🌟 Friendly Faces of Worcester Arts Magnet School 🌟 We recently had the chance to visit Worcester Arts Magnet School and see our talented students in action! 👋 Meet the inspiring scholars of Worcester Arts Magnet School! From expressing their creativity through visual arts, music, and dance to engaging in hands-on learning across all subjects, our students are passionate, imaginative, and ready to make their mark on the world. Their energy and dedication to their craft are evident in everything they do. With 371 students from PreK-6, Worcester Arts Magnet School offers a unique, arts-integrated curriculum that encourages students to think critically, collaborate, and explore their creative potential. Our students are developing skills that will last a lifetime. The school’s vibrant arts programs help foster a love of learning and an appreciation for the arts, making Worcester Arts Magnet School a special place where every student’s creativity is celebrated and nurtured. Here’s to the passion, talent, and imagination that make Worcester Arts Magnet School such an inspiring place for students to thrive! 🎨🎶🎭✨
2 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Two students from Worcester Arts Magnet School stand in a classroom, smiling for the camera. The girl is wearing a unicorn headband and a WooSox sweatshirt, while the boy is wearing a New England Patriots sweatshirt.
A teacher and two students work together with colorful magnetic tiles in a classroom.
Two children play with a Mr. Potato Head toy in a classroom setting.
A young girl works on a craft project with a teacher and another student, all smiling.
A young girl works on a craft project with a teacher and another student, all smiling.
A group of children and a teacher sit around a table, engaging in a learning activity.
A young person with dreadlocks smiles while working on a laptop in a classroom setting.
Two young boys stand in front of a chalkboard with music notes and the words 'Music Rules' written on it.
A young student sits in a classroom, using a laptop and smiling at the camera. The classroom has a whiteboard with the message 'You are more than a test score' and a robot on a table.
Two students collaborate on a laptop in a classroom setting.
School Social Worker / Adjustment Counselor Appreciation Week 🧑‍🏫💙 This week, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of our School Social Workers / Adjustment Counselors. 💙 They support students, families, and educators in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. 🌱📚 School Adjustment Counselors address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, helping students succeed. 🎯 Their work helps bridge gaps, provide resources, and support resilience in our school communities. 🤝💪 To all our School Adjustment Counselors—thank you for your work and support. 🙏 We appreciate everything you do! 🌟 Check out some of the photos of our dedicated team! 📸
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Three WPS staff stand proudly in front of a bulletin board that reads 'Be the "i" in KIND,' surrounded by colorful handprints.
A WPS staff member smiles alongside three children, with the inspiring quote on the wall: 'Be Amazing Today, Anything is Possible, Never Give Up.'
Four WPS staff members stand together in the hallway, smiling and ready to support our students.
Two WPS staff members stand in the hallway, posing with the sign: 'Are you a SUPER HERE EVERYDAY READY & ON TIME?'
🎓High School Graduation Dates for the Class of 2025! The time is almost here! Check out the graduation dates for Worcester Public Schools’ Class of 2025: Tuesday, May 27: Doherty Memorial High School Wednesday, May 28: Worcester Technical High School Thursday, May 29: University Park Campus School Monday, June 2: Gerald Creamer Center Tuesday, June 3: Worcester Alternative School Tuesday, June 3: Burncoat High School Wednesday, June 4: South High Community School Friday, June 6: North High School Monday, June 9: Claremont Academy Celebrate the hard work and dedication of our graduates as they move on to their next chapter! 🎓🌟 For full details on graduation dates, visit: https://buff.ly/frXUZaR
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A list of high school graduation dates for Worcester Public Schools in 2025.
🥣 National School Breakfast Week is here! 🥑🍎 A healthy, tasty breakfast sets students up for success—and the best part? It’s completely FREE for all students! 🎉 Come grab a breakfast and fuel up to kickstart a day of learning and achievement! 🍽️🌟 This week, we’re celebrating with delicious and healthy options, including a new recipe in the works! Introducing waffle sticks with blueberry compote—made with real blueberries, a splash of lemon juice, and a touch of honey. 🍯🫐 The perfect balance of sweet and tangy, this tasty new breakfast could be your next favorite! Would you give it a try? Let us know! 👇
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A school lunch tray with a carton of chocolate milk, a red apple, and waffles with blueberry topping.
A close-up of a school lunch tray with a red apple, a carton of chocolate milk, and two boxes of cereal: Cinnamon Chex and Cheerios.
