Worcester Public Schools to Host Countdown to Kindergarten at Polar Park Aug. 24
Worcester Public Schools will hold its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event at Polar Park on Monday, Aug. 24, giving incoming kindergarten students and their families an opportunity to learn about school routines, transportation and district resources…
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11 Worcester Schools to Begin 2026-27 With New, Acting or Interim Principals
Worcester Public Schools has announced leadership changes at 11 schools for the 2026-27 school year, including North High, South High, Nelson Place and several elementary schools. Many of the incoming principals are longtime WPS educators returning to or…
Read MoreWorcester Organizations Join Statewide Education Lawsuit Against Massachusetts
Two Worcester-based organizations, Worcester Interfaith and YWCA of Central Massachusetts, are among the plaintiffs in a statewide lawsuit challenging Massachusetts’ public school districting system. The lawsuit alleges that the state is violating…
Read MoreWorcester Public Schools Releases Post-Graduation Destinations for Class of 2026
Nearly 2,000 students have graduated from Worcester Public Schools as part of the Class of 2026. Graduates are pursuing a wide range of opportunities, including higher education, military service, trade schools, apprenticeships, and careers.
Read MoreState Announces Early College Expansion During Event at Worcester Technical High School
Worcester Public Schools is seeing major growth in Early College Worcester, with student participation increasing from 714 students in 2023 to 1,362 students in 2026. The program, a partnership between WPS, Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester…
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