Weymouth High School

Good Evening Weymouth High School Community,

We are starting December with a month full of activities. This weekend we had the 54th WHS Craft Fair which is a fundraiser for the senior class and was well attended.

Winter sports tryouts were held last week and all teams are preparing for their first competitions. If you are a winter athlete, please see a message from AD Kelly about user fees and uniform distribution below in the Athletics section.

We had a fantastic turnout for Community Unity Night on Thursday, where our Human Rights Club (HRC) hosted the 4th Annual Community Unity Talent Show. The evening began with an art show and featured incredible performances from the WHS Step Team, WHS Dance Team, the In-Treble A Cappella group, WHS singers, speakers, and poets, along with the Chapman Step Team and the middle school band, Lost N’ Found. The night wrapped up with a vibrant Multicultural Fashion Show!

Our students showcased tremendous talent, and we are so proud of their work. Events like this remind us how important it is to celebrate both our students and our community.

The night also included an interactive activity, “We All Fit Together!”, where attendees wrote messages on individual puzzle pieces and added them to a larger community puzzle—a powerful display of belonging and unity.

Student Spotlight

Our Football Team are Herget Division Bay State Conference Champions! This is our first league title since 2012 and our first Thanksgiving Day victory since 2018. Congratulations to the team on a great season!

Our Marching Band earned 3rd place in their division, and both the Drumline and Color Guard captured 2nd place in the Quincy Christmas Parade. They looked and sounded fantastic!

Congratulations to the 21 students from the Weymouth Music Department who were selected for the Southeastern District Festival. Performers will travel to New Bedford High School in January to perform with hundreds of the best student musicians on the south shore. Special shout out to our four band students and two chorus students who earned all-state recommendations!

Resource Board for Families

We’re excited to share a new addition to our Sunday Message—the Family Resource Board! This section is designed to support families with quick, reliable resources. Check out the Announcements and Reminders below for helpful information on mental health, vaping, and cell phone guidance.

Competency Determination

As you may be aware, beginning with the graduating class of 2026 Weymouth students must meet the competency determination requirements outlined in Massachusetts General Law 30.03 in order to receive a high school diploma. To earn a diploma, students must successfully complete local graduation requirements and earn a competency determination. These requirements are in addition to the WPS graduation requirements. More detailed information about the competency determination can be found on Page 17 of the WHS Program of Studies, as well as in this document: WHS Competency Determination. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact Karen Monahan.

Progress Reports

We are at the midpoint of our Term 2, progress reports will be accessible in Aspen X2 on Friday, December 12th at 1 pm. If you would like a printed copy of the progress report please contact Dorothea Sansone at 781-337-7500 ext. 25126. Use the link to find your child’s Progress Report/Report Card

Winter Art Show and Concert

We invite you to join us for the annual Winter Art Show & Concert on Thursday, December 11th! The Art Show will begin at 6:30 pm in the Maroon Lobby, followed by the Concert at 7 pm in the WHS Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public, though donations are welcome. The Art Show will feature student artwork from grades 9-12, and the concert will include performances by the WHS Jazz Band, Concert Choir and Concert Band. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reverse College Day

On Monday, December 22nd, Weymouth High School is holding Reverse College Day. What is Reverse College Day? RCD is an opportunity for WHS juniors and seniors to partake in a college fair right in your own backyard. You will have an opportunity to speak to your peers as we’ve invited back recent WHS grads (Class of 2025) to represent their current college. They will be available to discuss college life in general and inform you on academic as well as social issues relevant to their college experience. It is a great opportunity for our students to get information about area schools and hear reflections on college life. Juniors may sign up to attend from 8:33 to 9:22 am and seniors can sign up to attend from 9:26 to 10:15 am.

Student Drivers - Reminders

Student drivers this is your last chance to get your parking pass before towing begins. We have been out in the student lot ticketing cars that have not purchased parking passes. We will be towing cars later this week. All vehicles with multiple tickets will be towed. If you are having financial difficulties please reach out to your child’s dean. We also have some reminders about driving expectations on campus.

• Wear your seatbelts

• When merging out from the gold side student lot during dismissal please take turns and share the road.

• We can not have vehicles/motorcycles passing or cutting around cars in line during arrival or dismissal.

• Absolutely no jumping into, in front of, or on top of a moving vehicle.

• Obey the speed limit around Campus, 10 mph max.

• If a staff member signals for you to stop, please wait until the staff signals you to proceed.

• No throwing trash or food out of your vehicles.

• Driving violations on campus may result in revoking your driving privileges

Have a great week!

