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Weekly Newsletter

Posted on 06/02/2023

Stay informed of what is taking place in the district. READ MORE...

News from the School Nurse

Posted on 06/01/2023

June Newsletter - School Nurse READ MORE...

WMass Ware Varsity Baseball Championship

Posted on 05/31/2023

Western Mass Ware Varsity Baseball defeats Pioneer Valley 3-1 READ MORE...

School Committee Meeting

Posted on 05/25/2023

MEETING LINK READ MORE...

Ware High Cheer Youth Camp 2023

Posted on 05/23/2023

WHS Cheer Camp Registration READ MORE...

WJSHS Senior Sports Nights

Posted on 05/17/2023

Softball, Boys' Volleyball and Baseball Senior Nights Celebrated READ MORE...

Teacher Appreciation Week 2023

Posted on 05/15/2023

Appreciating the teachers of Ware Public Schools READ MORE...

Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting

Posted on 05/12/2023

The Department of Special Education invites you to the SEPAC virtual meeting READ MORE...

Title III Parent Night

Posted on 05/12/2023

Join us for the Ware Department of English Learner Education Title III Parent Night READ MORE...

Notice of Destruction of Records

Posted on 05/12/2023

Mass. Student Record Regulations authorization to destroy student records READ MORE...

Senior Week Schedule- May 29 - June 3

Posted on 05/05/2023

News from the Nurse

Posted on 05/01/2023

Stay informed of important health topics READ MORE...

New Superintendent

Posted on 04/28/2023

Ware Public Schools is pleased to announce Mr. Michael Lovato as the new Superintendent. READ MORE...

School Calendar

Posted on 03/30/2023

View the 2023-2024 School Calendar READ MORE...

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on 03/30/2023

Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt READ MORE...

DESE Tiered Focus Monitoring Review

Posted on 02/22/2023

The week of March 27, 2023, DESE's Office of Public School Monitoring will conduct a Tiered Focus Monitoring Review of Ware Public Schools. READ MORE...

Strategic Planning Committee Interviews

Posted on 02/17/2023

The Ware Public School District is continuing its work on developing a 3–5-year strategic plan. Two focus group interviews are being held for parents/caregivers and community members. READ MORE...

District Report Card

Posted on 02/15/2023

Special Education Parent Advisory Council February Meeting Notice

Posted on 02/07/2023

Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Special Education and Civil Rights DESE Presentation

Posted on 02/06/2023

WJSHS All School Assembly

Posted on 01/26/2023

NHS Annual Diaper Drive

Posted on 01/18/2023

Annual Diaper Drive to benefit the Jubilee Diaper Mission READ MORE...

Winter Sports Pep Rally 2023

Posted on 01/17/2023

Winter Sports Pep Rally 2023 will be at 7PM in WJSHS's Orszulak Gym on Jan. 24th! READ MORE...

WJSHS's new Assistant Principal, Mr. Fredette!

Posted on 01/17/2023

2023 Planning Survey

Posted on 01/12/2023

Please take a moment to complete our strategic planning survey READ MORE...

2022-2023 School Choice Openings

Posted on 12/08/2022

Tip A Cop!

Posted on 12/07/2022

Tonight only, officers will serve as celebrity hosts and servers from 5PM-9PM at Hardwick Crossing Country Club. READ MORE...

Ware School Night- Thunder Bird Game, 12/30!

Posted on 11/30/2022

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser!

Posted on 11/07/2022

Coats for Kids Drive!

Posted on 11/04/2022

Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls for Sale!

Posted on 11/03/2022

November News from the Nurse!

Posted on 10/31/2022

News from the Nurse- November edition. READ MORE...

Acts of Kindness

Posted on 10/20/2022

There are many acts of kindness and good deeds that happen around us every day and we want to hear about them! READ MORE...

October News from the Nurse

Posted on 10/14/2022

News from the Nurse- October edition READ MORE...

Superintendent Search Community Meeting

Posted on 10/04/2022

Superintendent Search

Posted on 09/28/2022

The Ware School Committee is seeking your opinion as they start the process of selecting the next Superintendent for the district READ MORE...

4th Grade Open House Rescheduled!

Posted on 09/21/2022

Strategic Plan Task Force

Posted on 09/21/2022

Ware Public Schools will be developing a new strategic plan this year to help guide the district into the future READ MORE...

