WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

It's hard to believe, but we have just one week remaining in Term 1! As we approach the end of the term, I want to encourage all students to make one final push to finish as strongly as possible.

Think of it like running a race. You've been working hard, putting in the miles, and now you can see the finish line! This is not the time to slow down or coast to the end. This is the time to pick up the pace, give that extra effort, and finish strong!

For some students, that might mean completing missing assignments, preparing for an upcoming assessment, or putting in a little extra study time. For others, it might mean reaching out to a teacher for additional help or clarification. Whatever your situation, there is still time to make a difference in your Term 1 grades, but you need to take advantage of the opportunities available to you.

One important opportunity is our Wednesday Intervention time. This time is specifically designed for students to work with their teachers, receive extra help, make up work, and strengthen their understanding of course material. I strongly encourage students, particularly those who are struggling in a class, to take full advantage of this time. Our teachers are here to help, but students need to take the initiative and seek out that support.

Parents and guardians, I encourage you to check in with your children about their academic progress and help them identify what they can do over this final week to finish on a positive note.

Remember, it's not just how you start the race that matters; it's how you finish! Let's make this last week count!

Finally, I want to wish all of our students, staff, and families a very Happy Halloween! Have a wonderful weekend, enjoy the festivities, and please stay safe!

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

We are pleased to announce the 69th 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 18, 2026. 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.

Exams will be administered online, and should be offered to registered students between Monday, February 1, 2027, and Friday February 5, 2027. Once again, we will be using Classmarker to administer the exams online. Paper tests will be available upon request. Students will need access to a computer or tablet, and all testing should be taken in school under supervision from an exam proctor. Further testing instructions will be sent to exam proctors in the last week of January.

All study resources including the study guide, flash cards, and quizzes are available by visiting www.learnlaborhistory.com.

The Picture Retake Day is Monday, November 2nd. Below is the code for ordering photos through the Lifetouch website.

There will be a STEM Academy meeting immediately after school on Thursday November 5th in room 1336. All members should attend. We will be discussing upcoming project requirements as well as future STEM opportunities for this school year. Please email Mr. Braccini directly with any questions, comments or ideas.

There's still time to join the April 2027 trip to Sicily! Information concerning the itinerary and price can be found by following the link below. This trip is open to all students at WHS. Please contact Mr. Gabriel Bakale (gbakale@walpole.k12.ma.us) if you should have any questions.

Sicily Trip: https://www.paideiainstitute.org/walpole_2027

The Photography Club will meet November 5th after school. The theme is Halloween or Orange and Black It is Halloween week so take pictures of all those amazing Halloween decorations that are around town or your favorite costume. If you are not a fan of Halloween you can take any picture of something Orange and Black. All students are welcome to join the club. No photography experience necessary. You can contact Mrs. D'Agostino for information: jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us Check out our instagram to see the photos our students are taking each week: @walpole_photographyclub

The final component for the senior pages is the Senior Survey. This needs to be completed by the graduating senior. The Google Form is posted on the Yearbook Classroom page.

If the senior wants to include activities, a memory, or a senior quote, they MUST complete the senior survey by November 13th.

Best Buddies monthly meeting is on Monday, November 2nd from 2:05-3:00pm in the Health room. Please bring your chromebook so we can make sure we sign everyone up for BB360! Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Donlan or Mr. Stampfl.

The Community Service Club is holding a Food Drive to support the Walpole Food Pantry. The drive will take place between October 12th and November 13th. 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!

Seniors- You should have filled out the google forms for your Cap and Gown size and to confirm how you want your name printed on your Diploma.

Click HERE to access the "Class of 2027" Website

If you have yet to pay your class dues or are new to Walpole High School, please do so by submitting a $160 check (Town of Walpole) or cash ($160) to the main office before the November 1st deadline. Mrs. Bacon emailed both students and parents that have a balance on 10/11/26. Please check your email.

The Athletic Department welcomes you to the 2026-2027 Athletic year. As always, we are excited about the upcoming year.

Registration for winter sports opened on Monday, October 12th on FamilyID.

The Athletic Department is offering a student pass for $80 to be able to get into any regular season home game we have and also the first round of the home state tournament games we charge admission to. This pass will last all school year and is an easy way to get into our games. The link is: https://gofan.co/event/6884117?schoolId=MA14763

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.

Registration is online at FamilyID.com. This is now called Arbiter. You can create a login when you visit the site.

The user fees are as follows:

$300.00 first sport

$300.00 second sport

$200.00 third sport

$325.00 Football

$400.00 Swim, Gymnastics

$450.00 Ice Hockey

$1,200.00 maximum cap per family

Checks are accepted and should be payable to TOWN OF WALPOLE. Please put on the Memo line of each check the following information:

1. Athlete's full name

2. Year of Graduation

3. Sport

All fees are due prior to distribution of uniforms. Once the fee has been paid, there will be no refunds. Additionally, all student obligations must be met prior to the start of tryouts. An email was sent to students and guardians in July. Please ensure that all items have been returned, or paid for, prior to the start of tryouts.

There is an Athletic Handbook found on the site as well. Please read it. I look forward to meeting you all, and seeing you at the games in the upcoming year cheering on the Walpole Timberwolves.

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: http://walpolewhs.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Location: 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleHS