October 22, 2026
Weekly District Flyers & Updates
SEPAC Caregiver Check-In
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual; connect here
We’re six weeks into the new school year! How are you? How are your kiddos?
Join us for a causal, virtual drop-in event. Bring your questions, comments, and problems. Connect with SEPAC’s amazing community of parents just like you.
Plan on joining us virtually on 10/27! In the meantime, reach out anytime: wps.SEPAC@gmail.com.
Trick or Treat in Woburn Center
Woburn Center is hosting a "Trick or Treat Spooktacular" event on Thursday, October 29, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, starting at City Hall (10 Common Street). Trick-or-treat maps will be available at City Hall on the day of the event, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Castle Arts and Community Center
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM THE COMMUNITY!
Hello Woburn School Community,
Ever wonder what was happening with the old Wyman School property and “castle”? A local non-profit is working to create Woburn’s first Arts and Community Center. The city has released an RFP (Request for Proposal) for organizations and developers to apply to lease the land (due Dec. 15th), and we believe it should be a resource for every resident and visitor of Woburn. The Castle Arts and Community Center will be a vibrant, inclusive gathering place where residents of all ages can connect, learn, create and bring new energy to downtown Woburn. You can read more about our work and vision on our website.
In order to create a true community resource, we want to know how you would interact with the Arts and Community Center. Would you attend a performance? Take a class? Host a meeting? This brief, 3 minute survey explores what you would want to see and how you would want to use this community space. The data collected will greatly impact our proposal to the city and the spaces that ultimately get built. Your VOICE matters and will help demonstrate how important this project is to our community.
👉Take the survey: Click HERE to take the short survey!
We are extremely grateful for your time and interest. Please reach out to info@castleartsandcommunitycenter.org with any questions, feedback, or ideas. Thank you from our board members: Susan Thifault, Erin Merceruio Nelson, Catherine Shaughnessy, Madelyn Farrell and Dr. Patti McCauley
Co-ed Winter Basketball League Signups at the Club
We offer 2 amazing leagues for teens, 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade that are both co-ed and all skill levels are welcome. Parents can find the registration for our leagues on our Club website www.bgcwoburn.org.
Our league is very affordable to all families, with the league fee being $25. The only requirement that we have is if kids are not a member for this school year period, they register to be a Club member with us. The cost to be a member at our club is one payment of $25! The league fee is a separate payment of $25.
Sports Therapy Groups
Doc Wayne is offering sport-based therapy groups hosted at the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, located at 1 Charles Gardner Ln, Woburn, MA 01801.
Running on Mondays from October through June, the program features sessions for 2nd and 3rd graders from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, followed by 4th and 5th graders from 5:00 to 5:45 PM. Led by clinical coaches, these interactive play groups are designed to help youth build confidence, teamwork, and resilience while having fun.
The program is open to both members and non-members of the Boys & Girls Club, though insurance coverage and a referral are required to participate, and parents or guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. For inquiries or to sign up, interested families can visit docwayne.org or email clinicalservices@docwayne.org.
WPS Nutritional Requirements
The Aramark Student Nutrition "Smart Snack Approved" standards, require snacks to contain 200 calories or less, 200 mg or less of sodium, 35% or less of calories from fat, and 35% or less sugar by weight, while remaining caffeine-free. Beverage options are limited to water, low- or non-fat milk, and 100% juice (up to 8 fl oz for elementary and 12 fl oz for middle/high school). Examples meeting these criteria include portion-controlled snacks like Fruit Roll-Ups, Rice Krispies Treats, Baked Cheetos, Cool Ranch Doritos, Goldfish, and Capri Sun.
Shared Ride Service
This is a free shared ride service now available in Woburn. We're hoping families will take full advantage.
Riders must be 16+ to ride on their own, but children of all ages are welcome as long as they travel with an adult.
Thanksgiving Food Basket Request Form
Please have the application turned in no later than November 6, 2026 to the Council of Social Concern Food Pantry, 2 Merrimac Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Requests will be accepted from residents of WOBURN and WINCHESTER ONLY.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course, hosted by the City of Woburn, takes place on November 17th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Taught by Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor Mackenzie Dezieck, this training is designed for parents, teachers, coaches, and any adults who work with youth to help identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12 to 18. Participants will learn the five-step ALGEE action plan to assess risk, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance, and encourage appropriate professional and self-help support.
Space is limited, so interested participants can request a seat online below or contact Mackenzie Dezieck directly at mdezieck@cityofwoburn.com or 781-897-5894.
Cake4Kids
Cakes4Kids isn't just for birthdays. The warmer weather brings many reasons to celebrate - sporting achievements, awards, graduations and more.
Apply for a cake by scheduling a visit at the community resource center at this link: https://outlook.office365.com/.../CommunityResourceCe.../... or by texting 781-382-5057. Please provide at least two weeks advance notice of the special event.
