2013 Spring SAYO - Youth Survey 2 (Grades 4-8)
Click here to take the survey

Arts Fair this Friday at WHS
Friday, May 3, 2013 from 6:00-8:30 PM. There will be student performances, student exhibits, and work by returning alumni will be on view. Wareham High School Indoor Colorguard will also perform.

In the wake of last weeks horrific act the following website may prove helpful in answering students questions. Helping Youth and Children Recover from Traumatic Events.

Wareham Teacher Honored with PBS Innovator Award

Bonnie Lasorsa, a 7th grade math teacher at Wareham Middle School, earned a second place PBS Innovator Award for her "Ladder of Success" curriculum. Click here to read the press release and click here to view her entry

MCAS ELA Composition test for grades 4, 7, 10 Rescheduled

In anticipation of severe weather that may result in numerous school closings and delayed openings tomorrow across the state,Tuesday, March 19th the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has decided to postpone the administration of the MCAS ELA Composition test until Monday, March 25th.
All schools must administer the ELA Composition test to students in grades 4, 7, and 10 on Monday, March 25, including schools that are not affected by the weather.
Even schools that are unaffected by the storm must wait until Monday, March 25, to administer the test.

CARE Math/Science for GRADES 4-8 survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/spring13sayoy2elem

Wareham Superintendent Search

Click here for the Wareham Superintendent Search - Interview Committee

There will be a two hour delayed opening for WPS on Friday, March 8th.

March 11 is an Early Release Day

Monday March 11th is an Early Release day for WPS students.

Dismissal times as follows:
East Wareham Early Childhood Center - 10:50. No afternoon Pre K.
Wareham Middle, Wareham Cooperative, West Wareham - 12:05
Wareham High School - 12:10
Decas and Minot Elem Schools - 12:50

Wareham Cooperative PM1 and PM2 courses will meet as regularly scheduled.

CCCC Dental Hygiene Sealant Clinic

April 4th and May 2nd, click here for more info

Wareham Superintendent Search

Click here for more information

No school for all Wareham Public Schools on Tuesday, February 12th.

No school for all Wareham Public Schools on Monday, February 11th.

No school for all Wareham Public Schools on Friday, February 8th.

Teacher's In Service January 18th

No school for WPS students.

Follow Wareham Public Schools on Twitter
Follow @WarehamPS on Twitter for the latest district updates

FY14 Budget Public Hearing Notice
Click here to see the agenda

Moment of Silence for Sandy Hook
The Wareham Public Schools will observe a moment of silence this Friday, December 21, 2012, at 9:30 A.M.

2012 Report Cards for Wareham Public Schools
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education have released the 2012 Report Cards for Wareham Public Schools. Copies of the district and school report cards can be found here.

Helping Children Deal with Traumatic Events
Click here to find out more about helping children deal with traumatic events

Our thoughts are with the Sandy Hook Elementary families tonight.  The National Association of School Psychologists offers this resource for talking with children about violence. 

Monday December 3rd is an Early Release day for WPS students.

Dismissal times as follows:
East Wareham Early Childhood Center - 10:50
Wareham Middle, Wareham Cooperative, West Wareham - 12:05
Wareham High School - 12:10
Decas and Minot Elem Schools - 12:50

Wareham Cooperative PM1 and PM2 courses will meet as regularly scheduled.

Foundation for Wareham Education

Everybody Needs a Good Foundation

Fill out the form and return it to your child’s school with your check to payable to The Foundation for Wareham Education by December 19th.

This holiday season, Deck the Halls of WPS with STARS! The holidays are approaching! Make a donation in your child’s teacher’s name to the Foundation and cross “teacher gift” off your holiday list this year!

Click here for more information about how to make a donation to the STARS Program

November 21 Early Release Day Dismissal Times-
10:13 - WMS & WCS
10:18 - WHS & WWA
10:50 - East, Decas & Minot

Wareham Cooperative School gives at-risk students a second chance - By Jaime Rebhan - Wareham, MA - Wareham Week VillageSoup

Monday October 22nd is an Early Release day for WPS students.

Dismissal times as follows:
East Wareham Early Childhood Center - 10:50
Wareham Middle, Wareham Cooperative, West Wareham - 12:05
Wareham High School - 12:10
Decas and Minot Elem Schools - 12:50

On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 7-8 PM, The Office of Beyond School Time will be holding the first in a series of Parent Cafes at Wareham Middle School.

Please enter through Door #22, around the back of the building, near the baseball fields. The topic is "Read and Rise" Family Conversations in Literacy. Learn how to create a literacy-rich home environment and to promote the love of books and reading. Childcare and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please call Bethany Gay at 508-273-0212 or email beyondschooltime@wareham.k12.ma.us. Thank you.

WPS has a new notification system - Power Announcement. Guardians of students in grades 6-12 are able to select their contact preferences by logging into PowerSchool. To learn more, visit our PowerSchool for Parents page .  In the resources section there is an introductory letter as well as a video tutorial.

Cape Verdean Community Dinner - October 18, 2012

Wareham Public School's Fundraiser for the Global Education Students' Trip in April 2013.  Donations accepted at the Superintendent's Office.  Click here to learn more about this event.

The 9th Annual Readers Become Leaders Race, benefitting the Wareham Middle School will be held on October 21, 2012 at noon.

Wareham Vikings Football

This Friday's game (9/14) will be played at 4 PM.

Monday September 17 is an Early Release day for WPS students.

Dismissal times as follows:
East Wareham Early Childhood Center - 10:50
Wareham Middle, Wareham Cooperative, West Wareham - 12:05
Wareham High School - 12:10
Decas and Minot Elem Schools - 12:50

2012-2013 Bus Schedules have been posted.

Welcome Back Letter and Info for Staff

Meet the Coaches Night

On Thursday, August 16th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at the Wareham High School is "Meet the Coaches" night for any athlete and their parents or guardians who plan on playing a fall sport. All athletes and their parents that have an interest in a fall sport are encouraged to attend. You will learn about team goals and the rules and regulations of each fall program. Girls and Boys Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading and Golf are the sports we offer in the Fall. Hope to see you all there.

School Matters - July 2012

Click here to view School Matters for July 2012

Presentation for Board of Selectmen - June 12, 2012

Click here to view the presentation

iPads get Wareham kids fired up about learning

Click here to read the Wicked Local article

WCTV Conversations with the Superintendent

Click here to view the videos for the April Town Meeting warrant articles and the Minot Forest Elementary School

School Matters

Click here to view the School Matters April Newsletter