WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Now that the second semester is underway, there are a number of reminders that I feel should be communicated at this time:

Report Cards were published today - please log on to Aspen to view your Quarter 2 and Semester grades. Students are reminded that you are able to access intervention/extra help during study hall and on Wednesdays from 1:34-2:00.

Semester 1 Credit Loss letters were also published today. Please review your student's attendance, both Daily and Class, to ensure accuracy. If there are any issues, or you have excusal notes that can be entered, please have your student see their assistant principal. A reminder that students are allowed up to six 'unexcused absences' per class per semester. Once they go over six, they will lose credit in that class.

Eligibility: Please remember that tardiness to school results in detentions. Detentions and other school discipline result in the accrual of conduct points - students may earn a 5 in conduct, making them ineligible for sports or activities if they are chronically tardy or have other school discipline concerns. Students are also ineligible for sports or extracurricular activities if they have more than 1 failing or incomplete grade, or if they are failing Physical Education.

Seniors/Students who are over 18. As a reminder, all seniors are able to sign out in the Main Lobby for their last block study. Only students who are 18 are able to sign out at other times during the day. A notification is sent to the student's caregiver(s) whenever a student leaves. All 18 year old students MUST sign out of the building whenever they leave. Failure to do so will result in 4 hours of detention and conduct points.

Please see our Student-Parent Handbook should you wish to get more information on any of these policies.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Walpole High School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Girls Varsity Tennis Coach to lead its high school tennis program. The coach will be responsible for fostering a competitive and positive team culture, developing student-athletes' skills and character, and ensuring alignment with the school’s values and academic mission.

Job Start Date: March 16, 2026

Job Requirements

• Prior playing/coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tennis rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Must pass all background checks and required school/district certifications.

Three letters of recommendation required.

Salary per WTA Contract.

If interested, please reach out to Coach St. Martin at dstmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

Please see the attachment below for information about our College Admissions Panel scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:30pm.

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 2026 Walpole Scholarship Foundation application is now available. WHS seniors who are applying to a post high school institution may apply. Please see the Foundation's website- www.walpolescholarshipfoundation.org - for links to the electronic application and more information. Reminder: The deadline for applying is February 1,2026 at noon.

Please join us for another fun night of trivia! All proceeds from this even go directly to scholarships for Walpole students! Tickets available online at: https://tinyurl.com/WSFTrivia26

This is a great opportunity for students graduating this year as they head off to college or other independent opportunities (or juniors who will be the following year). This program will give young women more confidence, teach serious self defense skills and your parents will find comfort in knowing you can defend yourself (kick butt) through various situations.

The dates are Mondays: March 23, 30, April 6 & 13
The times are: 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Register through Walpole Rec Dept

Fee: $25 resident / $30 non-resident

Maximum 25 participants

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. R.A.D. is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.

The program runs in four (4) three-hour classes taught by our certified R.A.D. Instructors, all Walpole Police Officers, and will be closed to those not enrolled. The program is held here in town, in a private classroom environment.

During intervention block on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and Wednesday, February 11, 2026, we will be hosting an Innovation Pathways informational event for all freshmen. This event is designed to give students a better understanding of the Innovation Pathways program and to spark interest in the opportunities it offers.

All freshmen are required to attend one session only:

• Students with last names beginning A–J will attend on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

• Students with last names beginning K–Z will attend on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Grade Mania began on Tuesday, January 20th! As a part of a fundraiser for the Walpole Food Pantry, the National Honors Society is holding a contest to see which grade can raise the most money. Students can donate during lunch using cash or Venmo. Parents can participate by donating for their child's grade either during basketball games or via the Venmo (@Whs-Donations). To donate, write “NHS Grade [#]” (inserting 9, 10, 11, or 12 for the #) in the description. At the end of Grade Mania, whichever grade raises the most money wins! Every student in that grade will receive a gift card to a local restaurant such as Muffin House Cafe or Playa Bowls. Donate today and help those suffering from food insecurity!

SENIOR Parents & Guardians: The DEADLINE to celebrate your Class of 2026 Senior with a Recognition Ad in the yearbook is fast approaching ~ January 31st is the last day to submit an Ad. Please follow the directions in the link to design and purchase an optional ad for your Senior student. Please see the attached PDF for more details!

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

Best Buddies will be meeting on Monday February 2nd after school in the cafeteria.

The Photography Club will meet on February 5th. The theme is Action Shots! It's our first time ever with this theme and I'm excited to see what you all do with this. These are pictures of people or animals in action. We have never done this theme before and I am excited to see what the students come up with for this. If you go see a sporting event or have a pet that is running or jumping or take some pictures and share them with the club.

If you would like more information contact jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us

Follow our instagram to see the pictures from the club: @photography_whs123

We will be traveling to Boston to experience The View, the observatory atop the Prudential Center in February. Please see Sra. Bacon in room 1319 ASAP if you are interested in joining the group for this adventure!

Timber Talk for the Winter Season!

Check out the latest episode right here:

https://youtu.be/7TQogxMWSAU

YouTube channel:

WHS Timber TV - YouTube

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