Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Transition Program on Tuesday\, September 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, l earn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunities at the school.
Visit the K now Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools a nd dates.
LOCATION:1407a Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01603\, USA SUMMARY:Transition Program Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:6adea379-06fe-4952-89ac-4b0ac5edcd0c DTSTART:20260929T173000 DTEND:20260929T190000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Norrback Avenue School on Tuesday\, September 29 from 5 :30 to 7:00 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff \, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teache rs. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunities at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schoo ls and dates.
LOCATION:44 Malden St\, Worcester\, MA 01606\, USA SUMMARY:Norrback Avenue School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:c075a90f-e3f9-4d30-bb17-f68d4847633c DTSTART:20260929T180000 DTEND:20260929T193000 DESCRIPTION:The next public forum on the
Attend and give us your input on several initial proposals\, inc luding realigning school assignment boundaries and school-to-school pathwa ys\, shifting school start and end times to expand school bus access\, and expanding full-day preschool.
Spanish and Port uguese interpreters will be available. For additional languages\, please email tra nslations-interpretations@worcesterschools.net. Childcare and meals for children will be provided.
Please no te that no decisions have been made and project proposals are likely to be amended after public feedback is taken into consideration. Final scenario s will be proposed in December.
Stay informed by v isiting worcesterschools.org/alignme nt\, join our ParentSquare group \, or email questions to align ment@worcesterschools.org
LOCATION:14 Blackstone River Rd\, Worcester\, MA 01607\, USA SUMMARY:Public Forum: School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:7ed29afb-9225-4488-b733-7177be24bcf1 DTSTART:20260929T183000 DTEND:20260929T200000 DESCRIPTION:Location: South High Memorial School\, 170 Apricot Street
Welcome\, New Parents/Caregivers!
Topic:
MassHealth insurance updates – what you need to know
Provide families with practical information and tools to
better understand their insurance coverage\, access medically necessary s
ervices\, and navigate denials or appeals.
Repr esentatives from the Autism Insurance Resource Center (AIRC)
Childcare and language interpretation available
LOCATION:170 Apricot St\, Worcester\, MA 01603\, USA SUMMARY:Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:e68b54b1-c7c2-480c-90dc-e99bac6da7de DTSTART:20260930T093000 DTEND:20260930T130000 DESCRIPTION:Worcester Education Collaborative in vites you to the inaugural State of Education event for Worcester\, a publ ic forum bringing together educators\, policymakers\, community leaders\, and residents to explore the current landscape of public education and cha mpion the actions needed to advance the next stage of equity and excellenc e for Worcester's students. \;
At a time of significant change and opportunity\, this event will highlight key data\, elevate community perspectives\, and foster shared understanding a round the issues shaping our schools—from literacy and graduation pathwa ys to enrollment trends and school infrastructure. Together\, we will begi n to align around the priorities and actions needed to ensure all students in Worcester have access to high-quality\, equitable learning experiences .
What to Expect:
State of Education Address from Worcester Pu blic Schools leadership
Key Data &\; Trends Pres entation on student outcomes and system conditions
Panel Discussion featuring local and statewide education leaders
Opportunities for Engagement with fellow attendees and community voices
Early Insigh ts into Priorities &\; Next Steps for Worcester’s education future
Event: Worcester State of Education 2026
< p style="text-align: justify">Date: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026Time: 9:30 A M - 1:00 PM
Location: W orcester Technical High School
H osted by: Worcester Education Collaborative in partnership with t he Voices for Academic Equity Coalition
Highlighted Speakers/Panelists: \;
Bria n Allen\, Superintendent\, Worcester Public Schools \;
Viviana M. Abreu-Hernandez\, President\, Mass Budget &\; Policy
Dr. Chad D’Entremont\, Executive Director\, Rennie Center
We encourage you to pre-register in advance to save your seat!
LOCATION:1 Officer Manny Familia Wy\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Worcester Education Collaborative: State of Education 2026 - A Shar ed Vision for Worcester’s Students END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:3ece75b1-5a36-42c3-9bf6-e5d3ba0aee26 DTSTART:20260930T170000 DTEND:20260930T183000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Worcester East Middle School on Wednesday\, September 3 0 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet scho ol staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect wit h teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportuni ties at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.
LOCATION:420 Grafton St\, Worcester\, MA 01604\, USA SUMMARY:Worcester East Middle School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:8492698f-5d2e-46f0-9080-55cb3914fe79 DTSTART:20260930T180000 DTEND:20260930T200000 DESCRIPTION:The fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026\, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Burncoat High School\, 179 Burncoat Street\, Worcester\, in the cafeteria.
< em>All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.
Language translations and interpretations are available upon reques t via email.
LOCATION:179 Burncoat St\, Worcester\, MA 01606\, USA SUMMARY:Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:fb99917b-a240-4c77-b19b-bc7e87a39bfe DTSTART:20260930T180000 DTEND:20260930T193000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at University Park Campus School on Wednesday\, September 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet sch ool staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect wi th teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportun ities at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.
LOCATION:12 Freeland St\, Worcester\, MA 01603\, USA SUMMARY:University Park Campus School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:cfc82f7e-0cf6-4a06-9f04-8161418b9464 DTSTART:20260930T181500 DTEND:20260930T200000 DESCRIPTION:Martian New Year Party!
Prese nted in partnership with Woo! Science
Doors o pen at 6:15. Program starts at 6:30. Regis tration is required.
Location: Worcester Public Library (Main Branch)\, Saxe Ro om\, 3 Salem Square
Join Worcester Public Library and W oo! Science\, the science column of Worcester Magazine and Telegram &\; Gazette\, for a Martian New Year fete\, right here on Earth!
-Explore Mars in science and pop culture
-Trivia prizes
-Refr
eshments
-Costumes welcome! Costumes should be suitable for a famil
y-friendly event
\;
Hosted by Margaret Smith\, content edi
tor\, Worcester Magazine\, and Woo! Science columnist
\;
Featur
ing:
-Melanie Meadors\, science communicator\; outreach coordinator\, A
ldrich Astronomical Society
-Charles Slatkin\, The Goddard House and Th
e Wonder Mission
-JoAnn Adams\, educator\, EcoTarium
-Steve Van Sams
on\, horror writer and cohost\, Retro Ridoctopus Podcast \;
-Melody
Friedenthal\, founder and coordinator\, WPL Science Fiction Book Club
This program is free and open to the public. \;
LOCATION:3 Salem St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, USA SUMMARY:Martian New Year Party! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:8909a499-dba8-43ab-9e9e-9672acd3e2ce DTSTART:20261001T170000 DTEND:20261001T183000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Chandler Elementary Community School on Thursday\, Octo ber 1 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO oppor tunities at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete l ist of schools and dates.
LOCATION:114 Chandler St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:Chandler Elementary Community School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:3e4e4776-80e6-4822-882d-167c36d8369f DTSTART:20261001T173000 DTEND:20261001T193000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Burncoat High School on Thursday\, October 1 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, l earn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunities at the school.
Visit the K now Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools a nd dates.
LOCATION:179 Burncoat St\, Worcester\, MA 01606\, USA SUMMARY:Burncoat High School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:26bed62b-6838-4c80-848f-909f86fda63f DTSTART:20261004T080000 DTEND:20261004T090000 DESCRIPTION:Interested in filmmaking\, storytelling\, journalism\, photo graphy\, or exploring a new creative outlet? Worcester residents a ges 13–19 are invited to apply for the free Worcester Y outh Filmmaking Workshop.
Beginning October 4\, participants will learn documentary storytelling\, interviewing\, di recting\, camera\, sound\, and editing. Students will then work together a s a film crew to create a 20–25-minute documentary exploring div ersity\, inclusion\, and belonging in Worcester.
