WMS Newsletter

Dear WMS Families,

As we turn the calendar to May, we are entering one of the busiest and most rewarding stretches of the school year. Our focus remains on strong teaching and learning, supporting students through MCAS, and continuing to meet students where they are through targeted instruction.

This is also a time to celebrate our community, spring concerts, performances, and end-of-year events are right around the corner and highlight the incredible talents of our students. We are proud of the way our students continue to demonstrate our core values each day.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership. Consistent attendance and daily engagement remain critical as we head into the final weeks of the school year.

Warm regards,

Carrie Ruggiero, Principal

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.

Tuesday, June 16 will now be observed as an Early Release Day

All schools will dismiss at their regular early dismissal time

This adjustment reflects the unique scale of this international event and is not reflective of typical stadium-related activities. The Walpole Police Department plans to increase patrols and monitor areas where students may typically gather, and principals will communicate with families to discourage students from congregating in already congested areas throughout town.

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!

https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/article/2788908

WMS is proud to share the Honor Roll recipients for Term 3.

• High Honor Roll - all grades for academic, exploratory subjects and conduct are 90 or higher.
• Honor Roll - all grades for academic, exploratory subjects and conduct are 80 or higher.
• Commendable - all "C" (consistently) for behavior, classwork and homework.

Certificates will be distributed in homeroom this week!

High Honor Roll Grade 8

Sham A., Eleanor B., Chloe B., Alexander B., Isabella B , Connor E., Harrison F., Lauren F., Amartya G., Zoe H., Aadhav J., Angela J., Knox K., Reid L., Lillian M., Raghav P., Anjali R., Martina S.

High Honor Roll Grade 7

Aayush A., Jack B., Amber B., Valentina B., Scarlet B., Laila B., Francesca C., Ananya C., Karolina D., Leander E., Antonia F., Logan F., Kira F., Ahana F., Juliana G., Nitika G., Siddharth G., Elyjah H., Lacey H., Owen H., Sarah H., Spandan J., Alexa J., Daniella K., Sarah K., Julia K., Emily K., Simon K., Benjamin L., Caroline M., Arhan M., Finley M., Shealynn M., Emma M., Amelia M., Angelina M., Luke M., Olivia M., Diya N., Ciaran O., Arianna O., Caellum O., Faith P., Ryan P., Liliana P., Violet R., Jonah S., Kaiden S., Viraj S., Jiya S., Zephyr S., Tucker S., Phoebe T., Alexa T., Ritisha T., Kyra W., Avery Y.

High Honor Roll Grade 6

Wyatt A., Guilherme A., Owen B., Abigail B., Zachary B., Sloane B., James B., Natalie B., Theodore B., Leela B., Ava C., Robert C., Elwin C., Siena C., Ellie C., Lucy C., Rosalie D., Castrista D., Maera D., Blake F., Kyle F., Rowan F., Colin F., Emily F., Henry F., Meredith F., Lila G., Emma G., Lillian G., Evelyn H., Ryan H., Rose H., Casey H., Logan J., Liam K., Will K., Sean K., Nathaniel K., Kedar K. Samuel K., Madeline L., Phoebe L., Brooke L., Arjun L., Alexander L., Benjamin L., Natalie L., Emilia M., Kate M., Joseph M., Zachary M., Morgan M., Stella M., Mika M., Matthew M., Jack M., Meena M., Logan N., Gregory N., Peter N., Leah P., Alexander P., Dominic Q., Maeve Q., John R., James R., Elissa S., Nadine S., Landry S., Jacob S., Lauren S., Noah S., William S., Camille S., Sean S., Grace S., Owen S., Annabelle T., Cormic W., Madeline W., Anna W., Cora W.

