WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Learning is about more than understanding something in the moment; it is about retaining that knowledge and being able to retrieve and apply it when we need it. Memory and retention are fundamental to building lasting knowledge, developing skills, and making connections across subjects. Understanding how our brains learn, remember, and forget can help students become more effective learners and help teachers make informed decisions about instruction. The following activity explores the science of memory and offers insights into strategies that can strengthen learning over time.

Test Yourself on Memory and Retention – Take this 12-item quiz from Edutopia on how we store and recall knowledge and skills – neurons, the “forgetting curve,” working memory, spaced practice, multitasking, learning styles, the retrieval effect, mental storage capacity, and sleep.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Lifetouch photos and IDs are in!

Please stop by the main office to pick up yours.

The Walpole SEPAC serves as a support network for parents and caregivers and aims to provide essential resources, information, and educational opportunities on special education topics. The SEPAC will collaborate with the district to ensure that Walpole students receive appropriate education and support services.

It’s time for the first PAC meeting of the year! All parents and guardians are invited to join us on October 21st at 7pm in the Media Center. This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest happenings at Walpole High School.

Principal Imbusch will update us on the start of school, including a tour of the construction project.

If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please email whspac@walpole.k12.ma.us.

What does the PAC do?

The major activities the PAC supports are related to Staff Appreciation. This year we welcomed staff back with a visit from Palagis ice cream truck. We periodically restock the staff room and will provide breakfast treats on one of the professional development days. Our big annual event is a fun luncheon celebration for all staff in May.

We do not run traditional fundraising efforts. Our annual budget comes from the generosity of our WHS families. Your contributions are always welcome. Please consider making a family donation: Venmo @Whs-Donations (include “PAC donation” in the notes) or by check (payable to WHS PAC and send to the office). Thank you for your support!

Future PAC meeting dates - mark your calendar!

March 10th – Learning about the WHS course selection process

April 27th – The college planning process; parent panel discussion

Looking forward to seeing many of you on October 21st.

WHS PAC Committee

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!

UNICEF and the Red Cross Club are preparing for their annual Halloween fundraiser “Monsters on a Mission.” “Monsters on a Mission” is a trick-or-treat trail for families to walk through and learn about some of the missions that both organizations work to accomplish. It takes place during "Pumpkins in the Park" at Bird Park in Walpole on Saturday, October 24th from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Students interested in volunteering can reach out to UNICEF co-presidents Lily Foley or Claire Constante.

The following colleges will be visiting during Intervention Block on Wed., October 21st in the music auditorium. All student's are welcome to attend!

Lynn University

High Point University

Hofstra University

Miami University

University of New Hampshire

Bentley University

Marist University

Salem State University

Fairfield University

UMass Amherst

Franklin Pierce University

Montserrat College of Art

Mass College of Art

Massasoit Community College

We are thrilled to announce a special historical project that has been in the works over the past year! Through a partnership with the Boston Public Library, all Walpole High School yearbooks dating back to 1939 have been fully digitized and preserved for our community.

Whether you are looking to explore decades of WHS history, research alumni, or take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, these digital yearbooks are free and open for everyone to view.

You can access the digital yearbook archive today on the WHS Library Media Center web page: WHS Library Media Center

Happy browsing!

Voting for the Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award (MTCBA) officially opens October 1st!

MTCBA is the only book award in Massachusetts decided entirely by teens in grades 7–12. You’ve read the nominees, argued over the characters, and found your favorites—now it’s time to make your vote count!

How to Participate:

1. Explore the Nominees: Check out the nominated titles in the high school library or browse the full list online.

2. Cast Your Vote: Voting opens October 1st! Cast your ballot directly at https://www.mateenchoicebook.org/home or stop by the library to fill out a paper ballot.

3. Spread the Word: Tag your favorite reads and reviews on social media using #MTCBA!

Which book will take home the top prize this year? You decide!

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.

Photography Club will meet Thursday October 22nd in Room 2302. The theme for this week is Wildlife. There are so many squirrels, bunnies, and deer out right now and some of the pictures you can get should be so amazing this time of year. In my backyard there are so many bunnies all the time. So get outside and see what is in nature. The Photography Club also has a new instagram: @walpole_photographyclub Please follow and see all the pictures the club is taking each week. All new members are welcome and no experience is necessary. Contact Mrs. D'Agostino for information. jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us

Thanks for all the senior portraits submissions.

Our next deadline for the senior pages is a baby picture. Show us how far your senior has come by sharing a baby picture (ages 1-5). The deadline for baby pictures is October 23rd.

The image should be jpg, jpeg, or png files and should be titled lastname_firstname.

Please submit pictures to the Yearbook Classroom - Baby Pictures Dropbox.

Email Ms. Gould with any questions

"Art Club is kicking off again this year EVERY Thursday from 2:10-3:10 with Mr. B in room 1141! The first day will be Thursday 9/10 and will be a chance to let your creative side run wild!
ALL artists are welcome and all ideas and styles are encouraged!
Hope to see you all there!"

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

Registration for winter sports will be opening 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