of our next Schofield Principal. Special thanks to Susan Lydon, Anthony Moretti, Kate Willson, Jordan Evans, Dan McDermott, Bradley Ritland, Jennifer Friedman, Toni Jolley, and Dave Turcotte, who served on that committee.
Separately, I am pleased to be bringing Dr. Midge Connolly, currently interim in her role, forward to the School Committee next week as my recommended appointment as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. For both this position and the aforementioned Schofield Principalship, I recognize the strong desire from our staff and community to establish greater continuity of leadership in both of these important positions.
Thanks for what you do each day in support of our students, and enjoy our first official day of spring. Have a great weekend!
Best, David

Calendar
March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)
March 24 – School Committee Meeting
April 3 – Good Friday (Schools Closed)
April 20-24 – April Break (Schools Closed)

Payroll Update
In August 2026, there will be a three-week gap between pay periods. This occurs periodically due to how the school and payroll calendars align.
To help ensure a smooth transition through this period, we are sharing this notice well in advance so that all employees can plan accordingly. Staff may wish to set aside funds during the year to help cover personal expenses during this short gap.
Below is a summary of the upcoming schedule for the 2025–2026 school year:
  • Final paycheck for the 21-pay staff: June 8, 2026
  • Final paycheck for the 26-pay staff: August 17, 2026
  • First paycheck after summer gap: September 8, 2026
No paychecks will be issued between August 17 and September 8, 2026.
If you have any questions about your individual pay schedule, please contact the Payroll Office for assistance.

MTRS Outreach to Members With No Beneficiary
The MTRS has many members whodo nothave a beneficiary on file. This Spring, these members will receive either an email or a mailed letter (if no email address on file) asking them to designate a beneficiary.
To designate or change a beneficiary, members must sign and mail theto our Main Office.
If MTRS members have questions, please emailannstmt@trb.state.ma.us.

Timeline for WPS Enrollment of Faculty Children (K–12)
Children of Unit A and B members residing outside of Wellesley shall be entitled to attend С槼ֱ without charge for tuition on a space available basis(Article 14 WEA Unit A, Article 13 WEA Unit B).
Below is the timeline for submitting applications:
March 6:Interested eligible staff members may submit aletter of intent using theonline.
May 1:All applications are due to the District Registrar,late applications will not be accepted.
The district will review allapplicationsin May and school placement decisions will be made in June. Placement decisions are made based on available space and staff will be notified of their school when decisions have been made.Once notified of a determination, applicants will be provided with access to the online registration forms.Registration of students is not completed until all forms have been received and approved by the District Registrar and Nurse.
If there are any questions, please reach out to the District Registrar, atregistrar@wellesleyps.org.
A survey will be sent out in mid-March to confirm currently enrolled faculty children will be returning in school year2026-27.
For enrollment of younger faculty children, please contact Isabel Cashmancashmani@wellesleyps.orgfor PAWS Preschool, or Heidi Marquedantmarquedanth@wellesleyps.orgfor the WHS Child Lab Program. Enrollment in Child Lab typically opens in the fall.

World of Wellesley 2026 Community Book Read

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Refreshments & Connection: 6:30–7:00 PM
Discussion: 7:00–9:00 PM
Wellesley Free Library – Wakelin Room, 530
Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482
Virtual option available on Zoom
Our 2026 Community Book Read features Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, acclaimed filmmaker, and immigration advocate, Jose Antonio Vargas.
With anecdotes from both his own story and the struggles of countless other undocumented immigrants in America, Vargas poignantly explores one of the most divisive questions facing our country today: how do you define “American”? The event will include remarks from Jose Antonio Vargas, who will join us virtually for a discussion that will explore the themes of identity, belonging, courage, and what it truly means to be an American.

