WJSHS Newsletter

Hello Parents and Families !

It is a spirited time of year here at Ware Jr. Sr. High School, most especially with the current T-Mobile 5 G Friday Night Lights grant opportunity.

We have already earned $25,000 towards our athletic field renovations, and now we have a one out of sixteen nationwide chance to win TWO MILLION DOLLARS!

We had an amazing fall sports spirit rally on Thursday October 10th in our gymnasium to showcase our school spirit through our Band, Student Council, and Cheerleaders.

I would like to extend a heart felt thank you to all that made the event possible; most especially Mr. Shamgochian, as it is through his efforts that we are in the running for the

Grand prize. Please come out and support our school at the big game on Friday October 25th against Franklin Technical School, and be sure to go to the Ware Public Schools Instagram

Page and hit like/share the 5 G lights promotional link.

Thank you,

Mr. Morrison

Where is Ware? Help put Ware on the map! It’s time to rally together! We’re in the running for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to our football field, thanks to TMobile's Friday Night 5G Lights Contest!

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

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

No School On October 14th as we celebrate Columbus Day!

Please check your child’s backpacks for the following information that was sent home today:

Grades Kindergarten–9

Results from i-Ready, our in-district assessment in Math and Reading

Grades 4-9 and 11

MCAS Parent/Guardian Report

Please read this important information,

which explains your child’s performance on the i-Ready and MCAS tests.

My name is Nick Gambino and I graduated in 2022. Since then, I have completed and obtained my EMT License and Firefighting certifications. I currently work full-time for the Ware Fire Department and part time for Cataldo Ambulance in Holyoke. I am currently enrolled in paramedic school and excited to advance my training and career.

Our Sr. LEAP program has re-opened the LEAP Cafe', now known as "Cafe' 171". Staff can order coffee 5 days a week and on Fridays the cafe' will have a food offering.

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

The Guidance office will be administering the PSAT in school on Tuesday, October 22nd. This test is open to 11th graders only and the cost is $18. Guidance will also be offering the SATs in school on Thursday, October 24th. This test is open to 12th graders only and the cost is $60. Students must sign up in the Guidance Office before September 20th in order to participate. Fee waivers are available for those that qualify. See your Guidance Counselor for more information.

Meet Terry Moriarty, Terry has been the Assistant to the Food Service Director for over 33 years and was the Athletic Manager for over 20 years. Terry has always been that person that would step up to the plate whenever a helping hand is needed for any event at WJSHS. Thank you for your longtime commitment Terry!!

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.

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.

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

District Report Card

Ware Junior-Senior High School Report Card

Ware Middle School Report Card

Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School Report Card

237 West Street

Ware, MA 01082

Phone: 413-967-6234

Fax: 413-967-9053

Derek Morrison - Principal

Scott Slattery - Associate Principal

Michael Fazio - Assistant Principal