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🎓 Where Are They Headed? | Class of 2026

August is here, which means many of our recent Worcester Public Schools alumni are getting ready to begin college, settle into their first jobs and careers, deepen their technical skills at trade schools, or embark on military service.

We are proud to celebrate the success of the WPS Class of 2026 one more time and wish you the very best in this next chapter. Class of 2027, you're up next!

Check out a complete list of where the Class of 2026 is headed next: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2984362

18 minutes ago, Worcester Public Schools
College and career placement logos for Worcester Public Schools.
College and career placement logos for South High Community School.
College and career placement logos for North High School.
College and career placement logos for Doherty Memorial High School.
College and career placement logos for Burncoat High School.
College and career placement logos for Worcester Technical High School.
College and career placement logos for Gerald Creamer Center.
College and career placement logos for Claremont Academy.
College and career placement logos for University Park Campus School.

🌭🔥 WPS Summer Eats: BBQ Days at the Parks This August ☀️

Join WPS Nutrition Services for Summer Eats BBQ Days at the Parks this August! Free BBQ meals are available for all children and teens under 18. No registration or ID is required.

Locations & Times:

📍 East Park (180 Shrewsbury Street): Tuesday, August 4 | 11:15–11:45 AM

📍 Greenwood Spray Park (14 Forsberg Street): Thursday, August 6 | 11:45 AM–12:15 PM

📍 Burncoat Playground (524 Burncoat Street):Thursday, August 6 | 11:45 AM–12:15 PM

📍 Crompton Park (47 Quinsigamond Avenue): Friday, August 7 | 1:40–2:20 PM

📍 Bennett State Pool (1260 Main Street, park behind Gates Lane School): Thursday, August 13 | 1:25–1:40 PM

📍 University Park (Crystal Park) (965 Main Street): Friday, August 14 | 12:45–1:15 PM

📍 Shine Pool (184 Providence Street): Friday, August 21 | 12:30–1:00 PM

🍎 Find more Summer Eats locations and meal times at worcesterschools.org/summer-eats.

about 8 hours ago, Worcester Public Schools
Poster announcing "BBQ Days at the Parks" with "Kids + Teens Eat Free" and a schedule of events.

🍔☀️ Free Summer Eats BBQ at Greenwood Spray Park & Burncoat Playground Today!

Join WPS Nutrition Services for a Summer Eats BBQ Day! All kids and teens eat FREE with no registration or I.D. required.

📍 Greenwood Spray Park (14 Forsberg Street)
🗓️ Thursday, August 6 | 11:45 AM–12:15 PM

📍 Burncoat Playground (524 Burncoat Street)
🗓️ Thursday, August 6 | 11:45 AM–12:15 PM

🍎 Find more Summer Eats locations and meal times at worcesterschools.org/summer-eats.

1 day ago, Worcester Public Schools
Children and adults line up at a table for free BBQ meals at a park event, with volunteers serving food.

🌭☀️ What a great day at East Park! ☀️🌭

Thank you to everyone who joined Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services for our first Summer Eats BBQ Day! We loved serving free BBQ lunches and connecting with families in our community.

Missed today's event? There are more BBQ Days happening this August!

🍎 All Summer Eats meals are FREE for kids and teens 18 and under. No registration, paperwork, or I.D. required.

📍 Find upcoming BBQ Days and Summer Eats meal locations by visiting worcesterschools.org/summer-eats.

We can’t wait to see you at the next park! 👋

2 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
Three young girls stand near a sign advertising "Summer Eats" free meals for kids.
Volunteers distribute free meals for kids and teens under a yellow and black tent at an outdoor event.
A young boy smiles and holds up a plate of food while standing in line at an outdoor event.
A woman and a girl stand near a sign advertising "Summer Eats" free meals for kids and teens.
A man in a white shirt and denim apron grills hot dogs under a tent with Spanish text "TODOS LOS NIÑOS Y ADOLESCENTES".
A child holds a flyer for "Summer Eats" program next to a sign advertising free meals for kids and teens.
A man and a child smile while holding trays of food at an outdoor event.
Volunteers serve hot dogs and buns under a tent labeled 'Project Bread' and 'Summer Eats'.
A volunteer hands a child a meal tray at an outdoor event with a tent that reads 'FREE MEALS FOR ALL KIDS AND TEENS'.
A volunteer hands a child a meal tray at an outdoor event with a tent that reads 'FREE MEALS FOR ALL KIDS AND TEENS'.
🍔☀️ Free Summer Eats BBQ Today at East Park!

Join WPS Nutrition Services for a Summer Eats BBQ Day at East Park today! All kids and teens eat FREE with no registration or I.D. required.