Regis MTEL Prep Calendar
Key Details:
Preparation courses to review core material covered in the designated MTEL
Asynchronous and Hybrid options
1 undergraduate credit per course for $297
Courses & Dates:
  • ED 107 Communication and Literacy: Writing, 5/11/2026-5/24/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 113 General Curriculum STEM, 5/11/26-5/31/26 (Hybrid, Remote meetings Mondays 4-6pm)
  • ED 108 Communication and Literacy: Reading, 6/8/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 110 Foundations of Reading, 5/25/26- 6/7/26 (Hybrid, Remote meeting Monday 6/1/26 4-6pm)
  • ED 111 General Curriculum Humanities, 6/1/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
Register, by May 1, 2026,

Employee Assistance Program
The Town of Wellesley offers anEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP) to support employees and their families.Effective July 1, 2025, CMG Associates is the newEAPprovider (see).Employees may want to access theEAPbecause of emotional difficulties, life stress, family difficulties, concerns about substance abuse orother addictive behavior, legal or financial problems, or other personal issues.TheEAPis completely free,confidential, and available at all times (day or night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays).Employees may call CMG Associates at 888-851-7032, or they may visit, click on the link entitledEAPLog-In, and use the User ID: WELL.

403(b) and 457(b) Plans
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $31,000
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $32,500
May make changes throughout the year through the company.
Work directly through US Omni and the SMART Plan.

Do you have a question for the WPS Human Resources Department?

EmailAskHR@Wellesleyps.org.The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.

WPS Internal Job Postings on District Website
For all Internal Job Postings, pleasego to “” under the Faculty tab of the District’s website.

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March 13, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
Happy Friday everyone! I definitely saw some tired students and staff on Monday following our one-hour time change last weekend to mark the start of daylight savings time.I hope everyone has adjusted to our later sunsets and enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather we had earlier in the week, which felt like a gift after this winter.
I’ve been thinking a lot about stress and anxiety this week, particularly in the context of both world and national events. The expanding war in the Middle East, now two weeks old, continues to take a human and economic toll, with no clear sense of timeline or how victory will be measured. Yesterday, we saw violence in this country with a shooting at a college and an attack on a synagogue that I hope are not portends of more of such incidents to come.Beyond the recent rise in gas prices, this economy has been very difficult to manage, even for middle-class Americans, who are struggling to afford healthcare, housing, and groceries.And immigration enforcement has created a terrible climate of fear among vulnerable members of our community.
I’m sure each one of us could likely add many more items to this list.Schools don’t exist in a vacuum and our students, families, and colleagues bring these anxieties and sources of stress into our district spaces as, collectively, we go about our work each day.
I share these thoughts for two reasons.First, I appreciate the skillful way that our staff have continued to help our students make meaning of world, national, and local events. Our students are certainly not monolithic in their views or their desire to engage on any of these topics during their time with us. Please continue to read their cues for who may be particularly anxious and in need of adult support.
Second, I ask for some grace when working with parents, colleagues, or other adults in our community, who may be on a hair-trigger in their reaction to situations, guided more by these external sources of anxiety than anything happening in schools.
To say we are living in uncertain times feels like an understatement, but I hope the one thing we can control is supporting a safe and supportive district climate for the members of our school community.
Thanks for what you do each day in support of this goal and have a great weekend!
Best, David

Calendar
March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)
March 24 – School Committee Meeting
April 3 – Good Friday (Schools Closed)

Condolences to…
Ken Johnson, Fitness teacher at the Middle School, on the passing of his father on March 6.

