WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Please note that food deliveries such as Uber Eats and DoorDash are not allowed at the high school. We have seen a significant increase in food deliveries over the past few months. Unknown delivery drivers attempting to meet students at different building exits is causing many safety concerns. We have free breakfast for every student, free snack at snack time, and free lunch everyday. Thank you for your understanding.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

The Walpole Scholarship Foundation Application cycle is now open! Any Walpole resident applying to or currently attending a post-high school institution that offers an advanced course of study may apply for a scholarship. This includes four-year bachelor's degree programs, associate degree programs, and technical certificate programs.

Academic merit, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service and work experience) and personal qualities are all considerations in awarding scholarships. The selection of the winners is overseen by the WSF Board of Trustees but is determined by an independent group of community members representing all sections of Walpole.

The application deadline is February 1, 2024 at noon. To apply please visit www.walpolescholarshipfoundation.org/apply

The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the spring session for our Private Lesson Program for students in grades 4 - 12. If your child is interested in taking private instrument or voice lessons, here is your chance. Lessons are offered in flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and voice. All lessons are taught by accomplished performers on their respective instruments. Some lessons are currently being taught virtually.

Session 2 will run February 5 to June 14. Registration is open Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 29th.

For more information, visit:

https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview

To register, visit:

https://students.arbitersports.com/walpole-public-schools/private-music-lessons-2023-2024-session-ii

For questions, email:

Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us

Walpole Public Schools invites parents and guardians of multilingual learners to attend MLPAC to discuss opportunities for the educational success of students who are currently or were formerly in an English Language Education (ELE) program. It is also a time to network with other parents and guardians as we continue to build collaborative partnerships.

MEETING INFORMATION

DATE: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

PLACE: Walpole High School Media Center

TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

• Announcements

• Speaker: Mr. Tom Reeve, Director of Digital Learning & Technology

• Learn about available district technology to collaborate with your student’s school

• Bring your technology questions!

• Discussion: How to run a PAC

• Questions / Suggestions

During the week of January 29th, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Language Acquisition (OLA) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Walpole Public Schools. The Office of Language Acquisition reviews each district’s and charter school’s ELE program every six years to monitor compliance with federal and state English learner education laws and regulations. Areas of review will include English learners’ student assessments, identification of English learners, what programs English learners are placed in, parent and community involvement, curriculum and instruction, student support services, licensure requirements for faculty, staff and administration, program plans, and evaluation and recordkeeping.

In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The district will send a survey to the parents of students whose records the review team examines. The survey focuses on key areas of their child’s English language education program. Survey results will be reviewed by OLA and they will contribute to the monitoring report.

Parents and other individuals may call Andy McDonie, Office of Language Acquisition Review Chairperson, at (781) 338- 3541 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, DESE will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days of the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the Walpole Public Schools with a report with information about areas in which the Walpole Public Schools meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the Walpole Public Schools requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The report will be available to the public at https://www.doe.mass.edu/ele/cpr/.

The Work Study Program is seeking donations of new or gently used hand tools relevant to various trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, automotive, and more. Donations can be dropped-off in the main office at Walpole High School or a donation pick up can be arranged. Every tool donated is a step towards securing a brighter future for our students.

For more information, or to arrange a donation pick up contact James Connolly at jconnolly@walpole.k12.ma.us

The following scholarships are now available:

Big Y Foods, Inc. Scholarship- due by 2/1/2024

bigy.com/community/scholarships

Rockland Trust Scholarship

https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/explore/scholarships

Collegium Pharmaceutical Scholarship Program

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/collegiumpharma/

Bridgewater Credit Union Scholarship

mvcu.com/scholarship

Walpole Historical Society Scholarship- available for students pursuing studies in history, library science, archaeology, historical anthropology and any field pertaining to conservation, restoration or preservation of historical materials.

Application can be found in the School Counseling Office

Recognition Ads are now on sale

If you would like to congratulate your senior with a recognition ad in the back of the Yearbook, purchase a recognition ad at this link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1065365

Recognition ads are due by January 31st.

Underclassmen: If you are interested in purchasing a 2024 Yearbook, here's the link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03562700

For an explanation about class dues and how to pay, click Class Dues

The Humane Society will be collecting donations for local shelters. We will be collecting towels, paper towels, unopened dog/cat food, gently used collars and leashes, gently used toys, dog beds, sanitizing wipes and other pet supplies. There will be a box in the front lobby for donations.

Speech students had a great day at the Winter Festival, hosted by Newton-South on 1/6/24!

The team placed 6th out of 31 schools!

Congratulations:

Nirjara Akkole- 1st in Radio Broadcasting; she also competed in Original Oratory

Bhakti Belle- 2nd in Prose Reading; she also competed in Dramatic Performance

Shayna Jain- 2nd in Informative Speaking

Favor Nyende- 3rd in Radio; she also received an Honorable Mention in Children’s Literature

Congratulations to the team for placing 8th out of 30 schools at the Natick Holly Festival on 12/16/23!

Bravo to:

Bhakti Belle who competed in the pentathlon (five events including Prose Reading, Extemp Literature, and Press Conference). She placed 7th in both Dramatic Performance and Radio Broadcasting.

Kayla Ahern who placed 2nd in Children’s Literature and competed also in Play Reading.

Emeli Cruz who placed 7th in Original Oratory and competed also in Poetry Reading.

Swara Sonchhatra who was the top novice and placed 7th in Radio Broadcasting. She also competed in Impromptu.

Walpole Timberwolves apparel check out the link below.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/massachusetts/walpole/walpole-high-school

For a list of upcoming events please click on the following link: https://sites.google.com/a/walpole.k12.ma.us/athletics/

Email: rdowd@walpole.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleAD

Email: simbusch@walpole.k12.ma.us
Website: http://walpolewhs.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Location: 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleHS