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Superintendent Newsletter

March 7, 2025

SuperintendentNewsletterMarch 7, 2025

"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."

- Anthony J. D'Angelo

Community Reading Day

On Friday, March 7, we welcomed members of our community for Community Reading Day. We appreciate all of our readers who took the time to come and read to students in SMK & WMS.


  • Ms. Sue Connors, Retired Ware Public Schools Teacher
  • Ms. Cathy Goulet, Ware Children's Librarian
  • Ms. Valentina Towne, Customer Service Representative, Monson Savings Bank
  • Ms. Aimee Kohn, Business Relationship Manager, Monson Savings Bank
  • Mr. Bruce Marshall, D.J. Ware Valley Classics
  • Ms. Suzanna Haskins
  • Mrs. Pam Aucoin, Retired Ware Public Schools Teacher
  • Mrs. Linda Fleming
  • Ms. Jodie Gerulaitis, Vice President Community Relations, Country Bank
  • Mr. Stuart Beckley, Ware Town Manager
  • Chief Martinez, Ware Fire Chief
  • Mr. Gary LaCoste, Graphic Artist
  • Mr. Josh Kusnierz, Ware Tree Warden
  • Ms. Annette LeClair
  • Dr. Ginger Coleman, Director of Student Services, Ware Public Schools
  • Ms. Carol Kelley, Second Chance Animal Shelter
  • Ms. Jeannine Bonnayer, Ware Police & School Resource Officer
  • Mr. Jim Lawless & Boomer, Springfield Thunderbirds Hockey
  • Ms. Julia O'Keefe, On Air Reporter, WWLP 22 News
  • Mr. Adam Strzempko, On Air Meteorologist, WWLP 22 News
  • Ms. Jamie Hubacz, Customer Experience Manager, North Brookfield Savings Bank
  • Mr. Casey Ober, Commercial Credit Analyst, North Brookfield Savings Bank
  • Sheriff Patrick Cahillane, Sheriff of Hampshire County
  • Mr. Christopher DiMarzio, Author of "The Tides" and Vice Chairman of the Ware Planning Board
  • Mr. Justin Gonsor, Quabbin Reservoir Program Coordinator
  • Mr. Robert Bucknell, Manager, Loomis Village, & hailing from Wales, U.K.
  • Mr. Ed Londergan, Local Author, The Brookfield Saga Books 1 and 2 + more
  • Mr. Peter Durant, Massachusetts State Senator
  • Chief Shawn Crevier, Ware Police Chief
  • Mr. Todd Smola, Massachusetts State Representative
  • Ms. Paula Ouimette, Editor and Reporter, Ware River News
  • Ms. Elena Palladino, Local Author, Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley


We would like to thank our Title I Department for coordinating this event, along with members of the Ware Middle School Leadership Council who greeted and escorted readers in their school.

Spaghetti Supper in Honor of Kristen Murphy

Kristen was the WJSHS Kitchen Manager who was extremely dedicated to the students of this community. Her smile, laugh and her cheery demeanor were infectious, which was welcomed and much needed as we served meals through the pandemic.


Kristen passed away on February 21 after a brief courageous battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by all of us.

Financial Aid Sessions for High School Seniors

The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will host two virtual Financial Aid Offer Hotline events from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 and Wednesday, April 16 to help college-bound students and their families understand financial aid offers. Each student/family will meet with a financial aid expert to walk through each college financial aid offer the student has received, calculate the estimated balance due at each school, and consider their options for paying the remaining college costs. Families can drop in virtually to either event. Interested students and families can register online.

MCAS

The district is working on finalizing details to present to school committee

regarding MCAS from the DESE guidance.

Athletics

Springs Sports Registration is open for Grades 7-12. Click here to register by Friday, March 14.


If you have any questions, contact Thomas Shamgochian, Athletic Director, at 967-6234, ext. 4228.

Ware Youth Spring Sports

Baseball

Ware Youth Baseball 2025 Registration is now open! Complete the below registration form and return to the address listed no later than Friday, March 21, 2025.

Softball

Ware Youth Softball 2025 Registration is now open! Complete the below registration form and return to the address listed no later than Monday, March 31, 2025.

Polar Plunge

Officer Bonnayer is coordinating a team for the upcoming Polar Plunge!


Saturday, March 22, 2025 (NEW DATE)

West Beach, Beaver Lake at 12:00PM


Donate or Join the Team


All proceeds from the event will benefit the Special Olympics!

Important Dates

School Committee

School Committee Agenda

School Committee Meeting Link


Upcoming School Committee Meetings

Tuesday, March 11

Wednesday, March 26

District Report Card

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. The report card is designed to show how our schools are doing in different areas.

Why Should I Look at the Report Card?

The report card includes multiple measures of a school's performance, more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities and more.

How Can the Information be Used?

Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school.

Where Do I Access the Report Cards?

Click on the links below to view the report cards for the district and each school:


District Report Card

Ware Junior Senior High School

Ware Middle School

SMK Elementary School

Cold Weather

The below Child Care Weather Watch chart is used to determine weather-safety and if students can have outdoor recess. Please make sure your student has a coat and cold-weather appropriate clothing while waiting for the bus and for recess.

Contact Information

To ensure you are receiving communication from the district, please make sure your contact information (phone, email, address) is updated with your child's school.

Food Services

The Ware Public Schools Food Service Department provides a comfortable and encouraging environment in which nutritious and wholesome meals are offered. A well-balanced diet is essential for growing children and teenagers, so we design each meal to include all major food groups. Our meals provide the nutrients students need to focus on academics and to perform their best.


Ware Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all schools offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students for the 2024-2025 school year.


Monthly menus can be found on our website at https://www.wareps.org/for_parents/food_services

Student Registration

To enroll your student in Ware Public Schools, begin with our online registration.


If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, please send an email to wpsenrollment@ware.k12.ma.us

Academic Calendar

For your planning, view our 2024-2025 Academic Calendar for important dates.

District Contact Information

Central Office: 413-967-4271

Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School: 413-967-6236

Ware Middle School: 413-967-6903

Ware Junior Senior High School: 413-967-6234


Website: www.wareps.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warepublicschools/

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