A Welcome from the Superintendent
Welcome to Weston Public Schools. Ours is a community of five schools working in partnership to educate, equip, and inspire every student to think critically, act responsibly, and grow as resilient, compassionate, and innovative learners prepared to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Country School and Woodland School each serve preschool through grade three, and Field School serves grades four and five. All three share a single campus alongside the Town Library, Recreation Department, and Council on Aging. Weston Middle School serves grades six through eight, and Weston High School serves grades nine through twelve. Since 1967, we have proudly been a part of the METCO program, and since 1999, an integrated preschool at Woodland and Country has welcomed children with special needs starting at age three.
Everything we do is guided by our mission, vision, and core values, and by the district’s new Strategic Plan, which sets our direction through 2031. Together, we will continue building a district where every student is inspired, confident, and prepared.
All my best,
Dr. Karen Zaleski
Superintendent
Our Schools
Elementary programs are designed to take advantage of the natural curiosity of children. The emphasis is on flexibility and individualization of instruction. To achieve this, groups of teachers work in grade level teams. Each team modifies its teaching to meet the needs of its own diverse group of students. The teams are supported by specialists, tutors, aides, and volunteers. Classes in art, music, and physical education expand the breadth of student experience. Cooperative learning, the writing process, use of technology, library services, visiting authors, artists, and musicians are also part of the ongoing instructional programs. Students begin the study of Spanish at grade 1. Elementary class sizes average 19.9 in Grades K-5.
Elementary school hours are 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM. First Wednesday early dismissal is at 11:30 AM. Kindergarten dismissal on Wednesdays is at 12:15 PM, except for first Wednesdays.
Country School and Woodland School (both preK-3) sit on the same campus and follow the same curriculum, but have distinct personalities. The smaller community each school offers has been shown to create a positive learning environment. Students are assigned to one of the two schools at random, with siblings typically placed together.
Country School Woodland School
Field School (grades 4-5) builds on the homeroom structure of the elementary years while introducing students to greater responsibility for homework and extracurricular activities.
Weston Middle School (grades 6-8) is organized into houses, so students share the same set of teachers with their peers. This structure supports a more personal and closely supervised experience for young adolescents, alongside fine and applied arts, sports, and activities. Weston Middle School hours are 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM.
Weston High School (grades 9-12) offers a comprehensive academic program alongside a strong extracurricular life, including athletics, clubs, drama, music, student government, and community service.
SAT scores and other indicators place Weston High School consistently among the top public schools in Massachusetts, with student college placements also ranking near the top in the state for the percentage of public school graduates entering four-year colleges. Weston High School hours are 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM.
Stay Informed and Engaged
The district shares information with families through several channels that include:
- Quarterly emails from the Superintendent, sent in late August, November, January, April, and June, share district priorities, progress on major initiatives, and next steps; other topical emails provide updates throughout the year, all archived on the District Announcements page.
- The Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, published before each Committee meeting, shares student and staff highlights, updates on district initiatives, and opportunities for community engagement.
- The District News page rounds up happenings across all five schools.
- Weston Schools on Instagram offers a window into life across the district throughout the year.
- Text and voice messages provide urgent or time sensitive updates, such as weather-related closures or safety notices.
Each school will also regularly be in touch with families by email and many are active on Instagram, including Country School, Woodland School, Field School, and Weston Middle School.
Families can also get involved in volunteer-led organizations:
- The Weston Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to enriching the education of our children and fostering community within our schools. The PTO coordinates volunteers, sponsors educational speakers and programs, and publishes a weekly newsletter.
- The Boston Weston/METCO Parent Organization (BWMPO) works together with the METCO Director and the METCO liaisons to support parents to fully engage in their child’s education.
- The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) promotes a network for parents of children with special education needs to share information, support, and resources, and to discuss important issues.
- The Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee (WEEFC), a subcommittee of the School Committee, funds grants submitted by teachers, administrators, and students for pre-K-12 enrichment programming that falls outside of the annual school budget.
- Weston Boosters fosters positive community involvement and generates awareness, enthusiasm, and financial support for Weston’s athletic facilities and student athlete programs.
