MARC Trainings - We have been fortunate to have MARC trainers come to the Howard School and MSHS recently to discuss issues related to bullying prevention. MARC is a longstanding program out of Bridgewater State University.
School Resource Officer Day - Thank you to W SRO Chris Packard for all you do for the West Bridgewater Schools. Our students, staff, families, and community are so fortunate to have you in our district!
February 6th - REGULAR FULL DAY OF SCHOOL in West Bridgewater. We have canceled all afterschool activities at all schools. An email was sent this morning to all families, students and staff detailing this information. Please disregard any false information that may be posted on social media.
SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, May 8th at 5:30 Academic, Technology and Fine Arts Showcase at the Middle/Senior High School featuring student and staff exhibits from all 4 schools. It is always a wonderful event and we hope to see you there!
WB Elementary School Project Information - Here is the link to the Elementary School Building Project https://wbesbuildingproject.com/. This link can be found on the district website. On January 14th we held a community forum to provide updated information. Here is the link to the video of the presentation and an FAQ that was created from questions asked that night. https://wbesbuildingproject.com/community-forums/ We are tentatively planning another community meeting on April 1st and more information will be provided. If you have any questions you can reach out to Superintendent Mark Bodwell at mbodwelll@wbridgewater.com or this email address WBES@pmaconsultants.com
WB District Newsletter - Here is the January district newsletter Wildcat Pride https://secure.smore.com/n/4ru16j There is a lot of information included such as information on the elementary school building project with links to the recent community informational meeting and a link to the video. Also information about the results of the Climate and Culture Survey, FY26 Budget dates, lots of pictures of our students in action, and other information about what is going on in the district.
Reminder - WB Elementary School Building Project Community Forum on January 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the MSHS in the auditorium. Check out the flyer for more information. Come and learn about what has been done so far for the building project.
West Bridgewater SEPAC Information
Superintendent Coffee Hour - The next meeting with Mr. Bodwell will be on Friday, January 10th at 9:15 am at the Spring Street School. Please check in at the main office. There is also a virtual option https://meet.google.com/mrm-jtcm-faj
ELEMENTARY WINTER ENRICHMENT
Check out our new classes in Winter Enrichment! We have new classes such as Sports Showdown and Winter Watercolors, plus favorites such as Model Magic, LegoMania, and Sew Fabulous! Classes begin the week of January 13. Register at
https://churchillenrichment.com/
West Bridgewater Elementary School Building Project Community Meeting Project Update - January 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the MSHS in the auditorium. Check out the flyer for more information.
West Bridgewater District December Newsletter Wildcat PRIDE https://secure.smore.com/n/kvtuew
Great job WB student Matt Navin! https://www.enterprisenews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2024/12/19/brockton-ma-christmas-holidays-socks-homeless-teen-matt-navin/77061482007/ Matt recently dropped off over 3,000 pairs of socks to Brockton City Hall to give to people in need around the Brockton area. Well Done!
Reminder - If you want to check out the Elementary School Building Project website here is the link https://wbesbuildingproject.com/
Superintendent Coffee Hour - The next meeting with Mr. Bodwell will be on Friday, January 10th at 9:15 am at the Spring Street School. A Google Meet link will be sent out the week of the meeting as will some agenda topics.
A message from the WB Athletic Boosters- The December Booster's meeting was rescheduled because of weather complications last week (power outages). Our new meeting date and time is tonight! Join us if you can!
SAVE THE DATE Elementary School Building Project Community Forum - Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:00pm at the MSHS in the Auditorium. There will be a presentation providing members of the community with updates and information related to the building project. There will also be opportunities for people to ask questions. More information will be sent out before the meeting. Here is the project website https://wbesbuildingproject.com/
Message from the WB Athletic Boosters—Hello, friends of the WB Athletic Boosters. This is a friendly reminder that our monthly Booster meeting is today, December 11, at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there!
Information from the West Bridgewater Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Don't forget to wear your fun, crazy, colorful socks on Friday for the annual Rock Your Socks Day!
West Bridgewater Police Department, Public Schools and Fire Department Seek Donations for Holiday Toy Drive
WEST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Timothy Nixon, Superintendent Mark Bodwell and Fire Chief Lincoln Thibeault are pleased to share that their departments are partnering to collect toys and gift cards for their annual toy drive.
New, unwrapped toys and gift cards for children ages 5-17 are being collected to directly assist West Bridgewater families for the holiday season.
Toys and gift card donations can be dropped off at the Police Department or Fire Department, both located at 99 West Center St.
School-aged children can also bring donations to any West Bridgewater school building for collection. Donations can be dropped off until Dec. 20.
Last year, donations from the toy drive assisted approximately 50 West Bridgewater families.
Questions regarding the toy drive can be directed to West Bridgewater Police Sgt. Timothy Pope, at tpope@wbpd.com or at 508-586-2525 ext. 5119.
A message from the West Bridgewater Police Department, West Bridgewater Fire Department and West Bridgewater Public Schools