Dear Wellesley Middle School Families, 

March is almost over and spring is in full swing! We have a lot of events coming up, including the Mini Marathon and a lot of 8th grade activities. The French Fete still needs volunteers!! See below for more information and a link to the signup. We rely on your support through helping at events to make things happen for the students and faculty, so please volunteer when you can! If you are an 8th grade parent who wants to get involved, see below for contact information.  

Please don’t forget to visit the PTO website for more information and details on meetings, etc. wellesleymspto.org.

Julie Bryan & Miriam Gates

WMS PTO Co-Presidents
wellesleymspto.org

Links for information on dates and events that are further out: 

LINK to Wellesley Middle School Events Calendar

 LINK to Wellesley Public School Events Calendar  

Please join us in helping with this wonderful cultural event co-hosted by our WMS French language classes, WMS parent volunteers and French students.

We still have some open slots for food donations and event help. This event takes place in the WMS Cafeteria and is attended each year by about 400 WMS students, where they enjoy traditional French cheeses and baked goods, entertainment, and games. All WMS students and faculty are welcome!

Please help with this event by Volunteering and Donating ~ to sign up please click here:

WMS 2026 French Fête: Parent Donations/Volunteers

We appreciate your participation and support!

Many thanks on behalf of Rebecca Blouwolff, French Language Teacher, Hafsa Abdelmoula, French Language Teacher, and the French Fête Celebration Committee.

Merci beaucoup to all who have volunteered and/or signed up to donate! What a fantastic effort!

Full link to the signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AAEA82DA7FC1-62623532-wms2026

WMS Drama presents Footloose the Musical: Youth Edition

Wellesley Middle School is proud to present its winter musical, Footloose! Based on the famous movie, this musical is packed with hit songs that are sure to get you dancing! Tickets are $10 for everyone at http://wellesleyps.org/performingarts

Join us in the WMS Auditorium:

Thursday, 3/26 at 4:30pm (Big City Cast)

Friday 3/27 at 7pm (Small Town Cast)

Saturday 3/28 at 2pm (Small Town Cast)

Saturday 3/28 at 7pm (Big City Cast)

Dear Parents of The Sixth Graders of Wellesley Middle School,

We would like to inform you of an upcoming charity fundraiser– a sixth grade Reading Rally. This charity event will be held from the 30th of March to the 13th of April.

In this meaningful event, sixth grade students read as much as they can in two weeks.  They will get sponsors (friends, parents, neighbors- anybody can be a sponsor) to donate money either by book, by page, or with a flat rate.  This year our chosen charity is the Jimmy Fund, an important charity for cancer research. Approximately 39 percent of people are diagnosed with cancer once in their lifetime according to the American Cancer Society, and we are excited to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

This week, students from HR 323 will visit 6th grade advisories to explain the Reading Rally, share sponsor sheets, and share Books Read sheets.  

We would like to have every sixth grade student participate, because every page counts.  Last year we raised over $10,000 and it would be very exciting to do that again!

Thank you,

Advisory 323 students

Stay tuned to the PTO newsletter for volunteer opportunities!

All parents are invited to join us on Friday, May 1st for a meeting with the WMS Counselors. Please join us in the WMS Cafeteria.  

As we get closer to the meeting we will share a Zoom link if you are unable to attend in person.

Stay tuned for details!

All parents are invited to join us on Friday, June 5th for the final PTO meeting of the year! Please join us in the WMS Cafeteria.  

As we get closer to the meeting we will share a Zoom link if you are unable to attend in person.

Dear 8th Grade Parents & Caregivers,

Thank you for attending our zoom call last Monday and getting involved! The turnout this year has been amazing and we are so grateful for your time and donations. We have raised $8K so far from over 100 families and going strong. Last year’s 8th grade expenses were between $9-$10K, so the finish line isn’t too far off! 

Our class gift this year will be 15 cornhole boards for future school-wide events and the 8th grade dance from year-to-year. We are thrilled to be able to present this gift to the school with your generosity.

These are the dates we know as of now:

• Community Service Day/Boston Scavenger Hunt: June 9th and 12th  
• 8th Grade Dance: June 18th (most likely)
• 8th Grade Luncheon: Week of June 15th (tentative)
• Moving Up Ceremony: June 22nd (tentative)

The PTO is collecting $75 per 8th grader to cover event costs. Funds go towards bus transportation, dance decor and pizza/slushies, luncheon food/beverage, the class gift to WMS previously mentioned, and graduation balloons/banner. 

Donations may be made via our WMS PTO Venmo (@wellesleymspto - look under “Businesses”) or by mailing a check to:                    

WMS PTO 

P.O. Box 81426

Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

*Please note your 8th graders name when donating 

**If you would like to request financial assistance, please email wmsptoinfo@gmail.com

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at: katiebsullivan@me.com

Thank you for staying involved!

Sincerely, 

Your 8th Grade Committee

Doreen Barrett, Jamie DiCesare, Kim Ebeling, Cristina Hoff, Linda Mai-Lee, Alina Nucera, Patricia Pierrotti, Lesley Prowda, Lara Sojka, Katie Sullivan

Seeking 2026-2027 Volunteers: Please reach out for more information on how you can get involved with the PTO at wmsptoinfo@gmail.com if you’re interested in getting more involved in the upcoming year. There are many roles to fill - including low time commitment roles!

Interested in being on the Metco Family Friends email list for invites to fun events for students and families this year? 

Please reach out to PTO Metco liaisons Teri Ebersole (wattsteri@gmail.com), Alison Rose (alison.p.rose@gmail.com), or Ludvie Victor-Ackerman (lvackerman20@gmail.com) to opt-in to our email invites, learn more or to get involved.  Future events may include Chik-fil-A and/or rollerskating.  We'd love to hear from you!

If you’re not already, please follow the WMS Instagram and Facebook pages! 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmspto.news/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellesleyms/

PTO Website: http://wellesleymspto.org/

We appreciate all the families who have already donated. Remember, the PTO only asks for ONE SINGLE DONATION each year.  Unlike elementary school, we have NO fundraising events and NO additional asks for teacher or staff gifts.  We only ask for one donation (suggested at $125 per student), which covers all PTO-sponsored events and PTO-subsidized school activities. Throughout the year, we ask for your time in volunteering for various events, and may ask for small food and drink donations, but that’s it!  90% of the PTO budget comes from this single annual appeal (about 10% comes from Spirit Wear sales and the Book Fair).  Your donation allows us to support all kinds of activities and grants, including:

• Grants to support classroom enrichment (speakers, events, field trips and more!)

• Holiday gifts for staff

• Speaker fees

• Creative Arts & Science grants

• Classroom Enrichment

• Mini Marathon

• Turkey Promenade

• After school festivals

• Teacher and Staff appreciation events

• End of Year gifts for teachers and staff

• Snacks for faculty meetings

Here is the link to donate: WMS PTO Annual Appeal. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

WMS PTO Website
WMS PTO Online Directory (Membership Toolkit)
Wellesley Middle School Official Website
WPS District Calendar
WMS School Counseling Website
Lunch Menus (FD Meal Planner)
Absence, Tardy, Dismissal Online Form
WPS Nursing Website

Click here to donate to WMS PTO

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