Interested in filmmaking\, storytelling\, journalism\, photo graphy\, or exploring a new creative outlet? Worcester residents a ges 13β19 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 20β25-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:20261003T064647Z UID:a66b9b56-04f2-4cf5-85be-13186bb28da9 DTSTART:20261004T110000 DTEND:20261004T130000 DESCRIPTION:Families and students are invited to attend the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC) College Fair!
π Sunday\, October 4\, 2026
β° 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM
π Wor cester State University β DeFeudis Wellness Center\, Competition Gymnasi um
π 120+ colleg es and universities will be represented.
π° Free and open to the p ublic.
π Ample on-site parking is available.
π« 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:20261003T064647Z UID:9f52dbc0-8c8f-4161-94a1-02b67e5f3c95 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:20261003T064647Z UID:68da666f-e192-4a1f-a778-c44760097613 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 2027β28 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:20261003T064647Z UID:3c8dc6c9-d07a-4670-b4dc-79f224449534 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 CPPACβs mission\, goals\, structure\, and role in student a dvocacy
Meet the new Executive Board members for the 2026 β2027 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:20261003T064647Z UID:0c4d7d9f-5b94-4115-8e16-5b628b78682e 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:20261003T064647Z UID:3957db65-b7e3-4674-a788-225367c09b27 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:20261003T064647Z UID:8d072288-6157-4e63-83da-64c4b5701077 DTSTART:20261008T170000 DTEND:20261008T210000 DESCRIPTION:
Esther Howland Chamber\, 3rd Floor
Watch via Zoom:
https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/827464 40670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09
Also accessible by te lephone\, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968\; \; Web inar ID: 827 4644 0670
LOCATION:455 Main St\, Worcester\, MA 01608\, USA SUMMARY:School Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:2a6ef548-53b4-4f78-a4cf-f22afe5ee144 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:20261003T064647Z UID:26cac65f-81d3-47c9-a817-69185acb737e 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 theyβre 8β12 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.
Weβll help ensure your child is riding as safely as poss ible.
Whether youβre getting ready for a new school year\, moving your child to the next stage\, or just want peace of mind\, weβre 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:20261003T064647Z UID:3a630e18-05bf-4407-a9e6-81411b8bac05 DTSTART:20261012T080000 DTEND:20261012T090000 DESCRIPTION:District Offices Closed.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Indigenous Peopleβs Day / Columbus Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:b66bb6b1-9e2a-47a1-9969-d5d0097dd15e 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:20261003T064647Z UID:54b48c89-2a79-4b24-bded-ed114199e2b6 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:20261003T064647Z UID:00f98058-7d6f-4b71-9786-4650b7995cbb 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:20261003T064647Z UID:abaef1bc-bce7-4b43-97c2-21376fc7a0b9 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:20261003T064647Z UID:edb6acf9-e941-4c72-8217-74528a683fbb DTSTART:20261014T073000 DTEND:20261014T081500 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:WAMS Site Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:9edaa8ce-0f58-4849-9aff-c90d1a163def DTSTART:20261014T180000 DTEND:20261014T193000 DESCRIPTION:
Families are invited to attend the first English Lea rner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting of the 2026β2027 school yea r on Wednesday\, October 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Fanning B uilding\, 24 Chatham Street\, Worcester.
π Celebrate Student Success
We will recognize and c
elebrate our students' accomplishments on the ACCESS assessment and the Seal of Biliteracy during the 2025β2026
school year.
π€ 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.
π― 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.
π Interpreters will be available
π½οΈ Food will be provided
π§Έ 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:20261003T064647Z UID:e5d56be2-0710-49fd-8b62-fe7f86a24844 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Parent Teacher Group (PTG) Meeting 6pm-7pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:b3cd6834-d745-4427-9bc6-01d56df013f1 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:20261003T064647Z UID:8ead93d7-1510-4990-9f5f-5112b6979369 DTSTART:20261023T160000 DTEND:20261023T170000 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:3f9dc224-3098-49e9-bd55-392f38cfbd0a 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:20261003T064647Z UID:229ca833-e105-447a-a3b8-838591144fb0 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:20261003T064647Z UID:3ebf353a-b87d-4da7-936e-f25babfa737b 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 teenβs 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:20261003T064647Z UID:f0844e92-83c8-478c-b360-771c887e3629 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:20261003T064647Z UID:e8c34181-b5ef-4014-9422-73fc594d6578 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Worcester Railers School Day Game Grades 4\, 5 and 6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:24e94085-7521-407a-9eac-d2697fbde83a 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 AMβ1:00 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:20261003T064647Z UID:65e06eb4-1089-40f4-9e11-b04782f44e39 DTSTART:20261107T120000 DTEND:20261107T133000 DESCRIPTION:The final public forum of the Worcester Public Schoolsβ 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:20261003T064647Z UID:9f230f65-2393-4a5f-8e10-1f5720ad0d50 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DESCRIPTION:District Offices Closed
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Veteran's Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:65f592d0-0a32-482a-9bba-f41192e6328b DTSTART:20261111T073000 DTEND:20261111T081500 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:WAMS Site Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:5a96172b-82d7-455b-82fe-e294d28f2e4c 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:20261003T064647Z UID:2edffbd5-44ef-4046-945d-61ca8b8dca0b 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:20261003T064647Z UID:afdcc9b4-b59f-4894-9280-010421b3a12e 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:20261003T064647Z UID:c4101e4e-ca08-4f5f-869f-437c609ddd86 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:20261003T064647Z UID:bd78380f-a098-440d-960e-ac3cc39dabe1 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:20261003T064647Z UID:80499a6b-9520-4e09-8d54-716ccf51ae5a 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:20261003T064647Z UID:042a7b79-9000-4bf4-a1e7-9e7f6684c364 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:20261003T064647Z UID:1ebddde7-6859-4960-876f-329ef5477fef 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:20261003T064647Z UID:514963a5-7268-44c5-9333-fa2d617b96f1 DTSTART:20261209T073000 DTEND:20261209T081500 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:WAMS Site Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261003T064647Z UID:e653fb23-fbf8-412b-8432-07a775db018e 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:20261003T064647Z UID:72df9e72-d8d0-4467-a807-fac4bdb870b7 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.
π Celebrate
Student Success
We will recognize and celebrate our students'
accomplishments on the ACCESS assessment and the Seal of Biliteracy during the 2025β2026 school year.
π€ 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.
π― Set Goals Together π 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. π Celebrat
e Student Success π€ 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. π 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
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π§Έ 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.
π― 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.
π Interpreters will be available
π½οΈ Food will be provided
π§Έ 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 2025β2026 school year.
π€ 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.
π― 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.
π Interpreters will be availableπ½οΈ Food will be provided
π§Έ 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.