Open House Schedule

Posted on 09/12/2022

September News From the Nurse!

Posted on 09/06/2022

News from the Nurse- September Edition! READ MORE...

Grant Award

Posted on 09/02/2022

Ware Public Schools, in cooperation with the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), applied for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for Ware Junior Senior High School READ MORE...

New WMS Assistant Principal

Posted on 08/22/2022

Ware Public Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Megan Sears as the new Assistant Principal at Ware Middle School. READ MORE...

Ware Public Schools Bus Routes for 2022-2023 School Year

Posted on 08/19/2022

Cheer Team Attends UCA Summer Camp

Posted on 08/08/2022

Members of the WJSHS cheer team attended a UCA summer camp over the weekend with Coach Shamgochian. READ MORE...

New WJSHS Assistant Principal

Posted on 08/01/2022

Ware Public Schools is pleased to announce Ms. April Huckaby as the new Assistant Principal at Ware Junior Senior High School. READ MORE...

Bid 23-1 Ware Public Schools Strategic Planning Services

Posted on 06/30/2022

The Ware Public Schools (WPS) intend to contract with a firm to provide Strategic Planning Services for the Ware Public Schools. Services will begin on or about July 20, 2022 and run for a period of 1 year. The scope of services include creating a three (3) to five (5) year strategic plan, conducting assessment of current structures, facilitating discussions with stakeholders at all levels, helping to create renewed vision and goals, increase awareness in the community, while providing methods to track progress. READ MORE...

Summer Food Program

Posted on 06/22/2022

Free breakfast & lunch served at SMK Elementary School READ MORE...

Last Day Of School

Posted on 06/15/2022

Enjoy this video of staff waving good-bye READ MORE...

Sandy Hook Promise

Posted on 05/25/2022

See Something? Say Something. READ MORE...

Online Safety Information Documents for Parents

Posted on 05/25/2022

COVID Testing Options

Posted on 05/11/2022

Spring MCAS Schedule

Posted on 05/09/2022

Please view the Spring MCAS Schedule to determine when your child will be testing. READ MORE...

School Committee Meeting

Posted on 04/27/2022

UPDATED MEETING LINK READ MORE...

FY23 Proposed Level Service Budget

Posted on 04/26/2022

Download the proposed FY23 Budget READ MORE...

Different Types of Bullying

Posted on 04/14/2022

There are four different types of bullying READ MORE...

Western MA All Stars

Posted on 04/04/2022

Congratulations on a job well done to Nicholas Gambino, Jack Auchter, Andrew Soltys and Quintin Davis! READ MORE...

Special Education SEPAC Meeting

Posted on 03/09/2022

The next Department of Special Education SEPAC meeting will be a virtual event. READ MORE...

National Honor Society Diaper Drive

Posted on 03/04/2022

The National Honor Society Diaper Drive was once again successful! READ MORE...

Excellence In Teaching Award

Posted on 03/03/2022

Congratulations to Jesse Trzpit READ MORE...

WPS Launches Student-Centric Anti-Bullying App

Posted on 03/02/2022

New app empowers students, helps resolution and prevention READ MORE...

COVID Vaccination Clinic

Posted on 02/10/2022

COVID Vaccination Clinic will be held at SMK on Monday, February 14 from 3:00-6:00 at SMK. READ MORE...

COVID Testing Options

Posted on 01/28/2022

Effective January 31, 2022, the District will transition to the following testing options READ MORE...

February SEPAC Meeting

Posted on 01/20/2022

Special Education Parent Advisory Council Virtual Event February 1, 2022 READ MORE...

COVID Protocols

Posted on 01/14/2022

View these protocols to understand what to do when an individual tests positive for COVID, is an asymptomatic close contact or develops symptoms while in school. READ MORE...

Thank You Healthcare Workers

Posted on 12/22/2021

To show appreciation to the healthcare workers at Baystate Wing Hospital, staff and students from SMK & WMS worked on cards, posters, decorated hearts and messages. READ MORE...

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Posted on 12/21/2021

Ware Public Schools is working to reestablish our Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). READ MORE...

COVID Vaccine Clinic

Posted on 11/30/2021

A COVID Vaccination Clinic for anyone ages 5+ will take place on Friday, December 3, from 2:00-6:00 at SMK READ MORE...

