WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on the following dates/times:

• Thursday, November 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

• Monday, November 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Please see below for directions on how to sign up for conferences.

Although not the most uplifting topic, something that has grabbed my attention in the past few years is the increase in loneliness that I see across all demographics. When it is identified in our student population, we provide as much support as possible. It is important that we all remain vigilant to the signs of loneliness in our children, our students, and our friends.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Please click HERE to access the 2024 Teacher Conference Site. It is easiest to view on a computer.

If you are using a phone, click the three lines in the upper right corner, and select "Click HERE for the list of Teachers".

This will open a page with links to a spreadsheet listing all teachers. Please sign up with individual teachers for 5 minute conferences.

Information and presentations about our Work Study and Innovation Pathways programs will also be available in Room 1318. Stop by to learn more about these amazing programs that we have to offer our students!

Tickets for WHS Drama’s production of the hit musical “Once Upon A Mattress” are now on sale! Head to https://walpoledrama.ludus.com to get yours!

The nurses will begin postural screening for all freshmen starting November 6. If you would like to opt your student out of screening, please email either Kim Byda (kbyda@walpole.k12.ma.us) or Heather White (hwhite@walpole.k12.ma.us).

Dear families,

Please read this month's newsletter. It contains links to the WPS Health Services Department and other helpful sites you can use when making decisions about whether or not you should send your child to school based on symptoms of illness.

"What if my child is sick?" - https://secure.smore.com/n/9ga8n

The newsletter is also posted on the Walpole Public Schools website.

The World Language Department is offering students the opportunity to earn the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school

or district in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages by high school graduation.

The Seal is awarded at two proficiency levels and can be used to communicate with academic institutions, employers, and the community that students are able to study, work, and engage with others in two or more languages. Students who meet the criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy will receive an insignia provided by the Department of Education to be affixed to their high school transcript. An application is now available for seniors only with testing dates in January; the application is included in these enotes. Dates for juniors will be upcoming in the spring. Interested students can talk to their World Language teacher or see Ms. Kay (room 1321 inside the language lab).

The Walpole High School Science Olympiad team will be teaming up with Double Good Popcorn to raise money to support the team! Sales will take place for 4 days only, from November 21st at 5pm - November 25th 5pm. Representatives will be available at parent teacher conferences on thursday to help with orders, or you can place an order online when the link goes live!

National Honor Society is organizing a winter coat drive through Coats for Kids & Families to help ensure all community members have warm clothing for the colder months. Please consider donating gently used coats, hats, scarves, and gloves in all sizes. Collection bins will be located in the school lobby from 11/19 to 12/20. Your generosity will make a difference—together, we can keep our community warm this winter!

Please bring in non perishable items (canned goods, dry goods etc) to help support our local food pantry. Provisions can be put in the box in the main lobby and the deadline for sharing goods is Friday November 22nd. Many thanks for your generosity!

There is still time to sign up for the April WHS Latin Club trip to Sicily (April 2025)! If you are interested, all of the pertinent information regarding the itinerary and how to sign up can be found here -- https://www.paideiainstitute.org/walpole_high_school_2025. Contact Mr. Gabriel Bakale (gbakale@walpole.k12.ma.us) if you have any questions.

Recognition Ads

Recognition Ads are now on sale. If you would like to congratulate your senior with a recognition ad in the back of the Yearbook, purchase a recognition ad at this link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1065365

Candids:

We are looking for candid pictures of the graduating class. Share your favorite pictures from childhood through today. The more pictures we receive, the more personal the Yearbook will be. Upload your pictures here: https://photos.jostens.com/4NDFVZ

Catch up with what the robotics team in the month of October. The Timberwolves and Pup Cups have been very busy this past month. Take a moment to read all about what the team has been doing. The team kicked off its “Mock Build” for the fall training session and Lego teams are up and running. The team went to the STEM teacher fair at Gillette as well. Take a moment to read about it in our latest edition of Wolf Tech Monthly.

https://secure.smore.com/n/newxr-wolftech-monthly

The WHS Humane Society is once again running the Pets of Walpole High Calendar fundraiser. Submit photos of your pets and purchase a calendar that celebrates all of our fur babies! All proceeds are donated directly to local animal shelters. Calendars will be available before December break. All animals are welcome and encouraged!

Photos and orders can be submitted here: Pets of Walpole High 2025 Calendar

The Photography Club will not be meeting again until the first week of December on December 5th. The theme is Food! Enjoy the holiday and take some amazing pictures of the food over Thanksgiving. Use some Portrait Mode or close ups of some fancy desserts , a picture of beautiful turkey that just came out of the oven, or a delicious looking pie. We are all excited to see the food everyone eats over the holidays. If you have any questions about the club please contact Mrs. D'Agostino. jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us Please check out our instagram to see our pictures that the club takes: whs_photographyclub123

All event information is listed in the link below. We look forward to seeing you at the games.

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: rdowd@walpole.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleAD

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