🖤❤️💚 Honoring Juneteenth ✊🏾
Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation reached more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day stands as a powerful reminder of the enduring pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice.
As we honor this important day, we recognize the resilience, achievements, and lasting contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation's history. Juneteenth is also an opportunity to reflect, learn, and continue fostering understanding and belonging throughout our schools and community.
Wishing all WPS families, students, and staff a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.
📚 Learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth
🎉 Congratulations to Susan Bussing on Retirement! 🎓🌟
Please join us in celebrating Susan Bussing for 25 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Susan’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Susan! 🌷🎊
Please join us in celebrating Susan Bussing for 25 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Susan’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Susan! 🌷🎊
Where Are They Headed? Class of 2026 🎓
Congratulations to the nearly 2,000 Worcester Public Schools Class of 2026 graduates who are officially moving on to their next chapters!
From Ivy League universities, and local colleges, to trade unions, apprenticeship programs, military service and more, the newest WPS alumni are ready to make their mark.
Check out a complete list of where they are headed next: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2984362
Congratulations to the nearly 2,000 Worcester Public Schools Class of 2026 graduates who are officially moving on to their next chapters!
From Ivy League universities, and local colleges, to trade unions, apprenticeship programs, military service and more, the newest WPS alumni are ready to make their mark.
Check out a complete list of where they are headed next: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2984362
🎉 Congratulations to Kathleen Bogren on Retirement! 🎓🌟
Please join us in celebrating Kathleen Bogren for 35 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Kathleen’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Kathleen! 🌷🎊
Please join us in celebrating Kathleen Bogren for 35 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Kathleen’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Kathleen! 🌷🎊
🎉 Congratulations to Cathleen Beaudet on Retirement! 🎓🌟
Please join us in celebrating Cathleen Beaudet for 35 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Cathleen’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Cathleen! 🌷🎊
Please join us in celebrating Cathleen Beaudet for 35 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Cathleen’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Cathleen! 🌷🎊
☀️🍎 Summer Eats is Back!
Free meals are available all summer long for all children and teens 18 and under at parks, pools, libraries, and neighborhoods throughout Worcester. No registration, ID, or paperwork required! 📍🍽️
📅 June 23 – August 15
🚫 No service on July 3
🍎 Free summer meals are just around the corner! Explore locations, schedules, and more at: https://www.worcesterschools.org/page/summer-eats
Free meals are available all summer long for all children and teens 18 and under at parks, pools, libraries, and neighborhoods throughout Worcester. No registration, ID, or paperwork required! 📍🍽️
📅 June 23 – August 15
🚫 No service on July 3
🍎 Free summer meals are just around the corner! Explore locations, schedules, and more at: https://www.worcesterschools.org/page/summer-eats
Schools in the Worcester Public Schools will dismiss three hours earlier than their scheduled dismissal time on Friday, June 12, due to the forecast of hot temperatures.
All after school activities and programs are canceled.
There will be no morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) preschool.
Administrative offices will be open regular hours.
School leaders have been advised of hot weather procedures, which includes ensuring students have access to plenty of drinking water and to adjust activities as needed. Please stay cool and stay safe!
All after school activities and programs are canceled.
There will be no morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) preschool.
Administrative offices will be open regular hours.
School leaders have been advised of hot weather procedures, which includes ensuring students have access to plenty of drinking water and to adjust activities as needed. Please stay cool and stay safe!
🌟 School Committee Recognizes Transitions Program Starry Night Gala 🌟
The Worcester School Committee formally thanked staff in the WPS Transitions Program and student volunteers from the College of the Holy Cross for organizing the “Shining Students Gala.” 👏💙
The Gala is a prom-style event designed to celebrate community, connection, and student achievement. ✨💃🕺
The staff was thanked for and for all they do with the students in the Transition Program to feel, loved, valued and encouraged.🎉🫶
The Worcester School Committee formally thanked staff in the WPS Transitions Program and student volunteers from the College of the Holy Cross for organizing the “Shining Students Gala.” 👏💙
The Gala is a prom-style event designed to celebrate community, connection, and student achievement. ✨💃🕺
The staff was thanked for and for all they do with the students in the Transition Program to feel, loved, valued and encouraged.🎉🫶
🧪🌊 Learning comes alive at Coes Reservoir!
