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🍎 Summer Eats Starts Monday, June 23! ☀️ Worcester Public Schools is excited to kick off free summer meals for all kids and teens 18 and under—no registration or ID needed! 🍽️ Meals will be served Monday through Friday at schools, parks, pools, libraries, and neighborhoods across Worcester — plus Saturdays at local markets! 📅 Program runs June 23 – August 15 (No service on July 4) 🔗 For daily site updates, visit: https://buff.ly/Dn8M15x Let’s keep our kids fueled, healthy, and ready for summer fun! 💚 Times and meals are subject to change.

🌟 Goddard School of Science & Technology – Zero Day Stars! 🌟 As we wrap up the school year, we’re giving a huge shoutout to the 99 students who had ZERO absences, tardies, or dismissals during the month of May! 👏🌟 Your dedication and consistency helped you finish the year strong—and showed everyone that showing up matters. We're proud of you! 🏫💪 For tips on maintaining strong attendance: https://buff.ly/4h75OTc

🎉 Worcester Public Schools Wins FIVE National Awards for Communications Excellence! The Worcester Public Schools Communications Department has been honored with five national awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for outstanding work in writing, marketing, photography, social media, and video. This recognition builds on the department’s continued success after earning three national awards in 2024—including the prestigious Golden Achievement Award for its school enrollment campaign. 🏆 2025 NSPRA Award Highlights: ✍️ Excellence in Writing – Kyle Prudhomme, Communications Specialist, for an article and photos on North High School’s On the Spot Acceptance Day 📊 Excellence in Marketing – Anca Tughin, Communications Specialist, for the Attendance Matters campaign poster 📸 Merit in Photography – Kyle Prudhomme, Communications Specialist, for student dancers at Burncoat High 📱 Merit in Social Media – Dan O’Brien, Chief Communications Officer, and Kyle Prudhomme and Anca Tughin, Communications Specialists, for the year-long Friendly Faces series 🎥 Merit in Video Production – Christine Wilson, Eric McKeon, and Stephanie Castano Flores of Worcester Educational Access Television (WEATV) for program outreach videos 🗣️ “In just over two years, our communications team has built a robust and highly effective operation from the ground up,” said Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, PhD. “These awards are a testament to their hard work, commitment to excellence, and innovation.” 🗣️ “This outstanding achievement truly highlights the district’s commitment to excellence in keeping our families, staff, and community members informed,” added Deputy Superintendent Brian Allen, who will become Superintendent on July 1. “Effective communication is the cornerstone of a strong school community.” 🚀 We’re excited to keep raising the bar for school communications in Worcester and beyond! 📖  Read the full article: https://buff.ly/W1GEdei

🌍 Spring 2025 Civics Project Showcase at the DCU Center 🏛️ On Monday, June 2, Worcester Public Schools scholars from Forest Grove Middle School, Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School, and North High School proudly represented our district at the regional Civics Showcase! Their powerful, student-led projects tackled real community issues—such as racism, clothing and food insecurity, pedestrian and traffic safety, middle school late buses, addiction, and solar power. These projects were among those selected by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to be featured at this year’s Worcester event, part of a statewide series hosted in partnership with Generation Citizen. 💬 Scholars presented to Community Advisors, who engaged them with thoughtful questions and will provide written feedback to teachers later this week—along with announcements of projects receiving special commendations. We couldn’t be prouder of their leadership, research, and advocacy! 📍 Learn more about the statewide Spring 2025 Showcases held in Dartmouth, Springfield, Worcester, and Boston:https://buff.ly/L6kCm58

