WHS eNotes

April 26, 2024

Message from Mr. Imbusch

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

As we head into the month of May, things continue to get busier around the high school. One of the many school events coming up is the Junior - Senior Prom, which will be held on Friday, May 17th at Gillette Stadium from 6 pm - 10:00 pm. We have over 500 students planning to attend, and it promises to be a wonderful evening! I want to remind all students and parents that attendance is mandatory until 9:30 pm.

Our 2024 Summer Program brochure can be found here. There are a few enrichment courses that might be of interest to students - Get it Done (Fast-Forward your College Application), College Essay Workshop, and Film-Making.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

K12 Insight survey

Dear parents/guardians:

Please read the following letter regarding the upcoming K12 Insight survey that we will be administering in early May. If you DO NOT want your child to take part in the survey, please complete this opt out form by May 3.

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WHS Tri-M Spring Coffee House

WHS Tri-M will be hosting their Spring Coffee House on Friday, April 26th in the WHS Cafeteria. Come hear the musical talent of the WHS student community and enjoy a variety of refreshments for sale. Doors open at 6:30, and tickets are $5. We hope to see you there!

Walpole HS Music Department presents…

“Enchanted Melodies: Disney at the Pops”

WHS Annual Pops Night

Friday, May 24th @ 6:30PM

WHS Gymnasium

This is a fundraiser to benefit the Michael Falker Scholarship Fund. Michael Falker was a long-time music teacher in Walpole and was known for his belief that all students should have access to quality musical experiences. The Scholarship Fund is a means to continue his legacy in Walpole schools.

There will be desserts provided and beverages for sale. In addition, there will be raffles for a variety of items. Doors will open at 6:30pm for guests to peruse the raffle items and purchase beverages. Music will begin at 7:00PM.

Tickets prices: $8 presale $10 at the door

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/WHSPopsNight

K-12 District Art Show

The Walpole Public Schools, grades K-12, will be exhibiting artwork for the entire month of May at the Walpole Public Library.

There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

All are welcome. Please stop by to admire the work and meet the artists and teachers!

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National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is collecting eyeglasses on behalf of the Walpole Lions Club’s Recycle for Sight Program. Used glasses are cleaned, repaired and classified by prescription, then distributed free to needy people in the United States and around the world. There are collection boxes near the main office and in the cafeteria. Prescription glasses in any condition may be donated along with hearing aids. More information can be found here: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/explore-our-clubs/eyeglasses-and-hearing-aids-recycling

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Message from School Counseling

The following scholarships are now available:

King Philip Youth Hockey Scholarship- application in the school counseling office, due by 5/5/24

WHS Community Scholarship

There are several scholarships available to WHS Class of 2024 given in memory of community members or organizations in town. Seniors please check your email for additional information- if you would like to be considered the application is in your SCOIR drive and is due 4/28.

The Counseling Department is excited to offer a College Application Essay Workshop to Juniors on May 15th at 1:10 pm. Admissions Counselor, Kate Diamond, will be offering tips and tricks, advice, and brainstorming ideas to help you craft a unique and impressive application essay. Please sign up here: Essay Workshop so we can plan a space.

Summer Programs

Looking for something to do this summer? There are many Pre-College Summer Programs available to high school students. Please visit the Summer Programs site for a list of opportunities. Please note that this is continually being updated.

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Soles4Souls

Please consider donating any type of new and gently used shoes to help those in impoverished countries and the environment by keeping them out of land fills. There is a drop-box in the high school lobby where you can place the shoes. For more information on Soles4Souls, please check out their website here: http://soles4souls.org/ . Thank you!

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Humane Society

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. All monetary donations are making a difference at local shelters, like the sponsoring of a puppy cage through the Great Dog Rescue of New England.