Timeline for WPS Enrollment of Faculty Children (K–12)
Children of Unit A and B members residing outside of Wellesley shall be entitled to attend С槼ֱ without charge for tuition on a space available basis(Article 14 WEA Unit A, Article 13 WEA Unit B).
Below is the timeline for submitting applications:
March 6:Interested eligible staff members may submit aletter of intent using theonline.
May 1:All applications are due to the District Registrar,late applications will not be accepted.
The district will review allapplicationsin May and school placement decisions will be made in June. Placement decisions are made based on available space and staff will be notified of their school when decisions have been made.Once notified of a determination, applicants will be provided with access to the online registration forms.Registration of students is not completed until all forms have been received and approved by the District Registrar and Nurse.
If there are any questions, please reach out to the District Registrar, atregistrar@wellesleyps.org.
A survey will be sent out in mid-March to confirm currently enrolled faculty children will be returning in school year2026-27.
For enrollment of younger faculty children, please contact Isabel Cashmancashmani@wellesleyps.orgfor PAWS Preschool, or Heidi Marquedantmarquedanth@wellesleyps.orgfor the WHS Child Lab Program. Enrollment in Child Lab typically opens in the fall.

World of Wellesley 2026 Community Book Read

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Refreshments & Connection: 6:30–7:00 PM
Discussion: 7:00–9:00 PM
Wellesley Free Library – Wakelin Room, 530
Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482
Virtual option available on Zoom
Our 2026 Community Book Read features Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, acclaimed filmmaker, and immigration advocate, Jose Antonio Vargas.
With anecdotes from both his own story and the struggles of countless other undocumented immigrants in America, Vargas poignantly explores one of the most divisive questions facing our country today: how do you define “American”? The event will include remarks from Jose Antonio Vargas, who will join us virtually for a discussion that will explore the themes of identity, belonging, courage, and what it truly means to be an American.

Regis MTEL Prep Calendar
Key Details:
Preparation courses to review core material covered in the designated MTEL
Asynchronous and Hybrid options
1 undergraduate credit per course for $297
Courses & Dates:
  • ED 107 Communication and Literacy: Writing, 5/11/2026-5/24/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 113 General Curriculum STEM, 5/11/26-5/31/26 (Hybrid, Remote meetings Mondays 4-6pm)
  • ED 108 Communication and Literacy: Reading, 6/8/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 110 Foundations of Reading, 5/25/26- 6/7/26 (Hybrid, Remote meeting Monday 6/1/26 4-6pm)
  • ED 111 General Curriculum Humanities, 6/1/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
Register, by May 1, 2026,

Wellesley Retirement Board Election Notice
Members of the Town of Wellesley Contributory Retirement System (WCRS), please see the information below about upcoming elections.Mostmembers of Units C, D, & E as well as Van Drivers participate in the WCRS.(The overwhelming majority of teachers and othercertified professionalsparticipate in the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) andarenotmembers of the WCRS).
June 11, 2026Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Location: 525 Washington St., Wellesley, MA
Purpose:To elect a member to the Wellesley Retirement Board in accordance with the provision of M.G.L. Chapter 32, 840 CMR 7.00.Term of Office:Effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 (3 years)
Candidates/Nomination Papers:Any member in service or retired member may qualify as a candidate by filing with the Wellesley Retirement Board Office a nomination paper or papers containing the signature and address of at least twenty (20) members in service or retirees of the Wellesley Contributory Retirement System. Nomination papers are available from the Retirement Office. Please contact the Retirement Office at (781) 489-4238 orretirement@wellesleyma.gov.Nomination papers are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 28, 2026.
Absentee Ballots:Absentee Ballots will be mailed to all retirees. Absentee ballots are also available for active and inactive members if requests are received in writing on or before June 3, 2026. Absentee ballots shall be counted only if received by the Board no later than closing of the polls at 6:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Retirement Board, please contact Lynn Whynot at (781) 489-4238 orlwhynot@wellesleyma.gov.

Employee Assistance Program
The Town of Wellesley offers anEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP) to support employees and their families.Effective July 1, 2025, CMG Associates is the newEAPprovider (see).Employees may want to access theEAPbecause of emotional difficulties, life stress, family difficulties, concerns about substance abuse orother addictive behavior, legal or financial problems, or other personal issues.TheEAPis completely free,confidential, and available at all times (day or night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays).Employees may call CMG Associates at 888-851-7032, or they may visit, click on the link entitledEAPLog-In, and use the User ID: WELL.

