Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W orkshop on Thursday\, October 15\, from 6:30–8:00 PM at Forest G rove Middle School\, 495 Grove St\, Worcester for Basic R ights: Understanding the IEP. This workshop will explain why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important\, how it is created\, and what each part of the document means. The presentation will also cover the types of services that may be included and how to write clear and mea surable goals.
Presented by: Special Education Depa rtment
Languages: Portuguese and Spanish interpreta tion available
Child care: Available
LOCATION:495 Grove St\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:cf6f9a23-a6ac-4e87-abb0-6fa00dc61716 DTSTART:20261019T150000 DTEND:20261019T163000 DESCRIPTION:A public forum on the Worc
ester Public Schools' Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project is on Monday\, October 19\, at 3:00 PM\, at Chandler
Elementary School\, 114 Chandler Street. \;
Attend and give us your input on several proposals\, including realigning school assignment boundaries and school-to-school pathways\, shifting school sta rt and end times to expand school bus access\, and expanding full-day pres chool. \;
Please note that no decisions have be en made and project proposals are likely to be amended after public feedba ck is taken into consideration. Final scenarios will be proposed in Decemb er.
Spanish and Portuguese interpreter s will be in attendance. For another language\, email translation s-interpretations@worcesterschools.net
Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) f
or a workshop on the DDS Children’s Autism Waiver Program on Tuesday\, October 20\, from 10:00–11:00 AM at the YMCA\, 7
66 Main Street\, Worcester. Learn about the Autism Waiver\, eligi
bility requirements\, available supports and services\, and how to apply.<
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LOCATION:766 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01610\, USA
SUMMARY:Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Workshop: DDS Chi
ldren’s Autism Waiver Program
END:VEVENT
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DESCRIPTION: When:
register for Oct. 14 we
binar
Tuesday\, October 20\, 6:00- 7:00 PM\; register for Oct. 20 webinar
Monday\, November 9\, 6:00-7:00 PM\; register for Nov.
9 webinar
Details: \;
Are you a parent or guardian who would like to learn how to use the ParentSquare communications platform?
< span>Please attend a training webinar just for Worcester Public Schools ca regivers!
During the webinar\, we’ll provide you:
An overview of the ParentSquare platform
Registration and account settings information
Basic navigation of the mobile app and web platform
How to interact with messages sent from your scho ol and the district
A session for questions an d answers (Q&\;A)
Did you know that ParentSquare instantly translates messages into more than 100 languages?!
Stay informed and connected with your school community !
Please register to attend (links above). We hope to s ee you there!
LOCATION: SUMMARY:ParentSquare Training for WPS Caregivers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:6a06b5b9-8b20-4f66-8560-e2ab4ffe3434 DTSTART:20261021T180000 DTEND:20261021T193000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W orkshop on Wednesday\, October 21\, from 6:00-7:30 PM\, virtually via Zoom for Parent's Rights in Special Education.
When your child has an IEP\, you have rights protected by federa l and state law. These rights ensure that parents are involved in decision s about their child’s education. You have the right to participate in me etings\, share concerns\, review records\, and agree to changes. Knowing y our rights helps you work with the school to support your child’s succes s.
Languages: Interpretation available in the top s even languages
Virtual: SE PAC Workshop Zoom Link
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:3aba181b-e198-407b-b711-d8c5b92a872a DTSTART:20261022T160000 DTEND:20261022T173000 DESCRIPTION:Burncoat Quadrant Principal’s Walk
Join Worcester Public Schools principals\, Wraparound Coordinators\, and t he Worcester Housing Authority on Thursday\, October 22\, from 4:0 0–5:30 PM at Great Brook Valley Gardens and Curtis Apartments in Worcest er for the Burncoat Quadrant Principal’s Walk. School leaders a nd staff will walk through the neighborhoods to connect with students\, fa milies\, and community members. This is a great opportunity to meet school leaders\, ask questions\, build relationships\, and celebrate the strong partnership between WPS and local neighborhoods.
Hosted by:< /strong> Worcester Public Schools (Burncoat Quadrant) and Worcester Housin g Authority
Questions? Contact Paul Hernandez at 774-670-0140 or send an email.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Burncoat Quadrant Principal’s Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:2bc87fed-f9e6-4b59-8338-fb05c5eca076 DTSTART:20261022T170000 DTEND:20261022T200000 DESCRIPTION:Esther Howland Chamber 3rd floor
LOCATION:455 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:4b90e60e-acc5-442c-9b40-c31be252c8ec DTSTART:20261022T180000 DTEND:20261022T193000 DESCRIPTION:The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st raight\, cisgender allies. \;
The Council provides a safe space to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari ous viewpoints and the privacy of others.
Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa tion.
LOCATION:24 Chatham St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:Pride FAC Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:a2f957bc-b9cc-42b9-909e-0b04711e8b4e DTSTART:20261023T180000 DTEND:20261023T193000 DESCRIPTION:Girls in Grades K and 1 who are not currently Girl Scouts\, along with their adults\, are invited to attend Princess Power on Friday\, October 23\, at 6:00 PM at the Worcester Leadership Cent er\, 115 Century Dr\, Worcester.
Girls will participate in hands-on activities focused on courage\, kindness\, teamwork\, and community servic e while learning more about Girl Scouts. Adults can learn about starting o r joining local troops.
Registration deadline: Wedn esday\, October 21\, 2026
Pr incess attire is welcome!
LOCATION:115 Century Dr\, Worcester\, MA 01606\, USA SUMMARY:Princess Power END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:46b76d2d-6a1b-480c-813a-73aada2f7191 DTSTART:20261026T080000 DTEND:20261030T160000 DESCRIPTION:The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has an official partnersh ip with the Central Mass. Safety Council (CMSC) Driving School for the 2026-27 school year. This partn ership is the result of a collaborative effort with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Worcester Educational Development Foundation.
Driver’s education courses are being offered at various WPS high schools at discounted rates for WPS students and families.
CMSC is offering the following session in October 2026\, which is open to students attending any WPS school:
North High School: Week of October 26\, 2026
Register for CMSC Driver’s Education
Additional sessions will be offered throughout the 2026-27 school year.
LOCATION:140 Harrington Way\, Worcester\, MA 01604\, USA SUMMARY:CMSC Driver’s Education: North High School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:6274e71f-4dbf-4fa0-96cf-7a730b5b1eb2 DTSTART:20261026T170000 DTEND:20261026T180000 DESCRIPTION:Forest Grove Middle School Auditorium
Regular meeting of the Standing Committee for Operations and Governance will take place be fore the Community Forum on Realignment
LOCATION:495 Grove St\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Operations\, and Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:a1d28fe7-7d1f-43dc-9e0f-35564643340c DTSTART:20261026T180000 DTEND:20261026T193000 DESCRIPTION:A public forum on the Wor cester Public Schools' Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project< span> is on Tuesday\, October 26\, at 6:00 PM\, at Forest Grove Middle School (cafeteria)\, 495 Grove Street \;
Attend and give us your input on several proposals\, including realign
ing school assignment boundaries and school-to-school pathways\, shifting
school start and end times to expand school bus access\, and expanding ful
l-day preschool. \;
Spanish and Portugu ese interpreters will be in attendance. For another language\, email translations-interpretations@worcesterschools.net
Please note that no decisions have been made and proj ect proposals are likely to be amended after public feedback is taken into consideration. Final scenarios will be proposed in December.< /p>
Stay informed by visiting
In partnership\, UMas s Chan Medical School and Worcester Public Schoo ls are proud to present our first after-school workshop of the academic ye ar on Healthy Relationships and Effective Communication.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday\, October 27 from 5:3 0 to 6:30 PM in the Fanning Building\, located on 24 Chatham Street\, Worc ester\, Mass.\, 01609.
In this workshop\, we aim to equ ip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and resources to support you and your teens' social and emotional well-being. We hope to provide you with skills to build strong\, supportive\, and healthy relationships\, as well as too ls that can aid in effective communication. \;
This event is open to the public\, but registration is encouraged.
This workshop is for YOU if you want to...
Help your teen build strong\, respectful\, supportiv e relationships
Learn practical\, research-based skills to help your teen manage emotions\, set boundaries\, and communicate effectiv ely with your relationship
Strengthen your own communicatio n with your teen and model healthy relationship skills
By the end of this workshop\, you will be ab le to:
Identify how emotional ups and downs affect your teen’s peer and
family interactions
Su pport your teen in clearly and respectfully communicating their
nee ds while preserving strong relationships
Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W orkshop on Tuesday\, October 27\, from 6:30–8:00 PM at Roosevelt Elementary School\, 1006 Grafton St\, Worcester for Bull ying: What Parents Need to Know. This workshop will cover what bu llying is and the school’s legal responsibility to prevent and respond t o it. Participants will also learn strategies and tools for handling bully ing and how to address it in the IEP.
Presented by: FCSN – Leslie Leslie
Languages: Portuguese and S panish interpretation available
Child care: Availab le
LOCATION:1006 Grafton St\, Worcester\, MA 01604\, USA SUMMARY:Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:744bf7a4-5e18-421a-9fb4-079b96313522 DTSTART:20261028T180000 DTEND:20261028T193000 DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, October 28\, at 6:00 P
M for the Hanover Insurance Academy of the Arts Open Hous
e at Burncoat High School\, located at 179 Burncoat St\,
Worcester. This event is for students who will be entering
Come learn more about the academics\, arts\, and extracurricular activitie s available at Burncoat High School. This event is for students and famili es interested in Burncoat High School\, the Hanover Insurance Acad emy of the Arts (HIAA)\, and Arts Magnet programming.
Learn more about what Burncoat High can offer your ch ild.
For more information\, call 508-799-3300 or visit the H anover Insurance Academy of the Arts website.
LOCATION:179 Burncoat St\, Worcester\, MA 01606\, USA SUMMARY:Hanover Insurance Academy of the Arts Open House END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:d838d1d6-fdef-42cc-9a6b-b8993dd9a4ad DTSTART:20261029T170000 DTEND:20261029T180000 DESCRIPTION:Room 410
Please enter through the side door (Irving St reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor.
LOCATION:20 Irving St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Teaching\, Learning\, and St udent Success END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:ab111984-1ebc-4276-b80d-d7d5af52affe DTSTART:20261102T173000 DTEND:20261102T190000 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 School Programming Showcase at Crocod ile River Music on Monday\, Nov 2 from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
We kindly ask that participants RSVP
Join
us for refreshments\, conversation\, and interactive drum and dance experi
ences in our downtown Worcester headquarters\, filled with hundreds of Afr
ican instruments and art pieces and learn all that Crocodile River Music h
as to offer! Attendees are welcome to filter in and out at any time.
The evening will include:
-A sho
rt sample hands-on African drum workshop
-A short sample African dance
workshop
-Video excerpts from past school assembly perform
ances
-Sample display of African art pieces that we loan a
s part of our African Arts in Education program
-A short presentation<
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- Q&\;A with the team
-Snacks and bever
ages
There will be no school for students on Tuesday\, November 3
\, to accommodate a day of professional development for staff.
The Pare
nt Information Center will also be closed.
All other district offices w
ill be open. Staff are to report.
Parents and caregivers are invited to a free child c ar seat installation event on Saturday\, November 7\, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler Street\, Worcester. The event will be held in the parking lot in front of the Helen G. Shaughnessy Administration Building.
Heart of New Engla nd Council is partnering with the Massachusetts State Police and Worcester State University to help ensure child car seats are properly installed an d children are as secure as possible while traveling.
The event is < strong>free and open to all. No registration is required.
LOCATION:486 Chandler St\, Worcester\, MA 01602\, USA SUMMARY:Child Car Seat Installation Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:20d0b445-cd5e-4a04-896d-2eb95abfd099 DTSTART:20261107T120000 DTEND:20261107T133000 DESCRIPTION:The final public forum of the Worcester Public Schools’ Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project will be held at Goddard Elementary School\, 14 Richards Str
eet\, at 12:00 PM on Saturday\, November 7.
Attend and give us your input on several proposals\, including reali gning school assignment boundaries and school-to-school pathways\, shiftin g school start and end times to expand school bus access\, and expanding f ull-day preschool.
Please note that no decisions have b een made\; final scenarios will be proposed in December.
St ay informed by visiting worcestersch ools.org/alignment\, join our ParentSquare group\, or ema il questions to alignment@worcesters chools.org \;
LOCATION:14 Richards St\, Worcester\, MA 01603\, USA SUMMARY:Public Forum: School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:f3ef9a31-026c-466a-99df-921d3f0d2096 DTSTART:20261109T180000 DTEND:20261109T190000 DESCRIPTION:When:
Tuesday\, October 20\, 6:00- 7:00 PM\; register for Oct. 20 webinar
Monday\, November 9\, 6:00-7:00 PM\; register for Nov.