No previou s filmmaking experience is required. 25 students will be selected.
Registration deadline: September 30\, 202
6
Program begins: October 4\, 2026
Apply for the Worcester Youth Filmmaking Workshop
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Worcester Youth Filmmaking Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:32ef2695-2aee-463f-8387-652ac1ff7039 DTSTART:20261004T110000 DTEND:20261004T130000 DESCRIPTION:Families and students are invited to attend the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC) College Fair!
📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Wor cester State University – DeFeudis Wellness Center\, Competition Gymnasi um
🎓 120+ colleg es and universities will be represented.
💰 Free and open to the p ublic.
🚗 Ample on-site parking is available.
🏫 Campus to urs of Worcester State University will be offered.
This is a great o pportunity for students and families to connect directly with college admi ssion representatives\, explore different colleges and universities\, and begin planning for life after high school.
Students in all grade le vels 9-12 are invited to attend the event with their families!
LOCATION:486 Chandler St\, Worcester\, MA 01602\, USA SUMMARY:NEACAC College Fair at Worcester State University END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:ceb99f17-fdcf-4367-b034-6fddfc0f2755 DTSTART:20261006T163000 DTEND:20261006T180000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Challenge &\; Reach Academy on Tuesday\, October 6 f rom 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with t eachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunitie s at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.< /p> LOCATION:15 Harlow St\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Challenge & Reach Academy Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:1df29ce7-eb02-40cd-b558-c1761e6788a1 DTSTART:20261006T180000 DTEND:20261006T193000 DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM for the Burncoat High School Open House for stude nts entering Grade 9 in the 2027–28 school year and the ir families.
Come learn more about the academics\, arts\, and extrac urricular activities available at Burncoat High School. This event is for students and families interested in Burncoat High School\, the Han over Insurance Academy of the Arts (HIAA)\, and Arts Magnet programming.
Learn more about Burncoat High Sc hool.
For more information\, call 508-799-3300 or visit the Hanover Insurance Academy of the Arts website.
LOCATION:179 Burncoat St\, Worcester\, MA 01606\, USA SUMMARY:Burncoat High School Open House END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:768f6785-004a-4cc2-b7f5-8708122e671d DTSTART:20261006T180000 DTEND:20261006T193000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Worcester Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council
(CPPAC) on Tuesday\, October 6\, at 6:00 PM at the
CPPAC is an independent\, district -wide group of caregivers with representatives from every school. The coun cil provides opportunities for families to share input\, strengthen family voice\, and advocate for students while maintaining a direct connection w ith the Superintendent.
Meeting Highlights
Review CPPAC’s mission\, goals\, structure\, and role in student a dvocacy
Meet the new Executive Board members for the 2026 –2027 school year
Help identify community priorities\, fo cus areas\, and goals for the year
Family Supports
Free pizza
On-site childcare
Spanish and Portuguese interpretation will be provided aut omatically
For interpretation in another language\, please contact CPPAC by Friday\, October 2
Join the WPS CPPAC Mailing Lis t
LOCATION:24 Chatham St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council (CPPAC) meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:d6eedc75-7436-4edf-a218-099f7f7e35ac DTSTART:20261007T170000 DTEND:20261007T183000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Tatnuck Magnet School on Wednesday\, October 7 from 5:0 0 to 6:30 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teachers . Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunities at th e school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.
LOCATION:1083 Pleasant St\, Worcester\, MA 01602\, USA SUMMARY:Tatnuck Magnet School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:18336f4e-c3a8-4b63-bddf-bf23eab457e5 DTSTART:20261007T173000 DTEND:20261007T203000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Doherty Memorial High School on Wednesday\, October 7 f rom 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with t eachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunitie s at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.< /p> LOCATION:299 Highland St\, Worcester\, MA 01602\, USA SUMMARY:Doherty Memorial High School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:5f378037-47b8-4df2-935b-13a187b1fd51 DTSTART:20261008T170000 DTEND:20261008T210000 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:20260930T003823Z UID:2af872ad-9fc5-45af-8e37-19b3eb55566a DTSTART:20261008T180000 DTEND:20261008T200000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Worcester Technical High School on Thursday\, October 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet schoo l staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunit ies at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list o f schools and dates.