403(b) and 457(b) Plans
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $31,000
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $32,500
May make changes throughout the year through the company.
Work directly through US Omni and the SMART Plan.

Do you have a question for the WPS Human Resources Department?

EmailAskHR@Wellesleyps.org.The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.

WPS Internal Job Postings on District Website
For all Internal Job Postings, pleasego to “” under the Faculty tab of the District’s website.

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March 6, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a productive week. I write to you having just left the annual “Acastock” concert at WHS. This annual a cappella concert is always an extraordinary showcase of our students’ talent and this year was no exception. Many thanks to Dr. MacDonald for his leadership and empowerment of our student groups.
This week, the Town of Wellesley held its local election, which included two open seats on the School Committee. Congratulations to Bob Sullivan and Costas Panagopoulos, who were elected from the group of four candidates. We look forward to our new colleagues joining our team and working on behalf of our students, staff, and families.
I’m looking forward to meeting our newly registered Kindergarten families, whose students will be joining us this fall, at our kindergarten kick-off event at Fiske Saturday from 9am-11am. While our registration itself can still be completed online, we look forward to returning to an in-person welcome event to begin establishing a positive relationship with the families of our newest students.
While I know it’s been hard to feel like we are actually moving away from winter, the surest sign of spring will be Saturday night, when we move our clocks forward an hour to “spring ahead” with daylight savings time. I know we’ll have some tired members of our community on Monday morning, but count me among the people looking forward to later sunsets.
Thanks for what you do each day to support our students and have a great weekend!
Best, David

Calendar
March 10 – School Committee Meeting
March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)
March 24 – School Committee Meeting
April 4 – Good Friday (Schools Closed)

Congratulations to…
Alexandra Vendetti, EL Teacher at Fiske on the birth of her daughter Hazel, who was born on March 1.
A newborn baby sleeps peacefully in a bassinet, wearing a striped hat with a bow.

Timeline for WPS Enrollment of Faculty Children (K–12)
Children of Unit A and B members residing outside of Wellesley shall be entitled to attend С槼ֱ without charge for tuition on a space available basis(Article 14 WEA Unit A, Article 13 WEA Unit B).
Below is the timeline for submitting applications:
March 6:Interested eligible staff members may submit aletter of intent using theonline.
May 1:All applications are due to the District Registrar,late applications will not be accepted.
The district will review allapplicationsin May and school placement decisions will be made in June. Placement decisions are made based on available space and staff will be notified of their school when decisions have been made.Once notified of a determination, applicants will be provided with access to the online registration forms.Registration of students is not completed until all forms have been received and approved by the District Registrar and Nurse.
If there are any questions, please reach out to the District Registrar, atregistrar@wellesleyps.org.
A survey will be sent out in mid-March to confirm currently enrolled faculty children will be returning in school year2026-27.
For enrollment of younger faculty children, please contact Isabel Cashmancashmani@wellesleyps.orgfor PAWS Preschool or Heidi Marquedantmarquedanth@wellesleyps.orgfor the WHS Child Lab Program.

Annual Blood Drive
The Wellesley Fitness & Health Department, in conjunction withThe Wellesley Educators Association, is proud to host the 4th Annual Blood Drive forThe American Red Cross
Date:Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location:Sprague Elementary School, Wellesley MA 02482
Time:12:00 PM – 05:00 PM

World of Wellesley 2026 Community Book Read

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Refreshments & Connection: 6:30–7:00 PM
Discussion: 7:00–9:00 PM
Wellesley Free Library – Wakelin Room, 530
Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482
Virtual option available on Zoom
Our 2026 Community Book Read features Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, acclaimed filmmaker, and immigration advocate, Jose Antonio Vargas.
With anecdotes from both his own story and the struggles of countless other undocumented immigrants in America, Vargas poignantly explores one of the most divisive questions facing our country today: how do you define “American”? The event will include remarks from Jose Antonio Vargas, who will join us virtually for a discussion that will explore the themes of identity, belonging, courage, and what it truly means to be an American.

Wellesley Retirement Board Election Notice
Members of the Town of Wellesley Contributory Retirement System (WCRS), please see the information below about upcoming elections.Mostmembers of Units C, D, & E as well as Van Drivers participate in the WCRS.(The overwhelming majority of teachers and othercertified professionalsparticipate in the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) andarenotmembers of the WCRS).
June 11, 2026Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Location: 525 Washington St., Wellesley, MA
Purpose:To elect a member to the Wellesley Retirement Board in accordance with the provision of M.G.L. Chapter 32, 840 CMR 7.00.Term of Office:Effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 (3 years)
Candidates/Nomination Papers:Any member in service or retired member may qualify as a candidate by filing with the Wellesley Retirement Board Office a nomination paper or papers containing the signature and address of at least twenty (20) members in service or retirees of the Wellesley Contributory Retirement System. Nomination papers are available from the Retirement Office. Please contact the Retirement Office at (781) 489-4238 orretirement@wellesleyma.gov.Nomination papers are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 28, 2026.
Absentee Ballots:Absentee Ballots will be mailed to all retirees. Absentee ballots are also available for active and inactive members if requests are received in writing on or before June 3, 2026. Absentee ballots shall be counted only if received by the Board no later than closing of the polls at 6:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Retirement Board, please contact Lynn Whynot at (781) 489-4238 orlwhynot@wellesleyma.gov.

Regis MTEL Prep Calendar
Key Details:
Preparation courses to review core material covered in the designated MTEL
Asynchronous and Hybrid options
1 undergraduate credit per course for $297
Courses & Dates:
  • ED 107 Communication and Literacy: Writing, 5/11/2026-5/24/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 113 General Curriculum STEM, 5/11/26-5/31/26 (Hybrid, Remote meetings Mondays 4-6pm)
  • ED 108 Communication and Literacy: Reading, 6/8/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 110 Foundations of Reading, 5/25/26- 6/7/26 (Hybrid, Remote meeting Monday 6/1/26 4-6pm)
  • ED 111 General Curriculum Humanities, 6/1/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
Register, by May 1, 2026,

Employee Assistance Program
The Town of Wellesley offers anEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP) to support employees and their families.Effective July 1, 2025, CMG Associates is the newEAPprovider (see).Employees may want to access theEAPbecause of emotional difficulties, life stress, family difficulties, concerns about substance abuse orother addictive behavior, legal or financial problems, or other personal issues.TheEAPis completely free,confidential, and available at all times (day or night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays).Employees may call CMG Associates at 888-851-7032, or they may visit, click on the link entitledEAPLog-In, and use the User ID: WELL.

403(b) and 457(b) Plans
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $31,000
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $32,500
May make changes throughout the year through the company.
Work directly through US Omni and the SMART Plan.

Do you have a question for the WPS Human Resources Department?

EmailAskHR@Wellesleyps.org.The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.

WPS Internal Job Postings on District Website
For all Internal Job Postings, pleasego to “” under the Faculty tab of the District’s website.

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Superintendent’s Bulletin

February 27, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you each had a restful February break, which ended up being extended by our two snow days earlier this week. (For our historians out there, we haven’t had two consecutive snow days since SY2017-18.) To see the impact of our snow days on our end-of-year dates in June, please visit our online calendar:
This week also marked the final School Committee meeting for members Sharon Clarke and Christina Horner, whose terms are coming to an end next week. We thank Sharon and Christina for their service in these demanding roles, through which they consistently brought their deep commitment to our students and our community. Town elections are next Tuesday, March 3rd, and there are four candidates for the two open school committee seats. I thank all of the candidates for these and other town offices who have stepped forward to serve. Leadership in the public domain is extremely challenging at the moment and I’m grateful for all of the individuals who nonetheless put themselves out there to support our town.
Thanks for all that you do each day across the district in service of our students and families. Have a great weekend!
Best, David

