WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

This past week, MyCAP seminars started for the sophomores and juniors. This program is part of the implementation of the Innovation Pathways Program here at WHS. These seminars will rotate every other cycle with the Counseling Department during students’ B-block study hall.

My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) is an initiative by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to prepare students for college, career, and civic readiness. The MyCAP process engages students in authentic post-secondary planning through activities and lessons focused on the individual student's interests, skills, and talents.

Please click HERE to find out more about this exciting new initiative at WHS

I also want to bring to your attention that some community events are often posted in the Virtual backpack. This week, for example, there is Active Bystander Training being offered on February 5 @ 6:30 pm. at the Walpole PD Community Room (Registration Required). This workshop teaches about the choices you can make if you are a bystander witnessing a harmful situation. It teaches how bystanders can interrupt harm and generate positive actions by others.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Click HERE for translated copies of this flier

The WHS Counseling Department will be hosting a College Admissions Panel on February 6th at 6:30pm. Parents and families of Juniors who are considering applying to college are invited to join our virtual presentation. We will be hearing from admissions experts from Tufts University, Bridgewater State University, Clemson University and Salve Regina University. Topics included will be current trends in college admissions, the essay, financial aid, application tips and more. More information and the link will be sent by email to all Junior families.

Any families of underclassmen interested in receiving the link should fill out this form: https://forms.gle/fuhJcJadinrRK5mQ7

Here is the January newsletter that highlights the current Chronic Absenteeism rate in Walpole. Spoiler alert: Families and schools are doing a great job! Chronic Absent totals are down!

Click here to see our numbers: https://secure.smore.com/n/kgqr0

The Walpole Scholarship Foundation (WSF) is now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships, available at walpolescholarshipfoundation.org. Since 1983, WSF has awarded over 4,000 scholarships totaling more than $5 million to support Walpole residents pursuing post-secondary education.

Eligibility includes Walpole residents and METCO students who graduated or will graduate from Walpole High School, and are applying to/currently attending programs such as bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, or technical certifications. Graduate students are not eligible.

Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2025, at 12:00 noon. Visit the WSF website for details and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.

Mass General Brigham has announced a new internship program for Juniors and Seniors, aged 16 and over. This immersive experience spans 4 days and will introduce students to pathology and laboratory medicine at Mass General Brigham as a hands-on experience bridging classroom knowledge with real world medical science. This internship will be held over vacation weeks and summer break and requires an application but is no cost. See website for more information:Mass General Internship

Photography Club will meet Thursday February 6th. The theme is Windows. Find a pretty shaped window or stained glass window. There are some different looking windows out there or find a way to take a picture through one that we can see the window. Be creative. Anyone wanting information on the Photography Club can contact Mrs. D'Agostino: jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us Follow our instagram: @photography_whs123

Best Buddies will meet on Monday, February 3rd from 2:10-3:00pm in the cafeteria

The Spanish Club will meet on Thursday, February 6th in Room 1332

The PM Club is heading to Frog Pond after school on Friday, February 28th. All students who have paid their Student Activity Fee are welcome to join. Permission slips are outside of room 1319, Señora Bacon's room, and MUST be returned by Monday, February 24th. Please see Señora Bacon for information on cost.

Yearbooks must be ordered by February 28, 2025. Seniors receive their book with their Class Dues. Order yours here: Underclass Yearbook Orders

See flyer attached for how to order a book. Yearbooks must be ordered by February 28, 2025. Seniors receive their book with their Class Dues.

Congratulations to these debaters who competed in the virtual Squash Tournament this past Saturday:

Shaurya Panchal: 2nd in Speaker Points and 3rd overall in Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Hemant Selvamurugan: 1st in Speaker Points in Big Questions Debate

Mariya Joji competed in Big Questions Debate Aneesha Korke competed in NLD Blanka Lazri competed in Big Questions Debate

Sarah Mukkuzhi competed in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Ramu Muthukaruppan competed in VLD

The Robotics Team is very busy this month with the 2025 game Reefscape being unveiled. The team will be very busy getting to work on designing, building and programming their newest robot for the new season. They just finished up their fall training session by building an elevator mechanism with a wrist. It was a great experience for many members of the team to learn how to design this mechanism on CAD, build it, and program the elevator for the first time. These will all be useful skills in the upcoming season.

First Lego League (FLL) just wrapped up with the 3 teams and they had a great season with one team making it to states. Congratulations to them.

So please read the newsletter to find out all the news because there is a whole lot more.

Robotics Newsletter

All event information is listed in the link below. We look forward to seeing you at the games.

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