LOCATION:1 Officer Manny Familia Wy\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Worcester Technical High School Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:fa1e6ead-a6cb-4bb7-b2f7-bb7c7c9f4089 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DESCRIPTION:There will be no school for students on Friday\, October 9\,
to accommodate a day of professional development for staff.
The Parent
Information Center will also be closed.
All other district offices wil
l be open. Staff are to report.
Is Your Child Riding Safely?
Did you know that most ch ildren need a booster seat until they’re 8–12 years old or until an ad ult seat belt fits them properly?
Join certified Child Passenger Saf ety Technicians for a free car seat and booster seat safe ty check.
We’ll help ensure your child is riding as safely as poss ible.
Whether you’re getting ready for a new school year\, moving your child to the next stage\, or just want peace of mind\, we’re here t o help!
LOCATION:1 Officer Manny Familia Wy\, Worcester\, MA 01605\, USA SUMMARY:Back-to-School Carseat/\\Booster Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:24dde5f0-23c6-4de7-82fb-f63f92ad2be3 DTSTART:20261012T080000 DTEND:20261012T090000 DESCRIPTION:District Offices Closed.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:0c8dc0b9-e2ac-4664-9997-d71f8d7e7b4a DTSTART:20261013T170000 DTEND:20261013T180000 DESCRIPTION:O &\; G regular meeting will take place before the Commun ity Realignment Forum
Vernon Street Elementary School Auditorium
LOCATION:211 Providence St\, Worcester\, MA 01607\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Operations\, and Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:c03a0f0f-2ac0-449d-b496-c90f12888379 DTSTART:20261013T173000 DTEND:20261013T190000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to attend Know Yo ur School Night at Gerald Creamer Center on Tuesday\, October 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
This is an opportunity to meet school staff\, learn about the curriculum\, visit classrooms\, and connect with teachers. Families can also learn more about volunteer and PTO opportunities at the school.
Visit the Know Your School Night News Post for a complete list of schools and dates.
LOCATION:120 Granite St\, Worcester\, MA 01604\, USA SUMMARY:Gerald Creamer Center Know Your School Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:2f29d69f-6597-4e40-b12d-ba081d85dea7 DTSTART:20261013T180000 DTEND:20261013T193000 DESCRIPTION:A public forum on the Worc
ester Public Schools' Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project will be held on Tuesday\, October 13\, at 6:00 PM\,
at Vernon Hill Elementary School (auditorium)\, 211 Providence Street.
Attend and give us your input on several initial proposals \, including realigning school assignment boundaries and school-to-school pathways\, shifting school start and end times to expand school bus access \, and expanding full-day preschool. \;
Spa
nish and Portuguese interpreters will be available. For additiona
l languages\, please email translations-interpretations@worcesterschools.net
Please note that no decisions have been made an d project proposals are likely to be amended after public feedback is take n into consideration. Final scenarios will be proposed in December.
Stay informed by visiting worcesterschools.org/alignment\, jo in our ParentSquare group\, or email questions to alignment@worcesterschools.net LOCATION:211 Providence St\, Worcester\, MA 01607\, USA SUMMARY:Public Forum: School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:99d0ca20-9fe5-41c2-ba51-578517f560af DTSTART:20261013T180000 DTEND:20261013T200000 DESCRIPTION:
Vernon Hill Elementary School - Auditorium
6:00 PM < /p> LOCATION:211 Providence St\, Worcester\, MA 01607\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee Operations and Governance - Rea lignment Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:7eb6a7c5-4aaa-41d1-99ae-8e1a10c8db7a DTSTART:20261014T180000 DTEND:20261014T193000 DESCRIPTION:
Families are invited to attend the first English Lea rner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting of the 2026–2027 school yea r on Wednesday\, October 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Fanning B uilding\, 24 Chatham Street\, Worcester.