9 webinar
Details: \;
Are you a parent or guardian who would like to learn how to use the ParentSquare communications platform?
< span>Please attend a training webinar just for Worcester Public Schools ca regivers!
During the webinar\, we’ll provide you:
An overview of the ParentSquare platform
Registration and account settings information
Basic navigation of the mobile app and web platform
How to interact with messages sent from your scho ol and the district
A session for questions an d answers (Q&\;A)
Did you know that ParentSquare instantly translates messages into more than 100 languages?!
Stay informed and connected with your school community !
Please register to attend (links above). We hope to s ee you there!
LOCATION: SUMMARY:ParentSquare Training for WPS Caregivers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:2e0bc749-03ed-4c8b-84f2-be5e8bd30476 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DESCRIPTION:District Offices Closed
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Veteran's Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:932378ae-3bad-4741-b9a9-392b8359739e DTSTART:20261112T170000 DTEND:20261112T210000 DESCRIPTION:Esther Howland Chamber\, 3rd Floor
Watch via Zoom:
https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ 1bm1hMjFFZz09
Also accessible by telephone\, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968\; \; Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670
LOCATION:455 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:1fb0393d-cf24-4e93-a5e4-2c1f20cc8c4b DTSTART:20261112T183000 DTEND:20261112T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W
orkshop on Thursday\, November 12\, from 6:30–8:00 PM at Worces
ter Technical High School\, 1 Officer Manny Familia Wy for
Presented by: Special Education Department
Languages: Portuguese and Spanish interpretation available
Child car e: Available
LOCATION:1 Officer Manny Familia Wy\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:85f562d2-e612-4dca-a5ef-b5f5b62e9237 DTSTART:20261116T170000 DTEND:20261116T180000 DESCRIPTION:Room 410
Please enter through the side door (Irving St reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor.
LOCATION:20 Irving St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Operations\, and Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:14b1651b-529c-4702-bc14-ad26a6bb7a7f DTSTART:20261117T180000 DTEND:20261117T193000 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 17\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at 24 Chatham Street\, Worcester. \;
Everyone i
s welcome! Spanish and Portuguese interpretation\, pizza\, drinks\, and ch
ildcare will be provided.
Share your ideas on how we can make our s
chools the best they can be! Need interpretation in another language? Emai
l CPPAC.
For more information\, visit the Worcester CPPAC website.
The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st raight\, cisgender allies. \;
The Council provides a safe space to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari ous viewpoints and the privacy of others.
Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa tion.
LOCATION:24 Chatham St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:Pride FAC Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:bc77db52-8c14-4f2b-b7ba-ef48cb62242e DTSTART:20261119T170000 DTEND:20261119T170000 DESCRIPTION:Esther Howland Chamber\, 3rd Floor
Watch via Zoom:
https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ 1bm1hMjFFZz09
Also accessible by telephone\, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968\; \; Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670
LOCATION:455 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:f4293c20-bb5b-4161-b197-4831b7e1b727 DTSTART:20261123T080000 DTEND:20261127T160000 DESCRIPTION:The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has an official partnersh ip with the Central Mass. Safety Council (CMSC) Driving School for the 2026-27 school year. This partn ership is the result of a collaborative effort with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Worcester Educational Development Foundation.
Driver’s education courses are being offered at various WPS high schools at discounted rates for WPS students and families.
CMSC is offering the following session in November 2026\, which is open to students attending any WPS school:
Doherty High School: Week of November 23\, 2026
Register for CMSC Driver’s Education
Additional sessions will be offered throughout the 2026-27 school year.
LOCATION:299 Highland St\, Worcester\, MA 01602\, USA SUMMARY:CMSC Driver’s Education: Doherty High School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:1301997d-5910-41a0-ad85-d88bb197de7e DTSTART:20261123T160000 DTEND:20261123T190000 DESCRIPTION:Coats for Kids Fundraiser: Help Keep Our Students Wa rm This Winter
Join us for the annual Coats for Kid s Fundraiser on Monday\, November 23\, from 4:00 PM - 7:0 0 PM at Worcester Fitness.
As the colder weather approaches \, we invite our community to come together and support our winter coat dr ive. Every donation directly helps keep a Worcester student warm\, safe\, and comfortable this season. Thank you for your generosity and continued s upport of our local children!
