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This night includes food and cultural workshops from around the world… featuring dance, music, art and more! PLEASE CONTACT soliveira@wbridgewater.com IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING A TABLE TO REPRESENT YOUR CULTURE!
Good evening WB Families and Staff,
I am pleased to share that, after working closely with town and school officials and our bus company, schools will open at the normal time tomorrow, Thursday, February 26th.
Thank you to our DPW department and our school maintenance and custodial team for their outstanding hard work and dedication in preparing our buildings and grounds so we can return to school.
As you can imagine, there is still a significant amount of snow piled in the parking areas and around our schools. We ask that you please use caution and patience over the next few days. Large snowbanks may impact visibility at intersections, so please proceed carefully. We also understand that some of the side roads are narrow so students at bus stops should be careful.
Our administrators and staff understand that arrival and dismissal will likely be slower than usual. Bus routes may also experience delays, particularly on some side streets. We will be understanding if students arrive late. Additionally, if you do not feel conditions are safe or are unable to get your child to school, we completely understand.
Parking areas will be condensed due to snow, so please use extra caution around the schools to ensure students and staff can safely walk to the buildings.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
Good afternoon WB Families and Staff,
Due to the continued cleanup of our schools following the storm, we will be canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe, and have a good evening.
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
We will be cancelling school and all extracurricular activities tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th, due to the weather conditions.
Thank you to our DPW department and emergency personnel in town for all of their hard work during the storm.
I hope all stay warm and safe.
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, Monday, February 23, there will be no school and no school-related activities in West Bridgewater. Stay safe.
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent


Thank you to Lucini Bus Company, who will pick up residents at the Town Hall if it is needed for overflow parking. They will start the pickups there at 9 am
Also reminder that child care will be available. Thank you to the WB educators who are volunteering their time, and some HS student volunteers.
Due to changing weather conditions overnight, we are shifting from a 2-hour delay to a full cancellation of school today, Tuesday, January 27.
As always, we continued to closely monitor the overnight weather and local conditions before making this decision.
Please stay safe and have a good day.
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
In order to allow the DPW and our maintenance staff some additional time to treat the roads and parking lots, we will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th
Thank you to the DPW and our maintenance and custodial staff for their hard work cleaning up.
Have a good night
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
Due to the forecast, schools in West Bridgewater will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
Be safe and have a good day.
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/article/2638825
If you have questions, please reach out to Superintendent Bodwell at mbodwell@wbridgewater.com or to PMA wbes@pmaconsultants.com
A reminder to check out information on our website https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/ and the Building Project Website https://wbesbuildingproject.com/
This information is being shared on the website, email and on the school and town Facebook pages.
Have a great long weekend!
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
West Bridgewater Public Schools
As conversations continue about the future of our elementary schools, we encourage everyone to take a few minutes to become well-informed about the Elementary School Building Project. The full video overview is just 7 minutes and 53 seconds, and we hope you will find the time to watch it.
📺 Video Overview of the Elementary School Building Project
https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/district-office/page/elementary-building-project-information
This video is a compilation of four short overview segments created to clearly explain the project and the decisions facing our community. Together, the videos provide a transparent and comprehensive look at:
*The MSBA partnership and what it means for West Bridgewater
*The proposed building design
*The project scope and budget
*The community vote and authorization process
The video is designed to answer common questions, clarify misconceptions, and help residents understand why this project is being discussed and how it impacts our students, staff, and community.
We strongly encourage families, staff, and community members to watch the video and explore the full project website. Being informed is essential as we consider the educational, safety, and long-term needs of our elementary students and the important role our community plays in shaping their learning environment.
🌐 Elementary Building Project Website:
https://wbesbuildingproject.com/
Thank you for taking the time to learn more and for staying engaged in this important conversation.
Sincerely,
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
West Bridgewater Public Schools
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Thursday, January 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Community members are invited to tour West Bridgewater’s three elementary schools, Rose L. MacDonald School, Howard School, and Spring Street School on Thursday, January 15, from 5:00–7:00 PM.
A school and building project team will be available at each location to provide guided tours and answer questions.
Tour Schedule
Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes, with 10 minutes of travel time built in between tours to allow visitors the opportunity to see all three schools. You may visit schools in any order and attend any tour time.
5:00–5:30 PM – Tour 1
10-minute travel time
5:40–6:10 PM – Tour 2
10-minute travel time
6:20–6:40 PM – Tour 3
Tour Focus
Rose L. MacDonald School & Howard School:
Tours of these schools will focus on the challenges created by small, outdated, and overcrowded classroom spaces. Visitors will see firsthand the non-traditional spaces currently being used for instruction and staff work, as well as shared and cramped spaces. These tours will demonstrate how every available space is being utilized, often in ways that are not in the best interest of our students or staff.
In addition, we will discuss safety and security concerns, site and traffic challenges, and the overall educational impact these conditions have on our students.
Spring Street School:
While Spring Street School is not being eliminated, this tour will highlight the significantly improved educational setting for our Pre-K students, including the transition into the Kindergarten wing.
We encourage community members to attend, ask questions, and gain a clearer understanding of the current learning environments in our elementary schools.
For a full list of concerns at the Howard School and Rose L MacDonald School, please click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w1wjR9Z86uZYWVD97BPJ63GV6w92YgAg0prNYjeR9bI/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions about the tours or the project, please do not hesitate to reach out to mbodwell@wbridgewater.com
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent
West Bridgewater Public Schools
Wildcat PRIDE
Passion
Respect
Ingenuity
Determination
Empathy
Elementary School Buildings Concerns Document- Rose L MacDonald School and Howard School - Check out the information on the aging buildings and issues associated with overcrowding. https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/article/2628356 If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to Superintendent Bodwell at mbodwell@wbridgewater.com or the OPM PMA Consultants at WBES@pmaconsultants.com
