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RESOURCES
We welcome School-Community Partners that contribute to our success in preparing our students for success in education, career and life!
Become a WPS School-Community Partner!
For more information, contact:
Betsy Harris
Community Relations Liaison, Weymouth Public Schools
781-335-1100, x-28331
Quick Guide: Log into ASPEN (Report Cards / Special Education Progress Reports)
For a quick tutorial on how to login to Aspen, find your child’s report card, and/or find your child’s Special Education progress report:
- How to login into the Aspen Family Portal
- How to find your child’s report card
- How to find your child’s Special Education progress report
WPS Resources
- Social Emotional Learning Directory - Community Mental Health Resources
- Weymouth Child & Family Community Center - The CFCE programs work to support all Weymouth families as their child’s first teacher, develop community partnerships, and provide quality early educational experiences.
- Weymouth Evening High School - Complete your diploma requirements
- Weymouth Ed Tech - WPS 1 : 1 Device Initiative
- WPS Digital Citizenship
- WPS Technology Responsible Use Guidelines - PreK-8
- WPS Technology Responsible Use Guidelines - 9-12
- WPS Technology Digital Citizenship Resources
- WPS Alumni Museum
- WPS Annual Child Find - Department of Special Education - WPS is responsible for providing services for disabled children from ages 3—22 years of age who reside in Weymouth. Click Here for more information.
- WPS Family Liaison - Registration Assistance, Translation & Interpretation Services, School Communication & Information
SEPAC: Special Education Parent Advisory Council
SEPAC is an all-volunteer town-winde group of parents and caregivers of students with special education needs. SEPAC has collaborated with Weymouth Public Schools Administration, Weymouth School Committee, Town-Wide Parent Council, School Parent Councils, Community Groups and leaders and Building Administrators to promote equal access to educational opportunities, exchange ideas, and share solutions to both complex and challenging issues facing all children in our schools and community. SEPAC is different than a PTO/PTA while those groups main focus is fundraising, SEPAC is a mandated group with a main focus on advocacy.
Click Here for More Information: English | Portuguese | Spanish | Arabic
2022-2023 Meeting Dates:
9.8.22 | 10.18.22 | 11.29.22 | 12.20.22 | 1.17.23 | 2.28.23 | 3.21.23 | 5.16.23 | 6.20.23
Meetings will be held at 7:00 pm via virtual and/or Hybrid
Contact: SEPAC.WPS@gmail.com
Town-Wide Parent Council
The Town Wide Parent Council is a parent representative organization whose primary objective is to network information to parents/guardians in the Weymouth Public Schools and to act as a liaison between parents and administrators. Town Wide cannot, as an organization, support any political issues. Political issues being defined in the by-laws as any issue subject to vote by the general population.
Click Here for More Information
Parent Council for each School
Contact: weymouthtownpc@gmail.com
Weymouth Community Resources
- Weymouth 400 - Weymouth 400 tells the story of Weymouth as we move toward our 400th Birthday!
- Weymouth Elder Services
- Weymouth Parks & Recreation - 5 Miles of Trails!
- Weymouth Public Libraries
- Weymouth Social Services Reference Guide - Essential health and human services
- Weymouth Teen Center - 1393 Pleasant Street, Weymouth, MA 02189
USA.GOV
Food Assistance | Housing Help | Help with Utility Bills | Benefit Finder
Welfare Benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Health Insurance | Social Security | State Social Service Agencies | Government Death Benefits
Government Checks and Payments | Where to Report Incorrect Benefit Payments
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline
masshelpline.com - 833-773-2445 (BHHL)
The BHHL is the Commonwealth’s “front door” for behavioral health needs, connecting callers to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use throughout the Commonwealth. The BHHL helps in real time with immediate crisis intervention, urgent, and routine needs and is available 24/7/365 in 200+ languages. The BHHL is accessible to individuals seeking help for themselves, family members looking for support, or community members requesting resources to share. Even if you’re not sure what kind of care you may need, the helpline can help guide you.