🎉 Celebrate Student Success
We will recognize and c
elebrate our students' accomplishments on the ACCESS assessment and the Seal of Biliteracy during the 2025–2026
school year.
🤝 Learn About Family &\; Student Resource
s
Two of our Wraparound Coordinators will sha
re information about resources and supports available to students and fami
lies through our schools.
🎯 Set Goals TogetherFamilies will have the opportunity to help us establish goals for our st udents\, both academic and non-academic\, as we begin the new school year.
🌎 Interpreters will be available
🍽️ Food will be provided
🧸 Child
care will be available
Families are encouraged to complete the ELPAC interest form.
LOCATION:24 Chatham St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:ELPAC / CAFE-B Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:33c2c30c-b06f-4158-b879-c0b48e07773a 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
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:20260930T003823Z UID:f0272af7-6e4e-434c-87b0-6bc3260ccdd4 DTSTART:20261024T100000 DTEND:20261024T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 24\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Worcester Senior Center\, 128 Providence S treet\, Worcester\, for a free College and Career ACCESS Fair des igned to help students and families prepare for a changing world.
Th e event will offer college guidance\, career advice\, resume workshops\, F AFSA assistance\, and support selecting extracurricular activities and clu bs. Free parking\, food\, snacks\, merchandise\, and raffles will also be available.
Register for the College and Career ACCESS F air
LOCATION:128 Providence St\, Worcester\, MA 01610\, USA SUMMARY:College and Career ACCESS Fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:cd18b215-c5fb-4df2-be26-f18a2bfa4aec 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:20260930T003823Z UID:670fdbd0-5703-4f2b-8f55-e54c34271f8c 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
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:20260930T003823Z UID:0540a7ef-9194-4067-a52b-270bc15a3647 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:20260930T003823Z UID:ff823360-917e-4359-8768-40bddd8ce8af DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DESCRIPTION: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:20260930T003823Z UID:c62416c1-abca-4ef0-8cce-cc34782eec5b 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:20260930T003823Z UID:490d4400-be25-41d0-b892-3e26797df5bf DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DESCRIPTION:District Offices Closed
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Veteran's Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:1c385e67-11a2-48f7-be58-4aa2ee9e2f63 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:20260930T003823Z UID:e348b5fe-11ec-45b0-80a8-0e23cc424461 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:20260930T003823Z UID:6ca851fa-72d5-4565-aa60-63cc769fdcb1 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:20260930T003823Z UID:b1781d31-6b58-4c4d-920c-faf3c45b9205 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:20260930T003823Z UID:5d21fe92-5cc3-4f74-b2cc-1a32cf9af070 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:20260930T003823Z UID:561ded02-68b2-438d-9232-94b3ed6c0b06 DTSTART:20261125T080000 DTEND:20261127T090000 DESCRIPTION:Worcester Public Schools Closed on November 25-27.
Distri
ct Offices Closed on November 26 &\; 27.
Room 410
LOCATION:20 Irving St\, Worcester\, MA 01609\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Standing Committee on Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260930T003823Z UID:a0bed967-3d75-41ed-8fa4-529c79e244d0 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:20260930T003823Z UID:8a4e8562-5e51-43ce-bd76-2a6d0ee795b6 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:20260930T003823Z UID:0edb5972-eae5-4f4d-8c27-637f3273f406 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:20260930T003823Z UID:33a239f2-3a73-41da-8ef3-3a6ff0514e3f 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 District Offices Closed on December 25. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
🍽️
🧸 Childcare will be availa
ble
Watch via Zoom:
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.