Superintendent Newsletter

-Leonardo da Vinci

Join us in cheering on the Ware Indians as they take on the Palmer Panthers on Saturday, November 2, at 1:00 p.m. at Legion Field in Palmer. Tickets can be purchased online through GoFan or at the gate with debit and credit cards. Please note, cash will not be accepted.

Get into the spirit on Friday, November 1, by attending the annual Pep Rally & Powder Puff Game at Veterans Stadium! There is no entry fee; however, unexpired goods/non-perishables/cash donations are suggested. Sponsored by the WJSHS Cheerleaders, these donations will benefit the Jubilee Cupboard Food Pantry in Ware.

Unfortunately, this year's bonfire will not be taking place after the Powder Puff game due to the extremely dry conditions in the Commonwealth. Ware Public Schools, in collaboration with the Ware Fire Department, has carefully assessed the situation and concluded that hosting a bonfire would not be feasible and could pose a safety risk. We extend our gratitude to Chief Martinez for his efforts in exploring alternatives to make the bonfire possible.

Like the two football games missed during the 100-year rivalry due to the events of World War II and again during the Covid-19 pandemic, we assure you that the bonfire will return next year.

There's still time to rally together and put Ware on the map! We’re in the running for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to our football field, thanks to T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights

Every LIKE on our Instagram post helps us in the competition against 15 other high schools nationwide!

Want to make an even bigger impact? After liking, share the post and tag your friends to spread the word! Let’s show everyone the power of our community!

Last week, students participated in a Bus Evacuation Drill. These drills are important for students and drivers to practice an alternate way of exiting the bus in the event of an emergency. Thank you to the students who helped in assisting our younger students in the process.

Due to construction, the 3 Mile Bridge near WalMart and the Palmer Road side of Old Belchertown Road will be completely shutdown November 12-15 from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Detour signs will be up. These dates/times are tentative and a confirmation will go out closer to the date.

We have been in contact with First Student Bus Company regarding the closure. Buses 4, 5 and 10 routes will be affected. Families will be contacted by the end of next week with updated pick up and drop off times.

Join us in cheering on the Ware Indians at their games this season!

Winter Sports Registration for students in grades 7-12 is open. Registration can be completed online no later than Friday, November 29.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact

Thomas Shamgochian, Athletic Director

at tshamgochian@ware.k12.ma.us or 413-967-6234, extension 4228.

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.

The School Committee meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

School Committee Agenda

School Committee Meeting Link

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.

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

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

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, please contact

Cheryl Dauksewich at cdauksewich@ware.k12.ma.us or 413-967-4271, ext. 3710

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

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/