WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

This coming Tuesday, November 11th, is Veteran's Day. It is a time for all of us to pay respect to those who have served in our military. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those family members who have served; for your patriotism, your love of country, and your willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 20 (5-7:30pm) and November 24 (3:30-6pm). This week, parents will have received individual emails from your child’s teachers with links to sign up for conference times. Yesterday, I also sent out an email to all parents with these links on one page. I hope this will make it easier to plan your evening.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

On November 20, students in grades 9–12 will be invited to take the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, which helps us understand student health and improve our programs and support services. Topics include substance use, safety, nutrition, physical activity, sexual behaviors, online behaviors, mental health, and basic demographics.

The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and does not collect any identifying information. Students may skip any question or choose not to participate, and you may also opt your child out. A fact sheet and more detailed explanations in multiple languages are provided below. If you would like to review the full survey, it will be available at Walpole High School from November 10–14, 8am–2pm, or by emailing Dave Wall at dwall@walpole.k12.ma.us.

To opt your child out, please fill out this Opt-Out form by November 14.

Thank you for your support.

Please see the following resources for food in these challenging times:

Walpole Food Pantry

The WHS Work Study and Innovation Career Pathway Programs are looking for business partners! If you or someone you know works for or owns a business that would be interested in hosting a student intern, please fill out this form. We are looking for partners in all fields of work – trades, doctors, accountants, engineers, etc!

Please contact James Connolly (jconnolly@walpole.k12.ma.us) with any questions. Feel free to visit the Work Study and Innovation Career Pathways websites to learn more .

Tickets for WHS Drama's spine-tingling production of Little Shop of Horrors go on sale this Friday, October 31st! Don't miss your chance to see Seymour, Audrey, and the man-eating Audrey II on November 14th and 15th at 7 PM in the WHS Auditorium—snatch yours up before they sell out! Purchase tickets here: https://walpoledrama.ludus.com/200487448

Who: Middle & High School Students
Where: Chez Vous Skating Rink
11 Rhoades St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
When: Friday, December 12, 20205
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come skate, laugh, and connect with friends from across our communities!

This event is free, and food will be provided.

Transportation:
Buses will transport students from Walpole Middle School and Walpole High School to Chez Vous Skating Rink.

Because this event is for students only, parents are not required to attend.

Please note: Walpole students will return to WMS or WHS and must be picked up by a parent/guardian by 2:45 pm

WHS sign up link WHS Google Form

Join the Book Club!

If you love a gripping thriller, a compelling female protagonist, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page, The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson is the read for you!

• Who: All high school students are welcome!

• When: Wednesday, November 19th after school

• Where: The Library Media Center

Come ready to discuss Bel's sharp intuition, the ethics of true crime, and every single plot twist!

Do you like to ski or snowboard?
Or maybe you’d like to learn?

Join us for the first Ski Club Meeting on Thursday, November 13th, in Room 2318 at 2:05!

Come find out about trips, lessons, and all the fun we have planned for this season.

For more information, see Mr. Tavares, Cassie Litz, or Lily Sirard.

It's time to send in your pictures and order your copy of the 2026 Pets of Walpole High Calendar! Enjoy displaying hundreds of adorable pet photos and support local animal rescues at the same time! Due by 12/10 with calendar delivery in time for December break. Makes a great gift!

Click here for details: Calendar order form and photo submission

On Wednesday November 12th, the French Club will be going to the middle school at 2:30 to cook and bake with Madame Lucas and the middle school French students. We will be making crêpes, chocolate mousse, and madeleines. The space can fit a maximum of 30 students, so the first 15 high school students who sign up will get to participate. The cost is $3 per person to cover the cost of ingredients, and students can sign up with Madame Kwasnik in room 1333. Students must have paid their Student Activity Fee in order to participate.

The WHS Chamber Orchestra meets every Thursday from 2:15-3:15 PM in room 1101. This is a good opportunity for students who play a stringed instrument, but are unable to fit Orchestra into their school schedule. Please contact Mr. Bedrossian or Gwen Haferd for any information.

AP Students: AP exam fees are due by Thursday, November 13th. The cost is $110 per exam, unless you've been otherwise notified. Please submit cash or check (made payable to Walpole High School) to the counseling secretary.

We are pleased to announce the Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Awards Program. All graduating seniors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are seeking a college degree or job training are eligible to compete. Scholarship awards this year total over half a million dollars.

To qualify, students must be a senior in high school, fill out the online application and then take our exam. Applicants must register in advance at www.massaflcio.org/scholarships. We will be accepting applications through Friday, December 19, 2025.The deadline is firm, and no late registrations will be accepted. The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions and one written essay. All questions will be selected from the information in the study guide. The test will be given at Walpole High School the morning of February 4, 2026.

"The Walpole High School National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is looking for any requests for projects or services where our members can contribute their time, skills, and energy. NAHS is a selected group of creative, talented, and conscientious students dedicated to using their skills to support the community through art. Please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/4DpXdE3m7aaTTQE27) if you or anyone in your community is looking for help with bringing their creative projects to life!"

The Community Service Club is holding a Food Drive to support the Walpole Food Pantry. The drive will take place between now and November 21st. Most needed items are: rice, pasta, canned foods, canned vegetables, cups, paper products, and hygiene items. Please drop off any items to our donation box located in the front lobby. Thank you!

Please check in with our Class of 2026 Information site for ALL info regarding Senior year, including Yearbook due dates and updates!

The Photography Club will meet Thursday November 13, 2025 after school. The theme is Pets. We want to see your furry, under water, or desert friends. Show us your other members of your family that we know mean so much to you. We love to see the cute and funny pictures of everyone's dogs, cats, fish, and other pets. Whether they are sleeping, running, or dressed up in a cute outfit, show us your pets. Follow our Photography Club instagram for pictures our club has taken: @photography_whs123

Don't forget to check out Timber Talk! Walpole High School's student run recap of all the sports we can fit into our show.

Timber Talk s1e7 10 21 2025

Please like and subscribe so we can build our viewership.

YouTube channel:

WHS Timber TV - YouTube

The winter registration on Family ID opened on Monday, October 6th. It will close again on Wednesday, November 26th, at 11:00 am, and it will not reopen until Monday night after the first day of practices.

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.

Baseline ImPACT Testing will be administered at WHS before the winter tryouts. It will be November 3rd to November 6th from 2:30 - 3:30 in the media center.

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.

Athletic fees are due for all sports before receiving a uniform. You can pay online or by check. Please wait until after tryouts before paying if you are trying out for a cut sport. MySchoolBucks is open for any student participating in a non-cut sport in the winter. Please see below for the fee schedule

Winter Athletic Fees- $375 for Boys/Girls Hockey and Gymnastics and $275 for the other 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

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