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! 🎉✨
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!
🌅 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. 🌟
🌟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.
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.
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.
Good luck to our Eagles as they kick off their fall season!
#techpride #wthssports #sports
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
