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!
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!
🍎 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!
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!
🍎 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.
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.
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
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
🍎 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.
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.
🍎 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).
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).
🎶 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
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
☀️ 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! 🍉
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! 🍉
⚽🏆 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! 🌟🍎
🏛️ 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.
✨ 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.
⚽☀️ 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! 🌟🍎
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! 🌟🍎
🏃♂️ 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! ☀️✨
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! ☀️✨
📚☀️ 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
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
☀️ 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! 🍎✨
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! 🍎✨
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
🔔 Please Note: WPS district offices are closed today, July 3, in observance of the holiday.
Tomorrow, we celebrate a historic Fourth of July as our nation marks its 250th anniversary! We wish everyone a safe and memorable holiday as we celebrate this milestone in our country's history.
For two and a half centuries, the United States has been shaped by the foundational values of freedom, unity, and community. This quarter-millennium milestone invites us to look back at our shared history, appreciate the progress we've made, and look forward to the future we are building together.
Learn more about the history of the Fourth of July: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
🔔 Please Note: WPS district offices are closed today, July 3, in observance of the holiday.
Tomorrow, we celebrate a historic Fourth of July as our nation marks its 250th anniversary! We wish everyone a safe and memorable holiday as we celebrate this milestone in our country's history.
For two and a half centuries, the United States has been shaped by the foundational values of freedom, unity, and community. This quarter-millennium milestone invites us to look back at our shared history, appreciate the progress we've made, and look forward to the future we are building together.
Learn more about the history of the Fourth of July: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
WPS Student-Athletes Shine at Adidas Outdoor Track & Field Nationals 🏅
Shoutout to our Worcester Technical High School and North High School student-athletes for representing Worcester on the national stage at the recent Adidas Outdoor Track & Field Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina.
These athletes closed out another strong season of competition, earning season bests, setting school records, and competing against some of the best high school track & field athletes in the country.
Also, a special shoutout to South High Community School senior Keylani Amaning for competing in the Triple Jump at Nationals, capping off an outstanding career and representing the Colonels on the national stage.
Here are some standout results from the competition:
• Boys 800 Sprint Medley Relay, 9th place (1:35.06, Season Best): Gershom Opoku, Noah Jones, Joel Rodriguez and Kayden Gray
• Boys 4x400 Relay, 11th place (3:23.82, New School Record): Joel Rodriguez, Omega Dennis, Emmanuel Mireku, Kayden Gray
• Boys 4x200 Relay-A, 14th place (1:29.49, Season Best): Emmanuel Mireku, Noah Jones, Gershom Opoku, Kayden Gray
• Boys 1600 Sprint Medley Relay, 16th place (3:42.46, Season Best): Noah Jones, Gershom Opoku, Kayden Gray, Nasredine Yussef
• Girls 4x200 Relay, 28th place (1:47.27, New School Record): Azariah Fullerton, Joanita Boakye, Anahi Ayala, Victoria Salau
• Girls 4x400 Relay, 31st place (4:23.61, Season Best): Joanita Boakye, Benedicta Honny, Leandra Afryie, Azana Burns
• Boys 4x400 Relay-B, 58th place (3:33.67, Season Best): Nana Brempong, Leet Leet, Nasredine Yussef, Jonathan Osei
• Girls 4x100 Relay, 52nd place (51.28, Season Best): Leandra Afryie, Azariah Fullerton, Anahi Ayala, Victoria Salau
• 400 Hurdles: Joel Rodriguez, 29th place (56.90, New School Record)
Way to represent Worcester! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏅🎉
Shoutout to our Worcester Technical High School and North High School student-athletes for representing Worcester on the national stage at the recent Adidas Outdoor Track & Field Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina.
These athletes closed out another strong season of competition, earning season bests, setting school records, and competing against some of the best high school track & field athletes in the country.
Also, a special shoutout to South High Community School senior Keylani Amaning for competing in the Triple Jump at Nationals, capping off an outstanding career and representing the Colonels on the national stage.
Here are some standout results from the competition:
• Boys 800 Sprint Medley Relay, 9th place (1:35.06, Season Best): Gershom Opoku, Noah Jones, Joel Rodriguez and Kayden Gray
• Boys 4x400 Relay, 11th place (3:23.82, New School Record): Joel Rodriguez, Omega Dennis, Emmanuel Mireku, Kayden Gray
• Boys 4x200 Relay-A, 14th place (1:29.49, Season Best): Emmanuel Mireku, Noah Jones, Gershom Opoku, Kayden Gray
• Boys 1600 Sprint Medley Relay, 16th place (3:42.46, Season Best): Noah Jones, Gershom Opoku, Kayden Gray, Nasredine Yussef
• Girls 4x200 Relay, 28th place (1:47.27, New School Record): Azariah Fullerton, Joanita Boakye, Anahi Ayala, Victoria Salau
• Girls 4x400 Relay, 31st place (4:23.61, Season Best): Joanita Boakye, Benedicta Honny, Leandra Afryie, Azana Burns
• Boys 4x400 Relay-B, 58th place (3:33.67, Season Best): Nana Brempong, Leet Leet, Nasredine Yussef, Jonathan Osei
• Girls 4x100 Relay, 52nd place (51.28, Season Best): Leandra Afryie, Azariah Fullerton, Anahi Ayala, Victoria Salau
• 400 Hurdles: Joel Rodriguez, 29th place (56.90, New School Record)
Way to represent Worcester! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏅🎉
🎶 Worcester UNITES Summer Concert at South High 🎶
Worcester UNITES recently held its annual summer concert at South High Community School, bringing together student musicians and coaches from across the district for an afternoon of music with family and friends.
