West Highlights
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Regular attendance is an essential part of student success. At WPS, we are committed to supporting students and families while ensuring that our attendance policies and procedures meet or exceed Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) expectations.
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The Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Public Schools Transportation Department created a short School Bus Safety video. Check it out and help us protect the safety of our students and families.
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Wilmington's Strategic Plan helps guide us in our mission to educate and develop students academically, socially, and emotionally to be active, civic-minded contributors to our global society.
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Wilmington suggests these supplies for our elementary students for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Wilmington will be using a new website and communication system called Finalsite beginning July 1. Additional information is available for navigating the new website and what to know about the new messaging system.
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WPS provides many opportunities to continue learning over the summer. Check out the Summer Programs and Activities page for full details.