WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Tonight is Prom Night! Although the temperatures are cool, it looks like the rain will hold off until later. 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. Students may enter the East Gate Door at 6pm (on the movie theater side). Please see the attached map for entering and parking at Gillette. 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!

Never to be one to miss out on a teachable moment… "I am going to the prom." or "I am going to prom." Which is correct? In both examples, "prom" is an abbreviation of "promenade." In the first example, it's just the name of the event, "the promenade." In the second, it is the verb "to promenade" (take a leisurely public walk, ride, or drive so as to meet or be seen by others). Both are correct. You can go "to the promenade" or "to promenade." One is where you'll be, the other is what you'll be doing. Either way, I hope you have fun!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

The WHS staff would like to thank the PAC for providing a wonderful luncheon today to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week. We are very fortunate to work in such a wonderful community. Thank you!

Walpole HS Music Department presents…

“Enchanted Melodies: Disney at the Pops”

WHS Annual Pops Night

Friday, May 24th @ 6:30PM

WHS Gymnasium

This is a fundraiser to benefit the Michael Falker Scholarship Fund. Michael Falker was a long-time music teacher in Walpole and was known for his belief that all students should have access to quality musical experiences. The Scholarship Fund is a means to continue his legacy in Walpole schools.

There will be desserts provided and beverages for sale. In addition, there will be raffles for a variety of items. Doors will open at 6:30pm for guests to peruse the raffle items and purchase beverages. Music will begin at 7:00PM.

Tickets prices: $8 presale $10 at the door

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/WHSPopsNight

After much outcry and a last-minute survey by the freshmen Student Council members today, there will be a Freshmen Semi on June 7th from 6-8 PM in the Walpole High School Gym. You must arrive by 6:15 PM and you must stay the entire time. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets for $5 will be sold at lunch beginning on May 28th.

More information will be coming soon.

It's almost time for graduation!

Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.

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

Students may enter through East Gate Doors, E1 & E2, beginning at 6 pm (the movie theater side of the stadium). Please see the attached map for parking and entering Gillette for the event.

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

Ms. Hugueley and Mrs. Cleary are organizing a trip to Chile and Argentina next February break. This trip is open to all students who have an interest in improving their Spanish conversational skills, experiencing culture and exploring natural and historical landmarks in South America.

• Parent informational meeting will be Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:00 in room 1331
• RSVP to the meeting using this link: https://bit.ly/3y9TKPY

We will be traveling with EF education. See their website below for more information.

https://www.eftours.com/educational-tour/Chile-Argentina

Any questions may be directed to:

jhugueley@walpole.k12.ma.us or ecleary@walpole.k12.ma.us

This spring, the Searchlight staff will be selling ad spots for families and loved ones to spotlight graduates in our June newspaper. The June issue celebrates the senior class by looking back on students' time at WHS as well as looking ahead at their postgraduate plans, and we are excited to feature members of the Class of 2024 throughout the newspaper. Please visit our website for size options, pricing, payment information, and instructions on how to submit your ad. You can submit your Google form here, and all photos can be emailed to jferguson@walpole.k12.ma.us. Submissions are due by 2:00pm on Friday, May 24. Thank you for your support!

The Walpole Public Schools, grades K-12, are exhibiting artwork for the entire month of May at the Walpole Public Library. Please stop by to admire the work and meet the artists and teachers!

Registration is now open for the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race!

Don’t miss this wonderful Walpole tradition. Sign-up now for the 5K, 10K, or Youth Mile. All proceeds support the 200+ athletes in the Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal. If you register before August 15th, you’ll also receive a free race t-shirt! Can’t join us live? No problem. We have virtual editions for both the 5K and 10K races. For additional information and to register online, please visit www.walpoleroadrace.org.

See you on Race Day - Monday, September 2nd!

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

Photography Club will meet on May 23, 2024. The theme is Weather. Rain, Sun, Clouds, Drizzle....whatever the weather is take a picture of it....maybe you'll get lucky enough to catch a rainbow. We live in New England. We get all sorts of weather here so get outside, it's going to warm up. get out and take a picture. We will meet a few more times this year and love to have you come for the last month or so of school. If you have any interest in Photography please join us. Please contact Mrs. D'Agostino for more information. jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us Follow our instagram to see our pictures from the club. photography_whs123

Attention junior families:

SAT registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. If your student is planning to take the SAT this fall, they can register and save their space now. The fall SAT dates are:

• Saturday, August 24
• Saturday, October 5
• Saturday, November 2
• Saturday, December 7

Students register online through their College Board accounts. They will need to upload a headshot photo for their registration ticket and have a credit card to pay the fee of $68.

If you believe you qualify for a fee waiver, please contact your school counselor.

Save the Date: May 29th at 1:10. The Counseling Department invites Juniors to join experienced college admissions counselors from 3 different schools for an insider look at the college application review process.

Students will learn the following:

What colleges look for in an applicant
What colleges value both academically and in how a student spends their free time
How difficult it is to choose between applicants
How students can evaluate their own strengths, skills, and qualities they bring to the process and how to convey them on their college application

Students can sign up here: Mock Admissions Committee Workshop

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.

On Saturday, May 11th some of the members of the WHS Best Buddies participated in the Friendship Walk at Polar Park in Worcester, MA. The small but mighty team raised $460 for Best Buddies of MA/RI to help make local Best Buddies programs possible. Thanks to Paul, Ronan, Matt, and Dylan for your commitment to Best Buddies!

Freshman orientation will be May 28th at 5:45PM in the WHS auditorium. All students entering the 9th grade who plan on participating in athletics at the high school level should to attend with a parent or guardian.

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