Dancing the night away at Homecoming! 💃🕺 Celebrating friendship, fun, and all the unforgettable moments!
#wths #homecoming #techpride #studentcouncil
🚀 First Meeting of Student Advisory Council with Superintendent 🎓💬
🎓 We recently held the first meeting of our Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC)! These remarkable students are partnering with Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, PhD, to shape the future of our schools through leadership, collaboration, and student-driven initiatives.
💬 The council’s work is guided by a clear agenda focused on:
Leadership Development: Strengthening leadership and problem-solving skills by addressing key school challenges.
Community Building: Creating connections across diverse student groups to establish shared core values.
Policy Engagement: Actively participating in school policy discussions to ensure all voices are heard.
Student Agency: Empowering students to take charge of their school environment and make a lasting impact.
🌟 The outcomes we aim to achieve include:
Empowerment: Ensuring students feel valued as critical contributors to our school community.
Collaborative Problem Solving: Building teamwork and negotiation skills through group activities.
Relationship Building: Establishing trust and connection among council members through icebreakers and discussions.
🏫 We’re excited to see how this council will inspire positive changes across our district! Stay tuned for more updates as these student leaders continue to drive progress in our schools.
Burncoat High School Hosts Worcester Technical High School in Unified Basketball 🏀
The Burncoat gymnasium was buzzing with energy during a recent unified basketball matchup between the Patriots and Worcester Tech.
Both teams played hard in a 22-20 overtime thriller as Worcester Tech came out with the win. At the end of the game, scholar-athletes displayed tremendous sportsmanship by coming together for a group photo.
Unified basketball provides an opportunity for all students to participate. Teams are made up of equal number of students with and without developmental disabilities, promoting inclusivity in high school sports.
Enjoy a few images from a great basketball game!
Thank You to WPS Coaches on National Coaches Day 👏
Today is National Coaches Day and we want to recognize the many coaches who play an important role in the lives of our WPS scholar-athletes.
Whether you are a head coach, assistant coach or volunteer, your contributions are invaluable to the scholar-athlete experience in Worcester. From teaching life lessons, to helping students reach personal goals in both sports and academics, we are grateful for all you do!
That’s a wrap on Spirit Week! 🌍💙 Celebrating our diverse cultures today with pride and unity! #CultureDay #SpiritWeek #EaglePride
🌼 Happy Feel Good Friday! Let’s stretch, breathe, and share good vibes! 🧘♀️💖 #FeelGoodFriday
Happy National Custodian Day! 🗑️🧽
Today, we celebrate the incredible custodians in Worcester Public Schools who work tirelessly to create a clean and welcoming environment for our scholars.
Pictured are a few of the dedicated custodians in our schools:
🧹 John Culbert, a 25-year employee currently at Union Hill School. Principal Tabales says "John is a reliable custodian who can be seen setting up a safe morning transition. He is willing to assist whenever needed."
🧹 Kevin Chviruk, a 29-year employee currently at Quinsigamond School. Principal Racca says "Kevin has great pride and works hard to ensure that our school is a welcoming and safe environment for our entire school community."
🧹 Brian Letourneau, a WPS employee since 2017 currently at Doherty Memorial High School. Principal Staley says "Brian is a valuable member of the Doherty faculty. He takes pride in his work, is responsive, is a team player, and takes the initiative to find solutions to issues as they come up."
🧹 Caitlyn Berthiaume, a WPS employee since 2019 currently at Burncoat Middle School. Principal Irizarry says "She is literally the glue and backbone of the custodial staff. She is highly adored and even more respected. She is always pleasant with a cheerful disposition no matter what happens."
🧹 Stan Jackson, a WPS employee since 2018 currently at Columbus Park Preparatory School. Principal Carignan says "Stan is an exceptional custodian who consistently goes above and beyond to make our school an amazing place. His dedication and pride in his work are clear every day."
Sending a huge thank you to all of our WPS custodians!
💪 Get fit, have fun, and crush your goals! Join us every Wednesday from 2-3 PM in the weight room (above the gym). All abilities welcome—let's do this together! 🏋️♂️ Link in bio to sign up.
#FitnessGoals #StrongerTogether #WorcesterTech
Eagles brought our favorite characters to life for Spirit Week today! Can’t wait to see the best duos and trios tomorrow! 🎉✨
🌅 Senior Sunrise at Worcester Technical High School 🌅
Take a look at some of the sights from the recent Worcester Technical High School senior sunrise!
Even with the early hour and the dark skies, the Class of 2025 gathered to watch the sunrise and celebrate the start of their final year.
Seniors enjoyed freshly baked cookies prepared by the talented students in the Culinary Program, making the morning even sweeter! 🍪✨
It was a memorable way to start a year filled with laughter, friendships, and exciting adventures ahead.
We’re sending our best wishes to Worcester Tech’s Class of 2025!
May this year be full of unforgettable moments. 🌟
Friendly Faces of the Academic Center for Transition! 😀 😊
For Hispanic Heritage Month, fourth-grade ACT students made drawings modeling the designs of Brazilian artist Romero Britto.
And, every morning, a Disney song from celebrating Latin American culture is played at the school. One of the recent songs was “La Familia Madrigal” from the film “Encanto.”
ACT is a therapeutic public day school serving scholars in grades K-6. Classroom sizes are between 8 and 10 students to ensure each student has individualized attention. The goal is to teach students academic and social-emotional skills to eventually transition them back into an inclusionary setting.
Many of the scholars were happy to have their photos taken and share what they have learned!
A big thanks to Coordinator Iliana D’Limas, the staff and scholars for welcoming us into their school!
🌟Kudos to Worcester Tech Early Childhood Students! 👶🏽👶🏿👶🏻
These scholars provided childcare services along with teacher Shelese Johnson at the recent Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council (CPPAC) meeting.
CPPAC is parent-run and meets monthly to learn about what’s happening in the district and to provide feedback from families.
The September meeting was held at the new Doherty Memorial High School and featured an overview from Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, PhD, on her goals for 2024-25.
Learn about CPPAC: https://worcestercppac.weebly.com/
Join us for a gentle yoga session to unwind and relax after a long week. 🧘♂️ Come every Friday for some much-needed self-care! We provide yoga mats, blocks, and blankets—just bring your comfortable clothes. See you on the mat! 🌿💕
Join us tomorrow at Tavern in the Square in Shrewsbury and help SkillsUSA, DECA, & Student Council soar to new heights! 🦅✨ Bring your friends, enjoy a great meal, and make a difference! Every bite counts! Don't forget to mention this post.
#deca #skillsusa #studentcouncil
🎉 Get ready, #WorcesterTech! Spirit Week is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see your school pride shine! 🌟
#techpride #wths #spiritweek
🌟 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! 🙌🎉
Our Early Childhood students lit up Worcester’s Day of Play at Elm Park, delivering an action-packed lineup of activities that delighted kids of all ages!
Thank you to Mayor Joe Petty for joining the fun and honoring our students' incredible efforts!
#techpride #wpslearns
🎒💻 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.
