WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

As we enter the final few weeks of the school year, graduation is quickly approaching for the Class of 2026. The last day of classes for seniors is May 27th. Additional information and important reminders can be found in the Senior Packet here.

We want these final weeks of senior year to be memorable, enjoyable, and filled with celebration. At the same time, we ask all seniors to make good decisions and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on themselves, their families, and our school community. Students have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and we do not want poor choices at the end of the year to jeopardize participation in graduation activities or the commencement ceremony.

Our goal is for June 7th to be a joyful day recognizing the accomplishments of the senior class. Please continue to look out for one another, make safe and responsible choices, and help ensure that everyone can fully enjoy these last weeks of high school together.

On another note, in the coming weeks, students in grades 6–12 will complete a brief survey to better understand their perceptions of Chromebook use and screen time during class and for homework. Student feedback will help the district reflect on how technology is being used for learning and identify opportunities to support balanced, effective classroom practices. Responses will be reviewed in aggregate to inform future planning. We also plan to gather parent/caregiver feedback in the future. If you have any questions, please let me know.

And finally, for rising seniors, please see the attached Summer Program brochure which lists the two summer enrichment classes - College Applications & College Essay Writing. Registrations are now being accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Walpole High School is hosting a Freshman/Sophomore Dance on Friday, June 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Tickets will go on sale starting Monday in the cafeteria.
Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be sold at the door.

The Walpole Public Schools will be exhibiting a District Art Show, Grades K-12, for the entire month of May at the Walpole Public Library.

All are welcome. Please stop by to admire the work and meet the artists and teachers!

Registration is OPEN May 1 for the 53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race!

Register Early for your free race t-shirt at walpoleroadrace.org

We are sending this out early this year due to the construction that will be going on during the summer. Please read through this application thoroughly.

After filling out this Google Form, please bring in the following to the Main Office ASAP

1. Current registration form
2. Driver’s license (or permit if you will have your license by September 1) when submitting
3. Checks for $200.00 made out to Town of Walpole – cash will not be accepted

- If you will not have this before the end of the school year- please send it to

Walpole High School

275 Common Street

Walpole, MA 02081

The 24th Annual Walpole High School Film Festival tickets are on sale now! Tickets for the May 14th Red Carpet Award Night at 5:00pm can be purchased here.

Photography Club will meet Thursday May 14, 2026 after school in Room 2302. The theme this week is Windows. Take a picture of any window you'd like. If you see a fancy window, stained glass, or picture through a window, anything on a window sill, however you'd like to feature a window, Last week's theme was May flowers to start off the spring season. We had some pretty flower pictures to get into the spring mood. Check out the pictures below taken by our students. If you would like more information contact jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us Follow our instagram to see the pictures from the club: @photography_whs123

The Counseling Department is offering a field trip on May 21st to members of the Junior class who would like to attend a College Fair at Bridgewater State University. Over 100 colleges will be in attendance. Field trip is limited to 70 students, and priority is given to students in good standing who have not exceeded the attendance policy. Deadline to sign up is May 1st or when all spots are filled.

Students will be transported by bus to and from the fair from WHS. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available in the dining hall for $10.50

Permission Slip

SENIOR parents/guardians: Now that we are in Term 4, the Yearbook staff is kindly asking you to send in any images/candids from Spring-related events for the Senior class. Use this direct link to our Jostens Yearbook image library, or have your Senior upload them into the dropboxes of the Class of 2026 Google Classroom. We’re looking forward to seeing the images you share from the Prom, Film Festival, Spring Sports, Senior Dinner, Senior Walk to Elementary schools, and the Graduation, as well as any other school events.

Info about when Seniors get their Yearbook:

1. The Yearbook comes in 2 pieces. The “Main Book” has all Fall and Winter events/sports and portraits. The “Spring Supplement” is published after graduation and includes all Spring events/sports.

2. The Main Book will be ready for each Senior to pick up at the Senior Dinner on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6pm in the WHS cafeteria. This is when the Senior class has time to sign each other’s Yearbooks. Senior Yearbooks are PAID FOR by the class dues, so NO further payment is required once dues are paid.

3. The Spring Supplement typically gets delivered to the school in July. DUE TO ONGOING CONSTRUCTION at the High School, the Spring Supplement will be stored at Walpole MIDDLE School over the summer and should be picked up there by the Senior or family member. I will send an email to all students and families about when the Spring Supplement is ready for pickup at the Middle School’s Main Office.

Please reach out to Mrs. Harris with any questions regarding the Yearbook: lharris@walpole.k12.ma.us

Attention Seniors: The following scholarships are now available.

Lyndon Lorusso Scholarship- application in the counseling office

Thomas Quinn Memorial Scholarship- application in the counseling office

Walpole Firefighters Ryan Ferreira Memorial Scholarship- application in the counseling office

Congratulations to Brady Goldman Sawyer Regan Owen Ahlfont and Asher Kingman for winning first place in the New England Scholastic Press Association's yearly awards. They won for the Sports Highlight Show category.

Timber Talk for the Spring Season!

Here is a link to this weeks episode:

https://youtu.be/Yn10-Wgpzas

YouTube channel:

WHS Timber TV - YouTube

Spring Sports are underway!

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.

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.

Fee Schedule:

Spring Athletic Fees - $275 for all 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