7th Grade Mass STEM Hub Award

Posted on 11/23/2021

Congratulations! Students in your class at Ware Junior Senior High School were chosen by industry professionals to be recognized for their Project Lead The Way work submitted to Mass STEM Hub’s Student Industry Connects for Massachusetts STEM Week. READ MORE...

Posted on 11/12/2021

Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. to support Ware Indians Football as they take on the Randolph Blue Devils READ MORE...

COVID Vaccination Clinic

Posted on 11/05/2021

Ware Public Schools will be hosting a COVID Vaccination Clinic on Friday, November 12, from 2:00-6:00. This clinic is for anyone ages 5+. READ MORE...

MIAA State Tournaments

Posted on 11/03/2021

MIAA State Tournaments are taking place this week. READ MORE...

Flu & COVID Vaccinations

Posted on 10/13/2021

The Baystate Health Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Bus will be on campus Friday, October 15 from 5-7:30 READ MORE...

Supply Chain Shortage

Posted on 10/12/2021

The Ware Public Schools Food and Nutrition Department is asking for your patience and support as we navigate new challenges. READ MORE...

Ware Public Schools Announces New SMK Elementary School Assistant Principal

Posted on 10/08/2021

Ware Public Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Caissie Putnam as the new Assistant Principal at Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School. READ MORE...

COVID Vaccine

Posted on 10/06/2021

Need a COVID vaccine? The Baystate Health Wellness On Wheels (WOW) Bus will be on the WPS Campus Friday, October 15 READ MORE...

Pooled Testing Video

Posted on 10/01/2021

COVID Testing Consent

Posted on 09/14/2021

For the 2021-22 school year, we are offering an extra layer of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19 READ MORE...

Face Mask Disposal

Posted on 09/13/2021

CDC recommends the following for removing face masks. READ MORE...

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Posted on 09/09/2021

The Town of Ware Fire Department will be conducting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. READ MORE...

Face Coverings Policy

Posted on 09/02/2021

Face Coverings Policy adopted at the School Committee Meeting. READ MORE...

ESSER Survey

Posted on 08/30/2021

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, was enacted on March 11, 2021. The ARP Act provides additional funding for school districts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE...

2021-2022 Bus Routes

Posted on 08/17/2021

Bus Routes Ware Public Schools 2021-2022.pdf READ MORE...

Handhold Family-Friendly Website

Posted on 08/09/2021

Many families are worried about their child's mental health, but aren't sure where to turn or how to get started. READ MORE...

Mask Requirement Update

Posted on 07/30/2021

Good day! I hope this communication finds you well and enjoying the summer break. As I mentioned in my June 17th End of Year letter, if there were any changes to the mask or social distancing requirements, I would notify you of those changes. Today, Governor Charlie Baker along with MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner, Jeff Riley, and the MA Department of Public Health announced changes to mask requirements. READ MORE...

Ware Public Schools Announces New Ware Middle School Principal

Posted on 07/21/2021

Ware Public Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Kimberly Thompson as the new Principal for the Ware Middle School beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. READ MORE...

End of Year Letter 2021

Posted on 06/18/2021

Good day! As the 2020/21 school year nears an end, I wanted to reach out to thank everyone for their support and patience throughout this challenging year. Since March 2020 the uncertainty of how to educate our children during a public health crisis was unclear and daunting. READ MORE...

2021-22 School Improvement Plans

Posted on 06/11/2021

2021-22 School Improvement Plans READ MORE...

Vaccine Clinic for Open to the Public

Posted on 05/24/2021

Student Opportunity Act

Posted on 05/05/2021

Click to read a copy of the Ware Public Schools student opportunity act READ MORE...

Senator Gobi Supports Ware’s Career Development Education in the Manufacturing Fields

Posted on 04/22/2021

District Health Update

Posted on 04/01/2021

Ware Early Childhood Program: 2021-2022

Posted on 04/01/2021

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Designations to High Schools with New Innovation Pathways Programs that Help Students Gain College and Career Experience

Posted on 04/01/2021

WJSHS Full Day Schedule Information

Posted on 03/04/2021

Links for the WJSHS full day schedule parent presentation as well as the lunch procedures are available in this article READ MORE...

