West Bridgewater April District Newsletter - Wildcat PRIDE.
Check out what is going on in the schools. Have a wonderful April break! https://secure.smore.com/n/7sx6ak
WB Academic, Technology and Fine Arts Showcase - Open to the public! Thursday, May 8th from 5:30-6:30 at the MSHS. Celebrating Innovation, Expression and Excellence! Showcasing students in grades PreK-12. We hope to see you there!
Nature's Classroom—The 6th-grade students are having a great time at Nature's Classroom this week. A huge thank you to the WB staff and parent volunteers for all their hard work and support of our students. This is an amazing experience for our students, and it is so great to see them embracing it and having a wonderful time!
Here is the link to the 2025-2026 school calendar. It can also be found on the district website https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IXORjBF6KQL4s7_kpbAS4uNMedy4Ku3pW0oM-H9JsZY/edit?gid=0#gid=0 and https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/
Community Yoga - Join West Bridgewater Middle Senior High School’s Yoga Club advisors Julie Diedrichsen and Erin Brogna for a monthly evening of yoga! Community Yoga is open to everyone and will be held in the WB MSHS gymnasium on the last Tuesday of the month during the school year.
Next class: April 29, 2025 | WBMSHS Gym | 6:30-7:45pm
Investment: $10 cash or venmo Julie @jagaia
Register: Just come!!
FREE FOR STUDENTS
(no young children please - must be able to honor the quiet and stillness of savasana!)
Our Community Yoga classes will include a variety of yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation with a focus on connecting the mind, body, and breath. You don’t need to be flexible to practice yoga; it’s about learning to use your body wisely and finding balance both physically and mentally! Open to all levels of yoga ability and adaptable to a wide range of movers, our yoga classes help to cultivate mindfulness, body awareness, confidence and connection in a supportive and encouraging environment.
For more information, reach out to Julie Diedrichsen at 508-894-1220 x1305 or jdiedrichsen@wbridgewater.com
Message from WB Athletic Boosters - Just a friendly reminder that our monthly meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm in the Learning Commons (Library).
Superintendent Coffee Hour: Friday, April 4th at 9:15 a.m. at the Spring Street School. We welcome guests in person to meet. There is also a virtual option. If interested, please email mbodwell@wbridgewater.com to get the Google Meet link. Topics to be discussed include the elementary school building project, the FY26 Budget, upcoming events in the district, and others. Hope to see you there.
WB Elementary School Building Project 2nd Community Forum Tuesday, April 1st at 6:00 pm in the MSHS Auditorium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting to get updates on the project and learn more about the next steps. Check out the flyers for more information. Here is a link to the project website https://wbesbuildingproject.com/
The yoga fundraising class for the Bella Dubois Scholarship on March 26th was a huge success. People loved it, and the gym was transformed into a zen studio! They raised $1500 to award to a graduating senior with a strong interest in the arts, a legacy that Bella would no doubt approve of. Great job by all who organized and participated in the event!
Join the West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School Drama Club for our Spring Musical, Disney's The Little Mermaid
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Please note that theatrical haze will be a part of this performance
The shows are Friday, April 4th at 7:00, Saturda,y April 5th at 2:00 and 7:00, and Sunday, April 6th at 2:00
Tickets are available via this link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/wb-drama-club-presents-disneys-the-little-tickets-208752
West Bridgewater March District Newsletter "Wildcat PRIDE" https://secure.smore.com/n/meg2x Check out what is going on in WB!
World Culture Night - MSHS TONIGHT Thursday, March 20th at the MSHS from 5:30-7:00pm. Always a wonderful night with lots of food and cultural workshops. Check out the flyer for more information.
Superintendent Coffee Hour - Friday, March 21st at 9:15am at the Spring Street School. Looking forward to seeing you there to learn more about what is going on in the district such as the elementary school building project, FY26 budget and many other things. If you are interested in joining virtually please email mbodwell@wbridgewater.com for a google meet link.
WB Elementary School Building Project 2nd Community Forum Tuesday, April 1st at 6:00 pm in the MSHS Auditorium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting to get updates on the project and learn more about the next steps. Check out the flyers for more information. Here is a link to the project website https://wbesbuildingproject.com/
Upcoming SEPAC Events - check them out
World Culture Night - Do you love food from around the world? But don’t have the budget to travel to these exotic locations when you’re hungry? Look no further! West Bridgewater’s annual World Culture Night offers you a night of amazing cuisine from 20 different countries around the world, along with music and cultural workshops. The event is held at the MSHS Thursday, March 20th beginning at 5:30pm. All are welcome! Tickets are $6 each with a family cap of $25 and will be sold at the door. Join us for an evening celebrating the rich culture within our very own community. See Señora Oliveira with any questions.
Great job WB Girls Hoop - the Girls Basketball Coach vs Cancer Fundraiser was highlighted in the MIAA Community Service Challenge. Nice work AD Hammel and Coach Reddington.
https://www.teamup4community.org/event/wbmshs-girls-basketball-hosts-coaches-vs-cancer-game
We have several teaching and coaching positions available. Please check out our "Employment Opportunities" page for more information!
https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/district-office/page/current-job-openings
West Bridgewater Public Schools Mourns Passing of Beloved Educator - The following information was sent via email to all West Bridgewater Families and Staff.
Dear West Bridgewater Public Schools Community,
It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of a beloved member of our school community. Justin Finley, a dedicated and longtime educator in our district, has passed away.
Justin began his career in West Bridgewater in 2001 and spent more than two decades inspiring students as an outstanding art teacher. His passion for teaching and creativity left a lasting impact on countless students, many of whom credit him for nurturing their artistic talents. In addition to his role in the classroom, Justin was a dedicated junior class advisor for many years, providing guidance and support to students as they navigated their high school journeys. He was not only a valued colleague but also a true friend to many within our school community.
Although Justin had been on leave since March 2024, he remained a cherished part of our district, and his loss is deeply felt by all who knew him. We recognize that this news is difficult for many in our community, and we encourage anyone in need of support to seek help. Counselors and support staff will be available in the coming days to assist students and staff as we navigate this heartbreaking loss together. Grief affects everyone differently, and we want to ensure that resources are available for those who need them.
If your child is experiencing distress or needs to talk to someone about this tragic loss, please let us know by calling the Middle/Senior High School at 508-894-1220. Additional resources for students and families relating to grief and loss can be found here courtesy of the CDC, and here courtesy of the National Education Association.
Our thoughts are with Justin’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those who were impacted by his dedication, kindness, and unwavering support for his students.
Sincerely,
Mark Bodwell
Superintendent of Schools
Check out the February District Newsletter for WB https://secure.smore.com/n/g6c1e