Dear Boyden Families,

What a terrific opening to the new school year! It has been wonderful to see our students return to Boyden and bring so much excitement back into our classrooms. On Tuesday, we welcomed 64 kindergarten students as they began their journey through the Walpole Public Schools. During these first days, teachers and students have been getting to know one another, practicing classroom expectations, and laying the foundation for a successful year together.

Have a great weekend!

Brendan

Curriculum Night

We are looking forward to welcoming parents and guardians to Boyden's Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. Teachers will be sharing curriculum expectations along with information specific to the classroom. Parents and guardians will also have time to ask general questions. Any questions specific to a child should be reserved for a more confidential setting.

Also, during these times our specialists and other service providers will be available for parents/guardians to meet and hear about the work they do with students. The Curriculum Night at all of the Walpole Elementary Schools are for Parents and Guardians only. Students, other family members, and guests should not attend.

Schedule:

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Families with Last Name Beginning with M-Z*

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Families with Last Name Beginning with A-L*

*If you have more than one child, please email the teacher for an exception to the assigned times.*

Private Lessons through the WPS Music Department

The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the fall session for our Private Lesson Program for students in grades 4 - 12. If your child is interested in taking private instrument or voice lessons, here is your chance. Lessons are offered in flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and voice. All lessons are taught by accomplished performers on their respective instruments.

Session 1 will run September 21 to January 29.

Registration is open until Wednesday, September 16th.

For more information and to register, visit:

https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview

For questions, email:

Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us

Boyden PAC's New Online Home - PTBoard!

Our goal is to make it easier for families to find everything they need in one convenient place. PTBoard will be our go-to spot for:

PAC news, updates, and upcoming events
Volunteer opportunities and event sign-ups
Important PAC announcements and reminders
Photos from PAC events and activities
Our secure Boyden Friendship Directory
And more throughout the year!

We hope PTBoard becomes the place you can quickly check whenever you are wondering, “What’s going on at Boyden?” Of course, please never hesitate to reach out to us with questions. We are always happy to help!

Sign Up for PTBoard Now!

You only need to register once. Each school year, you will be able to update your child’s information. After your child finishes 5th grade, your account will be removed from Boyden unless you still have a younger student attending the school.

Getting started is easy:

Visit boyden.ptboard.com
Log in or create your account.
When the “Join School” pop-up appears, enter our Boyden school code: MDYDMC

Download the PTBoard App!

One of our favorite features is that PTBoard has an app for your phone! We highly recommend downloading the app and enabling push notifications so you don’t miss important announcements, event information, sign-ups, or reminders from Boyden PAC.

Riding Bikes to School

Students in grades 4 and 5 (see School Committee Policy below) are able to ride their bikes to school with parental permission. If your child is in grade 4 or 5 and plans to ride their bicycle to and from school, please CLICK HERE to fill out the attached permission slip for the office to have on file. This needs to be updated yearly.

"Pupils in grades 4 & 5 may ride bicycles to school with the exception of students at Elm Street School. It is not permitted there due to safety concerns on Route 27. Pupils in lower grades are not allowed to do so at any time. No child is permitted to ride bicycles during snow or other inclement weather. All bikes must be placed in the rack with a lock and chain. The school system is not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. Bicycle riding on the playground area is not permitted. State law requires that students wear helmets for safety. All bicycle riders must conform to the automobile highway regulations as established by the Commonwealth. A list of these rules and regulations may be obtained at the Walpole Police Station. No skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters are allowed."

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

ARRIVAL

Bus Riders:

Bus students will be met by staff in the pool parking lot and unload from the bus at 8:20 AM.

Walkers:

Depending on which direction students are coming from, students should wait at the flag pole or by the windows on the left side of the school. At the 8:20 AM bell the students at the flag pole will be met by a staff member at the crosswalk.

Car Drop Off:

Staff members will be outside to greet and assist students in getting out of the car.
Students should not exit their cars until the 8:20 AM bell
All students will enter through the front door
Adults should not exit the car
Only cars in front of the school should have students exit on the school side
Stay in the traffic pattern and do not pass other cars.

DISMISSAL

Please note we expect dismissal to go slowly at the beginning of the school year. We appreciate your patience during this process.

Bus Riders:

All buses will be called over the intercom and the students will walk to the gymnasium or cafeteria and sit with their bus until it arrives. They will be supervised by staff members and when each bus arrives that bus will be walked out to the pool parking lot by a staff member. This will repeat until all buses have left.

Walkers

Walkers will be called over the intercom and will line up in the front lobby. Staff members will walk the students to the flagpole or toward the bike rack.

Car Pick Up

Families will be given a sign with their student’s last name on it. The sign should be on the passenger-side dashboard (we will provide the signs ASAP). We will have a staff member out writing the names down. The students going home by car will be called to the front lobby to line up. Staff will walk students out to assist and guide them to their car. This procedure will take place until all students have been dismissed.