This page was updated March 2026.
Interim Assistant Superintendent of Student Services is now permanent
The following is a letter to the Wellesley community from Superintendent of Schools David Lussier:
March 13, 2026–At the close of the last school year, Dr. Marguerite “Midge” Connolly was appointed as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, and has served in that role since July 1. As is customary, before beginning any search process for the appointment, I sought targeted feedback from our Student Services staff as well as families who have students on either an IEP or 504 plan.
In addition to the feedback I received, I also assessed a number of other considerations, including the challenges of filling such a hard to staff role, as well as a desire to maintain continuity in this position. With all of this in mind, I am pleased to announce my intention to bring forward to the School Committee on March 24th, my recommendation to appoint Dr. Midge Connolly as our Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, effective immediately.
Dr. Connolly has exceptional experience as an educator and administrator, including service as a teacher and principal, as the Director of Student Services in Weston, and later as the Weston Superintendent of Schools. Before joining WPS, Dr. Connolly served as Senior Chief Instructional Officer for a network of schools in China.
Dr. Connolly is excited to continue leading this work in Wellesley and is eager to engage with our community about her vision for our district in the coming years. Thank you in advance for supporting Dr. Connolly as she continues to transition into our district this year.
With appreciation,
Dr. David Lussier
Superintendent of Schools
Kindergarten Registration Is Open
Kindergarten registration is for children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026 is now open. Please see the Kindergarten Registration page for information and document requirements. Find your elementary school district using this tool.
Register ASAP! Families who complete the two-part registration process by March 1, 2026 will have the opportunity to attend a Kindergarten welcome event on the morning of March 7.
Child Find: Under federal and state special education regulations, the Wellesley Public Schools has a responsibility to locate, identify, refer, evaluate, and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate, public education to students with disabilities who reside in the town of Wellesley. Click for more information.
WPS Air Conditioning Study Underway
Dec. 2025–Four pilot programs at Wellesley Public Schools have involved installing window air conditioning units at Bates, Fiske, and Schofield Elementary Schools and a mini-split system at Wellesley Middle School. Feedback from these pilot studies will help the Town gather information for future discussions on installing air conditioning in schools. For more background on these studies, please see this presentation to Town Meeting in April 2025.
Wellesley Middle School needs a new boiler
Nov. 5, 2025–The School Committee heard and approved a time-sensitive request to replace one of the three 2006 steam boilers at Wellesley Middle School (WMS). The Facilities Management Department’s FMD) contractor, Industrial Burner Systems (IBS), determined that the boiler failed due to cracked cast-iron sections and failed watertight joints and cannot be repaired. The committee authorized the administration to expend $205,557 from the WPS rental revolving account to fund the replacement, which is necessary, given the start of the heating system, to restore system redundancy. FMD Maintenance Manager, Mike Andersen has requested fabrication and installation timelines from the contractor. The work will not affect school operations.
