
WHS eNotes
April 12, 2024
Message from Mr. Imbusch
Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:
Next week is vacation week, and I hope everyone can enjoy some rest and relaxation over the next week. School will reopen on Monday, April 22, and the remaining weeks of the school year promise to be jam-packed with activity! In the meantime, have a wonderful April Vacation!
Sincerely,
Stephen Imbusch
Principal
Walpole Robotics Team
The Walpole Robotics Team 1153, the Timberwolves is planning to attend the World Championship in Houston TX over April vacation after their stellar performance as finalists in both of their qualifying events and winning the Innovation inControls award. They were silver medalists in both their qualifying events and were 4th place in New England at the Big E in Springfield last week. This trip is pretty costly to the team and really could use some help getting to Houston, TX. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe they have set up to help defray the cost to the students and families that will be attending. You will be helping us to continue our tradition of developing top student talent for the future “STEAM “workforce. We could not sustain these programs without your support. Walpole Robotics Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Course Verification & Waiver Information
Course Verification & Waiver Information for 2024-2025 School Year
Course verifications will be published to both the student and parent portal on April 12th. Students and families have until April 26th to review selections and request any changes.
To request a change or complete an Academic Waiver, students must print the form and return it to the School Counseling Office. The forms must be signed by both the student and parent with changes indicated and if applicable, the 2nd page waiver filled out completely.
Solar Glasses Recycling And Distribution
If you are interested in donating your used solar eclipse glasses, please click on the link below.
https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar-glasses-distribution
PAC Meeting (discussing Innovation Pathways)
What is the new Innovation Pathways program?
Find out on April 24th!
Mark your calendar for the Wednesday after school vacation week!
Assistant Principal Lee Tobey and Director of Guidance Jen Dolan will provide an introduction to Innovation Pathways, a State-funded program designed to give students coursework and experience in a specific high-demand industry, such as information technology, engineering, healthcare, life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP with the link provided.
Wed., April 24th, 7:00pm WHS Media Center
Student Government Day
Two Seniors represented Walpole High School at Student Government Day at the Massachusetts State House on Friday April 5, 2024. Click on the link below to learn more.
https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/whssocialstudies/student-government-day
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!
Film Festival fundraiser
The Walpole High School Film Festival is holding its annual fundraising drive on Saturday, April 13th from 9-2 at WHS. Bring your old used appliances, electronics, TVs and computers! Open the attachment here for more information...
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
Message from School Counseling
The following scholarships are now available:
Thomas Quinn Memorial Scholarship- application in the school counseling office, due by 4/27/24
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.
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.
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!
STEM Academy Meeting
Save the Date: There will be a STEM Academy Meeting for all STEM Juniors and Seniors on Thursday 4/25 at 2:10 in room 1336 to discuss project deadlines and expectations.
Please contact Mr. Braccini if you have any questions.
Photography Club
Photography Club will meet after vacation on Thursday April 25, 2024. The theme is outfits. Get your best party, fancy, or just casual outfit. It doesn't have to be on you. It can be on a hanger, in a store, on a mannequin, layed out somewhere, or on a friend. However you would like to show the outfit. You will have the entire vacation to get some outfits and pictures together so have fun with this subject. If you go to the mall or open air shopping, take some pictures of any styles you like. Anyone that wants more information on the Photography Club please contact Mrs. D'Agostino. Please follow our instagram to see some of the pictures taken by our students in the club: photography_whs123
Speech and Debate Team
Congratulations to the Walpole Speech Team for an outstanding achievement at this past Saturday’s speech state tournament! The team came in 5th and tied with Bancroft!
Congrats to finalists:
Bhakti Belle- 3rd in Dramatic Performance and competed in Prose Reading
Favor Nyende- 3rd in Radio Broadcasting and competed in Informative Speaking and Children’s Literature
Nirjara Akkole- 5th in Radio and competed in Info
We cannot wait to hear about Co-Event Planner Shayna Jain’s experience when she competes in Informative Speaking at the NSDA Nationals this June!
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.
Message from the Athletic Director
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/
How to follow WHS Athletic Department
Email: rdowd@walpole.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleAD
WHS Contact Information
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