ADVANCE THE EXCELLENCE!

We're half way to our goal!  "Advance the Excellence," our sole fund-raising activity for the year provides funding for senior projects and teacher requests, support for professional development, underwriting for new initiatives and programs, and much more.  If you haven't yet contributed to Advance the Excellence, please do so now! This appeal is in lieu of PTSO dues and all other PTSO fundraisers. Please be as generous as your family circumstances allow.

To donate online, please click the DONATE NOW button above.  Thank you!


IMPORTANT DATES

Don't miss these informative meetings and discussions:
  • 9/29  -- Underclass Pictures Taken
  • 9/30 -- Sophomore Class BBQ at 5:30 pm
  • 10/6 -- Back to School Night at WHS

WEF ~ THE 27th ANNUAL WELLESLEY SPELLING BEE

Catch the Buzz!

On Wednesday, November 9th, 7pm at the Sprague School Gym our community adult spelling contest and fundraising event is back for the 27th time! This high spirited community event is right around the corner! How to catch the buzz:
  • Support the Bee -- CLICK HERE to make a donation or sponsor a high school, middle school or community team. Many levels are available for sponsorship from $125 to $2500. The Bee is our biggest fundraiser of the year!  Any amount is appreciated.
  • Bee A Team -- CLICK HERE to register a team of three spellers for $500.
    Who knows whom you may be spelling against that night? Last year 58 teams participated in the Bee! Deadline for registering a team is October 16. 
Donations are tax deductible and proceeds fund WPS enrichment programs. Use the online option above or mail a check noting "Bee" to WEF Spelling Bee, PO Box 812321, Wellesley MA 02482

The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to investing in programs that enhance, enrich and maintain educational excellence as well as foster innovation in all of the Wellesley Public Schools. Nearly $2.1 million has been awarded in grants and assistance to educators in the last 10 years alone. 


SCHOOL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION


Each Fall, parents elect representatives to the WHS School Council.

School Council is comprised of students, teachers, parents and community members who all work together with Dr. Chisum to examine and make recommendations on school policies, as mandated by the state education department. School Council meetings are held monthly, generally on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:40 pm.

We have two parent slots open for a 2-year term. If you would like to become a candidate , please contact PTSO Vice- Presidents Andrea Doglioli aaodoglioli@hotmail.com and Evelina Taber  evelinataber@gmail.com.  Please provide a brief paragraph about yourself (approx. 250 words or less) and why you would like to serve on School Council .


WORLD OF WELLESLEY ART EXHIBIT



WORLD OF WELLESLEY DIVERSITY SUMMIT




METCO SOCIAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST




DR. RUTH POTEE LECTURE AND PANEL DISCUSSION



SUPPORT THE WELLESLEY PARENTS OF PERFORMING ARTS

Great News! The Wellesley Turkey Trot Foundation (WTTF) has partnered with The Wellesley Parents of Performing Arts (POPS). WTTF will match up to $1,000 of donations made to POPS before Thanksgiving!!

Make a donation to POPS! Let your family and friends know and ask for their support to make this year  of performances the best ever!

MAKE A DONATION
1. Click on this link to donate to Wellesley  POPS: https://racewire.com/fundraiser.php?id=20519&npoid=506

2. Click on the blue " Click to Donate" box and follow the directions to make a donation to the Wellesley  POPS

JOIN THE POPS TEAM AND RUN/WALK THE WELLESELY TURKEY TROT 5K
1. To run the Wellesley Turkey Trot with team POPS: go to  http://wellesleyturkeytrotfoundation.org/

2. Scroll down and on the left side click: " Click to Register"

3. Read down and select the " Join a Team". Enter your initials and agree to the terms, then hit "Continue".

4. In the Select your team box choose " POPS"

5. Select the 5k event for $33.00 and follow the directions to register. The $33.00 race registration fee  goes to the Wellesley Turkey Trot Foundation, which last year gave away over $60,000 to local charities  and activity groups.

The purpose of POPS is to foster, encourage and support the many aspects of performing arts education  in the Wellesley Public schools; to enrich the scope of student involvement; and to stimulate broad  community interest in Performing Arts programs. Wellesley POPS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt  organization. Click here to learn more: http://www.wellesleypops.org/

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WellesleyPOPS
Follow us on Twitter: @WellesleyPOPS


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Follow this link to access the fee payment portal and register for The Bradford Newspaper.



GET YOUR WELLESLEY HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK!

Yearbooks are now being sold. Order now!
  • Order between 9/1/16-12/1/16 for $80.00
  • Order between 12/1/16- 2/1/17 for $85.00
  • After 2/1/17 for $90, available for Seniors only.
Please visit the WPS homepage for the menu and link under Families and Fee Payment.  You will be able to add the Yearbook to your cart under HS Activities Fees.