This year’s performance showcased the incredible range of WPS musicians, featuring a student rock band, orchestra, and symphony band performances. Throughout the Summer UNITES program, students from elementary, middle, and high schools came together to strengthen their skills, have fun through music, and prepare for this special showcase.
Students learned and performed all of the concert pieces in just three days, highlighting their dedication, teamwork, and impressive musical talent.
Congratulations to our Worcester UNITES musicians on another amazing concert and a successful summer program! 🎵
Worcester UNITES recently held its annual summer concert at South High Community School, bringing together student musicians and coaches from across the district for an afternoon of music with family and friends.
This year’s performance showcased the incredible range of WPS musicians, featuring a student rock band, orchestra, and symphony band performances. Throughout the Summer UNITES program, students from elementary, middle, and high schools came together to strengthen their skills, have fun through music, and prepare for this special showcase.
Students learned and performed all of the concert pieces in just three days, highlighting their dedication, teamwork, and impressive musical talent.
Congratulations to our Worcester UNITES musicians on another amazing concert and a successful summer program! 🎵
☀️ Your Summer Checklist is Complete! ☀️
Continuing our Summer Eats series—Worcester Public Schools is serving up everything you need for a fun, easy, and nourishing summer:
✔️ FREE MEALS
✔️ GOOD VIBES
✔️ SUMMER FUN
The Summer Eats program is now underway (June 23–August 21), helping ensure kids and teens across Worcester stay happy, healthy, and well-fed all summer long! 🍔🍓🍟
📲 Quick & Easy to Find a Site:
📱 Scan the QR code
👉 Or visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to check locations and meal times
Continuing our Summer Eats series—Worcester Public Schools is serving up everything you need for a fun, easy, and nourishing summer:
✔️ FREE MEALS
✔️ GOOD VIBES
✔️ SUMMER FUN
The Summer Eats program is now underway (June 23–August 21), helping ensure kids and teens across Worcester stay happy, healthy, and well-fed all summer long! 🍔🍓🍟
📲 Quick & Easy to Find a Site:
📱 Scan the QR code
👉 Or visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to check locations and meal times
🎓 Middle School Jump Start: Preparing Students for High School 🎓
Before the end of the school year, Worcester Public Schools’ Middle School Jump Start welcomed rising ninth grade students across the district for a closer look at their future high schools before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
Students visited their new school communities, connected with staff, and learned more about the transition to high school.
Students from Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School visited South High Community School, where more than 400 future Colonels participated in sessions held over several days to prepare for the year ahead. Students enjoyed lunch in the cafeteria, explored fall sports and extracurricular opportunities, and learned more about life as a high school student.
Students also participated in rotating sessions focused on school expectations, attendance, understanding their schedules, summer reading, and other resources to support a successful start to ninth grade.
We look forward to welcoming these students back in August as they begin their high school journey!
Before the end of the school year, Worcester Public Schools’ Middle School Jump Start welcomed rising ninth grade students across the district for a closer look at their future high schools before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
Students visited their new school communities, connected with staff, and learned more about the transition to high school.
Students from Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School visited South High Community School, where more than 400 future Colonels participated in sessions held over several days to prepare for the year ahead. Students enjoyed lunch in the cafeteria, explored fall sports and extracurricular opportunities, and learned more about life as a high school student.
Students also participated in rotating sessions focused on school expectations, attendance, understanding their schedules, summer reading, and other resources to support a successful start to ninth grade.
We look forward to welcoming these students back in August as they begin their high school journey!
🛑 Kids at home doesn't have to mean more meal prep! 🛑
Parents and caregivers, we know summer schedules can get hectic. Let Worcester Public Schools take one thing off your plate while putting nutritious, delicious meals on theirs! 🥪🍎
Through the Summer Eats program, children and teens can enjoy healthy meals all summer long—so you can spend less time cooking and more time making memories.
✨ Why Families Love Summer Eats
✅ Totally Free – Meals are available at no cost for all children and teens 18 and under.
✅ Zero Hassle – No I.D. or registration required. Just show up and enjoy!
✅ Convenient Locations – Meal sites are available throughout Worcester all summer long.
📍 Ready to Find a Site?
📱 Scan the QR code
👉 Or visit worcesterschools.org/summer-eats to view locations and meal times.
