WPS Proposed Operating Budget Fiscal 2027
2026-27 Approved School Calendar
Check out the 2026-27 Approved school calendar. Due to the WMHS Building Project, there are two school calendars. One school calendar is for grades Pre-K-8. The second school calendar is for WMHS only.
Pre-K-8 2026-27 Approved School Calendar
WMHS 2026-27 Approved School Calendar
Wakefield SEPAC has a new page!
The Wakefield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) has developed a new website to provide visitors with relevant and helpful resources that support our town's parents, families, children, teachers, and staff.
The purpose of the Wakefield SEPAC is to promote awareness of special education services, to be a source of information and support for families from Wakefield whose children receive Special Education services, and to work with the district regarding meeting the needs of these students.
Please visit their new website here:
WPS News
WAKEFIELD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Office of the Superintendent
Wakefield, MA
WAKEFIELD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FY2027 SCHOOL BUDGET
There will be a Public Hearing to review the proposed Fiscal 2027 budget for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via ZOOM. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81094334339, Meeting ID: 810 9433 4339 and will be posted on the Wakefield Public Schools website for the public to join and comment.
A copy of the proposed budget will be available as of Friday, March 6 in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 60 Farm Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. An electronic version of the proposed budget document will be available online by visiting the school department’s website, www.wpsk12.org.
/s/ Kevin Fontanella
Chair, School Committee
Town of Wakefield
Our Vision
WPS graduates are confident, lifelong learners who are respectful and caring members of their community.
Our Mission
To prepare students for college, career, and community by providing a rich and challenging curriculum, high-quality instruction, and educational experiences that meet their individual needs and interests.
Core Values
Our Clarity of Purpose:
Inspire the Love of Learning
Our Culture of Practice:
Respectful and Caring
