Upcoming Reminders & Important Dates:
- School Committee Meeting Thursday, February 17
- Monday, February 21 - Friday, February 25: No School Winter Break
- Sunday, February 27 - *optional At-Home COVID test (return from break)
- Monday, February 28 - Mask Requirement Lifted - masks required ONLY on school transportation per federal public health order
COVID-19 Updates & Information
Masks: Effective Monday, February 28 masks will be optional in all Weymouth Public Schools, pre-K through Grade 12, for all staff, students and visitors, with the exception of while riding school transportation (per federal public health order). Any individual who chooses to continue to wear a mask in school, including those who are at a higher risk of contracting COVID, will be supported in that choice.
Testing: Weymouth Public Schools will begin participating in the new at-home testing program following February vacation. The criteria of the program includes:
Every student and staff member who voluntarily opts-in to the program will be issued an iHealth 15 minute rapid antigen kit (two tests) biweekly. (*iHealth antigen tests are FDA available under the Emergency Use Authorization)
To participate and receive free at-home tests, you must complete the opt-in form.
Those in the program will self administer one test weekly on Tuesdays.
The test and stay program will be discontinued, and we will no longer contact trace in our schools. This means if your student is a close contact in school (regardless of vaccination status or participation in at-home testing) they will not be required to quarantine or test and stay. Unless your child is sick or tests positive for COVID-- they may come to school.
Positive test results will be submitted on an electronic form, and school staff will follow up to discuss results and return to school dates.
At-Home Testing Resources:
- Opt-In Form for students and staff
- WPS At-Home Testing Information & FAQs
- About the Test: iHealth is a 15-minute at-home rapid antigen test
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Coming Soon! Submit Positive Test Results - This is where you'll report a positive test result from your school administered at-home weekly test.
District Administration - Meet the Team:
Robert Wargo, Superintendent
Melanie Curtin, Assistant Superintendent
Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent
Rich Bransfield, Executive Director of Elementary Education
Allyson Bell, Director of Special Education
Meg Verlicco, Asst. Special Ed. Director
Maggie Murphy, Special Ed. Coord.
Teri Fleming, Curriculum & Instruction Director
Brett Lindholm, Director of Educational Technology
Maryann Foley, Human Resources Director
Gena O’Hara, Coordinator of Health Services
Robert O’Leary, Athletic Director
Julieanne Gamache, CTE Director
Alyssa Haggerty, Communications Coordinator
Elizabeth Sauro, Food Services Director
Robin Howard, Director of Transportation
Eileen Pitts, Assistant to Superintendent Robert Wargo
Kelly Powers, Administrative Asst. to Brian Smith
Karen Spellman, Administrative Asst. to Melanie CurtinWebsite: www.weymouthpublicschools.org
Location: 111 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781 335-1460
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weymouthpublicschools
Twitter: @WeymouthSuper
Johnson Early Childhood Center
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/johnson-early-childhood-center
Location: 70 Pearl Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-0191
Academy Avenue Primary School
Principal Patrick Higgins
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/academy-avenue-primary-school
Location: 94 Academy Avenue, Weymouth
Phone: 781-335-4717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyAvenuePrimarySchool
Frederick C. Murphy Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/frederick-c-murphy-primary-school
Location: 417 Front Street, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Phone: 781-331-2862
Twitter: @murphyprincipal
Ralph Talbot Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/ralph-talbot-elementary-school
Location: 227 Ralph Talbot Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-7250
Thomas Nash Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/thomas-v-nash-jr-primary-school
Location: 1003 Front Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-340-2506
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thomas-V-Nash-Primary-School-105389748066476
Twitter: @pride_nash
Lawrence Pingree Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/lawrence-w-pingree-primary-school
Location: 1250 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Phone: (781) 337-2974
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pingree-Pride-228055661405130/
Twitter: @PingreePride
Thomas Hamilton Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/thomas-w-hamilton-primary-school
Location: 400 Union Street, South Weymouth, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-2122
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hamilton-Happenings-312110695938257/
Twitter: @HamiltonROARS
Wessagusset Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/wessagusset-elementary-school
Location: 75 Pilgrim Road, North Weymouth, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-2210
William Seach Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/william-seach-primary-school
Location: 770 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Phone: (781) 335-7589
Twitter: @SeachPrincipal
Abigail Adams Middle School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/middle-school-adams-campus
Location: 89 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-1100
Twitter: @AbigailAdamsMS
Weymouth High School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/weymouth-high-school
Location: Weymouth High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-337-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weymouthhighschool/
Twitter: @WeymouthHSpride
Wildcats who ROAR
It’s no secret-- we’ve got some amazing former and current students and staff members here in #WildcatNation. Help us tell their story.
Do you know a Weymouth Public Schools current student, current staff member, or alumni who should be featured in a future newsletter for being a Really Exceptional, Outstanding, Amazing, or Remarkable Wildcat? Tell us who, and why!
Email submissions with subject line “ROAR” to: roar@weymouthps.org
