WHS eNotes
October 24, 2025
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in national conversation about new AI technologies in our society. Like many new tech tools, AI has the potential to dramatically change how we work, learn, and play. This year, WPS is beginning a process of intentional, thoughtful study of AI’s opportunities and challenges, with an eye toward adopting the most beneficial AI practices while avoiding pitfalls.
We are seeking interested parents/guardians to join our new WPS AI Steering Team. The AI Steering Team will be made up of a representative sampling of teachers, administrators, parents, students, office staff, and other stakeholders. Members of the team need not be “AI experts” and may be anywhere on the spectrum between “excited” and “skeptical,” as long as they can approach the work with an open mind. This team will meet approximately once a month after school via Google Meet.
Parents/guardians who are interested in joining the WPS AI Steering Team can fill out this form to apply. Please note that there are a limited number of seats available on this team and selections will be made to ensure a wide range of perspectives. Questions can be directed to Tom Reeve at TReeve@walpole.k12.ma.us.
There will be a STEM Academy meeting on Tuesday October 28th at 2:10 in Room 1336. All STEM Academy Members should attend. Please contact Mr. Braccini if you need more information.
The Chamber Strings Orchestra Club meets every Thursday from 2:15-3:15 PM in room 1101. This is a good opportunity for students who play a stringed instrument, but are unable to fit Orchestra into their school schedule. Please contact Mr. Bedrossian or Gwen Haferd for any information.
AP Fees
AP Students: AP exam fees are due by Thursday, November 13th. The cost is $110 per exam, unless you've been otherwise notified. Please submit cash or check (made payable to Walpole High School) to the counseling secretary.
The following colleges will be visiting during the Intervention Block on Wednesday, October 29th in the gymnasium. All students are welcome!
Syracuse University
- High Point University
- Springfield College
- Mitchell College
- Seton Hall University
- Clarkson University
- Quinnipiac University
- Catholic University of America
- University of New Haven
- Iona University
"The Walpole High School National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is looking for any requests for projects or services where our members can contribute their time, skills, and energy. NAHS is a selected group of creative, talented, and conscientious students dedicated to using their skills to support the community through art. Please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/4DpXdE3m7aaTTQE27) if you or anyone in your community is looking for help with bringing their creative projects to life!"
Attention ALL GRADES: School picture Re-take Day will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 in the large conference room in the Media Center. Please have your photo taken during snack time, lunch or during your study.
The PM Club will meet Tuesday, October 28th after school in Señora Bacon's room (1319) to plan the November trip. We had a great time in September at the Museum of Illusions and in October at Boston Lights at the Franklin Park Zoo. Join us to see what we'll plan for November. Any student who has paid their Student Activity Fees is welcome to participate.
Starting now until October 27, enter your funny, spooky, or cute pets in costume photos to the Humane Society (whshumanesociety@walpole.k12.ma.us). The winner will be announced on Halloween and there will be prizes... Cash donations can be given to Mrs Wilson or Mrs Thornton and will be given to local animal shelters.
Photography Club will meet the day before Halloween, Thursday October 30th. The theme this week is Halloween Decorations. Make your pictures spooky, creepy, or fun Halloween decorations. We can't wait to see what you come up with for pictures. This should be a fun theme. Go around your neighborhoods and see who has decorated or if you visit a Haunted House take some pictures. See you next week for Halloween week .
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Message from the Athletic Director
The winter registration on Family ID opened on Monday, October 6th. It will close again on Wednesday, November 26th, at 11:00 am, and it will not reopen until Monday night after the first day of practices.
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.
Baseline ImPACT Testing will be administered at WHS before the winter tryouts. It will be November 3rd to November 6th from 2:30 - 3:30 in the media center.
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.
Athletic fees are due for all sports before receiving a uniform. You can pay online or by check. Please wait until after tryouts before paying if you are trying out for a cut sport. MySchoolBucks is open for any student participating in a non-cut sport in the winter. Please see below for the fee schedule
Winter Athletic Fees- $375 for Boys/Girls Hockey and Gymnastics and $275 for the other 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/
WHS Contact Information
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