ESOL Language Classes
- Mass Links Adult Education Online Academy
- Free ESOL/ESL courses for second language learners
- Free High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET) Preparation Courses
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- Massasoit Community College
- Adult Basic Education
- Free (Lottery) ESOL Classes
- Community Education
- For Cost ESOL Classes
- For Cost High School Equivalency
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- Blue Hills Regional Technical School: Adult Education Program
FREE English & High School Equivalency Classes
Blue Hills Regional Technical School: Adult Education Program
English for Speakers of Other Languages
322 Sprague Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Next English Classes Registration:
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Next High School Equivalency Registration:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Flyer: English | Flyer: Spanish / Volante: español | Flyer: Portuguese / Folheto: Português
Flyer: Haitian Creole / Flyer: Kreyòl ayisyen |Flyer: Russian / Флаер: русский
NOTE: FREE CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY
Contact: amonteiro@bluehills.org or 781-298-3111
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Food Assistance
- Weymouth Food Pantry - Food Assistance
- Weymouth Farmers Market - Winter Market
- Holly Hill Farms - Non-Profit Organic Farm with an Educational Mission and Farm Stand
- My Brother’s Keeper - Food Assistance - 508-238-4416
- South Shore Pet Food Pantry, Inc.
- WIC - A nutrition program that provides nutritional and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify.
Holiday Assistance
Interfaith Social Services (if already involved with their food pantry in Quincy)
QCAP (if they are use their food pantry in Quincy)
Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless (if your student resides in Plymouth, Kingston, Duxbury, Pembroke, Carver, Plympton, Lakeville, Middleboro, Cohasset, E Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Abington, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, Whitman, Kingston-- think of any McKinney-Vento students)
Houses of Worship
Immigration Resources
Federal Assistance for Non-Citizens:
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/non-us-citizensGOV Resources and Information:
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-for-refugees-and-immigrants
- https://www.mass.gov/service-details/information-for-immigrant-students-and-massachusetts-colleges-and-universities-on-immigration-enforcement
F1 Visa:
- https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment
- https://www.hhs.gov/careers/how-apply/how-apply-hhs-student
EB-3 Unskilled Visa:
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Elizabeth Basaca
USAHello is a non-profit offering free translated information and classes for immigrants and refugees. Find helpful information on a variety of topics on our website and take free online classes to prepare for citizenship and GED test.
Languages Spoken: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Persian, Pashto, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Business Culture: Immigrants of all cultures
* Offers Educational Opportunities
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Digital Children's Books in 13 Languages
Weymouth Public Libraries patrons now have access to digital children's books in 13 different languages through the "AV2 World Languages" database. Parents and children can read or listen to 110 different titles, each available in English, Spanish, Portuguest, French, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, German, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Urdu. AV2 is great for language learners as well!
Lightbox Learning offers 1,680 Interactive Books
Click Here for Link to Digital Children's Books in 13 Languages
Internet Connectivity
Internet Safety
How to talk to your kids about being online, and how to help them make good decisions and stay safe.
Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online / Printable PDF
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Study these manuals to prepare for the associated learner's permit exam and road test.
Class D (Passenger) Driver's Manuals - 16 languages available
English Class D (Passenger) Driver's Manual
- CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Manual - 2014 Version
- CLD (Commercial Driver's License) Manual - Modernized 2022 Version
- Motorcycle Manual
- School Pupil Transport Vehicles (7D) Manual
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles
Notary Public
Greg Agnew
293 Libbey Industrial Parkway, Unit 350B, Weymouth, MA 02189
781-812-1952
Weymouth Notary Service is a mobile and in-office Massachusetts Licensed Notary Public.
Please call 781-812-1952 to schedule an appointment. We also offer business services such as copy, fax, printing and web-based services.
$5.00 Service Discount for all Weymouth Weymouth Residents, WPS Staff and Students
* Offers Discount Opportunities
Opioid Use Disorder
HEALing Communities: Weymouth is working towards a goal of reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent over year years.
http://www.HealTogetherMA.org/weymouth
Individuals can receive harm reduction materials, referrals to treatment,
and attend support meetings
All Welcome!
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Drop-in Center
Walk-in Hours:
Mondays: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesdays: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Office Phone: 857-358-8973
Cell Phone: 857-358-8971
Fax: 781-626-5156
Email: pbarry@baystatecs.org
Priceless Parenting
Kathy Slattengren
11107 NE 174th Street, Bothello, WA 98011
1-425-770-1629
https://www.pricelessparenting.com/
http://www.facebook.com/PricelessParenting
Priceless Parenting helps parents do their best parenting. Thousands of formerly frazzled families have become happier, more harmonious people through online classes, presentations and coaching.
Free Resources:
- Charts for kids: https://www.pricelessparenting.com/chart-for-kids
- Parenting articles: https://www.pricelessparenting.com/parentingarticles
- Parenting around technology: https://www.pricelessparenting.com/digital-children
- Monthly parenting tips newsletter: https://www.pricelessparenting.com/parentingnewsletters
* Offers Educational/Training Opportunities
RECYCLING
*** MASSACHUSETTS WASTE BAN NOW INCLUDES MATTRESSES AND TEXTILES ***
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TEXTILES:
Bay State Textiles:
Samantha Marino
520 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA 02359
508-402-0079
Textile Recycling Program - BINS LOCATED AT EVERY WPS SCHOOL!
Effective November 1, 2022, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has added TEXTILES to the list of WASTE BANS. Community use of the textile recycling bins at each of the Weymouth Public Schools is encouraged!
PROGRAM TO DATE COMBINED TOTALS:
1,095.16 TONS (2,190,300 lbs)
DPW Cost Savings: $80,150.27
Earnings: $112,619.70
WPS School Program PTD has prevented
919.16+ TONS from entering landfills! (1,838,315 lbs)
DPW Disposal Cost Savings: $67,263.96
Program-to-Date Earnings = $94,349.55
TRCCI PTD:
10.02 Tons, (20,030 lbs)
DPW Disposal Savings $732.90
Earnings: $1,201.80
DPW PTD:
165.98+ Tons, (331,955 lbs)
DPW Disposal Savings $12,153.41
Earnings $17,068.35
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MARCH 2024
School Bins March 2024:
9.78 Tons, (19,565 lbs)
DPW Disposal Cost Savings: $715.89
Earnings: $1,173.90
Corporate Citizen Bins March 2024:
2.01 Tons, (4,010 lbs)
DPW Disposal Savings $146.73
Earnings: $240.60
DPW Bins March 2024:
1.05+ Tons, (2,105 lbs)
DPW Disposal Savings: $77.02
Earnings: $126.30
Textile Recycling Program - Monthly Update: March 2024
NEW!!! Additional bin locations for your convenience—
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION WELCOME!
NEW!!! Textile Recycling Hub
Textile Recycling Corporate Citizen Initiative
Textile Recycling Program - BINS LOCATED AT EVERY WPS SCHOOL!
Did you know? Textiles are a contaminate in the recycling waste stream - please use the Weymouth Public Schools textile recycling bins!
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MATTRESSES:
HandUp
Isabel Donoso
127 W. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02744
774-271-8744
https://www.handupmattress.com/
We are a company dedicated to recycling. We provide complete mattress recycling services for a fee of $35 per unit when dropped off at our facility. Pickup at your location and transportation to our New Bedford facility (extra fee)" a "HandUp provides curbside mattress and box spring recycling services, to Weymouth residents, for a fee of $47 per mattress or box spring.
To schedule a pickup please go to: https://www.handupmattress.com/s/appointments
Pickups are currently scheduled for every two weeks and will be adjusted according to need.
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
To comply with the new state regulations, the Town of Weymouth has partnered with HandUp Mattress Recycling to offer mattress and box spring disposal to Weymouth residents. Mattress and box spring pickup must be scheduled directly through HandUp online at www.handupmattress.com/curbside-pickup or by calling 774-271-8744. There is a fee of $47 per mattress or box spring.
