WJSHS Newsletter

John F. Kennedy

We cannot wait to see our Grades 7 & 8 students in their favorite decades outfit as they dance the night away at the Rock Your Decades Dance tonight!

$5 admission, with snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Congratulations to the Football Team on their win against Palmer on Saturday. Having a longstanding rivalry with both teams heading into the game with a 5-2 record, it was guaranteed to be an exciting matchup. Ware emerged victorious with a score of 7-6 and were welcomed home by family, friends and community members on Main Street as they marched alongside the cheer team with the trophy.

Due to construction, the 3 Mile Bridge near WalMart and the Palmer Road side of Old Belchertown Road will be completely shutdown November 13-15 from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

We have been in contact with First Student Bus Company regarding how this will affect our bus routes. Families with students on Bus 4, 5 and 10 have been notified of changes that will affect your child's bus route.

We appreciate your patience as our driver's work through the detours related to the bridge closure. Please pay attention to any notices from the town that indicate date changes of the closure.

We are happy to introduce Mr. Cijka as our new High School Math Teacher. He joins us with over 14 years of teaching experience.

Picture Retake Day for Ware Junior/Senior High School will be on Monday November 18.

Winter Sports Registration for students in grades 7-12 is open.

Registration can be completed online no later than Friday, November 29.

Massachusetts College Application Celebration! (MCAC) encourages students to take a significant step toward college by providing assistance and building excitement for the college application process. The goal is to give every graduating senior the opportunity to complete at least one application by the conclusion of the week-long event. Hosting an event builds a college-going culture and allows your high school the opportunity to ensure all seniors strongly consider pursuing a postsecondary education.

Why one week dedicated to completing college applications?

The application process can be daunting, even for students surrounded by a support system of caring adults. Too often, high school seniors begin the college application process and get stuck or simply procrastinate on completing the requirements, resulting in the application never being completed or submitted. MCAC is designed to provide the guidance and support needed by students in addition to harnessing the positive peer pressure of a week of events culminating in the submission of a completed college application.

Monday, November 18

9:00 to 11:00 Western New England University

11:30 to 2:00 Holyoke Community College

11:30 to 2:00 Springfield College

Tuesday, November 19

9:00 to 11:00 ELMS College

Wednesday, November 20

9:00 to 11:00 Westfield State University

Thursday, November 21

9:00 to 11:00 Worcester State University

Friday, November 22

9:00 to 11:00 Springfield Technical Community College

11:30 to 2:00 American International College

11:30 to 2:00 Bay Path University

Join us for another exciting Springfield Thunderbirds game on Saturday, November 30 at 4:05 and cheer on the WJSHS Chorus as they perform the National Anthem on Ice!

Discounted tickets are $20 with a portion of each ticket going back to our schools!

Click here to secure your seats no later than November 23.

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Ware Junior Senior High School provides a safe, supportive environment of high expectations and mutual respect in which students are able to achieve academic success and develop into responsible, self-sufficient participants in a global society. wareps.org

Ware Junior Senior High School

237 West Street

Ware, MA 01082

Phone: 413-967-6234

Fax: 413-967-9053

Dr. Michael Lovato, Superintendent

Scott Slattery, Associate Principal

Michael Fazio, Assistant Principal