PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
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The Blueprint
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Early Childhood
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Title I Programs
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Afterschool Academies
Worcester by the numbers
6,803
Student Enrollment
5
National Blue Ribbon Schools
93.46%
Graduation Rate
90.2%
Student Attendance Rate
$13.7 M
Scholarships Offered to the Class of 2022
77%
Employees holding a Master's Degree or higher
50%
High School students who participate in CTE
1 : 1
Technology Device to Student Ratio
We ARE WORCESTER
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“Living in Worcester County and working for WCPS is truly a dream come true. My colleagues are the most passionate, dedicated, and hard-working people, and they inspire me every day." – Carrie Moore @SHMS
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"The encouragement of continuous learning within our school system creates a culture of innovation. The knowledge and skills acquired through professional development empower me, significantly enhancing my effectiveness as a teacher." - Amanda Krantz, Teacher @ PHS
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"Living in Worcester county, I can't think of a better place to work or raise my children. I take pride in our schools and our way of life." - Jason Konyar, Teacher @ SHHS
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"Worcester fosters an unparalleled sense of community. We operate as a cohesive unit, providing unwavering support and encouragement to both our colleagues and students." - Andrea Kominos, Teacher @ SES
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" I absolutely love being a WCPS teacher! The community's warmth and support, coupled with the curiosity and enthusiasm of my students, make every day a joy-filled adventure. Teaching here fills my heart with so much love and purpose!" - Gabrielle Remington, Teacher @SDMS
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"The relationships and connections I have made with WCPS colleagues, students and families have been extremely rewarding. We build each other up and work together to provide the best education possible for our students." -Lisa Ballance, Teacher @ PES
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"As a proud Worcester County Public Schools graduate, I can speak to the fact that Worcester is like a family. We support one another, celebrate together, and encourage one another to be our best, so our students get the best." - Michelle Bradley, Teacher @ PHS
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"Being a Worcester County public school teacher means working for the best! Worcester County Schools operate as a family, who always put our children first by giving our absolute best every day. " - David Wells, Teacher @ BIS
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"To teach in Worcester is to love and be loved. It’s a place that I have always felt respected and valued even through the toughest of times. I thank God every day that the stars aligned and led me to a district that feels like home." - Michaela Hatlee, Teacher @ BES
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"Worcester County Public Schools wholeheartedly invests in every student and member!" - Stephen Zubko, Teacher @ PMS
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"Where else can you reach out to colleagues across the county for advice, support, and ideas to increase your effectiveness with students? This is something unique to Worcester." - Brittany Tracy, Teacher @ SDHS