For more information on the state’s “waste ban” on mattresses and textiles, see the Recycle Smart newsletter: https://bit.ly/3yOikn3. If you have questions regarding the new program, please call the DPW at 781-337-5100.
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Social Services across the South Shore
Essential Health and Human Services
ARC of the South Shore - The ARC of the South Shore is committed to empowering families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential.
Coop's Troop Foundation, Inc. - Supports children with life limiting conditions and special needs.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Upcoming Events
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)
Massachusetts Department of Children & Families - Foster Care
NAMI South Shore - Mental Health Support, Education and Advocacy
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. - Family & Community Services | Youth Development | Adult Education | Workforce Enterprises | Food Security & Delivery | QARI Food Hub | Job Hub | QARI Manufacturing | Small Business Support
South Shore Health Community Resource Directory
South Shore Health - Click Here to Subscribe to Newsletter
South Shore Support Services
Spring Session FY 2023 Calendar
Family Support Workshop Calendar
Rene McCorkle, Director of Family Support
781-331-7878, x-11
435 Columbian Street | Weymouth | MA | 02190
Katie Stronach, Director of Adult Family Care
781-331-7870
293 Libbey Industrial Parkway, # 370 | Weymouth | MA | 02189
South Shore Support Services currently provides services to over 850 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the South Shore of Greater Boston. Our services and programs are designed to break down barriers so that the individuals we serve can live a life filled with purpose, joy, and the opportunity to reach their full potential
* Offers Community Service, Guest Speaker, Internships
SPIRITWEAR MERCHANDISE
Weymouth High School Wildcat Den School Store
Spiritwear Merchandise * School Supplies * Novelties
Wildcat Den Hours:
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Weymouth High School
1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190
Enter through Gold Security Entrance - Door #36, with Photo ID
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Sideline at BSN Sports - Online School Store
Weymouth Wildcats Sideline Online School Store
15% off $75 or more
Code: Shop15
Limited Time Only
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Ohiopyle Prints offers Wildcat Spiritwear Merchandise if numerous local stores
STEM
Therapy Dogs
Youth Sports
Weymouth Youth Baseball
Basketball:
Field Hockey:
Football:
Weymouth Youth Football & Cheer
North Weymouth Youth Flag Football
Hockey:
Weymouth Youth Hockey
Lacrosse:
Soccer:
Softball:
Street Hockey:
Track & Field:
Weymouth Recreational Programs:
FOR CONTACT INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE ORGANIZATIONS, CLICK HERE
Weymouth Fire Department Announces Launch of Community Connect
The Weymouth Fire Department is pleased to announced they've begun using Community Connect, a secure and easy to use platform that allows you to share critical information about your household that will aid first responders and emergency response personnel when responding to your residence, and encourage residents to sign-up for the service at no cost.
Community Connect allows residents to provide critical property and occupant information to Weymouth Fire that they can access at time of response, leading to better outcomes in case of fire or medical emergency. Some examples of information you can provide include who lives at your residence, information about your pet(s), details regarding functional needs like mobility, and more. All data is safe and only available to first responders at the time of emergency, and Community Connect utilizes the same data security and encryption standards found in online banking.
Sign up for Community Connect here: communityconnect.io/info/ma-weymouth
Weymouth Public Libraries
Tufts Library
46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA 02188
781-340-5002
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (September-May)
Fogg Library
1 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190
781-340-5002
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://www.weymouth.ma.us/libraries
Weymouth Public Libraries Facebook
Weymouth Public Libraries Instagram
Weymouth Public Libraries Twitter
Weymouth Public Libraries Flickr
Friends of the Weymouth Libraries Webpage
Friends of the Weymouth Libraries Facebook
Staff Contacts
Robert MacLean: Director of Library Services - 781-340-5002
Heather Backman: Assistant Director of Library Services - 781-340-5002
Amy Perriello: Head of Children's Services - 781-340-5002
Janet Gallagher: Teen & Reference Librarian - 781-340-5002
Janet Pawlowski: Technical Services Coordinator - 781-340-5002
Rebecca Meyer: Technology Services Librarian - 781-340-5002
Stacey Wilson: Head of Reference and Adult Services - 781-340-5002
Sandy Chauvin: Head of Circulation - 781-340-5002
School-Community Partner Resources
Additional Resources:
- Boy Scouts of America - Mayflower Council
- Chambers of Commerce
- Comfort Zone Camp - Camp Opportunities for children 7 - 17 who have lost a family member
- Coop's Troop Foundation, Inc. - Supports children with life limiting conditions and special needs.
