WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

What a busy place our high school is these days! Among many other activities, our Drama Club presents the spine-tingling production of Little Shop of Horrors tonight and tomorrow. Our football team play Scituate in the round of eight at Scituate tonight, and our field hockey team play Franklin in the state final tomorrow morning at Burlington High School. Several members of our Girls and Boys Cross Country team will be running in the state final tomorrow at Fort Devens.

We look forward to seeing many of our parents at the Parent/Teacher Conferences this Thursday and the following Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Tickets for WHS Drama's spine-tingling production of Little Shop of Horrors are still on sale! Don't miss your chance to see Seymour, Audrey, and the man-eating Audrey II tonight, November 14th and tomorrow night, November 15th at 7 PM in the WHS Auditorium—snatch yours up before they sell out! Purchase tickets here: https://walpoledrama.ludus.com/200487448

On November 20, students in grades 9–12 will be invited to take the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, which helps us understand student health and improve our programs and support services. Topics include substance use, safety, nutrition, physical activity, sexual behaviors, online behaviors, mental health, and basic demographics. The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and does not collect any identifying information. Students may skip any question or choose not to participate. See last week's eNotes for more information.

Thank you for your support.

The WHS Work Study and Innovation Career Pathway Programs are looking for business partners! If you or someone you know works for or owns a business that would be interested in hosting a student intern, please fill out this form. We are looking for partners in all fields of work – trades, doctors, accountants, engineers, etc!

Please contact James Connolly (jconnolly@walpole.k12.ma.us) with any questions. Feel free to visit the Work Study and Innovation Career Pathways websites to learn more .

Attention Seniors: The following scholarships are now available. Please check the scholarship list found on your SCOIR drive.

James Lavoie Essay Contest

The Larry Rooney Jr. Memorial Scholarship

AFL-CIO Scholarship

Big Y Foods Inc. Scholarship

The Stephen Philips Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Walpole Metco Fall Newsletter is out!

Enjoy!

Who: Middle & High School Students
Where: Chez Vous Skating Rink
11 Rhoades St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
When: Friday, December 12, 20205
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come skate, laugh, and connect with friends from across our communities!

This event is free, and food will be provided.

Transportation:
Buses will transport students from Walpole Middle School and Walpole High School to Chez Vous Skating Rink.

Because this event is for students only, parents are not required to attend.

Please note: Walpole students will return to WMS or WHS and must be picked up by a parent/guardian by 2:45 pm

WHS sign up link WHS Google Form

News from the World Language Department November 2025

The World Language Department is offering students the opportunity to earn the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school

or district in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages by high school graduation.

The Seal is awarded at two proficiency levels and can be used to communicate with academic institutions, employers, and the community that students are able to study, work, and engage with others in two or more languages. Students who meet the criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy will receive an insignia provided by the Department of Education to be affixed to their high school transcript. An application is now available for seniors (class of 2026) with testing dates in December; the application is included in these enotes. Dates for juniors will be upcoming in the spring. Interested students can talk to their World Language teacher or see Ms. Kay (room 1322 inside room 1321 in the World Language Wing).

Link to application.

Next week the nurses will start the state mandated screenings for all 9th &10th grade students (vision, hearing, height, weight, & posturals) If you would like to opt your student out of these screenings please email Nurses

Hwhite@walpole.k12.us

Kbyda@walpole.k12.ma.us

The Red Cross Club is proud to announce that Walpole High School will be hosting a blood drive for eligible high school students and faculty on Friday, November 21st from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Sign-ups began this week and will continue next week. Click here to read the donation eligibility requirements and sign up to donate!

UNICEF Club created blue ribbons to sell this month in honor of World Children's Day. The ribbons will be sold during lunch blocks 11/18-11/25 and parent-teacher conferences for $1 each. At our next after school meeting on Monday, 11/17 in Mrs. Hackett's room, members will finish assembling ribbons and will create awareness posters about children’s rights.

For those interested in joining UNICEF Club, our google classroom code is: 6n53b2n. Make sure to follow our instagram to see updates: @unicef.whschapter

The WHS National Honor Society is collecting gently used coats of all sizes now until December break to support Coats for Kids and Families. Please drop off donations in the box in the main lobby.

Join the Book Club!

If you love a gripping thriller, a compelling female protagonist, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page, The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson is the read for you!

• Who: All high school students are welcome!

• When: Wednesday, November 19th after school

• Where: The Library Media Center

Come ready to discuss Bel's sharp intuition, the ethics of true crime, and every single plot twist!

It's time to send in your pictures and order your copy of the 2026 Pets of Walpole High Calendar! Enjoy displaying hundreds of adorable pet photos and support local animal rescues at the same time! Due by 12/10 with calendar delivery in time for December break. Makes a great gift!

Click here for details: Calendar order form and photo submission

The Spanish Club will be meeting Thursday, November 20th at 2:05 PM in Room 1332.

The WHS Chamber Orchestra meets every Thursday from 2:15-3:15 PM in room 1101. This is a good opportunity for students who play a stringed instrument, but are unable to fit Orchestra into their school schedule. Please contact Mr. Bedrossian or Gwen Haferd for any information.

"The Walpole High School National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is looking for any requests for projects or services where our members can contribute their time, skills, and energy. NAHS is a selected group of creative, talented, and conscientious students dedicated to using their skills to support the community through art. Please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/4DpXdE3m7aaTTQE27) if you or anyone in your community is looking for help with bringing their creative projects to life!"

The Community Service Club is holding a Food Drive to support the Walpole Food Pantry. The drive will take place between now and November 21st. 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!

Please check in with our Class of 2026 Information site for ALL info regarding Senior year, including Yearbook due dates and updates!

Photography Club will meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 after school. The theme is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles....or Transportation. Scooters, cars, trains, bikes, motorcycles, or whatever gets you from Point A to Point B is eligible for a picture next week. This is the last meeting for the month of November so hopefully we will have a great crowd. Last week was awesome to see so many pets! Follow our instagram to see the club pictures: @photography_whs123

Don't forget to check out Timber Talk! Walpole High School's student run recap of all the sports we can fit into our show.

Timber Talk s1e7 10 21 2025

Please like and subscribe so we can build our viewership.

YouTube channel:

WHS Timber TV - YouTube

The winter registration on Family ID opened on Monday, October 6th. It will close again on Wednesday, November 26th, at 11:00 am, and it will not reopen until Monday night after the first day of practices.

A reminder that physicals must be dated within the last 13 months. Please turn in an updated copy to the Athletic Office or the Main office.

Baseline ImPACT Testing needs to be administered at WHS before the winter tryouts. Please reach out to your coach if you have any questions regarding ImPact testing.

Physical forms, proof of completion of the concussion course, baseline ImPACT testing, and registration must be completed before a student can attend practices. Please turn this into the main or Athletic Offices.

Athletic fees are due for all sports before receiving a uniform. You can pay online or by check. Please wait until after tryouts before paying if you are trying out for a cut sport. MySchoolBucks is open for any student participating in a non-cut sport in the winter. Please see below for the fee schedule

Winter Athletic Fees- $375 for Boys/Girls Hockey and Gymnastics and $275 for the other sports.

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.

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: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/whs
Location: 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleHS

Instagram: @WalpoleHighSchool