News

To view current articles about our district that appear in local newspapers/online editions click on headlines below.

6 musicians from Ware Junior/Senior High School chosen to perform at Quabbin Valley Music Educators Festival, The Republican, masslive.com, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Brian Steele, Reporter

Ware students aim to collect 1,200 cans , WWLP.com New 22, Monday, November 14, 2011 by Sy Becker, Reporter

SAT scores drop statewide but more students take the exam, The Republican, masslive.com, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by Jeanette DeForge, Reporter

Excerpt from the above article, click headline to read in it's entirety
In the small Ware High School, which had a graduating class of 63 students last year, 37 students took the SAT. Scores in reading increased by 7 points to 487, and writing increased 34 points to 477. The math scores, which increased by 28 points, this year were equal to the state average of 521.

“It is a growing process,” said Marlene A. DiLeo, who took over as principal of Ware Junior/Senior High School this summer. “In addition to the SATs we are trying to get kids to take the advanced placements. We are moving in the right direction.”

Daniel Somes takes over as principal at Stanley Koziol Elementary School in Ware, The Republican, masslive.com, Thursday, July 21, 2011 by John Appleton, Reporter

Booster Calendars Now Available

Ware High Lottery Booster Calendars are now available, cost is $20 all proceeds go directly to the Ware High Athletic teams. Prizes range from $50-$100. Call 967-6234 for more information.

Advertising at Veteran's Stadium

Ware Public Schools is excited to announce the start of advertising at Veteran's Stadium. The WPS has adopted an advertising policy to allow businesses to advertise with banners. Please call 413-967-4271 or click below for additional information including pricing and contract.

Click here to download advertising information.

The Ware Public Schools received the Coordinated Program Review Report of Findings from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  A copy is available in the Superintendent’s Office.

The Ware Public Schools has submitted the required Special Education Program Plan Statement to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Copies are also available in the Superintendent’s Office or in the Department of Special Education office, which is located in Ware Junior Senior High School.

Please click on this link to read a copy.

“Child Find”

Ware Public Schools accepts referrals, provides special education evaluations, and develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) for private school students whose parents live in Ware and for students who attend a private school in Ware.    If you have a student for whom you have concerns regarding academic progress, behavior, social skills, fine or gross motor skills, speech or language skills, vision, hearing, mental and/or physical health, please call the Department of Special Education at 413-967-7261 for more information.

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information for Parents

The Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) Program is recruiting volunteers.  The SESP makes special education decisions for children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).  The SESP volunteer fulfills a vital role and receives training in special education laws/regulations, the IEP process, and the role of the SESP.

In order to be appointed as an SESP, you must be at least eighteen years old, complete an application, provide two references, and complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.  Anyone wishing to obtain more information or to register for a training session is welcome to call the SESP Program at (508) 792-7679 or email at sespp@earthlink.net.  You may also visit the program website at www.sespprogram.org to view scheduled trainings.

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