A white tray with compartments holds a red apple, a carton of chocolate milk, and a container of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
📚✨ Attendance Matters! 🏫 March has 20 school days — let’s make each one count! 🙌 Consistent attendance helps students stay on track, succeed academically, and build great habits. 📝💪 Let’s show up, learn, and thrive together! 🎓🌟
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Graphic featuring the text 'We've Got 20 School Days in March — let’s make each one count!'
✨ Staff Development Day in Action! ✨ Today, Worcester Public Schools educators came together for a day of collaboration, growth, and skill-building—all with the goal of better supporting our students! 📚🎶🍎 Some highlights from the day: 🎼 Music Educators – Mapped scope & sequence, reviewed, and developed curriculum maps to enhance middle and high school music instruction. 🛡️ Risk Mitigation Training – School Adjustment Counselors and Behavior Specialists engaged in professional development on proactive strategies to identify and address student needs, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. 🥗 Nutrition Team Trainings – Participated in Manager/Cook training and a chemicals presentation, reinforcing best practices in food safety and kitchen operations. 👏 A huge thank you to all WPS staff for your commitment to excellence and student success!
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Two people sit at a table, looking at a laptop screen. A guitar case is visible in the background.
A group of people work together on laptops at a table in a room with a rack of guitars in the background.
A group of people gather around tables in a music classroom, working on laptops and discussing music theory.
A large group of people stand in front of a screen displaying the words 'Worcester Public Schools' and 'Risk Mitigation In Schools: A Proactive Approach.'
A man addresses a group of people seated in a room, with a sign that reads 'gather' on the wall.
Two women sit in a waiting area, smiling and looking at the camera.
A woman in a floral shirt presents information to a group of people in a room with a large screen displaying a presentation.
Four people stand in a hallway, smiling for a photo.
No School on Tuesday, March 4 Teachers and school staff will have a professional development day on Tuesday, March 4, so there will be no school for students. District offices will remain open. 🏫
3 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Announcement: No school on Tuesday, March 4 due to professional development day for teachers and school staff.
🍽️✨ Look What’s Coming Back on February's Menu! Say hello to Chicken and Veggie Dumplings with Soy Sauce, paired with a tasty Edamame Salad and a sweet Fortune Cookie! 😋 This delicious combo will be back on the February menu – don’t miss it! 🌱🍜
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Chicken and Veggie Dumplings with Soy Sauce, Edamame Salad, and a Fortune Cookie on a plate.
🚗 Become an Automotive Instructor - Chapter 74🚗 Worcester Technical High School is seeking a skilled Automotive Instructor! Join our team and inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. Visit the link here to apply: https://buff.ly/4h9YTcD
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Job posting for Automotive Instructor featuring automotive students showcasing their skills in the automotive program at Worcester Technical High School.
Worcester Public Library Hosts Book Drive for WPS Educators 📚 Thank you to our friends at the Worcester Public Library for hosting an amazing book drive! Over 12,000 books were donated to WPS K-3 grade educators, helping them build and refresh their classroom libraries. Thank you to Worcester Public Library for your continued support to literacy in our schools!
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A look at the books available at the Worcester Public Library book drive.
Educators pick out books at the WPL book drive.
Educators pick out books at the WPL book drive.
Educators pick out books at the WPL book drive.
Standard Response Protocol and Reunification Training with The I Love U Guys Foundation 🦺 Worcester Public Schools administrators recently participated in intensive safety training led by The I Love U Guys Foundation. It was the second large-scale staff training since the summer. The two-day session, held at Worcester State University, focused on ensuring our staff are fully prepared to reunite students with their families in the case of a school evacuation. WPS takes a proactive approach to ensuring safety and positive school climates. The district operates from the I Love U Guys safety framework with clear protocols, procedures, and a common language to ensure a systematic and organized response to any situation. Special thanks to Jim French of The I Love U Guys Foundation for leading this hands-on training with our staff! 🔗 Learn more about WPS’s safety protocols: https://www.worcesterschools.org/page/safety
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
WPS staff during a recent safety training session.
Four educators work through a real-life scenario during a recent safety training.
A group of WPS staff work through a scenario during a training session.
A large group of WPS staff in safety vests during a recent safety training session.
🔥 Get Ready to Savor the Flavor! 🔥 Have you tried the new Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich yet? Served with crispy Sweet Potato Fries, it’s bold, fresh, and bursting with flavor! 🥪🍟 🌟 Exciting New Items Coming Next Week: 🥖 Chicken Philly Sandwich with crispy Baked Fries – a satisfying, savory delight! 🥗 Taco Salad Bowl – choose between Beef or Plant-Based Meat, packed with all the taco goodness you love in one tasty bowl! Check out what’s on the menu and try something new today! View the full menu at https://buff.ly/47lkI4R Let us know which dish you’re most excited to try! 👇
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich paired with crispy sweet potato fries.