📍 East Park (180 Shrewsbury Street)
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4
🕚 11:15–11:45 AM

🍎 Find more Summer Eats locations and meal times at worcesterschools.org/summer-eats
3 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
Three smiling children pose for a photo at a park event, with text promoting "BBQ DAYS AT THE PARKS!"
🌭🔥 WPS Summer Eats: BBQ Days at the Parks This August ☀️

Join WPS Nutrition Services for Summer Eats BBQ Days at the Parks this August! Free BBQ meals are available for all children and teens under 18. No registration or ID is required.

Locations & Times:

📍 East Park (180 Shrewsbury Street): Tuesday, August 4 | 11:15 AM–11:45 AM
📍 Greenwood Spray Park (14 Forsberg Street): Thursday, August 6 | 11:45 AM–12:15 PM
📍 Crompton Park (47 Quinsigamond Avenue): Friday, August 7 | 1:40 PM–2:20 PM
📍 Shine Pool (184 Providence Street): Friday, August 21 | 12:30 PM–1:00 PM

🍎 Find more Summer Eats locations and meal times at worcesterschools.org/summer-eats.
4 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
Three smiling children pose for a photo with a yellow frisbee, promoting free summer meals for kids and teens.
Countdown to Kindergarten at Polar Park!

Join us for Countdown to Kindergarten on Monday, August 24 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park.

Countdown to Kindergarten is a day to help your child (and you!) prepare for their first year of school. Enjoy hands-on, family-friendly activities, receive free books and other learning materials, and get your questions answered directly by WPS early childhood staff.

Complimentary parking will be available in the LAZ Madison Street Parking Lot located at 25 Madison Street.

Additional details and event tickets will be mailed to families & caregivers with a registered kindergarten student for the 2026–27 school year.

Children and their families will:
🚌 Climb aboard a school bus
🚸 Meet a crossing guard
🎶 Make music
📚 Get a free book
🥦 Learn about healthy eating
🏃‍♂️ Play the "Lunch Tray Relay"
🧱 Build with blocks – and more!
7 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is in English.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated in Albanian.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated in Arabic.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated into Spanish.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated into Portuguese.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated into Nepali.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated into Twi.
A Countdown to Kindergarten flyer that says "Monday, August 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester". The flyer is translated into Vietnamese.
🍎 Summer Eats Is Still Going Strong! ☀️

We've been out visiting Summer Eats locations across Worcester, and it's been great to see children and teens enjoying healthy meals and connecting with their community. Thank you to our dedicated Nutrition Services team and community partners for helping make Summer Eats a success! 💙

Free meals are available for all children and teens ages 18 and younger. No registration, ID, or paperwork is required.

📍 Visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a location near you.

📸 Take a look at some photos from our visits to Summer Eats locations across Worcester!
9 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
Children hold bags of food in front of a Worcester Nutrition Services truck.
A man, a woman, and a young girl stand next to a sign for "Summer Eats" food program.
Two children hold bags of groceries in front of a Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services truck.
A woman and two young boys smile for a photo outdoors on a sunny day.
A man holds a child while standing near a table with food distribution supplies, with a truck labeled 'Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services' in the background.
A woman and child receive food from volunteers at an outdoor distribution table.
A smiling young girl holds a container of snacks and a carton of milk, with a food distribution event in the background.
A young girl in a yellow t-shirt holds a meal package with a carton of TruMoo milk.
A young girl holds a container of food and a water bottle outside a building with an 'African Community Education' banner.
Two young boys stand near a truck with "Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services" branding, holding lunch items.
🍎 Summer Eats Is Serving Up Smiles! ☀️

We’ve been visiting some of our Summer Eats locations across Worcester and seeing the program in action! From nutritious meals to friendly faces, it’s great to see our community coming together to keep kids and teens fueled all summer long. 🥪🍏

Through Summer Eats, free meals are available for children and teens ages 18 and younger. No registration or ID is required!


📍 Visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a Summer Eats location near you.
11 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A young girl smiles brightly, holding a container with a carton of TruMoo chocolate milk and a snack.
Four smiling children stand outdoors, each holding a container of food.
Volunteers distribute food items from crates on a table to children and adults outdoors.
A smiling boy in an orange hat holds a clear plastic bag containing a sandwich and drink.
A young person wearing a straw hat and glasses holds a container of food and a carton of milk, standing near a "Summer Eats" sign.
A young girl in a green t-shirt smiles while sitting at a wooden table with a meal.
Three young people stand in front of a truck with "Nutrition Services" text, holding food containers and milk cartons.
A young woman smiles while holding a container with a green apple and a sandwich.
A smiling young girl holds a container of food and a carton of TruMoo chocolate milk.
Two young boys smile at the camera while sitting at a picnic table with their lunches.
Quarter 4 Honor Roll!

