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Wilmington Public Schools
Communication Plan
Our Commitment
We are committed to building a communication system that is accessible, responsive, and grounded in trust. By ensuring families have the information they need and meaningful opportunities to engage, we support stronger outcomes for all students.
Discover what’s happening at Wilmington Public Schools through our communication initiatives. We engage with students, parents, and the Wilmington community to foster understanding and support for the District. Our communications efforts include media and community relations, digital marketing, web content, social media, newsletters, print publications, public information, photography, and video productions.
Our district is committed to fostering equitable, transparent, and inclusive communication that promotes strong partnerships among students, families, educators, and the broader community. In alignment with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's focus on family engagement and culturally responsive practices, we strive to ensure that all stakeholders, especially those historically marginalized, have access to timely, clear, and accessible information in their preferred languages and formats.
We believe that two-way communication is essential to building trust, supporting student learning, and advancing educational equity. Our vision is to create a communication culture that not only informs but also listens and responds, elevating diverse voices, building shared understanding, and empowering families and staff to work collaboratively toward improved student outcomes. All communication efforts will reflect the district’s commitment to DESE’s core principles: access, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Newsletters & Email Notices
Newsletters from classroom teachers, schools and the district will keep you in the know on a regular basis. If your contact information is correct in Aspen, you will receive all of these newsletters and direct email updates. Our newsletters can be translated into most languages; please go here for instructions.
Parents and guardians will also stay informed through any emergency notifications or dedicated email updates that are sent via SchoolMessenger Communicate. In order to receive texts, you must indicate your willingness to participate by sending a one-time text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district's short code number, 67587
Web Content
Our individual school websites contain contact information for the school front office staff as well as information regarding dismissals. School closings will be announced on local news websites and will be shared on our wpsk12.com.You can access up-to-date calendars on our main district site as well as our school sites.
Frequently-visited pages of our district website include:
Dozens of helpful Wilmington Public School pages are also available online for residents, caregivers, students and members of the media. Resources include,but are not limited to, School Committee meeting schedules and agendas.
Student Images in Photos & Videos
As part of our annual required forms, families can choose if their student’s photos and/or video are included in our web site and social media postings. To update your selection, please use the Emergency Card Update procedure. Instructions can be found on our About the Aspen Student/Family Portal page on our web site.
Wilmington Wildcats Athletics App
Check out the Wilmington Wildcats Athletic App for all WHS Athletic Information. Available in the Google Play and Apple App store.
Community Partners
If you are a not-for-profit community organization with educational or recreational opportunities, reach out to us to include your information in our newsletters or on our Friday Flyers page. Organizations should contact Jennifer Contrada at Central Office at (978) 694-6000 or [email protected]
Family/Community Groups
The Wilmington Public Schools collaborates with several parent/community groups that provide information and resources for families.