Superintendent's Message

A Message from the Superintendent of Schools

The 2011-2012 school year finds us welcoming a number of returning “choice” students.  We are pleased that our families are recognizing our positive changes and are joining us in high expectations for everyone in the Ware Learning Community.

Ware Public Schools expanded its Advance Placement course offerings over the past couple of years.  Our most recent results show a 19% increase in students who successfully passed the English exam and in the first year of biology, 63% passed.  These offerings will continue as will the college dual enrollment classes.

We have a number of personnel changes, most notably Dr. DiLeo former Stanley M. Koziol Elementary Principal has moved to lead Ware Junior Senior High School.  Mr. Daniel Somes has joined the leadership team as principal of Stanley M. Koziol Elementary. 

Before and after school child care options are expanding this year.  In addition to Kid Stop at Stanley M. Koziol, under the auspices of Valley Human Services, the YMCA of Greater Springfield will be offering a program for students K-8 at Ware Middle School.  Both programs are fee for service with scholarships available.

The K-12 music program continues to strengthen.  This summer 53 students took advantage of individual music lessons.  We are expecting an increase in the number of musical events for the public in the coming year.

We are excited to begin another school year.  With the continued support of the Ware community at large, the efforts of our school committee, and the hundreds of volunteer adults that work with us each year, we intend to stay focused, continue our high expectations and keep on our cycle for continuous improvement.

Respectfully,

Mary-Elizabeth Beach
Superintendent

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