LOCATION:440 Grove St\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Coats for Kids Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:b59ea7ec-d38b-4298-9992-ad11274d725c DTSTART:20261125T080000 DTEND:20261127T090000 DESCRIPTION:Worcester Public Schools Closed on November 25-27.
Distri
ct Offices Closed on November 26 &\; 27.
The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has an official partnersh ip with the Central Mass. Safety Council (CMSC) Driving School for the 2026-27 school year. This partn ership is the result of a collaborative effort with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Worcester Educational Development Foundation.
Driver’s education courses are being offered at various WPS high schools at discounted rates for WPS students and families.
CMSC is offering the following session i n November 2026\, which is open to students attending any WPS school:
< ul>Worcester Technical High School: Week of Novemb er 30\, 2026
Register for CMSC Driver’s Education
Additional sessions will be offered throughout the 2026-27 school year.
140 Harrington Way\, Worcester\, MA 01604\, USA
LOCATION:1 Officer Manny Familia Wy\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:CMSC Driver’s Education: Worcester Technical High School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:be001ae3-e777-4cb7-934d-9b029899c8fe DTSTART:20261202T173000 DTEND:20261202T183000 DESCRIPTION:Room 410
LOCATION:20 Irving St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:a6293d60-5db4-4843-ad7f-72a86453d86e DTSTART:20261203T170000 DTEND:20261203T210000 DESCRIPTION:Esther Howland Chamber\, 3rd Floor
Watch via Zoom:
https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ 1bm1hMjFFZz09
Also accessible by telephone\, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968\; \; Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670
LOCATION:455 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:9a5b9a5a-c87b-4ce5-8a80-caa8db536cda DTSTART:20261208T180000 DTEND:20261208T190000 DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, December 8\, from 6:00 to 7:00 P M for an 8th Grade Goddard Scholars Open House at South High Community Sch ool\, 170 Apricot St\, Worcester.
Current 8th graders and their care givers are invited to attend to learn more about the Goddard Scholars Program\, w hich offers an accelerated\, honors-level academic experience designed to challenge and support high-achieving students.
Program Highlights:
Accelerated\, honors-level coursework
Opportun ities to develop advanced academic skills
Support for high- achieving students
Come explore the program\, meet instruc tors\, and discover how South High can help your student reach their full potential.
LOCATION:170 Apricot St\, Worcester\, MA 01603\, USA SUMMARY:South High Community School 8th Grade Goddard Scholars Open House END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:d3ad1faf-202c-4a9a-8e93-b19490cfdebc DTSTART:20261209T170000 DTEND:20261209T180000 DESCRIPTION:Room 410
Please enter through the side door (Irving St reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor.
LOCATION:20 Irving St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Teaching\, Learning\, and St udent Success END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T183107Z UID:c018328f-9af2-4f9e-8b7b-afb628138c52 DTSTART:20261209T180000 DTEND:20261209T193000 DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to attend the English Learner P arent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting on Wednesday\, December 9 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Fanning Building\, 24 Chatham Street\, Worcest er.
🎉 Celebrate
Student Success
We will recognize and celebrate our students'
accomplishments on the ACCESS assessment and the Seal of Biliteracy during the 2025–2026 school year.
🤝 Learn About Family &\; Student Resources
Two o
f our Wraparound Coordinators will share information abou
t resources and supports available to students and families through our sc
hools.
🎯 Set Goals Together 🌎 Interpreters will be available Families are encouraged to complete the ELPAC interest form. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou
ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch
ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter
sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st
raight\, cisgender allies. \; The Council provides a safe space
to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+
students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari
ous viewpoints and the privacy of others. Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa
tion. Esther Howland Chamber\, 3rd Floor https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ
1bm1hMjFFZz09 Also accessible by telephone\, to dial in call: +1
301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968\; \; Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670 The Trades &\; Tech Job Fair will take place on F
riday\, December 18\, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on th
e DCU Center concourse in Worcester. Students can meet local businesses\,
explore careers in the trades\, and learn about industry opportunities bef
ore the Worcester Railers take on the Adirondack Thunder at 7:05 PM. Students and staff at trades and vocational schools receive one c
omplimentary ticket to the game. For questions and tickets\
, contact Jake Poor by phone at 508-365-1755 or by ema
il. District Offices Closed on December 25. The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has an official partnersh
ip with the Central Mass. Safety
Council (CMSC) Driving School for the 2026-27 school year. This partn
ership is the result of a collaborative effort with the Worcester Regional
Chamber of Commerce and the Worcester Educational Development Foundation.
