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No School Friday, March 6, for Worcester Public Schools

Due to the forecasted icy conditions in the morning, schools in the Worcester Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 6.

Head Start, preschool and after-school activities canceled.

Offices are closed to the public

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Schools in the Worcester Public Schools will open on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, March 4, due to weather conditions.

There will be no part-day (AM or PM) Head Start or preschool. Full-day Head Start and preschool are on a 2-hour delay.

Administrative offices open normal hours

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💃🏾Congratulations to the Burncoat High Dance Team for winning first place in hip-hop and 2nd place in jazz at the MSAA 2025 Fall State Championship!

🎷The team was recognized by the Worcester School Committee at the recent meeting.

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❄️ Schools and offices in the Worcester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24, due to the snowstorm. Only essential personnel are to report to work. Non-essential personnel should stay home.

Head Start, preschool, and after-school programs are canceled.

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❄️⚠️All schools and offices in the Worcester Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, due to the forecast of heavy snow. Only essential personnel are to report. Non-essential personnel should stay home.

All activities, Head Start, and preschool programs are canceled

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Worcester Police Department will host a large-scale training exercise at South High Community School on Apricot Street on Thursday, February 19 from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM during the school vacation week. Please know police will be training and there is no safety threat to the public.

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🏫 Worcester to Expand Full-Day Preschool, Launch Targeted Special Education Program in 2026-27!

🎒75 additional full-time preschool seats and a targeted preschool special education program launching.

Visit https://t.co/hvrtKoLzgu for more information.

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Schools in the Worcester Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, due to extreme cold.

There will be no part-day (AM & PM) Head Start or preschool. Full-day Head Start and preschool are on a two-hour delay.

Offices will be open normal hours.

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🏈 The Worcester Cowboys 12U Football Team has been formally recognized by the Worcester School Committee for recently advancing to the national championship in Naples, Florida.

Several of the players are WPS students. Great job, everyone!

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Schools will open on a two-hour delay today, Thursday, January 22, due to weather conditions.

There will be no part-day (AM & PM) Head Start or preschool. Full-day Head Start and preschool are on a two-hour delay.

Administrative offices will be open regular hours.

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Robin Dion, a teacher at Burncoat High School, was recognized by the Worcester School Committee for saving the life of a student in the fall.

Ms. Dion, who is certified in Heimlich maneuver, immediately performed the maneuver, and successfully dislodged the item.

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🏈 The Worcester School Committee recently recognized the Worcester Vikings youth football team for becoming the 2025 Central Mass. Regional Champions and advancing to the National Championships in Naples, Florida.

Many of the players are Worcester Public Schools students

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Schools in the Worcester Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 7, due to weather conditions.

No part-day Head Start or preschool. Full-day Head Start and preschool are on a two-hour delay.

Administrative offices will be open regular hours

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Superintendent Meets with Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council

The well-attended meeting took place at Doherty Memorial High School, where caregivers from across the district listened to Superintendent Brian Allen's entry plan presentation and asked a series of questions.

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Quarter 1 Honor Roll! 🏆

Congratulations to all WPS students being recognized for their hard work and academic achievement in the first quarter. We’re proud to celebrate your success!

Find your student: https://t.co/sjk2Uek7iR

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❄️No School on Tuesday, December 2 in Worcester Public Schools!

Schools in the Worcester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, due to the weather forecast.

Head Start and after-school activities are canceled.

Administrative offices closed to the public

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🌎 Quinsigamond School's Multicultural Night 🌎

Students, families, and staff came together to celebrate the unique cultures that make up the Quinsigamond School community during Multicultural Night!

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Food Assistance for Families on SNAP:

The City of Worcester and Worcester Public Schools announce United Way of Central MA will provide $250,000 to support Worcester families with food and heating assistance due to federal shutdown

Read details: https://t.co/q4BAcfc7JQ

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🌟 Principal Month Spotlight: Rachel Savage 🌟

Principal Savage has been part of WPS for 15 years. With experience as a special education teacher, instructional coach, and now administrator, she’s most passionate about helping students believe in themselves.

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⚠️City View Discovery School Closed Due to Power Outage Today (Friday 10/24):
Due to an ongoing power outage, City View will be closed today, Friday, October 24. According to National Grid, the power will likely not be restored until 2:00 PM. All other schools in WPS remain open.