Congratulations to Mr. Dan Orszulak

Posted on 03/04/2021

Congratulations to WJSHS Math Teacher Mr. Dan Orszulak on receiving a 2021 Partners in Excellence (PIE) teaching award from Mass Insight (Mi)! READ MORE...

Bus Routes Effective March 1, 2021

Posted on 02/26/2021

Click here for the new bus routes which are effective March 1st READ MORE...

NHS Diaper Drive

Posted on 02/18/2021

The National Honor Society would like to extend a sincere appreciation for all of the donations that they received for the Ware Diaper Pantry. READ MORE...

Pooled Testing FAQ

Posted on 02/12/2021

POOLED TESTING FAQ FOR PARENTS READ MORE...

Targeted School Building Closure Guideline

Posted on 01/14/2021

2020-21 Holiday Letter

Posted on 12/22/2020

What a turbulent year it has been living through a pandemic! With the end of the year fast approaching I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year as I look forward with hope for a healthier future. READ MORE...

Pandemic EBT through School Year 2020-2021

Posted on 12/21/2020

Massachusetts is First State in Nation to Gain Federal Approval to Continue Pandemic EBT through School Year 2020-2021 More than 500,000 students will resume receiving P-EBT benefits in December READ MORE...

Quarter 3 ReEntry Form

Posted on 12/10/2020

Click here for the Q3 ReEntry Form READ MORE...

2020-12-07 Superintendent Letter

Posted on 12/07/2020

Good day! Hope this communication finds you and your families doing well as we work our way through these challenging times. I am writing to remind folks that for the District to continue to have in-person hybrid learning everyone must do their part to help in stemming the tide of this virus that is on the rise. READ MORE...

Winter Sports Letter

Posted on 11/24/2020

I realize that there may be some confusion about the starting date for winter sports, based on what the MIAA released on Friday. The MIAA voted on Friday to allow schools to start practicing on December 14th. Our local conference voted last week to start January 4th READ MORE...

2020-11-23 WJSHS Parent Meeting

Posted on 11/23/2020

Click to Join the Meeting at 6PM READ MORE...

2020 Holiday Travel Letter

Posted on 11/20/2020

As you think about your holiday plans, please remember that Governor Baker’s quarantine directive is still in effect for anyone traveling outside the low risk states. READ MORE...

Influenza Vaccine Reminder

Posted on 11/06/2020

Social Emotional Supports

Posted on 10/22/2020

Click for our COVID-19 Health and Wellness page that includes our clinical support line and other supports. READ MORE...

Fall 2020 Open House

Posted on 10/15/2020

Click for our virtual open houses READ MORE...

Halloween 2020

Posted on 10/09/2020

Please click to see a document from the Town on having a safe Halloween. READ MORE...

Quarter 2 ReEntry Form

Posted on 10/05/2020

Click here for the Q2 ReEntry Form READ MORE...

Letter from Dr. DiLeo 09182020

Posted on 09/18/2020

With our first week of school under our belts I wanted to reach out to provide an update as to how things are going. Click to download Family Letter September 18 2020.pdf READ MORE...

September Letter from Dr. DiLeo

Posted on 09/10/2020

Good day! Hope this letter finds everyone doing well! As we prepare for the start of the 2020/21 school year much work has been accomplished to assure a safe return this Fall. READ MORE...

Bus Routes 2020-21

Posted on 09/04/2020

Bus Routes Ware Public Schools 2020-2021.pdf READ MORE...

Surviving the Pandemic: Creating a New Normal

Posted on 09/03/2020

Are you concerned about how the pandemic is affecting your family’s social and emotional wellbeing? READ MORE...

Facemasks

Posted on 08/27/2020

With the start of school right around the corner, we would like to remind parents that all students in grades K-12 should wear a mask each day. Students must have a mask on before they can board the bus. If available, please pack an extra mask for your child each day incase a mask gets torn or soiled. READ MORE...

2020-21 Vaccination Requirements

Posted on 08/21/2020

Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, influenza vaccine will be required for all students. READ MORE...

Community Forum Links and Times

Posted on 08/11/2020

Click HERE for the Community forum links and times. READ MORE...

Parent Letter 08112020

Posted on 08/11/2020

Last evening the school committee voted to begin the school year in a hybrid learning model. READ MORE...