Driver’s education courses are being offered at various WPS high
schools at discounted rates for WPS students and families. CMSC is offering the following session i
n December 2026\, which is open to students attending any WPS school: South High Community School: Week of December 2
8\, 2026\, systemwide session open to all WPS students Register for CMSC Driver’s Education Additional sessions wil
l be offered throughout the 2026-27 school year. District Offices Closed. Join us on Wednesday\, January 12\, from 6:00 to 7:30
PM at 24 Chatham Street\, Worcester. \; Everyone is
welcome! Spanish and Portuguese interpretation\, pizza\, drinks\, and chi
ldcare will be provided. District Offices Closed. Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Wo
rkshop Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (
SEPAC) Workshop on Tuesday\, January 19\, from 6:30–8:00 PM at
Norrback Avenue School\, 44 Malden St\, Worcester for Soc
ial-Emotional Learning. This workshop will provide an introductio
n to social-emotional learning\, why it is important\, and how it is appli
ed in the classroom and the IEP. Presented by: Spec
ial Education Department Languages: Portuguese and
Spanish interpretation available Child care: Availa
ble The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou
ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch
ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter
sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st
raight\, cisgender allies. \; The Council provides a safe space
to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+
students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari
ous viewpoints and the privacy of others. Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa
tion. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Join us on Wednesday\, February 9\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at
24 Chatham Street\, Worcester. \; Everyone is welcome! Spanish a
nd Portuguese interpretation\, pizza\, drinks\, and childcare will be prov
ided. Families are invited to attend the English Learner P
arent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting on Wednesday\, February 10 from 6:0
0 to 7:30 PM at the Fanning Building\, 24 Chatham Street\, Worces
ter. 🎉 Celebrat
e Student Success 🤝 Learn About Family &\; Student Resources Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W
orkshop on Tuesday\, February 23\, from 6:30–8:00 PM at Roosevel
t Elementary School\, 1006 Grafton St\, Worcester for Lea
rning Disabilities: What Parents Need to Know. This workshop will
provide parents with a clear and practical understanding of learning disa
bilities\, the evaluation and eligibility process\, available supports\, a
nd how families can actively participate in their child’s educational pl
anning. Presented by: Special Education Department<
/p> Languages: Portuguese and Spanish interpretation av
ailable Child care: Available Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. There will be no school for students on Friday\, March 5\, t
o accommodate a day of professional development for staff. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou
ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch
ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter
sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st
raight\, cisgender allies. \; The Council provides a safe space
to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+
students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari
ous viewpoints and the privacy of others. Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa
tion. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W
orkshop on Tuesday\, March 23\, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Doherty Hig
h School\, 299 Highland St\, Worcester for Navigating Acc
ommodations from High School to College. This session will help f
amilies understand how accommodations and supports change as students move
from high school to college. Learn how to plan ahead\, advocate for your
student\, and ensure a smooth transition so they can succeed in higher edu
cation. Presented by: Fran Manocchio\, Frankie Rose
Consulting Languages: Portuguese and Spanish inter
pretation available Child care: Not available Worcester Public School Closed. District Offices Open. Join us on Wednesday\, March 30\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at 24
Chatham Street\, Worcester. \; Everyone is welcome! Spanish and
Portuguese interpretation\, pizza\, drinks\, and childcare will be provid
ed. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W
orkshop on Tuesday\, April 13 from 6:30–8:00 PM at Gates Lane\,
1238 Main St\, Worcester for Let’s Connect! A Casual Pa
rent Conversation. This is an opportunity for parents and caregiv
ers to connect\, share experiences\, ask questions\, and have an informal
conversation with other members of the SEPAC community. Lang
uages: Portuguese and Spanish interpretation available The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou
ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch
ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter
sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st
raight\, cisgender allies. \; The Council provides a safe space
to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+
students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari
ous viewpoints and the privacy of others. Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa
tion. District Offices Closed. District Offices Open. Join us on Wednesday\, April 27\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
at 24 Chatham Street\, Worcester. \; Everyone is w
elcome! Spanish and Portuguese interpretation\, pizza\, drinks\, and child
care will be provided. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W
