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.

Public Invited to Join Walk Audits of Key Corridors in the City

The City of Worcester Department of Transportation & Mobility invites the public to participate in five interactive walk audits on key corridors that have been identified by the Vision Zero planning team as part of the city's high-injury network.
Posted: Friday 09/06/24

Worcester Arts Council FY25 Grant Applications Now Open

The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is now accepting grant applications for its FY25 funding cycle. The deadline to apply is October 16, 2024.
Posted: Wednesday 09/04/24

Worcester Announces American Rescue Plan Act Cultural Grants

The City of Worcester announced Tuesday its latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awards from the Cultural Organization Grant Program.
Posted: Tuesday 08/20/24

More Announcements...

School Committee Meeting

When: Thursday 09/19/24 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Facilities and Finance Committee

When: Friday 09/20/24 8:00 AM
Where: Virtual Meeting

Public Schools Standing Committee on Finance, Operations and Governance

When: Monday 09/23/24 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street

Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees

When: Monday 10/21/24 6:00 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.