Superintendent's Weekly Update

This weekend we commemorate all those who have fallen while serving in the United States Armed Forces, and take time to reflect and remember their sacrifices.

At Murphy Elementary School students learned about Memorial Day today, and recognized Frederick C. Murphy at a school assembly. If you plan on attending the Town of Weymouth Memorial Day parade (information below) you can expect to hear from some of Murphy's students who will read about Frederick Murphy at the parade.

Pictures from additional Memorial Day celebrations are included in the newsletter below, as well as a few updates and reminders for next week:

• The Honor Wall Ceremony was Tuesday night at Weymouth High School. WHS inducted 49 new students to the Scholar Wall, and 44 students added a paw to their brick for qualifying for multiple years. An additional 46 students were inducted to the Leadership Wall, and 9 students added a paw print for qualifying for a 2nd year. It was an exceptional night celebrating WHS students that have gone above and beyond in academics and leadership. We are incredibly proud of all those who were recognized, their families, and our staff who continue to play an important role in the achievement and success of all our students. Attached, please find a slideshow with each student and their achievements.
• There is no school on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
• Weymouth High School graduation will take place on Saturday, June 3.
  
• Spring concerts are underway! You can find a complete list of schools and concerts below.
• The WHS Football Program is hosting a Middle School Clinic open to any student in grades 6-8 on Monday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 14. To participate email Coach Donovan at michael.donovan@weymouthps.org. For more information, click here.

As a reminder, end of the year events, field days and celebrations will continue in the coming weeks. Please continue to check your school's Sunday message for important dates and deadlines.

Enjoy the long weekend and warm temperatures, and we'll see you back in school on Tuesday!

Best Regards,
Robert Wargo

Superintendent

Wessagusset Elementary was honored to have Donnie Norton, Director of the WHS Theater Company, sign the National Anthem, along with an extraordinary guest speaker (and Wessagusset graduate), Sergeant Jonathan Doherty. His son Liam Doherty is a 2nd Grader at Wessagusset, which made today even more memorable.

Monday, May 29, 2023 - 9:30am to 11:30am

9:30am - Korean War Memorial Ceremony. (Jackson Square)

10:15am - Memorial Day Parade - Jackson Square to Weymouth Town Hall

11am - Weymouth’s Memorial Day Program at Ralph Talbot Amphitheater next to Weymouth Town Hall

***In case of inclement weather, notices will be posted on the Weymouth Veterans Council Facebook Page, Town of Weymouth website (www.Weymouth.Ma.us/veterans-services), all Weymouth associated Facebook pages, as well as Boston News outlets.***

• Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30PM - "Kindergarten Here I Come" event at WHS
• Monday, May 29 - No School Memorial Day
• Thursday, June 1st and Friday June 2nd, MWC Presents Legally Blonde
• Tuesday, June 13th: Early Release Professional Development
• Monday, June 19th: No School, Juneteenth
• Tuesday, June 20th: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal

Great job Chapman Middle Broadcast Media Club!

Thank you WIldcat Media Club for another fantastic production!

Did you know you can have a shed made by the students of the WHS CTE Construction Trade program? Check out this short video by WETC-8 of the amazing projects these students are working on and how you can take advantage of their fantastic work!

Thank you WETC-8!

$5,000 Scholarship awarded to a First Responder Family with Child(ren) Grades Kindergarten-College - CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

All applicants must have:

• Completed Application
  
• Letter of recommendation for Child from a teacher, coach, or mentor
• Letter of recommendation for First Responder from a chief, colleague, or community member
• Email letters of recommendation to cutfirefund@gmail.com

Scholarship winner or representative from family would need to be present a luncheon on 6/23 to accept the award in person at the annual golf tournament. Scholarship will be paid directly to the child's program for the scholarship recipient. 1 scholarship award per family. Application is due by 6/15/2023.

$5,000 Scholarship awarded to a Graduating Senior pursuing a career as a First Responder In Honor of Ed Walsh - CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

All applicants must have:

• Completed Application
• 500 word essay on why you want to be a first responder, email to cutfirefund@gmail.com
• Current transcript, email to cutfirefund@gmail.com
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or mentor, email to cutfirefund@gmail.com

Scholarship winner would need to be present a luncheon on 6/23 to accept the award in person at the annual golf tournament. Scholarship will be paid directly to the program for the scholarship recipient. Application is due by 6/15/2023.

For a quick tutorial on how to login to Aspen, find your child’s report card, and/or find your child’s Special Education progress report:

• How to login into the Aspen Family Portal

• How to find your child’s report card

• How to find your child’s Special Education progress report

• Johnson Early Childhood Center | Principal Maura Perez | Asst. Principal Holly MacKay
• Academy Avenue Elementary | Principal Patrick Higgins
• Murphy Elementary School | Principal Patrick Costello | Asst. Principal Dennis Jones

• Pingree Elementary School | Principal Heather Ronan | Asst. Principal
• Nash Elementary School | Principal Nancy Schuhwerk
• Hamilton Elementary School | Principal Jeremy Burm | Asst. Principal Ashley Panetta
• Seach Elementary School | Principal Nerecesa Pires | Asst. Principal Sandra Walters
• Ralph Talbot Elementary | Principal Kathleen Connelly- Day
• Wessagusset Elementary School | Principal Lindsey Fratolillo | Asst. Principal Nicole Doherty
• Chapman Middle School | Principal Matthew Meehan | Associate Principal Jennifer Dolan
• Weymouth High School | Principal Karen Monahan | Associate Principal Rebecca Paulhas