Steerin’ the Future…a WPS Update! 4/1/26
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April 1, 2026
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Website Launch
No foolin’, we’ve got a new website! It was time for an update and our new website is now open for scrolling. The domain remains the same (westfordk12.us) so if you’ve already bookmarked the site address then you are all set. This version is designed to be more user friendly and easy to access on mobile devices. Just like any move, we did some cleaning and made decisions about whether or not we’d bring everything with us. As it is still really a work in progress, please be patient and let us know if we missed anything in our transition.
Westford School S.P.I.R.I.T
Last month, our students in grades 3-5 had a tremendous opportunity to work with a guest artist who travelled all the way from Nashville to collaborate with them. Tony Memmel is a recording artist and producer who has an incredibly inspirational story. Students were mesmerized by his adaptability and perseverance and worked with him to write a brand new song that celebrates our core values and wonderful Westford community. He then took all of their work and the recordings he made with them here and put it all together in his studio back in Nashville to produce an incredible piece of music. We are so grateful for the support from both YouthARTS and Westford Education Foundation (WEF) and all of the organizing our elementary music teachers did to make this special event take place. Now, the district has our very own song to enjoy for years to come: We Are School S.P.I.R.I.T. | Tony Memmel FEAT. The Students of Westford, Massachusetts
RSBC Update
Please join us on Thursday, April 9 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Robinson School for the first of a series of Community Forums that will be taking place this spring. This evening will serve as the Project Kick-Off and Goals Interactive Workshop. As we explore what potential future options might be, these conversations will help to inform what elementary education can and will look like throughout our entire district for years to come. More information can be found on the project website which can also be accessed through our new district site: https://www.westfordk12.us/
April Community Coffee
For an informal opportunity to connect and engage with me and a few members of the School Committee, we will be holding our monthly Community Coffee on Friday, April 10th at 10:00 in the Millenium Building. The feedback that we have been receiving is that this more relaxed opportunity to gather for an hour and visit with no specific agenda has been helpful and informative. ROUTES Roasters will be open across the hall if you would like to purchase a coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or cider but it is not required to attend.
School Committee Survey
Finally, if you haven’t already participated in the recent School Committee survey, please consider taking a few minutes to do so. In just 2 minutes, you can share feedback on communication, budget awareness, start times, and student progress. Your input goes directly to the School Committee to help guide their work and priorities. The survey will be open through this weekend. Don’t miss your chance to be heard. Take the Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/
Cheers!
Chris
Christopher Chew
Superintendent
Westford Public Schools