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Claremont Academy Class of 2025! We’re proud to introduce Amrit Boyal as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉 Amrit, a first-generation student of South Asian descent, embraces her bilingual upbringing with pride. She has earned the Seal of Biliteracy in American Sign Language (ASL) and Seals of Biliteracy with distinction in Punjabi and Hindi. Beyond her academic excellence, Amrit gained invaluable experience through an internship with the Worcester Courthouse, deepening her passion for law. She has also been appointed as a member of Governor Healey’s Advisory Council, where she will lend her insights to help shape important policies. This fall, Amrit will attend Boston College, majoring in Applied Psychology and Human Development. She plans to attend law school after her undergraduate studies, with the goal of pursuing a career in Criminal Law and Advocacy. 👏 Join us in celebrating Amrit and all of Claremont Academy’s graduating seniors! 🎓 Commencement takes place Monday, June 9 at 6:00 PM at the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the North High Class of 2025! We’re proud to introduce Alexandra Lech as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉 A dedicated varsity volleyball player all four years — and team captain as a senior — Alexandra has been a standout leader on and off the court. She’s also made her mark as a member of the National Honor Society, Model United Nations, and the Yearbook Committee. Academically, Alexandra has excelled in North High’s most rigorous coursework, completing 13 Advanced Placement (AP) classes and several Dual Enrollment courses. Her achievements earned her the prestigious College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar with Distinction Award. Beyond the classroom, she’s given back to the community by mentoring young athletes through a youth volleyball program at Friendly House. This fall, Alexandra will attend Boston University, where she plans to major in Electrical Engineering and potentially double major in Biomedical Engineering. She also hopes to continue her volleyball journey on BU’s club team. 👏 Join us in celebrating Alexandra and all of North High’s graduating seniors! 🎓 Commencement takes place Friday, June 6 at 6:00 PM at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street.

🎓 A Beloved Tradition at Claremont and Woodland Academy 💙✨ Last week, Claremont Academy’s graduating seniors took part in a heartwarming tradition: the Graduation Walk through Claremont and Woodland Academy — the very building where many began their academic journey. Wearing caps and gowns, seniors walked the halls of the K–12 campus, cheered on by younger students and greeted by teachers who have supported them since their earliest years. 👏🧑‍🎓💐 With one campus serving students from kindergarten through high school, Claremont and Woodland Academy foster a unique community where this tradition brings the journey full circle. 🎓 Commencement takes place on Monday, June 9 at 6:00 PM at Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street.

Congratulations, South High Community School Class of 2025! 🎓 Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Wednesday night's commencement ceremony at the DCU Center.

🔧 Reverse Engineering in Action at Doherty Memorial High School 🔍 At this year’s Doherty Memorial High School Learning Fair, scholars didn’t just present what they’ve learned — they took it apart. Through a cross-disciplinary reverse engineering project, students brought academic concepts to life across five subjects, demonstrating both intellectual depth and real-world problem-solving. 💡 In Engineering, scholars disassembled real-world products and used professional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to model their inner workings. 📚 In History, they traced each product’s evolution, aligning technological advancements with key global events. ✍️ In English, they wrote technical descriptions using precise, industry-standard language. 🧬 In Biology, they analyzed how the human body interacts with the selected technologies. 📏 In Math, scholars applied the water displacement method to calculate density through hands-on experimentation. 📌 The result? Highly polished poster presentations that showcased rigorous research, collaboration, and thoughtful interdisciplinary integration. This multi-disciplinary project reflects dispositions of the Vision of a Learner future-ready framework including Curious Learner (CL 4), Effective Communicator (EC 3), and Problem Solver (PS 4). 👏 Congratulations to the scholars and educators at Doherty for fostering innovation, critical thinking, and real-world learning through this dynamic experience.

📚✨ Attendance Matters! 🏫 June has just 13 school days — let’s make every day count as we head toward the end of the school year! 🎉 Consistent attendance keeps students on track, boosts academic success, and builds lifelong habits. 📝💪 Together, we can show up, learn, and thrive! 🎓🌟 For tips on maintaining strong attendance: https://buff.ly/4h75OTc

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the South High Class of 2025! We’re proud to recognize Alina Liu — an extraordinary student whose talents shine in both STEM and the arts — and who will be heading to Harvard University this fall! 🎉 As President of the Math Team and Co-Captain of the Science Olympiad, Alina has led with insight, drive, and innovation. Her leadership helped restructure programs to boost student engagement and success, leaving a lasting impact on the South High community. Beyond STEM, Alina brings her talents to the arts. She serves as Treasurer of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and plays a key leadership role in the school band program, where her organizational skills have helped ensure the success of many memorable performances. From calculus to clarinet, Alina does it all with kindness, dedication, and a deep passion for learning. Her journey is just beginning — and we can’t wait to see what she’ll accomplish next. 👏 Join us in celebrating Alina and all of South High’s graduating seniors! 🎓 Commencement takes place Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00 PM at the DCU Arena, 50 Foster Street.

Congratulations, Burncoat High School Class of 2025! 🎓 Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Tuesday night's commencement ceremony at the DCU Center.

🎓 Congratulations to the Worcester Alternative School Class of 2025! Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Tuesday morning’s commencement ceremony at Polar Park’s DCU Club.

🎓 Congratulations to the Gerald Creamer Center School Class of 2025! Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Monday morning’s commencement ceremony at The Hanover Theatre.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Burncoat High School Class of 2025! We’re proud to introduce Kasie Vuong as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉 Kasie excels not only academically but also through her extracurricular involvement, all while maintaining a humble and caring nature. As a student in the Hanover Insurance Academy of the Arts and the Music Magnet program, she’s taken on Burncoat’s most rigorous coursework: 8 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, 7 Dual Enrollment courses, and an outstanding GPA of 4.95. Her accomplishments speak volumes: recipient of the Harvard Book Award, co-founder and President of the Asian Students Association, and Captain of both the Math Team and Varsity Volleyball Team. Outside the classroom, Kasie works at a local bubble tea shop and volunteers at UMass Memorial Hospital — experiences that have inspired her future in medicine. Kasie will attend Northeastern University this fall to study Health Science and Business, with plans to become a physician. 👏 Join us in celebrating Kasie and all of Burncoat’s graduating seniors! 🎓 Commencement takes place Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Worcester Alternative School Class of 2025! We’re proud to celebrate our graduating seniors, whose perseverance, growth, and determination have shaped their journey every step of the way. 🌱💫 👏 Join us in honoring the Class of 2025 and all they’ve accomplished! 🎓 Commencement takes place Tuesday, June 3 at 10:00 AM at Polar Park’s DCU Club, 100 Madison Street.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Gerald Creamer Center Class of 2025! We’re proud to recognize the achievements of our graduating seniors, who have shown resilience, growth, and determination every step of the way. 💪📘 👏 Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 and all they’ve achieved! 🎓 Commencement takes place Monday, June 2 at 10:00 AM at Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street.

😀Friendly Faces of Sullivan Middle School 📚The Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School serves 940 scholars in grades 6-8, including 150 in the Goddard Scholars Academy. 🎒Sullivan’s core values are: respectful, responsible and ready to learn! Located next door to South High Community School, Sullivan Middle scholars can envision themselves moving onto high school or higher education through strong academic standards, fun, and enrichment. On a recent school day, students were learning how to play bongo drums as part of a performing arts lesson, while others were actively participating in gym class as different languages and cultures were embraced by one another. Administrators greeted and posed for photos with students as part of their daily practice of building a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Congratulations, University Park Campus School Class of 2025! 🎓 Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Thursday night's commencement ceremony at Clark University's Atwood Hall.

🎓🌟 Congratulations to the University Park Campus School Class of 2025! We’re proud to introduce Melina Fana Aquino as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉 Melina is a poet, coder, and community builder whose accomplishments speak volumes. She was featured in Worcester MA Magazine for her powerful poetry, awarded the Harvard University Book Prize, and honored with the Hispanic Achievement and Celebrating Excellence (HACE) Award for academic excellence. ✍️📚🏅 Her most impressive work? Founding Girls Computer Science LearnUp, a Dell Technologies–sponsored program that empowers young women in STEM. Melina also completed a 100-hour remote internship leading a research team for the Guild of St. Agnes and serves as a Girls Who Code CS Ambassador. 💻💪 This fall, Melina will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and we can’t wait to see where her path leads. 👏 Join us in celebrating Melina and all of University Park’s graduating seniors! 🎓 Commencement takes place Thursday, May 29 at 6:00 PM at Clark University’s Atwood Hall, 950 Main Street.