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.

Worcester Senior Center Closed Thursday Feb. 6

The Worcester Public Schools will be closed Thursday as well, and as a result, the Worcester Public Library’s Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt, and Tatnuck Magnet branches will be closed.
Posted: Wednesday 02/05/25

Division of Public Health to Launch H.O.P.E. For Youth Strategy

The City of Worcester Division of Public Health is hosting an event Thursday to unveil its Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (H.O.P.E) strategy, which aims to build capacity in youth-serving groups for sustainable substance misuse prevention and promotion of general wellbeing.
Posted: Wednesday 01/22/25

Burncoat Street Sewer Repair to Begin Wednesday, Traffic Detoured

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, a contractor hired by the Department of Public Works & Parks will begin repair efforts on the sewer service for 168 Burncoat St.
Posted: Tuesday 01/14/25

More Announcements...

Public Schools Standing Committee on Finance, Operations and Governance-Cancelled

When: Monday 02/24/25 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street

Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees

When: Monday 02/24/25 6:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting

Public Schools Standing Committee on Finance, Operations and Governance

When: Monday 03/03/25 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street

Public Schools Standing Committee on Teaching, Learning and Student Success

When: Thursday 03/13/25 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street

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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.