Public Schools

Dr. Rachel Monárrez, Superintendent

Mission

Our mission in the Worcester Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to advance their scholarship with a rigorous core curriculum and high quality instruction. This enables students to discover the expanse of their academic talents, shape the quality of their character, and develop the confidence to become conscientious, reflective citizens who are empowered to better our community and our world.

For complete information visit the official Worcester Public Schools website.

City Solicitor Michael Traynor to Retire After 37-Year Career with City of Worcester

City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Friday the retirement of City Solicitor Michael E. Traynor, effective Jan. 10, 2025.
Posted: Friday 12/06/24

Worcester Senior Center Closed Thursday Due to Weather

Due to inclement weather, the Worcester Senior Center at 128 Providence St. will be closed Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. The Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday as well, and as a result, the Worcester Public Library’s Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt, and Tatnuck Magnet branches will be closed.
Posted: Thursday 12/05/24

Worcester Announces “Name a Snowplow” Contest

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P), in collaboration with Worcester Public Schools, announced Wednesday its “Name a Snowplow” contest to name four snowplow trucks for the 2024-2025 Winter season.
Posted: Wednesday 12/04/24

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Public Schools Standing Committee on Teaching, Learning and Student Success - CANCELLED

When: Thursday 12/12/24 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street

Learning First Charter Public School Academic Excellence Committee

When: Monday 12/16/24 4:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting

Public Schools Standing Committee on Finance, Operations and Governance

When: Monday 12/16/24 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street

Learning First Charter Public School Governance Committee

When: Monday 12/16/24 5:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting

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Programs & Initiatives

Artist Rendering of the Main Entrance of the new South High Community School

Investing in Education
The City of Worcester is committed to improving public schools' infrastructure to help students with their goal of academic excellence. With two major school construction projects in the works and others recently completed, we are dedicated to advancing Worcester's future.

Night Life Home Design Paint Swatches, Brush and Floorplans

Worcester Night Life
The Night Life Division offers career technical training and lifelong learning at Worcester Technical High School. Courses and workshops are designed to meet the needs of employers, job seekers and lifelong learners. Worcester Public Schools operates the Night Life Division of Adult Continuing Education in partnership with MassHire and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Locations

Worcester offers a wealth of educational opportunities for young people and is proud to have one of the strongest urban public school systems in the state. Worcester has numerous quality public elementary and secondary schools located throughout the City.