orkshop on Saturday\, May 1\, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at Doherty Me
morial High School\, 299 Highland St\, Worcester for ABA
/ ST / OT Training for Parents. This session will provide parents
with practical strategies and training in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
\, Speech Therapy (ST)\, and Occupational Therapy (OT). Learn how to suppo
rt your child’s development at home\, reinforce therapy goals\, and coll
aborate effectively with school and therapy teams. Languages
: Portuguese and Spanish interpretation available C
hild care: Not available Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou
ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch
ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter
sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st
raight\, cisgender allies. \; The Council provides a safe space
to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+
students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari
ous viewpoints and the privacy of others. Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa
tion. Families are invited to attend the English Learner P
arent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting on Wednesday\, Tuesday\, May 11 fro
m 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Fanning Building\, 24 Chatham Street\, W
orcester. 🎉 Cel
ebrate Student Success Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. Join us on Wednesday\, May 18\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM a
t 24 Chatham Street\, Worcester. \; Everyone is wel
come! Spanish and Portuguese interpretation\, pizza\, drinks\, and childca
re will be provided. Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) W
orkshop on Tuesday\, May 18\, from 6:30–8:00 PM at Nelson Place
Elementary Gym\, 35 Nelson Pl\, Worcester for the Mental
Health Fair. Families will have an opportunity to connect with me
ntal health providers and learn about available resources and supports. Languages: Portuguese and Spanish interpretation avai
lable Child care: Not available District Offices Closed. No school for preschool or Kindergarten on Wednesday\, June
2\, due to Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House. The Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Pride Family Advisory Cou
ncil is open to WPS parents/caregivers who identify themselves or their ch
ildren as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Inter
sex\, Asexual\, or another identity on the Queer spectrum)\, along with st
raight\, cisgender allies. \; The Council provides a safe space
to bolster engagement and feedback to support the experiences of LGBTQIA+
students and families in WPS. Participants must be willing to respect vari
ous viewpoints and the privacy of others. Please fill out this sign-up form to receive the meeting location and other informa
tion. Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. End of Quarter 4. Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Wo
rkshop Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (
SEPAC) for an end-of-the-school-year social event on Language: Spanish interpretation a
vailable Child care: Not available Room 410 Please enter through the side door (Irving St
reet parking lot) and proceed to the 4th floor. District Offices Closed.
Families will hav
e the opportunity to help us establish goals for our students\, both
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🧸 Childcare will be availa
ble
Watch via Zoom:
Courses Available
Share your ideas on how we can make our sc
hools the best they can be! Need interpretation in another language? Email
CPPAC.
For more information\, visit the Worcester CPPAC website.
Share your ideas on how we can make our schools the best they
can be! Need interpretation in another language? Email CPPAC.
For
more information\, visit the Worcester CPPAC website
.What will we do?
We will recognize and celebrate our students
' accomplishments on the ACCESS assessment and the
Two
of our Wraparound Coordinators will share information ab
out resources and supports available to students and families through our
schools.
🎯 Set Goals Together
Families wi
ll have the opportunity to help us establish goals for our students\, both
academic and non-academic\, as we begin the new school y
ear.
🌎 Interpreters will be available
🍽️ Food will be provided
🧸 Childcare w
ill be available
Families are encouraged to complete th
e ELPAC interest form.
All other di
strict offices will be open. Staff are to report.
Share your ideas on how we can make our schools the best they c
an be! Need interpretation in another language? Email CPPAC.
For mo
re information\, visit the Worcester CPPAC website.
Share your ideas on how we can make our scho
ols the best they can be! Need interpretation in another language? Email C
PPAC.
For more information\, visit the
Worcester CPPAC website.What will we do?
We will recognize and celebrate our stu
dents' accomplishments on the ACCESS assessment and the <
strong>Seal of Biliteracy during the 2025–2026 school year.
🤝 Learn About Family &\; Student ResourcesTwo of our Wraparound Coordinators will share informati
on about resources and supports available to students and families through
our schools.
🎯 Set Goals Together
Famili
es will have the opportunity to help us establish goals for our students\,
both academic and non-academic\, as we begin the new sch
ool year.
🌎 Interpreters will be available🍽️ Food will be provided
🧸 Childcare
will be available
Families are encouraged to complete
the ELPAC interest form.
Share your ideas on how we can make our school
s the best they can be! Need interpretation in another language? Email CPP
AC.
For more information\, visit the Worcester CPPAC website.
Safe the date\, more inf
ormation to come.
*Last day of school may change in respo
nse to the number of snow days used during the school year.