- DOVE
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Upcoming Events
- Little Free Libraries
- Lions Collecting Used Glasses and Hearing Aids - Help a visually impaired person by recycling them! Drop them off at any Weymouth Public School
- MassHire
- MASS MEP - Resources ⧫ Workshops ⧫ Training Grants
- Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)
- Massachusetts Department of Children & Families - Foster Care
- NAMI South Shore - Mental Health Support, Education and Advocacy
- Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. - Family & Community Services | Youth Development | Adult Education | Workforce Enterprises | Food Security & Delivery | QARI Food Hub | Job Hub | QARI Manufacturing | Small Business Support
- Quincy Family Resource Center
- South Shore Support Services
- South Shore Health Community Resource Directory
- South Shore Health - Click Here to Subscribe to Newsletter
- Southeastern Advanced Manufacturing Consortium
- Specialized Career Guidance - Are you a parent or educator helping students explore exciting careers in the innovative technology-driven construction industry? Get your complimentary Resource Guide today!
- Weymouth High Schools Alumni Association - Seeking Membership Registrations for Alumni Contacts - Click Here to Register
- USA Hello - USAHello is a non-profit offering free translated information and classes for immigrants and refugees. Find helpful information on a variety of topics on our website and take free online classes to prepare for citizenship and GED test.
**All offerings must be registered and approved through the School-Community Partnership program
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Effective 11.1.22, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts added textiles to the list of Waste Bans
Learn how to responsibly dispose of textiles and earn funds for WPS!
School Information:
Johnson Early Childhood Center
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/johnson-early-childhood-center
Location: 70 Pearl Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-0191
Academy Avenue Primary School
Principal Patrick Higgins
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/academy-avenue-primary-school
Location: 94 Academy Avenue, Weymouth
Phone: 781-335-4717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyAvenuePrimarySchool
Frederick C. Murphy Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/frederick-c-murphy-primary-school
Location: 417 Front Street, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Phone: 781-331-2862
Twitter: @murphyprincipal
Ralph Talbot Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/ralph-talbot-elementary-school
Location: 227 Ralph Talbot Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-7250
Thomas Nash Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/thomas-v-nash-jr-primary-school
Location: 1003 Front Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-340-2506
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thomas-V-Nash-Primary-School-105389748066476
Twitter: @pride_nash
Lawrence Pingree Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/lawrence-w-pingree-primary-school
Location: 1250 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Phone: (781) 337-2974
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pingree-Pride-228055661405130/
Twitter: @PingreePride
Thomas Hamilton Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/thomas-w-hamilton-primary-school
Location: 400 Union Street, South Weymouth, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-2122
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hamilton-Happenings-312110695938257/
Twitter: @HamiltonROARS
Wessagusset Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/wessagusset-elementary-school
Location: 75 Pilgrim Road, North Weymouth, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-2210
William Seach Primary School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/william-seach-primary-school
Location: 770 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Phone: (781) 335-7589
Twitter: @SeachPrincipal
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/middle-school-chapman-campus
Location: 89 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-337-4500
Twitter:
Weymouth High School
Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/weymouth-high-school
Location: Weymouth High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-337-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weymouthhighschool/
Twitter: @WeymouthHSpride
To participate as a School-Community Partner or to contribute school related information for sharing, contact the Community Relations Liaison at
781-335-1100, x-28331