North High School

🌟 Worcester Public Schools at MassHire Job Fair! 🌟 On Friday, September 13, our District Recruiting Team, along with the 🍽️ Nutrition and 🚌 Transportation teams, joined 90+ employers at Polar Park for the MassHire Central Job Fair! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with job seekers and share exciting career opportunities within our district. Interested in joining our team? Apply now at worcesterschools.org/jobs and become part of Worcester Public Schools! Thank you to all who visited our table! 🙌🎉

🎒💻 Happy IT Professionals Day! 🎉 IT pros are the tech wizards of our schools, tackling the tech puzzles 🧩 that leave the rest of us scratching our heads! Whether it’s managing Chromebooks 💻, desktops 🖥️, networks 🌐, or even fixing cafeteria registers 🍔, you keep everything running smoothly. From keeping our Wi-Fi strong 📶 to safeguarding our cybersecurity 🔐, you handle the complexities of modern tech with superhero skills 🦸‍♂️💥. Thank you for being the ultimate tech champions that power our classrooms! 🙌✨

🥗 New Menu Alert! 🍎 Fresh and tasty options are hitting the menu at all schools this year! Whether you're in elementary, middle, or high school, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. ✨ From a game-changing breakfast to a delicious lunch, our new dishes will have you looking forward to every meal! But don’t just take our word for it - here’s what some of your fellow students are saying: 🗣️ “The new breakfast is AMAZING! This is exactly what we needed!” - 11th grade student 🗣️”Good, it’s better than last year, better food!” - 4th grade student 🗣️ “The kids like the food and kept asking if I tired the Mac and Cheese” - 5th grade teacher Check out what’s on the menu and try something new today. 😋🍎 📲 View the full menu at https://buff.ly/47lkI4R

🍽️ Lincoln Street Receives Support to Combat Hunger ❤️ Lincoln Street School Principal Karen Allen and thanked volunteers from the Juniper Outreach Foundation who recently restocked the school's food pantry. The foundation hosts pantries in four Worcester Public Schools to prevent hunger at Lincoln Street, City View, Elm Park, and Burncoat Prep.

Hoops for Harris 🏀 A basketball tournament for middle and high school students is taking place September 7 at Clark University in memory of Harris Wolobah, the Doherty Memorial High School student who died one year ago. Members of Harris’ family thanked the community for their support before the youth engaged in a day of basketball skill-building exercises and activities.

Pride Worcester Festival! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Worcester Public Schools families and staff celebrated our LGBTQIA+ community at the 2024 Pride Worcester Festival! Superintendent Rachel Monárrez greeted several families, along with women tradespeople who helped build the new Doherty High School! WPS also hosted an informational table with flyers about job listings and a new LGBTQIA+ Parent Advisory Council that is launching this fall! Our partners from the Mass. Teachers Union also hosted a table with educational information for LGBTQ families.

🌟 WPS High School Students Intern with Office of Family and Community Engagement 🌟 Diana Do of Doherty Memorial High School and Mia Cano of North High School recently participated in a weeklong summer internship with the Office of Family and Community Engagement! During the internship, the duo helped create Powerpoints and informational material for the Back to School Family Academy and other upcoming events. The internship was made possible through the Bruce Wells Scholar Upward Bound Program, a four-year leadership and college access program for college-bound Worcester high school students. The program provides support to help students reach their academic and career potential. Great job to Diana and Mia! 🎉🙌

🏆🏐 North High Boys Volleyball Honored with MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award 🏐🏆 The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) recently named the North High School boys volleyball team as recipients of the MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award for the 2024 spring athletic season. The MIAA's annual sportsmanship award is presented to high school teams that exemplify the tenets of good sportsmanship to the highest degree. Award criteria include: Teamwork, Fair play/respect for opponents, Ethics, and Citizenship. Congrats to the Polar Bears for representing our city well!

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Did you know Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers? Signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894, Labor Day is a time to reflect on the impact of the labor movement. We wish all of our WPS community a relaxing and restful Labor Day! Visit the link below to learn more about the history of Labor Day. 🔗: https://buff.ly/2M10oPj

Submit Your Back to School Photos! 📸 Did you take photos of your child on the first day of school? Send them to us! Visit the link below to send us your scholar's first day of school photos! We'll share some of them on our social media! ➡️: https://buff.ly/3ADxdMC

Submit Your Back to School Photos! 📸 Did you take photos of your child on the first day of school? Send them to us! Visit the link below to send us your scholar's first day of school photos! We'll share some of them on our social media! ➡️: https://buff.ly/3ADxdMC

📚🎒 Back to School in Worcester Public Schools! 🏫🍎 The countdown is on! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for the 2024-25 school year. Mark your calendars for the first day: • Grades 1-12: Monday, August 26 • PreK & Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 28 For all the info you need to get ready, visit our Back to School page at worcesterschools.org/backtoschool or scan the QR code in this post. Let’s make this school year amazing! 🌟

Quarter 4 honor roll listings for the 2023-24 school year are now post! 🏆 Congratulations to the many scholars who are being acknowledged for their academic achievements. Find your scholar here 👉 https://buff.ly/4bAOe76

Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity that defines our great nation. Let's cherish the values of independence, diversity, and community that make our school district strong. Wishing all our students, families, and staff a safe and joyous Independence Day! 🎉🗽 Learn more at https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th

Worcester Public Schools, Worcester Public Library Team Up For Accessible Summer Reading 📚😎 This summer, all Worcester Public Schools (WPS) students who will enter grades 7, 8, 9, or 10 in the fall will have free access to digital versions of their summer reading books thanks to a new partnership with the Worcester Public Library (WPL). The students will receive free access to digital summer reading books through the Sora app on Clever. The digital books are now available for 90-day checkout at no cost to WPS students or their families.

 🎉It's official! School's out for summer!  Congratulations to all our incredible students for their hard work and achievements this year! 🎓📚 A big thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for their support! 🙏 Wishing everyone a fantastic summer break filled with fun, relaxation, and new adventures!☀️ 😊 We can't wait to see you all refreshed and ready to learn again in the fall!

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. This day reminds us of the importance of freedom, equality, and justice for all. Let's honor the resilience and contributions of the Black community and continue to educate ourselves and our students about the importance of this historic day. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth! ✊🏽🖤❤️💚 Learn more at https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth

School canceled on Thursday, June 20th!🌞 We are anticipating hot weather this week with high temperatures forecast above 90 degrees Tuesday through Friday. As a result, school will be canceled on Thursday, June 20. In addition, Burncoat High School will be canceled on Friday, June 21. Last day of school will be tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18!

📢We are thrilled to announce that on Monday, June 3, the DCU Center was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm as students from across Massachusetts gathered to present their remarkable projects at the DESE Civics Action Showcase! Featured Projects: Forest Grove: Our students tackled pressing real-world issues such as smoking cigarettes, improving school lunches, and addressing gun violence. Their projects demonstrated a deep understanding of and commitment to resolving the challenges facing our communities. Sullivan Middle School: Our scholars presented on crucial topics like vaping, organizing a food raiser, and kids' reflections on the importance of trees. These projects showcased their dedication to promoting a healthier and more responsible future. North High School: Students showcased the impactful work of their Mental Health Awareness Club (BC2M) and presented projects addressing animal cruelty. Their efforts highlighted their commitment to mental health advocacy and animal rights. We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated!🎉👏

We’re wishing the best of luck to the Worcester Wildcats city-wide rugby team after earning a spot in the MIAA Division 2 Rugby playoffs in their first season of state-recognized varsity competition!