News and Announcements
Date	Description	Department	Type
01.01.10	Weston athletes win recognition Weston finished 2nd for the Division IV Ames Award for the 2008-09 school year for its overall winning percentage of 63.88%.	High School	Athletics
12.22.09	Global Education Program "Arts, Activism and Global Education – Voices of Uganda: Melissa Fitzgerald" -- With the generous support of WEEFC, Melissa Fitzgerald, actress and human rights activist, will be in residence at the Middle & High Schools January 4-8.	Superintendent's Office	Curriculum
12.21.09	Weston Health and Wellness Newsletter The Weston Health and Wellness Project has published Volume 1, Issue 2 of the Weston Health and Wellness Newsletter. This newsletter has been mailed to all households in the community.	Superintendent's Office	Health
12.21.09	Important Medication/Illness Information The School Nurses remind parents about influenza guidelines and the dispensing of medication. Click above for the letter from the nurses.	Superintendent's Office	Health
12.02.09	HS Science facilities to be renovated Town Meeting has approved funding for the completion of design plans for new Science Facilities.	High School	Administration
12.02.09	Host Family Opportunity A wonderful opportunity to add some international presence to your holiday cheers -- Consider hosting an exchange student from Brazil, from Dec 22 to Dec 30. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
12.01.09	Country School Principal Search Process Due to the retirement of Stephen Shaw in June 2010, the Weston Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve on the Search Committee for the new Principal of Country School. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.23.09	Boys Soccer State Champions Congratulations to the WHS Boys Soccer Team for winning the Division 3 state title with a 2-0 victory over Douglas. The Boston Globe (11/23, p. C12) under the headline, “Believe it: Weston wins first title,” describes the excitement...	Superintendent's Office	Athletics
11.22.09	33 selected for Senior District Music Festival Weston was well represented at the Eastern Senior District auditions on Saturday. Despite being one of the smallest schools, Weston had the most number of students selected. Congratulations to all!	High School	Student Achievement
11.19.09	HS Science Facility Information The School Committee would like to call your attention to an important project coming before Special Town Meeting on Mon., Nov. 30. Citizens will be asked to vote on funding the design of renovated science facililty at WHS. Click above for more info.	School Committee	Administration
11.18.09	Long Range Plan 2009-2014 At its meeting of November 16, the School Committee approved the district's Long Range Plan, 2009-2014. Click above for more information.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
11.13.09	H1N1 Information Update School nurses have reported absentee rates within the normal range although influenza like illnesses are up. While some students have been vaccinated, most continue to be at risk for the H1N1 virus. Click above for guidelines for infection control.	Superintendent's Office	Health
11.13.09	Town Meeting to vote on school facilities improvements Two warrant articles will be voted upon during the Special Town Meeting on November 30th: Article 2 will request $730K for renovating the High School Science facilities; Article 3 will request $350K to complete technology equipment.	School Committee	Administration
11.13.09	WHS Theater Company presents The Good Woman of Setzuan How do we balance our desire to do good with our need for personal happiness? Bertotlt Brecht explores this question in the The Good Woman of Setzuan. See the award winning WHS Theater Company's interpretation of this masterpiece Nov 19-21 at 7:30.	High School	Student Activities
11.12.09	TEST OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION A test of the Weston Public School's emergency notification system will take place November 12. Click to see details.	Superintendent's Office	Technology & Libraries
11.10.09	MS Grade 7 Mandatory Vision & Hearing Screening Tuesday, November 17th, during school from 8:00am-11:30am. If your child wears glasses or contacts please make sure they have them for the vision screening.	Middle School	Health
11.09.09	H1N1 Update From Health Services If you have signed your child up to receive the H1N1 vaccine through the Board of Health and he/she has already received it through a doctor, please email fluclinic@westonmass.org. When vaccine is available, the date, time & location will be announced.	Superintendent's Office	Health
11.05.09	Weston PTO Thanksgiving Food Drive PTO Community Outreach is holding annual drive to benefit Bristol Lodge Food Pantry. Beginning week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 25, children may bring items to elementary school lobbies.	Superintendent's Office	Parents
11.03.09	SC Proposed Policy on School Start Date The School Committee is considering a general rule for calendar development, to be discussed at its meeting Monday, November 16.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.29.09	Donate candy to Treats for Troops Students may donate Halloween candy (and notes, artwork photos) for the Treats for the Troops barrel at elementary schools during the week of Nov. 2.	Superintendent's Office	Administration
10.27.09	H1N1 Virus Update from Health Services	Superintendent's Office	Health
10.27.09	WHS Golf Team wins division title The high school golf team's score of 318 was seven strokes better than the second place team, qualifying them for the State Championship.	High School	Student Activities
10.26.09	WW Crew wins state titles Congratulations to the Girls, Boys and overall team for winning the third year in a row!	High School	Student Activities
10.22.09	Field School Project moves ahead The MSBA has voted to move the Field School Project into the capital pipeline. While this does not guarantee funding, it is a positive step toward partnering with the state for funding.	Field Elementary School	Administration
10.16.09	Flu Clinics Canceled Click above for details.	Superintendent's Office	Health