Karen Monahan, Principal

Malissa Northup, Associate Principal

We Belong, We Grow, We Excel

• Tuesday, 12/9 - 1/2 Day Students (10:45 am dismissal) - Staff PD
• Wednesday, 12/10 - WHS School Council - 2:30 pm - Gold CR
• Thursday, 12/11 - WHS Winter Concert/Art Show - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Wednesday, 12/17 - WHS Parent Council - 7 pm - Virtual
• Wednesday, 12/17 - Voices of Weymouth - 6:30 pm - Maria Weston Chapman Auditorium
• Monday, 12/22 - Reverse College Day - 8:30 - 10:15 am - More information to follow.
• Wednesday, 12/24 - Monday, 1/5 - Holiday Break

• Please help support the Classes of 2028 and 2029 to raise money for future events!
• By clicking the Big Fundraising Ideas link below you can look through all the numerous items (candles, wrapping paper, candy and much more) that are available. All items will be shipped directly to you!
• The fundraiser will start on Tuesday, December 2 and will run for two weeks.
• Click on this LINK for Big Fundraising Ideas to get started

• In an effort to assist families with finding helpful resources, we are creating a Family Resource Board.
• When a new family resource becomes available, it will be posted in the Sunday Message in the Announcement & Reminders section. After 2 weeks, it will move and remain in the Important Links section under Family Resources.
• The new Family Resources are as follows:
• Mental Health Resources
• Vaping Educational Resources
• Cell Phone Resources

• The Town of Weymouth Scholarship is now available for the 2026 Scholarship Program.
• Deadline for the scholarship is March 15, 2026.
• Please click on this LINK for the application.
• Completed applications can be brought to Mrs. Hayes in the Maroon Guidance Office.
• Your application and transcript will then be submitted to the Town Hall Scholarship Committee.

• If you would like a fabulous last-minute holiday gift of a 10-day tour to France and London in April 2026... sign up by our last enrollment date, Dec. 8th (tomorrow). Here is the 2026 ENROLLMENT LINK!

• If you'd like to join us on an incredible tour from Rome to Munich in April 2027, there is a $200 holiday discount (thru 12/22) AND a chance to win a suitcase with Italian goodies inside! Here is the 2027 ENROLLMENT LINK!

• Please see Ms. Kames in Room 3059 or email kristen.kames@weymouthps.org with any inquiries.

• In an effort to improve efficiency and ensure timely communication, we are updating the process for reporting student attendance. Please continue to report student absences through the Online Attendance Reporting Form.
• For any additional attendance questions or correspondence, you may now email whs-daily-attendance@weymouthps.org. Using this email will improve efficiency and ensure a timely response to any questions or concerns.
• For your convenience, click on this LINK to fill out the Online Attendance Reporting Form.

• Join MWC and WHS Music Departments as they proudly present Voices of Weymouth.
• The concert will take place on Wednesday, 12/17 @ 6:30 pm at Maria Weston Chapman Auditorium.
• This concert will feature MWC Singers, WHS Harmonies, In-Treble and Echoes
• Admission is FREE
• Click on this LINK to view more information.

• The WHS CTE Student Application Form for SY 26/27 is now open.
• The deadline for completion of the form is February 1, 2026.
• Click on this LINK for Admission Policies and to complete the form.

• The Weymouth Educators' Association (WEA) is sponsoring a Food Drive.
• Drop off any non-perishable food donations to one of the front offices from 11/3 - 12/19/25.
• If you have any questions, reach out to katherine.monteiro@weymouthps.org

In preparation for the possible impact to SNAP benefits, we would like to remind families about our backpack program and the food pantry.

• We encourage families to consider exploring local food resources, including the Weymouth Food Pantry, which offers pop-up locations throughout the community. You can view the full Food Pantry Calendar for upcoming dates and sites.

• Additionally, the Weymouth Schools Backpack Program continues to provide weekend meals for students. Families are encouraged to sign up here if interested.
• For more food and nutrition resources, please visit our Resource Guide.
• Click on this LINK If you would like to support the Weymouth Food Pantry.
• If you need additional support please contact Kelsie Capara at kelsie.capra@weymouthps.org or call 781/337-4500, Ext. 293038.

Thank You to Our Athletic Sponsors!

• See a complete list of all sponsors »
• We look forward to cheering on the Wildcats together and welcoming additional partners throughout the season!

We will announce Community Spotlight here in the Sunday Message for one week. After that, the information will be available below on the Community Happenings grey button.

• On December 13th from 1 - 9 pm & December 14th from 10 am - 3 pm, join the Joshua Kaye Foundation in partnership with Weymouth Food Pantry and attend the Weymouth Festival of Trees.
• The beautifully decorated holiday trees will be displayed and raffled off at the Weymouth High School - One WIldcat Way.
• There will be live entertainment, refreshments, raffle prizes and fun surprises.
• Admission is $5/person. Kids 12 & under FREE.
• Click on this LINK to view more information on the Weymouth Festival of Trees.

• Be sure to check out the Community Service section below (grey button) to see the most recent community service opportunities.