
Please join us in celebrating Laurie Fazio for 28 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Laurie’s reflections on her time at Roosevelt School. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Laurie! 🌷🎊

Please join us in celebrating Laurie Dziokonski for 33 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Laurie’s reflections on her time at Chandler Elementary. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Laurie! 🌷🎊

Please join us in celebrating Paul Gilrein for 33 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Paul’s reflections on his time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Paul! 🎊

Please join us in celebrating Nancy Anne Driscoll for 34 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Nancy’s reflections on her time at Worcester Arts Magnet School. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Nancy! 🌷🎊

Congratulations to Dr. Karrie Allen, Principal of Goddard School of Science and Technology, on her retirement.
Reflecting on her time in the Worcester Public Schools, Dr. Allen shared: "I am so, so grateful for my years in the Worcester Public School system. It has been the most amazing journey...I'm so thankful for it all."
Thank you, Dr. Allen, for your years of dedication, service and leadership in Worcester Public Schools. We wish you all the best in your retirement!

Please join us in celebrating Cindy Cramer for 33 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Cindy’s reflections on her time at Roosevelt Elementary. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Cindy! 🌷🎊

Please join us in celebrating Thomas Gibbons for 36 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Thomas’s reflections on his time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Thomas! 🌷🎊

☀️🍎 We’ve Got Your Summer Eats!
Summer Eats is now open! Worcester Public Schools is providing free meals for children and teens 18 years and under in the city of Worcester from June 23 through August 15 as part of the Summer Eats program.
Meals are available this summer at sites across Worcester, from parks and pools to libraries and neighborhoods. No registration, ID, or paperwork is needed!
📅 June 23 – August 15
🚫 No service on July 3
📱 Scan the QR code
👉 Or visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to view locations and meal times.

🔔 Community Notice 🔔
Please be advised that Forest Grove Middle School will be closed to the public on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
During this time, the Worcester Police Department will be conducting a scheduled training session at the school.
You may notice a police presence at the school; please rest assured that it is part of a training session.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

☀️ School is OUT, Free Meals are IN! 🍽️
Summer is officially here, and Worcester Public Schools is helping keep kids and teens fueled all season long through the Summer Eats program!
Healthy, delicious, and completely free meals are available for children and teens 18 years and under.
No registration required.
No ID needed.
Just show up and enjoy! 🎉
⚠️ Important Schedule Note:
There will be no meal service on Friday, July 3. Please plan ahead.
📍 Find a Site Near You
Ready to find your closest neighborhood meal site?
👉 Visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to view locations and service times.

Please join us in celebrating Daniel P. Coonan for 33 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Daniel’s reflections on his time at North High School. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Daniel! 🎊

As the school year comes to a close, students at Columbus Park Preparatory School gathered for a Summer Reading Kickoff to inspire a love of reading all summer long.
Thanks to generous book donations from the Community Book Nook Initiative, students had the opportunity to browse and select books that matched their interests.
Every student left with at least one book, and many left with several, helping ensure they have plenty of opportunities to read, learn, and explore throughout the summer.
Looking to support reading at home this summer? Visit worcesterschools.org/summerreading for book lists and additional resources to get you started!







Please join us in celebrating Deirdre Carlson for 33 years of dedicated service in Worcester Public Schools. Take a moment to read Deirdre’s reflections on her time with WPS. 📖💙
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Deirdre! 🌷🎊

🖤❤️💚 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

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! 🌷🎊

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

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 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! 🌷🎊

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

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!
