We wrapped up November with so much to be thankful for, but most of all we're grateful to have such an incredible school community that rallies together to provide excellence across the district. Check out a few of our monthly highlights below!

Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, staff, volunteers and families of the Weymouth High Theater Company, and everyone involved in Seussical, for an absolutely amazing weekend of performances! From all of us at Weymouth Public Schools, give yourself a round of applause!!!

Congratulations to the 2022 Inductees who were honored Saturday, November 26:

1950 & 1951 Football Teams, Tony Mazelli, Mark Ducharme '75, PJ Silva '99, Bobby Powell '01,

Catie Whelan '05, Jackie Moscardelli '08, Sam Bennett '09, Charlie Coyle '10, Jill Corcoran ' 11,

Khary Bailey-Smith '12

WHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony Photo Album

WHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony Event Video

The WHSAHF exists to recognize and honor the Weymouth High School Student-Athletes, Coaches, Teams and Athletic Contributors for their achievements and contributions to the Weymouth High School Athletics' programs.

Our Story Continues..... is the legacy project of Weymouth 400, Inc., a non-profit organization charged with the programs and events commemorating the 400th Anniversary of original settlement of Wessagusset, the 2nd oldest settlement in Massachusetts.

Produced and filmed by HawkVisuals, this documentary will tell the story of the town, its community and highlight the events and programs of Weymouth 400 over the last several years.

We are excited to have you with us and can't wait to share this historic night for our community.

Join us...as Our Story Continues.....

Reserve Your Spot HERE

As we head into the new year, we're working on a little something special for our educators. Help us show our appreciation by answering one of these three questions:

1. Name an educator who has had a positive impact on your education, and tell us why.

2. Tell us about a time a person, class, or experience in school has made a difference in your life, or has had a profound impact on your future.

3. What do you love most about school?

Turkey Trot Time!

To give students greater voice and engagement, our 5th grade teams are hard at work with their committees. Here is a picture of the community service committee with their canned food drive boxes.

On November 30, the AAPC hosted the Tanglewood Marionettes. They performed the tale of Persus and Medusa. After the show, the performers discussed how they made their set and puppets for the play. The kids were amazed!

Hamilton students collected change through November and were able to donate over two thousand dollars to patients experiencing a new breast cancer diagnosis.

Second grade got to harvest potatoes from the garden with the farmer from Holly Hill Farm!

Students who earned paw slips for ROARing across Hamilton!

Fifth graders got to create their own board games in STEAM class

We are excited to continue our PBIS (positive behavior intervention and supports) program this year. As part of the program, we will continue our tradition of recognizing students from each room on a weekly basis for their demonstration of Respect, Owning actions, Achievement and Responsibility (ROAR).

Celebrating SEPAC month Mrs. Yocum and Ms. Siracusa had a feast for their students: They worked on a table setting, organized the menu, and hosted their guests. WE thank food services for their support in making this event happen for them.

Parents came out to cheer on our runners. The day started with a pep rally Nash cheerleaders rocked the house!

Tribute to Veterans & Celebrating Kindness

Talbot celebrated veterans day by asking families and students to send in a star honoring a Veteran they know. We displayed them throughout the school.

Momenta Coach visited Talbot and worked on many different skills, 6 syllable types, expository writing, and Wit and Wisdom.

Noah DeBerardinis was recognized for his art work of the Abigail Adams House.

A "Very Cool" Red Hot Ride - Mya and Tyler Crane attended the WFD's Open House and won a ride to Wessagusset on a Weymouth Fire Truck. It was very exciting for the Cranes and the whole school community!

We celebrated Veterans Day by showing our love and appreciation for ESP Kristen Sheehan. and Air Force Veteran. We also had a Veterans Day Assembly with David Dyer, who served in the Army 10th Mountain Division (and is a former elementary school classmate of Mrs. Frat!).

We had our annual "1st Grade Alphabet Parade" to celebrate our first graders' big accomplishment of learning all of their letters and sounds. It is always a special event!

Wessagusset honored "World Kindness Day" with a Kindness Celebration. Our PBIS Ambassadors read a book about Kindness to the whole school, and students who exemplify kindness were nominated by teachers and presented with 'Kindness Recognition Awards'.

Students are loving the MWC Boxing Club coached by Mr. Leahy. They are learning amazing skills while keeping fit!

