Funds for Wellesley school fixes pass easily at Town Meeting
It took less than 2 hours on Monday night for Wellesley Town Meeting members to approve three items allowing for about $2.6 million to be spent on a combination of planning and designing renovations...
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Wellesley schools closing early due to impending snowstorm
From Wellesley Public Schools: Due to the impending storm that is expected to affect travel in the afternoon and evening, the Wellesley Public Schools are closing early today (12/17) and canceling...
View ArticleWellesley High self defense class subject of new documentary
Wellesley High School fitness & health teacher Kathy Brophy‘s new documentary (“Embracing Our Strength”) on her PowerUp self-defense class has popped up on YouTube here. (Warning: The actions and...
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Biggest Wellesley stories of 2013
It’s been both a heartbreaking and heartwarming year in Wellesley. Here’s a look back at the top stories of 2013 in town. Boston Marathon bombings Things couldn’t have been more normal in Wellesley on...
View ArticleWellesley schools on weather watch for Thursday
From Wellesley Public Schools, sent Weds, Jan. 1: Dear Parents and Staff, We are continuing to monitor the weather forecast and the impending storm that is expected to produce significant snowfall in...
View ArticleWellesley Public Schools: Early release announced due to worsening weather
From Wellesley Public Schools: Based on the forecast and road conditions, the Wellesley Public Schools will be dismissing students early today. Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School will...
View ArticleWellesley Public Schools closed on Friday due to snowstorm
From Wellesley Public Schools: Due to the anticipated snowfall predicted through tomorrow morning, the Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 3rd. In order to accommodate for...
View ArticleOverridingly big week ahead for Wellesley public schools
The Wellesley School Committee on Tuesday night at Town Hall (7pm) will report on its review on the FY15 budget and will open things up to the public during a follow-up meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9 at...
View ArticleWellesley school redistricting forums slated
The Wellesley Public School system has released an update on redistricting plans, as presented to the School Committee this week, and is inviting the public to weigh in on each of the next 2 Tuesdays....
View ArticleSnowy Wellesley postponements, cancellations begin
From the Superintendent of Schools on Tuesday afternoon: Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, all WPS evening activities and rentals are canceled tonight. The Redistricting Community Forum...
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Hunnewell Elementary School adopts hawk as its mascot
Hunnewell Elementary School in Wellesley has adopted the hawk as its school mascot for some reason (Hunnewell Hawk does have a nice ring to it), and students are working together to come up with an...
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Save the Date: Wellesley High School Junior Class Auction to be held March 29
Join the Wellesley High School Class of 2015 as it holds its Annual Junior Class auction on Saturday March 29 at 7PM at Wellesley High School. This year’s theme “Around the World,” will more than...
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WMS says Kung Hei Fat Choy (Happy Chinese New Year)
Wellesley Middle School’s Chinese Culture Club organized a Chinese New Year celebration to promote cultural awareness. Students were invited to try their hand at chopsticks and calligraphy, observe a...
View ArticleWellesley Public Schools announce early release Thursday
Based on the forecast and road conditions, the Wellesley Public Schools will be dismissing all students early today on the following schedule: Wellesley Middle School at 11:20 am Wellesley High School...
View ArticleWellesley Kindergarten Registration 2014-15 Roundup: Last session March 1,...
Time to register for Wellesley Public Schools Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 School Year, for children 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31 , 2014. When: Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 9am-12pm...
View ArticleWellesley losing assistant school superintendent to New Hampshire job
Wellesley Public Schools superintendent David Lussier will soon be losing sidekick Sal Petralia, who has been named superintendent of a New Hampshire school district, according to Seacoast Online....
View ArticleWellesley School Committee election results: Kelley, Paul make the cut
In Wellesley’s only contested townwide race at Tuesday’s election, newcomer Matt Kelley scored the most votes (1,672) for a seat on the School Committee, with incumbent Wendy Paul coming in next with...
View ArticleSave the date: Drug & Alcohol panel featuring Wellesley school, law...
The Wellesley PTSO hosts this discussion on drugs and alcohol in town at Wellesley High School library on Wednesday, March 12 (snacks/social at 7pm, panel at 7:30pm). Speakers will discuss what they...
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Sprague School to welcome new principal
Superintendent Lussier sent out a letter to the community welcoming Susan Snyder as the newly appointed principal of Sprague Elementary School, effective July 1, 2014. He notes that ”Ms. Snyder is...
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Fun with math: Tax calculator lets you see how much override will cost you
Wellesley has put an easy-to-use calculator on its website to help you figure out how much a $3.3M override of Prop 2.5 will have on your property bill. You just pop in your address and the calculator...
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