Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
Contact Information:
Principal : Rachel McGregor Secretary : Susan Drayton 45 Hastings Street Telephone: 781-446-6265
Overview: The Fiske School encompasses a diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is one of our many strengths. Our community takes great pride in the Fiske Fundamentals: Fair, Inclusive, Safe, Kind, and Encouraging. The Fiske staff strives to create a safe learning environment that allows all students to thrive. Fiske School is child centered where each child is looked at as an individual and encouraged to reach their full potential. At the core of instruction, teachers embed growth mindset and mindfulness in their instruction, enabling students to learn from their mistakes and develop skills to think critically in all academic areas. Recent Accomplishments: • Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School is one of 356 schools nationwide recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools award winner. • Wellesley Public Schools is utilizing a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework to strengthen and support academic and social-emotional learning for all students. The district’s collective focus is on rigorous core instruction, as well as enrichment and intervention, to support all students in achieving benchmark expectations. • English Language Learner education is now provided in all elementary schools. • Equity Facilitators lead professional learning on diversity, equity, and inclusion to provide training on educational equity in schools.
Enrollment History:
SY’2022-2023 Actual (10/1/22)
SY’2023-2024 Actual (10/1/23)
SY’2024-2025 Actual (10/1/24)
SY’2025-2026 Projected (10/1/25)
Kindergarten
44 50 42 51 54 39
57 48 57 43 53 58
47 51 48 46 36 50
46 49 56 46 46 37
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Total
280
316
278
281
Significant Changes to the FY’25 Adjusted Budget by Category: Changes to the FY’25 Adjusted Budget are divided into three categories:
Level Service: a budget that supports providing the same standard of service as in the prior fiscal year. Under this definition, line items would increase or decrease depending on changes in need, such as
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