Columbus Park Preparatory Academy 5th graders from Mrs. D’Arcy’s and Mrs. McCann’s classes recently participated in Aquatic Science Day, a hands-on environmental learning experience that connected classroom lessons to real-world science.
Students rotated through five interactive stations exploring microscopic aquatic life, algae growth, water quality testing, dams and their environmental impact, and the fish species that inhabit Coes Reservoir. Along the way, they worked alongside experts from Clark University, Worcester State University, the Worcester Lakes and Ponds Program, and The Blackstone Watershed Association.
The experience built on learning from last fall’s Rhode Island field trip, recent stormwater lessons, and classroom discussions about water quality, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship.
A special thank you to the educators and environmental experts who shared their knowledge and helped make this engaging learning experience possible. 🌎💧
Columbus Park Preparatory Academy 5th graders from Mrs. D’Arcy’s and Mrs. McCann’s classes recently participated in Aquatic Science Day, a hands-on environmental learning experience that connected classroom lessons to real-world science.
Students rotated through five interactive stations exploring microscopic aquatic life, algae growth, water quality testing, dams and their environmental impact, and the fish species that inhabit Coes Reservoir. Along the way, they worked alongside experts from Clark University, Worcester State University, the Worcester Lakes and Ponds Program, and The Blackstone Watershed Association.
The experience built on learning from last fall’s Rhode Island field trip, recent stormwater lessons, and classroom discussions about water quality, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship.
A special thank you to the educators and environmental experts who shared their knowledge and helped make this engaging learning experience possible. 🌎💧
Congratulations, Claremont Academy Class of 2026! 🎓
District Attorney Joseph Early Donates $15,000 to Worcester Public Schools to Expand Elementary After-School Opportunities 🤝
District Attorney Early recently donated $15,000 to support after-school baseball clinics for WPS sixth-grade students at Worcester East Middle School, Union Hill School, Belmont Street Community School, Grafton Street School and Clark Street Community School.
In addition to funding, District Attorney Early has provided uniforms, equipment, and volunteers to support the clinics. The program plans to expand and offer additional after-school opportunities this fall through soccer.
Thank you to District Attorney Early for his ongoing commitment and partnership to providing WPS students of all ages with access to structured activities and skill-building programs!
Congratulations, Burncoat High School Class of 2026! 🎉
🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Claremont Academy Class of 2026!
We’re proud to introduce Carol Angeline Somersall Feliz as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉
Carol’s academic achievements and active involvement in community service make her a standout member of the Claremont Academy community. With strong focus and determination, she has consistently pursued academic excellence while contributing meaningfully beyond the classroom.
Her dedication to academic growth is remarkable. Carol is graduating with 18 college credits earned through the Early College program with Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), as well as coursework at Clark University. She is an active member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, and has earned the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction in Spanish, along with the Pathway Award for American Sign Language.
One of Carol’s greatest accomplishments is the completion of the Innovation Career Pathways program with a Business focus, further strengthening her interest in finance and business. This fall, she will attend Worcester State University, where she will major in Finance and Business Administration and continue building on her academic and career goals.
👏 Join us in celebrating Carol Angeline Somersall Feliz and all of Claremont Academy’s incredible graduates!
🎓 Commencement takes place Monday, June 8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester.
We’re proud to introduce Carol Angeline Somersall Feliz as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉
Carol’s academic achievements and active involvement in community service make her a standout member of the Claremont Academy community. With strong focus and determination, she has consistently pursued academic excellence while contributing meaningfully beyond the classroom.
Her dedication to academic growth is remarkable. Carol is graduating with 18 college credits earned through the Early College program with Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), as well as coursework at Clark University. She is an active member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, and has earned the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction in Spanish, along with the Pathway Award for American Sign Language.