School Committee Presentation 08102020

Posted on 08/10/2020

DESE Return to School Video

Posted on 07/28/2020

Please take a minute to view the following video from the Department of Education regarding the return to school this fall. READ MORE...

Return to School Plan

Posted on 07/27/2020

Please click HERE for the return to school plan. READ MORE...

Survey 1 Results

Posted on 07/22/2020

Attached are the results of the survey conducted in June 2020 READ MORE...

School Committee Meeting 07222020

Posted on 07/22/2020

The Ware School Committee will be meeting July 22, 2020 and the meeting information is attached. READ MORE...

New DESE Guidance for 2020-21

Posted on 07/10/2020

Click here for the documents READ MORE...

2020-21 Re-entry Parent Letter

Posted on 07/09/2020

Hope this communication finds you well! Not long ago I shared with you the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance. Since that plan has come out Ware Public Schools have been busy working on our reopening plan that reflects DESE’s guidance, along with the Department of Public Health/Board of Health, CDC, and Pediatric Association guidance. Knowing that students need to be in school for academic, social and emotional growth the District is working on the following: READ MORE...

Ware First Student Bus Drivers Miss You

Posted on 07/07/2020

School Reopening 2020-21

Posted on 06/25/2020

Today, Governor Baker’s office and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released their initial guidance about reopening schools this fall. We applaud the level of thought and care that went into the development of this guidance, and share its goal of the safe return of as many students to in-person school settings in order to best meet students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. READ MORE...

School's Out Now What 2020

Posted on 06/17/2020

Parenting Teens and Tweens Amid Pandemic and Protests READ MORE...

Update from Dr. DiLeo 06152020

Posted on 06/15/2020

2020-21 School Year Survey

Posted on 06/09/2020

Please click HERE to complete the survey. READ MORE...

Community Letter

Posted on 06/03/2020

We recognize, with all that our nation and our world is struggling with right now, the importance of helping our learning community understand and process the events of recent days. READ MORE...

WJSHS Locker Pickup

Posted on 06/03/2020

DESE Letter to Families about Remote Learning

Posted on 05/27/2020

Click here to view a letter from the Department of Education about remote learning. READ MORE...

Clinical Team

Posted on 05/20/2020

Update from Dr. DiLeo 05192020

Posted on 05/19/2020

Personal Item Pick Up Schedule

Posted on 05/19/2020

Kindergarten Online Registration is now open!

Posted on 05/15/2020

2020-2021 Kindergarten Online Registration is now open! READ MORE...

FY21 Proposed Level Service Budget

Posted on 05/12/2020

Download the proposed FY21 budget READ MORE...

Update from Dr. DiLeo 05112020

Posted on 05/11/2020

Important Notice: Prom has been rescheduled to Aug 17 not Aug 7
READ MORE...

Google Classroom Training

Posted on 05/08/2020

Wednesday May 13th from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] if interested READ MORE...

Update from Dr. DiLeo 04172020

Posted on 04/29/2020

2020 Senior Video

Posted on 04/27/2020

2020 Census

Posted on 04/24/2020

Ware Public Schools is encouraging all Ware residents and particularly Ware parents, to fill out the 2020 Census. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. READ MORE...

Teens, Tweens, & Quarantines

Posted on 04/23/2020

Teens, Tweens, & Quarantines is a presentation for parents focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on our children. This forum will address the teen/tween brain, explain why this pandemic is so difficult for this age group, identify the process of loss, discuss issues related to independence, autonomy, and privacy, and offer suggestions parents can implement immediately. READ MORE...

Update from Dr. DiLeo 04172020

Posted on 04/17/2020

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Fact Sheet

Posted on 09/06/2019

"WARE" Are They Now? Paul Orszulak

Posted on 08/29/2019

Class of 1955 READ MORE...

New WJSHS Principal for 2019/2020 School Year

Posted on 05/08/2019

Ware Public Schools is pleased to announce Mr. Eugene Rich as the new Administrative Leader for the Ware Junior Senior High School beginning with the 2019-2020 school year READ MORE...

School Committee: Safety Links

Posted on 05/03/2019

It is the policy of the Ware Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, military service, union activity or genetics in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Chapter 622 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, M.G.L. c. 71A and c. 76, s. 5.