Work Permits are available in the Guidance Department and at the links below. Please bring completed permits to Ms. Curtis (scurtis@westwood.k12.ma.us) in the Guidance Department to be processed.
All Minors between the ages of 14 to 18 are required to obtain a work permit to be employed in the state of Massachusetts. To obtain a work permit, please complete the work permit application (link is below). Please use the instructions and checklist for a list of signatures and documents you will need to complete the process.
Please note that if the student is under the age of 16 you must have their doctor sign the application . The employer must fill out and sign the application, as well as a parent/guardian before a permit can be issued.
Students Who DO NOT attend the Westwood Public Schools and reside in Westwood.
Student employees that do not attend the Westwood Public Schools must complete the School Records Form - Non-WPS Student (below) in addition to the work permit application. The student must have the following supporting documents:
- Photo ID (i.e., school ID, driver’s license, passport)
- Birth certificate
PLEASE NOTE: All forms should be completed and returned to the Guidance Office between the hours of 8am-12pm. If the Guidance Office is closed, applications can be brought to the District Administration office. Applications that are incomplete will not be processed. During busier times, processing may take 1-2 days.For more information on the work permit process, please visit the state website at:
Work Permit Instructions and Checklist
School Records Form - Non-WPS Student
220 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500
Fax:781-326-8154
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.3301
Fax:781-461-8561
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.2336
Fax:781-326-2709
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.8386
Fax:781-329-7642
80 Martha Jones Road
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.6321
Fax:781-255-9277
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.8424
Fax:781-326-2702
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.7100
Fax:781-769-8046
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.5113
Fax:781-461-9782