Weymouth High School

Good Evening Weymouth High School Community,

Another busy week at WHS! Happy Spring! Our spring sports have started despite the weather conditions.

On Wednesday evening, we welcomed families for our annual Course Selection Night. The evening provided important information to help students and families thoughtfully plan for next year’s courses and academic pathways. For those who were unable to attend or would like to revisit the information, we are sharing a link to the presentation.

Thursday night we held our Honor Wall Ceremony, where we proudly recognized a total of 134 outstanding students. Among those honored, 82 students were recognized for academic excellence, 32 students for their leadership, and 20 students for demonstrating both exceptional academics and leadership. One of the most meaningful parts of the evening was when students had the opportunity to recognize a teacher, coach, or mentor who has made a significant impact on their journey.

On Friday night, our Best Buddies and Unified Sports programs hosted their 2nd Annual Spring Fling Dance. This year we were excited to welcome students from Braintree High School, Hingham High School, and Rockland High School. The evening was filled with music, dancing, and celebration, creating a joyful and inclusive event that was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Our Math Department also took 29 students to Curry College for the annual Comput/HER Conference, marking our third year participating in this inspiring event. Students spent the day learning from accomplished women working in STEM careers and participated in a hands-on robotics workshop where they programmed and raced their own robots. Experiences like this help our students see the many possibilities that exist for them in the world of technology and innovation.

This past weekend, four students from the Weymouth High School Music Department participated in the Massachusetts All-State Music Festival. This prestigious festival brings together students who have successfully advanced through two rounds of auditions to perform with the top high school musicians from across the state. Students rehearse and perform under the direction of renowned conductors in ensembles including Jazz Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Percussion. Congratulations to Lincoln Clark, Theresa Connor, Oscar Cordner, and Evin Manco on this outstanding accomplishment.

Also this weekend, the WHS robotics team had an amazing performance at the University of Rhode Island district event. WHS along with teams from the Nashoba Regional High School and the Waynflete School fought through the brackets to win in finals and win the whole event. Along with winning the event the team also won the Team Substantiality Award for their work in giving back to other teams with parts and scrap metal.

It is always inspiring to see our students shine—whether in the classroom, through leadership, in the arts, in STEM, or by building inclusive communities. We are incredibly proud of all they continue to achieve.

ELA MCAS - On March 24th and 25th, they will take the ELA MCAS exam. This assessment is an important opportunity for students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained through their hard work.

MCAS is also an important part of our school’s state accountability report, and overall student performance can play a role in how the state evaluates schools and, in some cases, influences future funding and resources. Because of this, it is important that every student approaches the exam seriously and does their very best.

We ask that families help support their students in a few simple ways:

How you can help your student prepare

• Encourage them to get a good night’s sleep

• Make sure they eat breakfast before the exam (free breakfast is available at school)

• Remind them to bring their fully charged Chromebook both days

Please note that participation in MCAS is required by the state. Every student must sit for each exam at least once before graduation. If a student is absent on either testing day, they will still be required to attend a make-up testing session.

In addition, students who perform well on the MCAS may qualify for state scholarships, including the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery, which can provide significant financial benefits for if they attend any of our state colleges or universities.

Most importantly, we want students to show what they know. Your encouragement at home can make a big difference in helping students feel confident and prepared.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school community. Let’s work together to help our Wildcats shine! Here is the schedule for the ELA MCAS.

Friday, March 27th, is the last day of the 3rd term. Report cards will be issued on April 6th.

Have a great week!

Karen Monahan, Principal

Malissa Northup, Associate Principal

• Friday, 3/27 - Term III Ends

The following links provide resources for students and their families on critical issues.

• Mental Health Resources
• Vaping Educational Resources
• Cell Phone Resources
• AI Resources

• Come support the Class of 2029 @ Chipotle on Wednesday, 3/25.
• The fundraiser will be held at the at 92 Derby Street, Hingham location from 4 – 8 pm.
• Be sure to mention Weymouth High School when placing your order. The Class of 2029 will receive 25% of the sales from the WHS orders.
• Online orders, please use the Code JBLA4JX.

• Unplugged is back! Do you sing or play an instrument? Want an opportunity to perform music for your fellow Wildcats? Join us on Tuesday, 3/31 during Blocks 3 and 4!
• There are a limited number of spots available! Sign-ups will close on Monday, 3/23 at 2:15 pm. You will get confirmation of your spot by Tuesday, 3/24.
• Performances limited to 3 minutes.
• Click on this LINK to fill out the form to sign-up

• Bus applications for the 26/27 school year will be emailed to all families in May.
• Outstanding bus fees for the current school year must be resolved with the school to prevent delays in processing bus applications for the next year.

• DECA will be selling Senior Lawn Signs again this year! Ordering the signs will begin on March 16th through April 30th.
• Beginning on March 16th - March 30th, there will be a March Madness Special. The cost of the signs will be $20.
• Signs will be full price beginning on April 1 - April 30th. The price will then be $25.
• Order forms are available at Security and both Gold and Maroon offices.
• Click on this LINK for more information and how to order your sign.

• Yearbooks for seniors are included in the class dues and fundraising efforts. The Senior Class orders a book for every senior. To offset the cost that the Senior Class pays to purchase every senior a yearbook, we offer “Baby Ads.”
• This is a fun tradition at WHS -- and is usually a surprise for the seniors. Families submit a baby or toddler photo of their senior and a personal message to their graduate. The price is $30 per ad.

All baby ads must be submitted by March 31. To include your Senior student’s photo and a message in the Class of 2026 section of the Yearbook, please follow this 2-step process:

1. Families will sign up and pay on the coffeepond.com website. Go to the “Order Yearbooks” section and use the code: WHSBA.

2. Next families will upload their message and baby/toddler photo using this Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOS75mSbGb_wnDhzD65AqJ2ZE2B8lGkyCskJiD0lPPYCPu5Q/viewform

Note: Families are not limited to one ad per senior; sometimes aunts, uncles, and grandparents submit their own ads separately.

• Please click on this LINK to view Assistance Programs for Heat and Utilities.
• Click on this LINK for helpful links for students, parents and families.

Thank You to Our Athletic Sponsors!

• See a complete list of all sponsors »
• We look forward to cheering on the Wildcats together and welcoming additional partners throughout the season!