Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
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Students are members of a homeroom class that is part of a four- teacher “house.” A typical house ranges in size between 44 to 92 students. Students stay with their homerooms for math, science, English, and social studies. All World Languages classes are taught outside of the house structure.
Students are members of a homeroom class that is part of a four- teacher “cluster.” A full cluster is comprised of approximately 44 to 92 students. Students intermix in their clusters for math, science, English, and social studies. All World Language classes are taught outside of the cluster structure.
Students are members of a homeroom class that is part of a four- teacher “team.” A full team is comprised of approximately 92 students. Students intermix in their teams for math, science, English, and social studies. Math classes are leveled within the teams. All World Language classes are taught outside of the team structure.
Wellesley High School: Wellesley High School (WHS) is organized into a three-house model. The three houses are named: Bradford House, Phillips House, and Perrin House – each name has a historical connection to the Town of Wellesley. Each house has one (1) Assistant Principal, one (1) Administrative Assistant, 2-3 School Counselors, and one (1) Adjustment Counselor. Students are assigned alphabetically to a House ensuring a family will stay in the house for all four years at Wellesley High with a core staff to support them. Wellesley School Committee The School Committee is a legislative body comprised of five members elected to three-year terms. All members serve without compensation. The School Committee has the power to select and to evaluate the superintendent, review and approve the budget, and establish educational goals and policies for the schools in the district consistent with the requirements of law and statewide goals
and standards established by the Board of Education.
Pictured Left to Right: Linda Chow, Niki Ofenloch, Craig Mack, Ed.D., Christina Horner, M. Ed., and Sharon Clarke.
Non-Voting Representatives:
Members (Terms):
METCO Representatives
Student Advisory Committee Alex Budson-McQuilken
Linda Chow, Chair (2024-2027) Niki Ofenloch, Vice Chair (2024-2027) Sharon Clarke, Secretary (2024-2025)
Nicole Daley
Dr. Joanne DeSilva Moreira
Sofia Dobado Evelyn Harrison Armita Hamrah Stephanie Xia
Christina I. Horner, M.Ed., Member (2023-2026) Craig E. Mack, Ed.D., Member (2022-2025)
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