Calendar
March 3 – Town Elections
March 10 – School Committee Meeting
March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)
March 24 – School Committee Meeting

Annual Blood Drive
The Wellesley Fitness & Health Department, in conjunction withThe Wellesley Educators Association, is proud to host the 4th Annual Blood Drive forThe American Red Cross
Date:Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location:Sprague Elementary School, Wellesley MA 02482
Time:12:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Regis MTEL Prep Calendar
Key Details:
Preparation courses to review core material covered in the designated MTEL
Asynchronous and Hybrid options
1 undergraduate credit per course for $297
Courses & Dates:
  • ED 107 Communication and Literacy: Writing, 5/11/2026-5/24/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 113 General Curriculum STEM, 5/11/26-5/31/26 (Hybrid, Remote meetings Mondays 4-6pm)
  • ED 108 Communication and Literacy: Reading, 6/8/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
  • ED 110 Foundations of Reading, 5/25/26- 6/7/26 (Hybrid, Remote meeting Monday 6/1/26 4-6pm)
  • ED 111 General Curriculum Humanities, 6/1/26-6/20/26 (asynchronous)
Register, by May 1, 2026,

Employee Assistance Program
The Town of Wellesley offers anEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP) to support employees and their families.Effective July 1, 2025, CMG Associates is the newEAPprovider (see).Employees may want to access theEAPbecause of emotional difficulties, life stress, family difficulties, concerns about substance abuse orother addictive behavior, legal or financial problems, or other personal issues.TheEAPis completely free,confidential, and available at all times (day or night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays).Employees may call CMG Associates at 888-851-7032, or they may visit, click on the link entitledEAPLog-In, and use the User ID: WELL.

403(b) and 457(b) Plans
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $31,000
  • 2026 Annual Contribution Limit:$24,500
  • 2026 Additional Catch Up Limit: $8,000
  • 2026 Total Contribution Limit: $32,500
May make changes throughout the year through the company.
Work directly through US Omni and the SMART Plan.

Do you have a question for the WPS Human Resources Department?

EmailAskHR@Wellesleyps.org.The Human Resources Department is happy to assist you.

WPS Internal Job Postings on District Website
For all Internal Job Postings, pleasego to “” under the Faculty tab of the District’s website.

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The post Superintendent’s Bulletin 2/27/26 first appeared on С槼ֱ.]]> WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 2/24/2026 /blog/2026/02/23/wps-urgent-alert-wps-closed-on-2-24-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wps-urgent-alert-wps-closed-on-2-24-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:24:53 +0000 /?p=19029 С槼ֱ С槼ֱ DearWPSCommunity, The winter storm that arrived last night will continue to affect our area into this evening. After consulting with our Department of Public Works and other Town leaders, I… Continue Reading WPS Urgent Alert: WPS Closed on 2/24/2026

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DearWPSCommunity,

The winter storm that arrived last night will continue to affect our area into this evening. After consulting with our Department of Public Works and other Town leaders, I don’t believe we can safely open schools tomorrow, as we all continue to dig out from the storm. As such, the С槼ֱ will remain closed for classes and all operations on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. All WPS buildings will be closed throughout the day and all afternoon and evening activities are also canceled. Please continue to stay safe everyone!

Dr. David Lussier

Wellesley Superintendent of Schools
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Due to the anticipated impact of the winter storm arriving overnight and affecting our area throughout the day tomorrow, the С槼ֱ will be closed for classes and all operations on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. All WPS buildings will be closed throughout the day and all afternoon and evening activities are also canceled. Please stay safe everyone!

Dr. David Lussier

Wellesley Superintendent of Schools
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