Informational Update: This Week at Woodward- 8/22/26

We are excited to welcome Ms. Merendino to the Woodward team as a third-grade classroom teacher. Jenna brings a strong background in elementary education previously teaching fourth grade at St. Bernadette School in Northborough. Her experience with curriculum planning, small-group instruction, student data, and supporting diverse learning needs will be a wonderful addition to our Woodward community, and we are thrilled to have her join us!

This year, Mrs. Mathew will be teaching Library Media to all Woodward students. Mrs. Wagoner's role has shifted and she will be teaching Library Media to Finn students this year.

We are excited to announce that Mrs. Foy, former 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, will be returning to Woodward but in a new capacity as the Woodward and Finn Art Teacher.

In the Woodward cafeteria, we welcome Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Mendoza. Both Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Mendoza have previously worked at Trottier and supported our cafeteria, but are excited to become members of our community full time.

Finally, we are excited to welcome Mr. Constant to our custodial team. He has already had the opportunity to meet many of the students who participated in the Rec Summer Camp at Woodward and looks forward to becoming a familiar and friendly face around our school.

Open House- 8/31/26 @ 3:00-4:45pm

First Day of School- 9/1/26

Principal Coffee (Volunteerism)- 9/4/26 @ 9:30am

Labor Day, No School- 9/7/26

Picture Day- 9/9/26

SOS Welcome Back Picnic- 9/11/26

Yom Kippur, No School- 9/21/26

Student Drop-off begins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 8:55 a.m. The parent drop-off line can become rather long with traffic extending onto Cordaville Rd. Please plan accordingly and consider dropping off your child after 8:35 a.m. or near the end of the drop-off time window. 

We use an active drop-off, so please remain in your vehicle. Please DO NOT pass other vehicles as this is unsafe. Once a staff member is present in the lower lot, and after exiting the vehicle from the passenger side, students will proceed up the path and staircase, then meet staff to cross in front of the school using the crosswalks.

Please call or email the Main office with changes in dismissal by 2:00 p.m.  For student pick-up, please park in the lower parking lot and cross the driveway using the crosswalk. Do not park in the driveway as this impedes bus traffic. Students will exit the building at the far end of the building near the wall-ball wall and path to main street.

Students who take the bus home, attend SEDP or participate in a RAP class will be dismissed to those areas at 3:10pm.

As a reminder, during the first several weeks of school, it is to be expected that buses may take longer as they get acclimated to the routes and students become comfortable. Thank you for your patience. 

We know that the start of the year is a busy time, but please try your best to return school forms to your child's teachers as quickly as possible. Having updated information will ensure a smooth transition for your child. As always, we are here to help, so if you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or the main office. 

School breakfast and lunch are again free this year, and students will be able to get school meals starting on the first day of school. Whitsons Culinary Group has been contracted by the District to provide Food Services Management for our 10 schools. Information regarding food services can be found on our district website here. Menu options and nutrition information for Woodward School can be found here.  Be sure to toggle through the tabs at the top to customize your search and to see additional daily offerings (Condensed/All Available).

Please note that there is required paperwork that all volunteers must complete before volunteering in the school 14 days prior to the volunteer event. Please stop by the main office during Open House or regular school hours to complete the forms. A valid government-issued ID is required. *CORI/SORI forms completed for other organizations are NOT transferred to the District. 

As a reminder, cell phones must be powered off and in students’ backpacks during the school day. As smartwatches have many of the same capabilities as phones, they should also be turned off and put in student backpacks. Smartwatches may be worn if they are in school mode and access to text/calling is disabled during school hours. These devices fall under the same guidelines as cell phones, and we ask that you help us enforce these rules by not texting and calling your children or answering their calls or messages during the day. Please contact the main office if you need to reach your child during the day.

The school day ends at 3:10. Students will be directed to their designated dismissal areas. If you are picking up a student before the end of the day, please come into the office, advise of the dismissal, and sign your child out. If changing the afternoon dismissal, please do so by 2:00 P.M. by calling the main office. 

Please feel free to contact our amazing office staff should you have any questions. 

The Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) is our dedicated parent-teacher organization. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SOS is made up of parent volunteers who work closely with teachers and administrators to enrich our students’ educational experience. Each school in Southborough has its own SOS team, and at Woodward, SOS plays an important role in supporting a variety of school initiatives, including community events, teacher grants, appreciation efforts, field trips, and cultural arts and curriculum enrichment programs.

Learn about SOS and get your Woodward gear! Please stop by and visit us in the rotunda during Open House on Monday, August 31st from 3:00-4:45pm. We’d love to meet you and answer any questions you may have about SOS. Woodward merchandise will also be available for purchase. Get it while it lasts!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.