Congratulations to all WPS students being recognized for their hard work and academic achievement in the fourth quarter. We’re proud to celebrate your success!

Find your student here: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/3013300
15 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A graphic that says "Fourth Quarter Honor Roll" with a graduation cap and a re-direct link to worcesterschools.org
🍎 Summer Eats Is in Full Swing! ☀️

Summer is here, and Worcester Public Schools is helping kids and teens stay fueled all season long! Through the Summer Eats program, we’re serving fresh, delicious, FREE meals throughout the community with no registration or ID required.

A huge shoutout to our incredible Nutrition Services staff who prepare these healthy meals and help make Summer Eats possible all summer long. 💚

Swipe to see some of our Nutrition Services staff in action and the smiles they help create along the way! 🥪🥦🍏

📍 Visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a Summer Eats location near you.
16 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A group of children and adults stand in front of a truck and a yellow tent for Project Bread's Summer Eats program.
A smiling young girl holds a container of fruit and a purple water bottle in front of a Project Bread tent.
Nutrition Services staff distribute pre-packaged meals from a truck labeled “Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services.”
Two young girls stand next to a sign advertising "Summer Eats" free meals, holding food packages.
Three smiling children pose outdoors with a yellow KanJam disc and game set.
Five smiling individuals stand behind a table laden with pre-packaged meals, including sandwiches and apples.
Rows of individually packaged lunches, each containing a sandwich, apple, and carrots, are neatly arranged on a wooden surface.
Nutrition Services staff distribute pre-packaged meals from a truck labeled “Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services” to a family on a sidewalk.
Four people stand behind a table laden with bagged food items, with a large truck labeled 'Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services' in the background.
A white A-frame sign announces "Summer Eats: School's Out. Free Meals Are In." with colorful food and fun graphics.
🍎 Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Leadership Team Inspires the Year Ahead

Our Nutrition Leadership Team recently attended the Annual National Conference (ANC) of the School Nutrition Association (SNA)!

👩‍🍳Between hands-on culinary demonstrations, skill-building workshops, and team-building activities, they gathered top-tier ideas to bring back to our school cafeterias.

🌟Get ready for a great year ahead! The team is inspired, recharged, and ready to serve our students! 🍽️

📸 Pictured:
Front row (L-R): Jodi Foster (Assistant Director of School Nutrition), Danielle Collins (Director of School Nutrition), and Sheyenne Dennis (Lead Chef Trainer).

Back row (L-R): Daniel Benoit, Thomas Bongovio, Austin Sands, and Christopher Leotsakos (Coordinators of Culinary Operations).
17 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A diverse group of seven people smile for a photo in front of a textured wall with decorative ceramic pieces.
🎶 Burncoat High School Chorus Performs at Fenway Park! ⚾

This past Saturday, members of the Burncoat High School Quadrivium Chorus had the incredible honor of performing the National Anthem before the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, showcasing their talent on one of the country's most iconic stages. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to these outstanding student musicians and their directors on this unforgettable experience and for representing Worcester Public Schools with pride!

📷 Swipe through to see highlights from this unforgettable day at Fenway Park!

📸 Photo credit: Max Berger
17 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A group of young people in matching t-shirts stand on a baseball field, facing a crowd in the stands.
A group of young people wearing matching black t-shirts with a green logo stand on a baseball field.
A choir of students in matching 'Burncoat Patriots' t-shirts stands on a baseball field, facing a crowd.
A smiling young person stands on a baseball field, with stadium seating and a crowd in the background.
A woman with long red hair smiles at the camera on a baseball field, wearing a black t-shirt with a circular logo.
A green mascot with a red 'B' hat and a yellow 'Boston' jersey stands on a baseball field.
A diverse group of young people wearing matching black "Burncoat Patriots" t-shirts stand on a baseball field
A group of people stand on a baseball field, facing away from the camera, with stadium seating and advertisements visible in the background.
A group of young people wearing matching black t-shirts with a green logo stand on a baseball field.
A baseball field with a pitcher on the mound and a crowd in the stands under a cloudy sky.
☀️ Summer fun starts with a healthy meal! 🍎

From June 23 through August 21, Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services is offering FREE meals for all children and teens 18 and under.

✅ No registration
✅ No ID
✅ No paperwork

📲 Scan the QR code or visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a Summer Eats location near you.

See you this summer! 🍉
18 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
Poster announces "The Fun Is On With Summer Eats!" offering free meals for kids and teens from June 23 - August 21.

⚽🏆 This World Cup summer, the fun is on!

With the 2026 World Cup Final just around the corner, Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services is here to help keep kids and teens fueled with FREE, healthy meals all summer long through Summer Eats! 🥪🍉

Whether you're cheering for your favorite team or playing outside with friends, healthy meals help keep the fun going all summer.

