Back to School Updates

2024/2025

SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE

Greetings WPS Community,

I hope that you and your family are having a safe and enjoyable summer. As we approach the half-way point of our summer recess, I know that many will be looking ahead soon and want to start to prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. With this in mind please find below some helpful information.

Right now, our focus is on ensuring that we get the upcoming school year off to a great start and we are excited to soon welcome back all of our students and staff.

I look forward to seeing you around this great community in the weeks ahead!

Kind Regards,

Glenn Brand, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Get Ready for this School Year

24/25 School Year Calendar

First Days of School by Grade:

Grades 1 through 12, 8/28/2024
Grades PreK and Kindergarten, 9/4/2024

The calendar is available as a Pdf to download from our district website calendar page at https://www.wpsk12.com/calendar

24/25 School Year Open House Schedule

These events are also listed on the district calendar at https://www.wpsk12.com/calendar.

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Recommended Back to School Supply Lists

School supply lists (by grade) are available on the District Website under the News and Announcements section or at this link https://www.wpsk12.com/news/what_s_new/2024-2025_school_supplies

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Class Assignments & Student Schedules

Our student information system will be formally opened on Thursday, August 8 and families will be able to see placement and schedule information in Aspen.

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Aspen Emergency Contact Information

Please visit Aspen and verify or update the emergency contact information for your child(ren) between August 8 and August 27

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Transportation/Bus Route Information

All school bus routes will be posted in mid-August.

All students who wish to utilize the bus should have already registered for transportation. There will be no changes to the routes for the first few weeks of school until bus registration reopens on Monday, September 23rd.
Bus passes will be mailed out in mid-August and route information provided via email and the district website. Bus passes will reflect a student's afternoon bus only and AM only riders will not receive a pass however will be permitted to board in the morning.
Once published, we ask that you please review the routes with your children to ensure they know their bus number and stop.

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District Communication

Our school district utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more. In order to receive texts, you must indicate your willingness to participate by sending a one-time text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our districts short code number, 67587.

Save-The-Date: Backpack & School Supply Giveaway

Date: 8/17/2024

Time: 10am to 12pm

Location: WHS Lobby

Wildwood/MSBA Project Updates

Upcoming Wildwood School Building Committee Meetings

Date/Time: Tuesday, 7/23/2024, at 6:30pm

Location: Zoom Webinar

https://wpsk12.zoom.us/j/83577025187?pwd=cAMl4Rs4iYaPdh4DoHQTNSnWq5XMom.1

The meetings will also be viewable on Comcast 22, Verizon 38 and wctv.org under the MEETINGS channel.

Date/Time: Tuesday, 8/20/2024, at 6:30pm

Location: TBD

Please join us for a Wildwood/MSBA Community Forum

Date/Time: Wednesday, 8/7/2024, at 7pm

Location: Zoom Webinar

https://wpsk12.zoom.us/j/83305448096?pwd=iocjcbP6G1v2sIIZZPxP56fcZ3uDda.1

Local Resources

Friday Flyers page

For local events, activities, and clubs, feel free to check out our district Friday Flyers page throughout the school year at https://www.wpsk12.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=26924989

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Wilmington Police Department's Annual National Night Out event

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Rotary Park, Adelaide St, Wilmington

This free, family-friendly event is one of our community's most popular gatherings. Bring your family and friends to enjoy:

Public safety vehicle displays and demonstrations
Opportunities to meet representatives from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
Delicious food
Fun games and activities for all ages

National Night Out is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen community bonds, learn about public safety, and have a great time with your neighbors. Don't miss out on this exciting evening of fun and community spirit.

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Translated Resource Packets for New Families:

Parenting Solutions Library

Free resources from the Massachusetts Partnership for Youth to help students’ families thrive.

Explore this curated collection of quick videos and informative handouts thoughtfully grouped by relevant topics. Each segment below is filled with proven, practical, and easy-to-implement video solutions on a wide range of parenting challenges.

Resources available at https://peaceathomeparenting.com/mpy-solution-libraries/