WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Tomorrow is Prom Night! We have planned a wonderful evening of food, dancing, and socializing. The Prom is being held at Gillette Stadium. It begins at 6pm and ends at 10:00pm. Please remember that all students must remain at the venue until at least 9:30pm.

We are on the west side of the stadium this year. Just a reminder, there will be a Rev's game at the same time so please follow the signs to our assigned parking area and enter door W4 (I have attached a map). We will have designated parking in Lot 22A. You will also need to print out the Parking Pass (attached) and put it on your dashboard before entering Gillette. It will help the parking attendants onsite to guide you to the correct area as there is another prom tomorrow night too!

When you arrive, you will need to be checked in, and there will be a receiving line where you can meet the faculty and introduce yourself and your guest (if you are bringing one). We look forward to seeing you all dressed up!

As we head into this exciting evening, I want to take a moment to share an important reminder. Prom is a time to celebrate and make lasting memories - but it's also a time when we must prioritize safety and well-being.

I urge students and families to be mindful of the serious risks and consequences associated with underage alcohol and drug use. Possession or use of these substances at a school event can have significant disciplinary and legal consequences. More importantly, the dangers of ingesting unknown or illicit substances - including the risk of overdose - are very real and can be life-threatening.

Parents, I encourage you to take a few moments to watch this important video: “What Parents Should Know About Social Host Issues.” It offers valuable insight into how we can all help create a safe and supportive environment for our students.

Let’s work together to ensure this weekend is joyful, memorable, and above all, safe. Thank you for your partnership, and have a wonderful prom night!

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Walpole Public Schools is proud to be in the running for the 2026 Terrific Tray of the Year, and we need your support! Our January-winning tray features a seasonally inspired Roasted Vegetable & Parmesan Crisp Kale Salad, paired with local apple slices in celebration of Harvest of the Month. This fresh and flavorful meal highlights ingredients from regional partners, including:

• Joe Czajkowski Farm (Hadley, MA) – Brussels sprouts and carrots
• Brookdale Fruit Farm (Hollis, NH) – Apples
• The Good Crust (Maine) – Focaccia made with locally sourced grains

This recognition celebrates our commitment to serving nutritious, locally sourced meals to students across Walpole. Please take a moment to vote and help us earn the title!
Please vote before Friday, May 8, 2026. VOTE HERE

Thank you for supporting Walpole Public Schools and our school nutrition program!

Best Buddies will be holding their Annual Dinner Dance on Friday, May 1st from 6:00pm-8:30pm at Conrad's in Walpole. The cost is $40 payable by cash or check made out to the Town of Walpole. You can purchase your ticket from Mrs. Donlan in room 2318 or Mr. Stampfl in room 1156 by April 28th. You must have your permission slip turned in and activity fee paid in order to attend. Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Donlan or Mr. Stampfl.

The Counseling Department is offering a field trip on May 21st to members of the Junior class who would like to attend a College Fair at Bridgewater State University. Over 100 colleges will be in attendance. Field trip is limited to 70 students, and priority is given to students in good standing who have not exceeded the attendance policy. Deadline to sign up is May 1st or when all spots are filled.

Students will be transported by bus to and from the fair from WHS. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available in the dining hall for $10.50

Permission Slip

SENIOR parents/guardians: Now that we are in Term 4, the Yearbook staff is kindly asking you to send in any images/candids from Spring-related events for the Senior class. Use this direct link to our Jostens Yearbook image library, or have your Senior upload them into the dropboxes of the Class of 2026 Google Classroom. We’re looking forward to seeing the images you share from the Prom, Film Festival, Spring Sports, Senior Dinner, Senior Walk to Elementary schools, and the Graduation, as well as any other school events.

Info about when Seniors get their Yearbook:

1. The Yearbook comes in 2 pieces. The “Main Book” has all Fall and Winter events/sports and portraits. The “Spring Supplement” is published after graduation and includes all Spring events/sports.

2. The Main Book will be ready for each Senior to pick up at the Senior Dinner on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6pm in the WHS cafeteria. This is when the Senior class has time to sign each other’s Yearbooks.

3. The Spring Supplement typically gets delivered to the school in July. DUE TO ONGOING CONSTRUCTION at the High School, the Spring Supplement will be stored at Walpole MIDDLE School over the summer and should be picked up there by the Senior or family member. I will send an email to all students and families about when the Spring Supplement is ready for pickup at the Middle School’s Main Office.

Please reach out to Mrs. Harris with any questions regarding the Yearbook: lharris@walpole.k12.ma.us

PSE, an international student exchange agency that partners with Walpole High School, will be welcoming an 11th-grade Brazilian student for the first semester of the 2026–2027 school year.

Amanda is a motivated and enthusiastic student who is excited to experience life in the United States and become part of a local community. She will live with a host family, who will receive a monthly stipend of $1000.

PSE is seeking a host family connected to Walpole High School—whether through current students, faculty, staff, or alumni—who would be interested in opening their home to Amanda during her stay.