Through the Summer Eats program, children and teens 18 and under can enjoy nutritious meals at no cost. No registration, no ID, and no paperwork required—just stop by and enjoy!

Looking for a meal site? It's easy:
📲 Scan the QR code.
🌐 Visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a convenient location near you.

Let's make this summer healthy, active, and full of winning moments! 🌟🍎

23 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A bright blue graphic announces "Summer Eats" with a soccer ball and "Summer Eats" logo at the top.
🏛️ Burncoat Middle School Students Explore Civics Through Hands-On Learning

✨ Burncoat Middle School's rising 8th graders explored government, higher education, and local history during this year's Civics Camp, funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

📚 Over three days, students:
🎓 Toured Clark University, attended a college lecture with Professor Ken MacLean, and enjoyed a campus visit.
🏛️ Learned about local government at Worcester City Hall, met with Councilman Moe Bergman, and participated in a mock City Council meeting.
🛡️ Visited the Worcester Art Museum, explored medieval galleries, and participated in a hands-on workshop featuring armor from the Higgins Armory collection.

💙 These real-world experiences helped students deepen their understanding of civic engagement while connecting classroom learning to their community.
25 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A diverse group of young people and an adult sit on tiered wooden benches in a modern building.
A group of students wearing yellow backpacks with the slogan 'EVERY VOTE COUNTS!' stand near a sign for 'HURST COURTS'.
A diverse group of young people in matching white t-shirts stand on stone steps in front of a building.
A group of students in white t-shirts listen to a man in a suit in front of a display case and large colorful figures.
A group of young people in matching t-shirts stand with a man in a suit in a room with ornate wooden paneling and large windows.
A man in a suit speaks at a podium in a wood-paneled room, with two young people seated beside him.
A group of young people sit at desks in a courtroom, facing a judge and another individual at the front.
A group of young people and adults are seated in a courtroom with ornate wooden paneling.
A group of young people stand in a museum exhibit featuring suits of armor and historical weapons.
A young person wearing a white t-shirt with a 'Civics Camp' logo smiles while trying on ornate metal gauntlets in a museum exhibit.
⚽☀️ This World Cup summer, the fun is on! ☀️⚽

Whether you're cheering on your favorite team or playing your own match with friends, Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services is here to help keep kids and teens fueled with FREE, healthy meals all summer long! 🥪🍉

Through the Summer Eats program, children and teens 18 and under can enjoy nutritious meals at no cost. No registration, no ID, and no paperwork required—just stop by and enjoy!

Looking for a meal site? It's easy:
📲 Scan the QR code
🌐 Visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a convenient location near you!

Let's make this summer healthy, active, and full of winning moments! 🌟🍎
25 days ago, Worcester Public Schools
A bright yellow graphic promotes "Summer Eats" with various food and fun icons, including burgers, pizza, fruits, and sports balls.
🏃‍♂️ Every Day Is Recess with Summer Eats! 🏃‍♀️

Keep the fun going all summer long! Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services is making sure your days are filled with full plates and great energy. 🍔🍕🍇

With Summer Eats, kids and teens eat completely FREE every single day. No sign-ups, no ID required—just show up, grab some delicious food, and enjoy your summer recess!

Finding a location is easier than ever:

📱 Scan the QR code

👉 Or visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to view locations and meal times.

Let's make this summer full of good food and great times. Share this with your friends and neighbors so no one misses out! ☀️✨
about 1 month ago, Worcester Public Schools
Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services offers free meals for kids and teens with "Summer Eats."
📚☀️ Summer Reading Starts Here! ☀️📚

Whether your child loves mystery, sports, fantasy, novels, or learning something new, summer is the perfect time to discover new books, strengthen literacy skills, and keep their imagination growing.

Looking for ideas? Worcester Public Schools offers summer reading resources for students and families, including recommended book lists to help make reading part of your summer routine.

Visit our Summer Reading page to get started and discover your next great read!
🔗 worcesterschools.org/summerreading
about 1 month ago, Worcester Public Schools
A colorful graphic that says "Summer Reading" with the Worcester Public Schools logo.
☀️ Hello Summer, Hello Free Meals! ☀️

The sun is shining, school is out, and Worcester Public Schools Nutrition Services is here to make sure your summer is fueled with delicious, healthy food! 🥪🍉

Through the Summer Eats program, kids and teens can eat completely FREE all summer long. No registration, no ID, and no paperwork required—just show up and enjoy a great meal!

Wondering where to find us? It’s simple:

📲 Scan the QR code

🌐 Or visit our website: worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to find a convenient meal site near you!

Let’s make this summer healthy, active, and fun. Spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors! 🍎✨
about 1 month ago, Worcester Public Schools
A smiling girl holds a meal bag, promoting Worcester Public Schools' Summer Eats program.