Howard School PRIDE Assembly - Awesome job by the students at the Howard School this week, who ran the PRIDE Assembly. PRIDE is for Passion, Respect, Ingenuity, Determination and Empathy. All of these school assemblies are student-run! Great job by Mrs. Giuffre in helping to organize them. It is great to see the students leading their school! Well done.
World Culture Night WB MSHS - Thursday March, 12th 5:30-7:00 PM in the High School Cafetería. Cost $7 per person/ $25 family cap
Come join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of our community and nation.
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!
Come join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of our community and nation.
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!
Fundraiser Information - WB Gridiron Club March 21st
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
Good afternoon,
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
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
Good afternoon WB Families and Staff,
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
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
Check out the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Upcoming Events. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and families in WB!
Reminder - Town Meeting - Saturday, January 31st at 10 am at the MSHS. Parking will be at a premium, so please be aware. All residents are asked to enter the building using the doors on the Spring Street School side of the MSHS. This will allow people to wait in the hallway to check in.
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.
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.
Good morning WB Families and Staff,
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
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
Good evening WB Families and Staff,
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
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
Good morning WB Families and Staff,
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
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
January District Newsletter - check out what is going on in the West Bridgewater Schools. https://app.smore.com/n/tz653
Renovation Information - Here is a link that provides more information about the potential scope of future renovations at the Rose L. MacDonald School and the Howard School. This information was created through the collaboration of HMFH Architects, our designer, and PMA, our Owner's Project Manager (OPM).
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
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
School and Community Members,
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
Wildcat PRIDE
Passion
Respect
Ingenuity
Determination
Empathy
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
Wildcat PRIDE
Passion
Respect
Ingenuity
Determination
Empathy
January Superintendent Coffee Hour - Friday, January 16th at 9:15 am at the Spring Street School. Come in person or join via the Google Meet link https://meet.google.com/qcv-rqcu-wvg. Come and learn about what is going on in the district, and always time for Q and A.
Elementary School Building Tours
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
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
Elementary School Building Tours - January 15th 5 pm - 7 pm
Come and tour the elementary schools (Rose L MacDonald School, Howard School and Spring Street School) on Thursday, January 15th, from 5 pm - 7 pm Below is the schedule for the evening.
We will have a school and building project team available at each school to give you a tour and to answer any questions you may have. There will be tours at the times listed below, and travel time to get to another school, so you have the opportunity to see all 3 elementary schools.
You can visit any school at any of the times listed below to get a 30-minute tour. You do not need to go in any particular order.
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
Although we are not eliminating the Spring Street School, we want to give people the opportunity to see the much-improved educational setting for our PreK going into the Kindergarten wing
The Rose L MacDonald School and Howard School tours will focus on educational spaces that are outdated and overcrowded, as well as looking at the current conditions and limitations in the buildings.
Next week, we will also be posting and sharing the following documents:
*Concerns at RLM and Howard School related to: Aging building systems, safety and security, site and traffic, overcrowding, technology, and educational impact. It will also show how the SSS will be much improved for our PreK students.
*Renovation information - we will provide more detailed information as to what the renovations would look like and what areas would need to be renovated. This level of detail should provide you with more specific information.
If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to mbodwell@wbridgewater.com. We hope to see you there!
Please feel free to share this with others as well as share it on social media. This information has been sent to all WB families via email and SMS text. It has also been posted on the district website and the District Facebook page.
Come and tour the elementary schools (Rose L MacDonald School, Howard School and Spring Street School) on Thursday, January 15th, from 5 pm - 7 pm Below is the schedule for the evening.
We will have a school and building project team available at each school to give you a tour and to answer any questions you may have. There will be tours at the times listed below, and travel time to get to another school, so you have the opportunity to see all 3 elementary schools.
You can visit any school at any of the times listed below to get a 30-minute tour. You do not need to go in any particular order.
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
Although we are not eliminating the Spring Street School, we want to give people the opportunity to see the much-improved educational setting for our PreK going into the Kindergarten wing
The Rose L MacDonald School and Howard School tours will focus on educational spaces that are outdated and overcrowded, as well as looking at the current conditions and limitations in the buildings.
Next week, we will also be posting and sharing the following documents:
*Concerns at RLM and Howard School related to: Aging building systems, safety and security, site and traffic, overcrowding, technology, and educational impact. It will also show how the SSS will be much improved for our PreK students.
*Renovation information - we will provide more detailed information as to what the renovations would look like and what areas would need to be renovated. This level of detail should provide you with more specific information.
If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to mbodwell@wbridgewater.com. We hope to see you there!
Please feel free to share this with others as well as share it on social media. This information has been sent to all WB families via email and SMS text. It has also been posted on the district website and the District Facebook page.
School Committee Meeting Date Change - The SC meeting has been moved to Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30 PM. It was originally scheduled on Monday, January 12th.