Worcester Cultural Academy

Worcester Cultural Academy’s 4th graders led our entire school community through their favorite books and acted out the most meaningful scenes, connecting them to our school’s Habits of Character.

They displayed poise, confidence, and command of the room as they brought to life the characters from the stories. Well done as stewards of WCA during your Community Circle!

Geometry is all around us! Worcester Cultural Academy’s 1st graders took a hands-on approach to learning math by finding and recording geometric shapes around the classroom. Take a look around you – do you see the same shapes as our first graders have?

Worcester Cultural Academy’s Kindergarten class were amazing leaders of our school during their Community Circle! They represented their countries and the packed room of students, staff, and families were overjoyed when they paraded around the room with their handmade flags. Thank you, Kindergarten, for leading such a fun and inspiring Community Circle!

The Worcester Cultural Academy school community celebrated EL Education's Better World Week by bringing in donations to support local pet pantries including our partner, Central Mass Pet Pantry!

From pet food and toys to collars and leashes, donations have been streaming in, and we will be accepting them through the end of the year.

Thanks, WCA, for making the world a better place!

WCA is full of gratitude for our School Nutrition Heros, Michelle, Sharon, and Yesenia, on School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you for making and serving nutritious and delicious meals twice a day, every day, all school year.

On this day, Principal Appreciation Day, and every day, we are so grateful for the leaderhsip of our Head of School, Lisa! Thank you for all you do for our school community.

Congratulations to WCA's first grade teacher, Erin Lally, for her recent honor of acceptance into the American Antiquarian Society Historic Children’s Voices Teacher Institute. We are so proud of you for this accomplishment! During the Institute, Erin and her colleagues will learn how children lived and learned in the past, and will then use those ideas to create fun, meaningful lessons for students in reading, writing, and social studies.

We can't wait for our students to benefit greatly from the curricular materials you develop based on your research on the Society's collection of early American books for children and its collection of children’s writings. Go Erin!

Looking for an innovative charter school where your child will be supported, engaged, and inspired every day? Worcester Cultural Academy, a free charter public school in Worcester, MA, is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! Our students learn through hands-on, engaging experiences in the classroom and on regular learning expeditions to local cultural institutions and museums that spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster an appreciation for the arts, history, and culture in our area. Give your child a strong start in a school where they can thrive. Learn more and apply today at www.wcacps.org. Please share with families who may be interested!

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EL Education’s Better World Week starts on Monday and WCA students are ready! As an EL Education partner school, WCA students are collaborating with Central Mass Pet Pantry to kick off our Better World Week project. Shout out to Central Mass Pet Pantry's Andrea Castinetti for meeting with our student ambassadors!

Looking for a unique, hands-on, and caring school community for your child in the upcoming school year? The next application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year at Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is this Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Learn more about the WCA difference and apply today at www.wcacps.org/admissions.

Please share this opportunity with any families that you think might be interested.

WCA Kindergarten students spent the morning at the EcoTarium, learning about the billions of microscopic organisms that exist in an ecosystem. As part of their research, our students visited the pond, collected water samples, and examined them under a powerful microscope to explore the ecosystem in detail. Thank you to the EcoTarium’s team for such an engaging, hands-on learning experience!