WMS Newsletter
May 29, 2026
Physical Exam Requirements
Please note that Walpole Public Schools policy requires a physical to be submitted for all students before entering the 7th grade. If you have not already done so, please send a copy to the school nurses Samantha Ludwig sludwig@walpole.k12.ma.us or Julie Slotnick jslotnick@walpole.k12.ma.us. The physical forms can also be faxed directly to the nurses at 508-660-7245 or a hard copy can be dropped off in the health office.
Tuesday, June 16 will now be observed as an Early Release Day
All schools will dismiss at their regular early dismissal time
Due to significant and unusual traffic congestion experienced during a recent World Cup Event that delayed school dismissal and transportation, Tuesday, June 16 has been designated as an Early Release Day for all Students.
Here is the link to the Updated School Calendar with Snow Days: SY 25-26 Calendar
Bus registration for the 2026-2027 school year is underway!
Please click on the link below to register!
Exciting News for Student Absences, Dismissals and Tardies!
Instead of sending a handwritten note to the WMS Main office you can now use the WMS Notification Form.
- For Absences and Tardies, we ask that parents do their best to complete this form within 24 hours of the missed instructional time in order to communicate with the Main Office.
- For Dismissals, we ask that parents do their best to complete this form at least two hours prior to dismissal, so our staff can be prepared and teaching and learning is not disrupted by phone calls from the Main Office.
- It is important for you to complete this form so a digital pass can be created for your student which will minimize classroom interruption.
- If parents are dismissing multiple students at the same time, please complete the form for each student.
Walpole High School is currently accepting applications for next year's STEM Academy. The deadline to apply is May 29th.
All information, including the online application, can be found by visiting WHS STEM Academy. Students should contact their current middle school technology teacher or Mr. Braccini at jbraccini@walpole.k12.ma.us with any questions.
It’s time for 6th and 7th graders to order a yearbook. If any 6th or 7th grader would like to order a yearbook they need to fill out this form and bring a check made out to the Town of Walpole for $25 to Mrs. Wyman by June 5, 2026. Her room is the 6th grade tech room, room 104. If you have any questions please contact Anne Marie Wyman at awyman@walpole.k12.ma.us .
National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) Application Emailed to Eligible Students
For the 2026-2027 school year, we are planning for Walpole Middle School to be a member school for the National Junior Honor Society. At the 7th Grade Award Ceremony, we spoke to the 7th Grade students about their opportunity to apply to be in NJHS for next year.
At this time, our current 7th grade is the only grade eligible to become members of this group. On Friday, May 1, eligible students received an email to their school accounts from Ms. Elwell to invite them to apply. In order to be eligible to apply, students had to academically qualify with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher through their time at WMS.
NJHS is based on five pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. In order to complete the application, students should complete the form in Ms. Elwell's email and outline their specific community service before the stated deadline of Friday, June 5.
For any students who were not eligible at this time, or for any students who miss the deadline, be aware that you will be able to apply next year as well. If families have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Elwell, Ms. Naismith, or your student's assistant principal.
This Math site for parents is designed specifically for parents and families. It offers a breakdown of the topics in each of the 8 units covered throughout the course of the year. Most of the topics have a video link built in that will offer support for students and/or parents/families when working on math at home. There is a section for each grade level course, as well as math connections. In addition, there is a section that breaks down the prerequisite skills that play a big role for each grade level. We hope this serves as a valuable resource for parents and families throughout the year.
This Humanities site for parents serves as an informational hub for curriculum topics in ELA, Social Studies and Reading.
Please be sure to read the IXL tab in the website.
The Related Arts Team Bulletin can be found Here. You can find updates for Music, Fitness and Health, Art, Technology, Is it Math and Reading organized by Grade and Subject.
Find the month's school menu here.
Our Lost & Found in the cafeteria continues to fill up each day with sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and many other items.
Please encourage your student to check for any missing belongings before the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be donated. Thank you!
Virtual Backpack Upcoming Events
Please be sure to visit the Virtual Backpack for upcoming events such as:
Carrie Ruggiero
Principal
Walpole Middle SchoolWebsite: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/wms
Location: 625 Washington Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 660-7226