
December 16, 2024
 Dear Grade 8 Families,  We are writing to remind you that current eighth-grade students can apply for the lottery for admission to Worcester Technical High School or a Chapter 74 ...
December 2, 2024
 WORCESTER – December 2, 2024 - The Department of Public Health is alerting the public to a rise in local cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, commonly known as walking pneumonia.   Myco...

November 21, 2024
 Worcester Public Schools celebrated its inaugural Evening of Innovation—a night to honor the incredible staff and community partners who make a difference in the lives of our scho...

November 21, 2024
Free training is being offered for adults looking to become Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA).   In this field, wages begin at $20 per hour. You can start your career in...

November 18, 2024
 Quarter 1 honor roll listings for the 2024-25 school year are now posted!  Congratulations to the many scholars who are being acknowledged for their academic achievements. Visit t...
November 13, 2024
 Dear Worcester Public Schools Caregivers, Staff, and Community Partners:  Following the recent presidential election, Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has received questions about o...

November 5, 2024
 Junior and senior students from various Worcester public high schools volunteered as ballot supervisors on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.  The history department at each high ...
October 29, 2024
A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20, from 4:00-4:30 PM on Zoom  with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to discuss its Integrat...
October 21, 2024
 Students in the Worcester Public Schools may qualify for free or low-cost internet, mobile hot spots, and devices through T-Mobile's Project 10 Million initiative.  Eligibility:  ...

October 18, 2024
 For Immediate Release:   Friday, October 18, 2024  Mayor’s Office Contact:  Eliana Agudelo, Chief of Staff Worcester Mayor’s Office   Email Eliana    WPS Media Contact:  Dan O'Bri...

October 15, 2024
 Each October we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week , an annual campaign to promote a healthy, balanced and positive approach to media and technology use among young people.  In Wo...

October 11, 2024
 Doherty Memorial High School  welcomes community members to take self-guided tours of its new building at 299 Highland Street on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Durin...
October 11, 2024
 October 11, 2024  Dear Worcester Public Schools Community,  I am writing to express my deep concern regarding a false threat of violence that was made against Worcester Technical ...

October 3, 2024
 WORCESTER – Thursday, October 3, 2024 –  Local employers visited Worcester Technical High School on Thursday, October 3 for a Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum to discuss career ...

October 3, 2024
 The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) is launching the district’s first LGBTQIA+ Family Advisory Council, which is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their chi...

October 3, 2024
 WORCESTER – Thursday, October 3, 2024 –  Three high schools in the Worcester Public Schools (WPS)  have been named to the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program School Honor R...

September 26, 2024
 Forest Grove Middle School  eighth grade artist Katherine Amankrah recently had her illustrations featured in a newly-published Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) picture book that a...

September 25, 2024
Photo Credit: Alan Jung, Telegram & Gazette  WORCESTER – Wednesday, September 25, 2024 –  Kimberly Youkstetter was recently named Teacher of the Year at Worcester Technical High Sc...
September 24, 2024
 Message Shared on Tuesday, September 24, at 5:30 PM:   Dear Worcester Public Schools Community,   I am writing to provide you with a status update on the threatening messages that...
September 24, 2024
  Media Contact:  Dan O'Brien, Chief Communications Officer Email ; 774-525-1817     WORCESTER – Tuesday, September 24, 2024 –  Today, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary an...
