The Girls’ Cross Country team finished their 2020 season off with a bang, placing third in their conference, just behind Natick and Brookline. Although their […]
Tag: COVID-19
Starting high school in a pandemic: first year students’ experience at the high school
As the class of 2024 got out of bed on September 16, they woke up, not to run for the bus or wait for their parents […]
How Wellesley Public Schools administers close contact tracing
Within the COVID testing system at the high school, lies the process that takes place when receiving news of a positive case. A main part […]
A vaccine update at the high school
During the past month, news of COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pzfizer has spread rapidly. On December 11, the FDA issued the first emergency use […]
Wellesley High School clubs transition to online platforms
Every year, the high school hosts a club fair during all three lunches where students can walk around, interact, and explore each of the clubs […]
The high school should have waited to return to hybrid learning amidst a rise in cases
Please note: This article was written in the context of after winter break and before the high school moved to a temporary remote learning model. […]
Ten tips on how to stay focused during remote learning
While learning in the comfort of your home allows you to wake up later, spend every day in pajamas, and attend classes in bed, these […]
Wellesley becomes yellow level COVID-19 town as virus cases rise
The town of Wellesley has been elevated from a green to a yellow level area for COVID-19 as cases of the virus increase. As of […]
The right decision: the high school resumes in-person learning
Note: This article was written in the context after Thanksgiving break. Conflicting opinions surrounded the decision to resume in-person learning at the high school on […]
December 22 School Committee update
School Committee members have worked to address important issues and themes at the Wellesley Public Schools, including COVID-19 safety measures, maintaining a welcoming, equal, and […]