WHS Marching Band marches in the Quincy Christmas Parade!

Our SkillsUSA students were chosen to represent WHS CTE at the MA Fall State Leadership Conference. 4 gold medal leader awards, 3 silver medals, Skill display awards and a safety award. Congratulations to all our students!

Extra Extra! EIght of our students ranging from 9th through 12th grade auditioned for Senior Districts on Saturday. The audition required them to prepare a college-level solo, memorize 12 scales, and sight read a piece of music they have never seen or heard before with only 1 minute to prepare. They perform these items one-on-one for a judge. It is quite intense and can be intimidating! We are so incredibly proud of all of our students who took the opportunity to learn and grow through this process. Over 600 students auditioned from Southeastern Mass. auditioned, and approximately 200 were accepted, including Grace Kearsing, a flutist in 11th grade at Weymouth High School!

• Friday, December 9 - End Term 1 (Gr. 1-5)
• Tuesday, December 13 - District Student Half Day - Staff Development
• Friday, December 23 - Student Half Day
• December 26 - December 30 - Holiday Break

Linda Hof

Curriculum Coordinator

With 21 years in education, I am excited to be returning to New England and especially to WHS. I have a background in teaching Social Studies, to include World History, US History, Global Perspectives, Human Geography, Government, and Economics. In 2017 I entered administration as a District Mentor and Test Coordinator, and in 2019 I received a degree in Ed Leadership along with AP/Principal certification. I am thrilled to be heading up the Social Studies team at WHS and I look forward to growing with my team as we embrace the 3 E's.

What I love most about being an educator is the relationships that are developed with students. Every time I get letters from students telling me about how I've impacted their lives, I'm reminded why I entered this profession, and how important it is to make a difference in our students' lives, empowering them to embrace their futures.

I am a huge sports fan, and when it comes to the Bruins, I am over the top!

When it comes to favorites, I am big on travel. I have been throughout Europe, to China, and I go to Hawaii as frequently as possible. My two favorite cities are Boston and London, as I am enthralled with the history of each.

Linda Magee

Department Head, Special Education

I have been working in Weymouth at WHS since 2019.

I grew up in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth South High School . I knew when I was in first grade at Ralph Talbot School that I wanted to go into the Special Education field. It was here that my teacher, Miss. Joseph pointed out to me that I had a" special gift" of helping the other students and encouraged me to become a special educator!

I have 4 children, 2 cats, and a new puppy and live in Norwell. I love to travel especially to the Caribbean my favorite island is St. John and my favorite restaurants in St. John are Skinny Legs and Miss Lucy's.

My favorite movie is Top Gun - all my pets named after original Top Gun characters- my cats are named Maverick and Goose and my dog is Charlie!

Please Note: Construction schedules are weather permitting and are subject to change.

The contractor for the Columbian Square Improvement Project, PA Landers is anticipated to perform drainage improvements on Pleasant Street from the Whole Foods Plaza entrance to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Central Street in early December. Construction activities will be performed between the hours of 7 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Motorists are advised that traffic through the work zone will be managed utilizing an alternating traffic pattern, use caution while travelling through the work zone. Police details will be on site to assist in the safe facilitation of pedestrian and motor vehicle movement through the area. Delays are expected please plan for travel.

Visit: www.columbiansquareimprovements.com to learn more about the project. Have questions or concerns, feel free to contact us. Our team is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, email us at ColumbianSquareImprovements@weymouth.ma.us or call us at (800) 365-1635.

The Backpack Program is BACK, and has expanded into a districtwide program! Each Friday students who are in need and enrolled in the program are discreetly provided a backpack of food to take home for the weekend. This is a weekly program that continues all year, or until you no longer wish to participate.

If you feel that your children would benefit from receiving additional food to meet their nutritional needs over the weekend, we encourage you to sign them up by filling out the form provided by their school. All information related to this program is confidential. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Backpack Program Founders:

Marisa Matta | marisa.matta@weymouthschools.org

Katie Mahoney | kathleen.lyon@weymouthps.org

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Classes to be held at Weymouth High School in the MaryJo Livingstone Humanities Center

Enter through Door #13 (Handicapped Accessible) or Door #14 (Across from Tennis Courts)

Ages 14+ - CPR is free to WHS Students and Staff

Community Members Welcome to Participate! $17 fee to community members

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