Cafeteria staff smiling while holding freshly prepared food trays.
Beef chili bowl topped with a choice of cheddar cheese and sour cream, served alongside a warm garlic breadstick.
Student in the cafeteria holding a tray of food.
📚✨ Attendance Matters! 🏫 January has 19 school days — let’s make every day count! 🙌 Consistent attendance keeps students on track, boosts academic success, and builds lifelong habits. 📝💪 Together, we can show up, learn, and thrive! 🎓🌟 For more tips on maintaining good attendance, visit: https://buff.ly/4h75OTc
4 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Graphic featuring the text 'We've Got 19 School Days in January — let’s make each one count!'
🏫 School Enrollment Begins Soon! 🎒If you are enrolling your child in the Worcester Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, registration opens on January 2, 2025. The Parent Information Center will begin scheduling appointments on January 6, 2025. Visit the WPS Enrollment website for details: worcesterschools.org/enrollment
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Register for school! Register soon for the 2025-26 school year
🏫 School Enrollment Begins Soon! 🎒If you are enrolling your child in the Worcester Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, registration opens on January 2, 2025. The Parent Information Center will begin scheduling appointments on January 6, 2025. Visit the WPS Enrollment website for details: worcesterschools.org/enrollment
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Register for school! Register soon for the 2025-26 school year! Registration opens January 2. Worcesterschools.org.
🎄✨ Holiday Open House at the Dr. John E. Durkin Administration Building! ✨🎄 Worcester Public Schools recently hosted a Holiday Open House for district staff and members of the community in the Dr. Helen A. Friel Auditorium! The event was filled with festive fun as the Worcester Arts Magnet Special Chorus Crescendo and the Burncoat Jazz Band took the stage to perform some holiday favorites! Guests also enjoyed a delicious spread of treats and festive goodies, courtesy of the talented students from the Culinary Chapter 74 Career and Technical Program at Worcester Technical High School. 🍪🍰
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A student sings in a green holiday outfit.
Students from Burncoat High play instruments with holiday-themed hats.
Culinary students from Worcester Tech stand behind baked goods.
A wide angle of the auditorium during the holiday open house.
The Worcester Arts Magnet Special Chorus Crescendo.
Students from Burncoat High play instruments with holiday-themed hats.
🎄✨ Festival of Lights Sparkled in Worcester! ✨🎄 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Festival of Lights on Worcester Common! A special shoutout to our WPS scholars, including performers from Burncoat High Quadrivium Chorus, Midland Street Elementary, North High School, and South High School, for making the evening unforgettable. Your talents lit up the night and made the evening unforgettable! 🌟 Stay tuned for more events celebrating the season. 🎶❄️
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with various groups of performers from Midland Street Elementary on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with two performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with three performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with two performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with four performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, with three performers on stage.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, featuring a group of performers.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, featuring a group of performers.
A festive holiday scene on Worcester Common during the Festival of Lights event, featuring a group of performers on stage surrounded by bright lights and a joyful crowd.
📢 Help Shape WPS Core Values! The Worcester Public Schools are developing core values to guide our actions, culture, and decision-making. These values are the foundation of our community, and we need your input! 👉 Participate by January 15, 2025—your voice matters! Help define the values that will shape our Strategic Plan, to be announced in Spring 2025. Join now: https://buff.ly/3D9RCu1
5 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
WPS Core Values Survey graphic with a QR code, survey link, and deadline: January 15, 2025
🦃 ✨ Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for the diverse traditions, histories, and cultures that enrich our communities.🍁 We are thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and support one another. May everyone have a restful and enjoyable break! 💛
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving message with the Worcester Public Schools logo and festive Thanksgiving decorations.
More than 50 staff and community partners were celebrated at Worcester Public Schools Evening of Innovation! It was a great night to honor the incredible staff and community partners who make a difference every day. View the complete list of honorees: https://buff.ly/3OhAvcb
6 months ago, Worcester Public Schools
A large group of WPS educators on stage at the Evening of Innovation.
A WPS educator accepts an award at the Evening of Innovation.
The South High JROTC present the colors at the Evening of Innovation.
A wide angle of the auditorium during the Evening of Innovation.