WHS eNotes

Dear students and parents/guardians:

This week, we had our first ‘Wednesday schedule’. For those parents/guardians new to the high school, on Wednesdays we shorten each class by a few minutes, and this allows our formal classes to end at 1:03pm. Buses pick up at the same time as other days (2:05pm). Students can utilize the next hour in many ways. They can…

• Work with teachers to get extra help understanding difficult concepts

• Make up missed assignments, tests, or quizzes from days they may have been absent.

• Work with their peers for academic support, or group projects.

• Get a head start on their homework, either in study hall or at home, before attending games, practices, clubs/activities, or jobs.

• Visit college reps who are scheduled to visit the high school throughout the Fall.

Sometimes, we schedule students for certain training, surveys, or other programs on a Wednesday afternoon. This coming Wednesday, September 13th, is Summer Reading Day. All students are expected to read one book from the Summer Reading List. They will meet at 1:08pm in book groups to discuss their summer reading book. Students should use this form to enter their selected book. Please know that students will earn 0.5 credits upon passing Summer Reading. Students who do not pass Summer Reading are ineligible for first term Honor Roll.

The following Wednesday, September 20th, the freshmen will meet at 1:05pm in the Auditorium for our Critical Incident Response training, commonly referred to as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate). More information to come next week.

Finally, on September 14th, we will start up our ‘Interventions’ throughout the school day. This is where teachers are available in the Media Center to offer extra help to students during their study hall. Once Interventions begin, students can sign up on the homepage of their chromebooks. With these supports in place, all students have every opportunity to find success in all their classes throughout the year.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Picture Day is coming Thursday, September 28th and Friday, September 29th. Pictures will be taken during English classes. If you have English class on Thursday, your picture will be taken that day, otherwise it will be on Friday.

Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: EVT3RVXFD

Late buses will start on Monday, September 11th. Buses arrive at the high school between 3:30-3:45PM each day. Any questions, check with the main office at the high school.

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. Most lessons are currently being taught virtually.

Session 1 will run September 25 to January 26. Registration is open until Monday, September 18th.

For more information, visit:

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

To register, visit:

https://www.familyid.com/walpole-public-schools/private-music-lessons-2023-2024-session-i

For questions, email:

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

The Work Study Program is looking for business partners! If you know a business that would be interested in hosting WHS seniors as an intern, please fill out this form. All fields are welcome!

To learn more about the Work Study Program, please check out our new website!

Students are expected to read one book from the Summer Reading List. They will meet on September 13th in book groups to discuss their summer reading book. Students should use this form to enter their selected book.

The first deadline for the Yearbook is coming up. Senior portraits are due Friday, October 6th. If you haven't scheduled a photo shoot, please do so ASAP. If you are planning to use a school picture, please see Ms. Gould for a pass before September 27th.

Senior portraits and all other submissions should be through our Google Classroom page. Classroom code is y4na7g6.

Photography Club will start next week on Thursday September 14th. We will have our first meeting after school. Please come former and new members. All are welcome. We will talk about the club and what we do and look at pictures you took over the summer if you would like to share and pictures that were taken last year so you know what we have done in the past. Anyone that wants any information into the Photography Club can contact Mrs. D'Agostino at the high school. jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us

The Spanish Club will meet on Thursday, September 14th in Room 1332.

Our first meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, September 12th at 2:10pm in room 2208 (science wing). We look forward to seeing familiar faces and new faces alike - all are welcome. Come engage in opportunities to help out around the community. Bring your positive energy and ideas for projects!

The first Best Buddies meeting of the school year will be on Monday, October 2nd, 2:10-3:00 pm in the Health room (A246). Please join our Google Classroom with the code: mfgsiqy

Interested in joining a club that helps provide impoverished children and families with necessities like proper nutrition and education?

The first meeting of the WHS UNICEF Club will be Thursday, September 14th in room 2308 at 2:10pm. We will discuss our Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser plans as well as the schedule for future meetings. All are welcome!

Students, want to join the WHS UNICEF Club Google Classroom page? Anyone interested in joining should email Sophia Connor at connors24@wpsma.org or Mrs. Hackett at vhackett@walpole.k12.ma.us or join our Google Classroom page directly using the code: 6n53b2n

Art Club is kicking off again this year EVERY Thursday from 2:15-3:15 with Mr. Bergeron in room 1141! The first day will be next Thursday (9/14) and will be a chance to let your creative side run wild!

ALL artists are welcome and all ideas and styles are encouraged!

Hope to see you all there!

All 9th -12th grade students will complete a very brief and confidential survey from Massachusetts General Hospital about substance use and mental health. This will take place October 4, 2023 at 1:03pm. The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. Please see attached letters for more information and directions for if you would like your student to opt out.

The Walpole Health Department will be offering three flu clinics for all Town and School employees again this year!

The clinics will be held in the Old Town Hall building at 980 Main Street.

There is on-street parking as well as parking in the municipal lot behind the fire station. Please enter the building using the side entrance (closest to the fire station), you will be entering on the ground floor, proceed to the 1st floor via the elevator or the stairs and follow the signs for the flu clinic.

We will only be offering the standard dose flu vaccine and the high dose (65+) flu vaccine, we will not be offering the COVID vaccine at this time.

Registration is required, please use the link below to register and sign up for an appointment.

EMPLOYEE CLINICS

Old Town Hall Building / 980 Main St

9/19/2023 (Tuesday) 3:00pm – 7:00pm

9/20/2023 (Wednesday) 3:00pm – 5:00pm

9/21/2023 (Thursday) 3:00pm – 5:00pm

REGISTER HERE:

https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/walpole?calendar=a9270b7f-00f1-4d9f-a15f-3da32dddc7d2&site=old-town-hall

The Fall season is off to a great start. Please remember that once teams have been picked, user fees are due before uniforms can be distributed.. All payment information can be found on the Athletic website.

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

Walpole High School

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