WMS Summer 2026 Newsletter #2

Dear Walpole Middle School Families,

We are pleased to inform you that team assignments, class schedules and homeroom placements are now posted in the Aspen X2 system. Please understand that these assignments and schedules are final. A great deal of effort and consideration has gone into creating balanced and effective groupings to support the best possible educational experience for all students. Please note, that the scheduling process will continue to be fluid through the start of school and some student schedules may be updated.

If you believe there is an error in your child's schedule, please contact the appropriate school counselor:

Grade 6- Ms. Giunta, sgiunta@walpole.k12.ma.us

Grade 7- Ms. Cayer, lcayer@walpole.k12.ma.us

Grade 8- Ms. Gingras, kgingras@walpole.k12.ma.us

If you need assistance with your account or are having trouble logging in please email:

helpdesk@walpole.k12.ma.us

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

I’ll be in touch again as we get closer to the first day. Until then, enjoy every moment of the summer!

Warmly,

Carrie Ruggiero, Principal

We are excited to welcome our incoming sixth graders for a special Sneak Peek on the morning of August 25th! This event is for students only and offers an additional opportunity to get comfortable in their new school environment before the first day.

Our sixth graders have already participated in several transition experiences, including a building tour in June, to help them begin to feel familiar with Walpole Middle School. Now that team assignments will be shared with families on August 14, this Sneak Peek allows students to spend time with peers on their academic team and build a stronger connection to their new community.

Sneak Peek Schedule by Team:

• Blue Team: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

• Green Team: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

• Orange Team: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

During their visit, students will be guided by our eighth grade student leaders. They’ll participate in a Q&A session, visit their homeroom and classrooms, enjoy a short recess with their team, and take part in a fun, get-to-know-you activity with their homeroom group.

If your child is unable to attend the Sixth Grade Sneak Peek, please don’t worry. Our sixth grade teams are well-prepared and will do a fantastic job helping students get comfortable and familiar with the building, their schedules, and routines during the first few days of school. Everyone will be supported as they settle in!

We can’t wait to welcome our sixth graders and help them feel confident and excited for the year ahead!

Caregivers dropping off or picking up students should use the following process:

• Enter from Washington Street, loop around the teacher parking lot, and exit back onto Washington Street.

*Cars may not enter through the East St. entrance. This is for buses ONLY.

*No U-turns out of the line, please. For everyone's safety, please wait patiently in line and follow the traffic flow.

We kindly ask that you follow the directions of our staff who will be guiding traffic to ensure a smooth transition.

The nursing staff at Walpole Middle School (WMS) is looking forward to welcoming your children back to school. If your child is currently prescribed medication that will be administered or held at school, including daily medication, EpiPens or inhalers, please read the following carefully.

Please bring the following to school prior to the start of the school year:

1. A signed doctor’s order, as well as an emergency action plan if appropriate, for the medication to be given at school. Please note this order MUST be dated after July 1, 2026 for the new school year.

2. A completed parent permission form which will be available in the nurse’s office at the time of medication drop off.

3. Your child’s medication. Medication can only be accepted if it is in a pharmacy labeled container and the instructions should match the doctor’s order. Inhalers must also be in a pharmacy labeled box.

The above items should be given directly to a school nurse. Please do not leave these items with any other staff member.

The health office will be open for medication drop off as follows:

August 25 8:15am - 12:00pm

August 31 10:30am - 2:00pm

September 1 8:00am - 2:00pm

Please contact the health office at with any questions.

Below is the link to the School Year Calendar:

2026-2027 Calendar

Rising grade 6, 7 and 8 students have already made their 2026 Summer Reading selection but visit the Link below for the Summer Reading information.

WMS Summer Reading 2026

Please click here for information on Summer Math.

Attention 6th Grade Parents and Caregivers:

Please use this Link for information on Summer Math.

Did you know that the Walpole Middle School has a new account on Instagram? You can find us at walpolemiddleschool. Be sure to follow our account to see announcements, information, and scenes from WMS.

Principal

Website: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/wms
Location: 625 Washington Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 660-7226