One of Carol’s greatest accomplishments is the completion of the Innovation Career Pathways program with a Business focus, further strengthening her interest in finance and business. This fall, she will attend Worcester State University, where she will major in Finance and Business Administration and continue building on her academic and career goals.
👏 Join us in celebrating Carol Angeline Somersall Feliz and all of Claremont Academy’s incredible graduates!
🎓 Commencement takes place Monday, June 8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester.
🌟 School Committee Recognizes South’s Apricot Journal Students 🌟
The Worcester School Committee formally recognized the talented students of South High Community School’s literary magazine, The Apricot Journal! 📝✨
They recently earned a First Class Distinction at the 2025 REALM Awards (Recognizing Excellence in Arts and Literacy Magazines) from the National Council of Teachers of English. Out of 456 nominations nationwide, our South High students were one of only 135 magazines to receive this top-tier honor! 🏆📖
The Worcester School Committee formally recognized the talented students of South High Community School’s literary magazine, The Apricot Journal! 📝✨
They recently earned a First Class Distinction at the 2025 REALM Awards (Recognizing Excellence in Arts and Literacy Magazines) from the National Council of Teachers of English. Out of 456 nominations nationwide, our South High students were one of only 135 magazines to receive this top-tier honor! 🏆📖
⚡🌱 Worcester Public Schools is launching a new Clean Energy Pathway for grades 10-12 in the 2026-27 school year!
Through Innovation Career Pathways, students will gain hands-on experience, earn industry certifications, and explore careers in the growing clean energy sector.
📖 Read more: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2963804
Through Innovation Career Pathways, students will gain hands-on experience, earn industry certifications, and explore careers in the growing clean energy sector.
📖 Read more: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2963804
Congratulations, Worcester Alternative School Class of 2026! 🎓
🎓🌟 Congratulations to the Burncoat High School Class of 2026!
We’re proud to introduce Osiris Janette Del Cid Amezquita as this year’s Valedictorian! 🎉
The name Osiris means “powerful” or “mighty,” and she has embodied that meaning throughout her high school journey. With quiet strength, determination, and grace, Osiris has met every challenge with focus, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
A scholar, athlete, leader, and mentor, Osiris has set a high standard for her peers while consistently lifting others up. Her accomplishments include National Honor Society, the Harvard Book Award, Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction, AP Scholar with Honors, QuestBridge Scholarship Finalist, leadership in Student Government and the Student Superintendent Advisory Council, and captaincy in Track & Field.
Beyond accolades, she leads through service — volunteering, mentoring, and giving back to her community with heart and purpose. Her impact is defined not by recognition, but by action.
This fall, Osiris will attend Boston College to study neuroscience, continuing her journey of excellence and purpose.
👏 Join us in celebrating Osiris Janette Del Cid Amezquita and all of Burncoat’s incredible graduates!
🎓 Commencement takes place Friday, June 5, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester.
Congratulations, South High Community School Class of 2026! 🎓
🎓 Worcester Public Schools continues to lead the way in Early College opportunities!
This week at Worcester Technical High School, Massachusetts Education Secretary Stephen Zrike announced the largest expansion of Early College partnerships in state history. WPS has grown Early College participation from 714 students in 2023 to 1,362 students in 2026.
Through Early College Worcester, students can earn free college credits while still in high school through partnerships with Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State University. This year, 100 WPS seniors are graduating with 12 or more college credits already completed.
We're proud to help students save time, reduce college costs, and build a strong foundation for future success.
📖 Read more: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2963804
🎓 Congratulations, Gerald Creamer Center Class of 2026! 🎉
📜 240 incredible graduates received their diplomas at the Commencement Ceremony at the Hanover Theater on Tuesday — marking the largest class ever! 🎭✨
🙌 Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this incredible milestone. The future is officially yours to shape—go out there and make your mark, Class of 2026! The world is ready for you! 🌟🚀
📜 240 incredible graduates received their diplomas at the Commencement Ceremony at the Hanover Theater on Tuesday — marking the largest class ever! 🎭✨
🙌 Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this incredible milestone. The future is officially yours to shape—go out there and make your mark, Class of 2026! The world is ready for you! 🌟🚀