Amanda will arrive with her own health insurance and personal spending money. Host families are asked to provide a bedroom/place to study, and three meals per day. Any meals eaten outside the home will be covered by the student. A local coordinator will be available to support both the student and host family throughout the program.

Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to experience cultural exchange and build a lifelong connection—right from your own home.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact:

Cheryl Da Silva
PSE Regional Manager
617-710-5700
cdasilva@pse-edu.org

The Photography Club will meet after vacation on April 23. We have two themes coming up for the next two weeks. The first is Prom/Outfits. It's Prom week so show us all your beautiful dresses and your suits. We can't wait to see how amazing everyone at the Prom looks. If you are not attending the Prom, feel free to choose an outfit of your choice. Whatever cool outfit you want to show us, fancy, comfy, groutfit...whatever you want. We can't wait to see! For the week after vacation show us what you did over April break. If you took an amazing beach vacation, went to my favorite Disney, a cruise, or an exotic trip out of the country, show us some great pictures that will make us want to go to some very cool places. If you are having a Staycation like me then show us what you did that was fun. We will be back in action with the Photography Club on April 23rd. Until then have a great week ahead and a great vacation!

If you would like more information contact jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us Follow our instagram to see the pictures from the club: @photography_whs123

The Walpole Cultural Council is pleased to announce the return of Walpole Writes, a town-wide writing contest open to all residents of Walpole (as well as non-resident students of Walpole schools).

First, second, and third-place winners will be selected and publicly announced in 5 age groups and 2 categories. The age groups are: elementary school (grades K-2), elementary school (grades 3-5), middle school, high school, and adult. The categories are short story and poem. Writers may choose to write about any topic.

The contest is open through May 1 and winners will be announced in May. To submit an entry, writers must complete an entry form with their entry uploaded by May 1.The entry form can be found here https://bit.ly/4uQjz0e .

Winners will be recognized at a celebration at the Walpole Public Library mid-June. Additional event details will be shared at a later date. The Walpole Cultural Council will create a publication of winning entries.

The World Language Department would like to recognize two members of the Class of 2027 for their language related achievements.

Taylor Cabral has been accepted to School Year Abroad. Taylor will spend the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year living and studying in Rennes, France. Taylor will learn about the local culture, experience immersion in the French language, and live with a local family, all while taking classes and earning credits toward her graduation from Walpole High School. Taylor is the first Walpole High School student to do the School Year Abroad program.

Charles Sawyer Young has won a Junior Travel Award from the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Sawyer will travel to Salamanca, Spain, for a week in July. Sawyer will receive 20 hours of Spanish language instruction at the University of Salamanca and immerse himself in Spanish culture. Sawyer qualified to apply for this award based on his excellent past performance on the National Spanish Exam, an opportunity we offer all Spanish students here at WHS.

Congratulations to Taylor and Sawyer! We are proud of their success and adventurous spirit.

Attention Seniors! There are several scholarships available to WHS Class of 2026 given in memory of community members or organizations in town. Please check your email for additional information- if you would like to be considered the application is in your SCOIR drive and is due 4/26. See your school counselor with questions.

Attention Seniors: The following scholarships are now available.

WHS Community Scholarship- google form found on scholarship list on student's SCOIR drive

Walpole Teachers Association- google form found on scholarship list on student's SCOIR drive

Walpole Youth Football & Cheer Scholarship- application in counseling office

Tom Olen Memorial Scholarship- This scholarship offers financial support for college expenses to a graduating senior who has been directly affected by cancer

Norwood Lodge of Elks Awards- application in the counseling office

The Larry Rooney Jr Memorial Scholarship- Any current WHS graduating student who has played high school and/or youth sports. Google form found on scholarship list on student's SCOIR drive.

The Film Festival will hold its annual electronics recycling drive next Saturday, April 18th, from 9am-2am. Safely dispose of old, broken or recently replaced electronic appliances that town trash service may not accept. See attached flyer for additional information.

Timber Talk for the Spring Season!

Check out the first Spring Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3G12OWPZ9s

YouTube channel:

WHS Timber TV - YouTube

Spring Sports are underway!

Once your student has heard they have made the team, please pay the user fee online or by check. Athletic fees must be paid before your student can receive their uniform.

A reminder that physicals must be dated within the last 13 months. Please turn in an updated copy to the Athletic Office or the Main office.

Physical forms, proof of completion of the concussion course, baseline ImPACT testing, and registration must be completed before a student can attend practices. Please turn this into the main or Athletic Offices.

Fee Schedule:

Spring Athletic Fees - $275 for all sports.

The Athletic website is located on the High School homepage. On this page, you will find forms, registration instructions, online payments, Twitter information, coaches' contact information, and an athletic calendar with the daily game schedules.

David St. Martin

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/

Email: dstmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpolehighADSM

Walpole High School

Email: simbusch@walpole.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/whs
Location: 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleHS

Instagram: @WalpoleHighSchool