WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

”In like a lion, out like a lamb”. This proverb refers to the month of March. However, given the storm that passed through here Wednesday night, I think the Leap Year threw this off by one day!

March 5 is the scheduled date for Progress Reports. Please keep an eye out for these to be published to your X2 Aspen accounts next week.

Also, on Thursday, March 7, we will host our annual 8th Grade Curriculum Night. This is for the parents of 8th Grade students who will be attending the high school in September. Please see more information here.

Lastly, I want to introduce you to what we are calling “Processing Time”. Every other week, during the last half hour of the Wednesday Intervention block, students are invited to come to room 2118 to discuss local, national, and international issues that may be affecting or of interest to them. After two trial meetings in February, we are happy to continue to offer this space for students for the rest of the school year. Meeting dates will be announced during the morning announcements.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Spring Concert

Wednesday, March 20th @ 7:00PM

WHS Auditorium

Greetings Parents & Students!

I am excited to offer the LIT ( Love, Inclusion and Trust) program, a series of workshops and discussions for middle and high school students that aim to highlight identity development, student leadership, build self-confidence, and provide advocacy skills. Because this is being offered to both Boston and resident students, our goal is to provide them with a safe space to build relationships amongst their peers as we continue to strengthen the Walpole School Community.

The LIT program for young scholars is presented by Jamele Adams. Scholars of middle and high school levels will engage in workshops and discussions that build self-esteem and community pride. This program will be held at the designated middle school from 2:35-3:30 pm and at the high school from 2:10-3:00 pm on the days listed below.

This Google Form can be used by high school students to sign up.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Dates of the program:

March 11th - Bird MS

March 12th - Johnson MS

March 18th - Walpole High School

April 22nd - Johnson MS

April 23rd - Bird MS

April 30th - Walpole HS

May 17th - Joint Walpole Middle and High School

Atisha Winslow

Walpole METCO Program Director K-12

Office: (508) 660-7257 ext 5234

Cell: (857) 340-1566

The World Language Department is offering students the opportunity to earn the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school

or district in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages by high school graduation.

The Seal is awarded at two proficiency levels and can be used to communicate with academic institutions, employers, and the community that students are able to study, work, and engage with others in two or more languages. Students who meet the criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy will receive an insignia provided by the Department of Education to be affixed to their high school transcript. An application is available for juniors with testing dates in April. Interested students can talk to their World Language teacher or see Ms. Kay (room 1321 inside the language lab) to receive an application.

The Work Study Program will be hosting an Information Night on Thursday, March 14th at 6PM in the WHS Auditorium. Parents/guardians, students, or anyone interested in learning more about the program are welcome to attend!

The following scholarships are now available:

James Erker and Fiona Murphy XC/Track & Field Scholarships

Applications for the 2024 James Erker and Fiona Murphy XC/Track & Field Scholarships will be available beginning Friday, March 1st. Any senior who participated in XC, Winter Track & Field, or Spring Track & Field during their high school career is eligible to apply.

Seven ($500) scholarships will be awarded at graduation to seniors who have exemplified excellence in dedication, leadership, team spirit, sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect. The deadline for completed applications is Friday, March 29th. If you have any questions, please contact one of the scholarship coordinators listed below.

Bekah Ahern @ rebekah.ahern@gmail.com or Kristin Bowden @ kristin.bowden@gmail.com

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

The Rebekah Assembly Scholarship- application in the counseling office Student-View Scholarhship- www.student-view.com

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.

The Walpole High School Junior - Senior Prom will be held on Friday, May 17th at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 Foxboro from 6 pm - 10:00 pm (Mandatory attendance until 9:30 pm).

Tickets will go on sale starting Monday, April 1st. Price is $95.00 per ticket.

If your son or daughter will be bringing a guest to the prom who does NOT go to Walpole High School, they must fill out a "GUEST PERMISSION SLIP FORM".

The form must be filled out completely. It will require three signatures; 1. parent/guardian 2. school administrator/college administrator/employer/or armed service administrator 3. your WHS assistant principal. Also a copy of a photo ID (with date of birth) must be submitted with the permission slip in order for an assistant principal to give administrative approval to attend.

Forms are now available in the main office or in the enotes attachment below "prom guest permission slip".

If you have any further questions please contact Ms. Allison at: sallison@walpole.k12.ma.us.

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.

The Photography Club will meet March 7th. The theme for the week is Street Signs. Go out for a walk and check out any interesting street signs that might have a different name or look. It is supposed to be warmer but I don't think it will be so sunny unfortunately. Anyone wanting more information on the Photography Club can contact Mrs. D'Agostino and check out our instagram: photography_whs123

There will be a Best Buddies Meeting on Monday, March 4th from 2:10-3:00pm in the health room.

It's time for our second annual Egg My Yard Fundraiser. Want to have an Easter Egg Hunt without all the hassle? Let the members of the UNICEF Club fill and scatter the eggs in your yard for you. We will be scattering eggs in Walpole yards on the evenings of Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th. Starting next week, you can reserve a slot for 25 eggs for $25, 50 eggs for $45, or 75 eggs for $65 for one of those days. New this year: you can purchase filled-eggs that you can scatter yourself. More details to follow in next week's eNotes.

The next meeting of the UNICEF Club will be Thursday, March 7th in room 2308 (Mrs. Hackett's room) at 2:15pm. We will be preparing everything for our Spring fundraiser. All are welcome!

Class of 2024:

This is our FINAL CALL for candid pictures of the graduating class. Share your favorite pictures from childhood through today. The more pictures we receive, the more personal the Yearbook will be. Upload your pictures here: https://images.jostens.com/0u3nAkgOHQWoXDlbRureFKw

Spanish and French Clubs will be taking a trip to the WNDR Museum on Friday, March 8th.

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