Honor Roll/Commendable Grade 8

Gavin A., Soriya A., Charlotte B., Brynn B., Weston B., Paige B., Adrian B., Reiss B., Kaylee B., Natalie B., Lyle C., Brayden C., Emilee C., Nathan C., Elena C., Jaylyn C., Alexa C., Noah C., Grace C., Luiza C., Emmily C., Genevieve D., Juliet D., Giada D., Noah D., Leah D., Samuel F., Leah F., Luciana F., Stephen F., Alexa F., Allison F., Annalisa F., Anthony F., Nathan G., Zachary G., Marika G., Bella H., Callie H., Megan H., Henry H., Ethan H., Myles H., Brynn H., Chloe I., Aarav J., Isaac J., Lauren K., Ella K., Lola K., Grady K., Benjamin L., Charlotte L., Emma L., Ethan L., Joanna L., Griffin M., Koh M., Brooke M., Kyle M., Kaylin M., Kylie M., Mayla M., Kellen M., Ava M., Aaron M., Benson M., Logan M., Connor M., Bella M., Ava M., Luke N., Ronald O., Julia O., Taylor O., Stephen O., Frank P., Marina P., Charlotte P., Hailey P., Suhas P., Janella P., Anna Q., Sadie R., Charlotte R., Evelyn R., Giavanna R., Aadith S., Layla S., Margaret S., Jarai S., Leona S., Abigail S., Leah S., Giara S., Adam S., Owen S., Ervin S., Rhys T., Danica T., Jacob T., Madison T., Mackenzie T., Zoey T., Pranjol U., Thomas Eduardo V., Anya V., Connor W., Declan W., Audrey W., Hayden W., Caroline Y., Ayla Z., Benjamin Z.

Honor Roll/Commendable Grade 7

Isaac A., Joseph A., Matthew A., Chloe A., William A., Thomas A., Cecelia A., Matthew A., Aaron A., Miguel A., Kyi A., Samantha B., Jameson B., Ashlyn B., Michael B., Isla B., Saulo B., Sanvi B., Anna B., Addison B., Jack C., Tenley C., Evan C., Scarlett C., Samuel C., Maeve C., Ayla C., Maxwell C., Jai C., Eric C., Phoebe C., Victoria C., Basajjassubi D., Leah D., Eliza D., Mason D., Madilyn D., Carina D., Madelyn D., Addison E., Keegan E., Brooke E., Connor F., Madison F., Charlotte F., Peter F., Julian F., Charlotte F., Juliana G., Darshika G., Saanvika G., Andrew H., Katherine H., Emily H., Eleanor H., Lucy H., Sophia J., Eamon J., Zachary J., Matthew K., Matthew K., James K., Isha K., Violet L., Sayuna L., Gianna L., Mia L., Brynna L., Zachary L., Nicolas L., Owen L., Shea L., Clark L., Luke M., Chiara M., Finn M., Mackenzie M., Emilia M., Sierra M., Mark M., Luke M., Kellan M., Alexander M., Ella M., Sean M., Brayden M., Michael M., Colby M., Isobel M., Bethany M., Thomas M., Lindsey M., Nolan M., Gift M., Sofia N., Doug O., Isla O., Emilee O., Maximus O., Michael P., Alexandra P., Adam P., Aliza Q., Evan R., Kyle R., Alejandro R., Mary R., Camilla R., Ansh R., Gabriella R., Joseph S., Diya S., Camden S., Giovanni S., Mia S., Adelaide S., Aiden S., Samriddhi S., Gabriel S., Grace T., Molly T., Joshua T., Madison T., Lilliana T., Matthew U., Nickens V., Ruthwik Sharma V., Claire V., Audrey V., Peyton W., Shayne W., Xavier W., Luke W., Isabelle W., Kayden W., Jackson W., Lorelei W., Evan Z.

Honor Roll/Commendable Grade 6

Boston A., Scarlett A., Tessa A., Sanvi A., Emily A., Anthony A., George B., Theodore B., Valerie B., Joseph B., Stella B., Annabella B., Jack B., Owen B., Benjamin B., John B., Vivian B., James C., Cameron C., Domenic C., Mason C., Lyla C., Lillian C., Shayla C., Patric C., Richard C., William C., Toby C., Pierce D., Daniel D., Adalyn D., Charlie D., Sophia D., Ellis D., Liam D., Jocelyn D., Lily D., Reis D., Adrian D., Madison E., Kendall F., Emily F., Valentine F., Marcus F., Blake F., Peter F., Kylie F., Stella F., Broderick G., Ryan G., Jessica G., Summer G., Reilly H., Lauren H., Nathan H., Kaiel J., James J., Jason J., Ayan K., Kendall K., Matthew K., Robert K., Owen K., Julia K., Abigail K., Cameron K., Colin L., Catherine L., Marjorie L., Lucas L., Madison L., Cameron L., Morgan L., Kaylin M., Jarod M., Devin M., Mason M., Sadie M., James M., Colin M., Grayson M., Collin M., Peyton M., Rocco M., Brooke M., Keegan M., Cadence M., Joel N., Aaron N., Tadhg O., Harper O., Jacob O., Sadie O., Madelyn O., Victoria P., Elizabeth P., Gianna P., Ryan P., Declan P., Daniela R., Natyeliz P., Maria R., Aiden R., Olivia R., Benjamin S., Jake S., Ishana S., Taylor S., Sloane S., Jackson S., Gabriel S., Sara S., Colin S., Liam S., Brynn S., Owen S., Wyatt T., Ava T., Viviana T., Evan V., Brianna V., Viyan V., Abigail W., Alexandra Z.

Congratulations to our Term 3 Merit Award recipients!

These students continue to demonstrate positive behaviors that reflect our core values of Community, Compassion, Responsibility, Resilience, and Excellence. We are proud to recognize the many students who consistently model these values through their actions each day.

Grade 8:

Nicholas A., Gavin A., Soriya A., Cassidy B., Grace C., Elena C., Sofia C., Christopher C., Connor E., Henry F., Josiah H., Angela J., Olivia J., Gabriel K., Allison F., Charlotte L., Justin M., Ronald O-M, Ryan O., Frank P., Edward P., Janella P., Shalya R., Anjali R., Talhia R., Jarai S., Lillian S., Giara S-B., Martina S., Jaeshawn S., Mairenne S., Declan W.

Grade 7:

Kyi A., Giovanni B., Jameson B., Scarlet B., Laila B., Jack B., Tepere C., Molly C., Jack C., Anthony D., Eliza D., Denis D., Basajjassubi D., Leah D., Brooklyn F., John F., Spandan J., Zoya K., Daniella K., Julia K., Emily K., Mia L., Zachary L., Luke M., Brayden M., Elliot N., Ryan P., Faith P., Gabriella R., Camilla R., Tucker S., Giovanni S., Claire V., Luke W., Lorelai W.,

Grade 6:

Sanvi A., Guilherme A., Owen B., James B., Adriel B-J., Vivian B., Norah B., Padraig B., Lillian C., Otis C., Jack C., Evan C., James C., Maeve C., Ellie C., Ana C., Cameron C., Toby C., Pierce D., Sophia D., Giulia D., Adrian D-S-S., Madison E., Kali E., Henry F., Colin F., Emily F., Emily G., Lila G., Broderick G., Joe I., James J., Kaiel J., Samuel K., Toby K., Zakhia K., Owen K., Nathaniel K., Isabelle K., Julia K., Phoebe L., Serenity L., Colin L., Marjorie L., Colin M., James M., Ella M., Haneul M., Joseph M., Grayson M., Jarod M., John M., Keegan M., Charlotte N., Chloe N., Tadhg O.,Anna O., Sadie O., Declan P., Alexander P., Maeve Q., Oliver R., John R., Asante R., Michael R., Tyler R., Landy R-A., Grace S., Colin S., Elissa S., Gabriel S., Nadine S., Jackson S., Landry S., Gavin S., Owen S., Alexa T., Brianna V., Anna W., Abigail W.

Congratulations to our Term 3 Core Value Award Winners!

These students exemplify the values we proudly uphold at WMS: Community, Compassion, Responsibility, Resilience, and Excellence. Award recipients were recognized during flex-time assemblies this week. Guzzuppins awards were also given for students who have kept their grades the same and grown in at least one subject.

Grade 8 Recipients:

Community (Alexa F.) - Reid L., Christopher C., Rhys T., Issac J.

Compassion ( Angela J.) - Charlotte B., Michael M., Adeline M., Connor W.

Responsibility (Gavin A.) - Raghav P., Brynn B., Jaylin C., Sarah A.

Resilience (Bella H.) - Jiyashna M., Dylan D., Janella P., Chase W.

Excellence (Leah F.) - Jacob T., Zoe T., Lauren F., Harrison F.

Gozzuppins - Saniyah C., Emily C.

Media Center Bookmark Award - Overall winner for WMS and 8th Grade winner - Sham A.

Students of the Term - Jarai S., Lyle C., Luciana F.

Grade 7 Recipients

Community (Alexa F.) - Eamon J., Joseph W., Declan S., Evan C.

Compassion ( Angela J.) - Scarlet B., Maeve C., Jessica P., Kyle R.

Responsibility (Gavin A.) - Diya S., Francesca C., Chiara M., John F.

Resilience (Bella H.) - Saulo B., Addison B., Peyton W., Miguel A.

Excellence (Leah F.) - Arhan M., Victoria C., Amber B., Ryan P.

Gozzuppins - Eliza D, Nicholas L., Audrey V., Avery Y.

Media Center Bookmark Award -Kyra W.

Students of the Term - Avery Y., Mia L., Aayush A., Karolina D.

Grade 6 Recipients

Community (Alexa F.) - James B., Morgan M., Ryan H., Nolan C.

Compassion ( Angela J.) - Elizabeth P., Keegan M., Zachary M., John R.

Responsibility (Gavin A.) - James R., Emily F., Natalie B., Cadence M.

Resilience (Bella H.) - Victoria P., Casey H., Adrian D.(not pictured), Jacob S.

Excellence (Leah F.) - Madeline W., William C., Samuel K., Lauren H.

Students of the Term - Phoebe L., Valentine F., Mika M.

Gozzuppins - Wyatt A., Guilherme A., Lillian C., Kendall F., Casey H., Will K., Samuel K., Madeline L., Phoebe L., Mika M., Collin M., Grace S.

Media Center Bookmark Award - Ishana S.

Walpole Public Schools is proud to be in the running for the 2026 Terrific Tray of the Year, and we need your support! Our January-winning tray features a seasonally inspired Roasted Vegetable & Parmesan Crisp Kale Salad, paired with local apple slices in celebration of Harvest of the Month. This fresh and flavorful meal highlights ingredients from regional partners, including:

• Joe Czajkowski Farm (Hadley, MA) – Brussels sprouts and carrots
• Brookdale Fruit Farm (Hollis, NH) – Apples
• The Good Crust (Maine) – Focaccia made with locally sourced grains

This recognition celebrates our commitment to serving nutritious, locally sourced meals to students across Walpole. Please take a moment to vote and help us earn the title!
Please vote before Friday, May 8, 2026. VOTE HERE

Thank you for supporting Walpole Public Schools and our school nutrition program!

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.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Welcome to Sideline Store, THE place to score personalized spirit wear and accessories from all your favorite brands. This is a fun and easy way to show your WMS pride and celebrate our amazing school community. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your Walpole Middle School store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20.

Happy shopping, Walpole Middle School fan!

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Attention Parents/Guardians: 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.

Attention Parents/Guardians,

Please take a moment to write a message to our amazing WMS students as they embark on MCAS this year. Messages can be inspiring, motivating and encouraging. These will be displayed for students around the school on the televisions on the days of MCAS. We appreciate you!

Click on this link to send a message: MCAS 2026 Messages

As a reminder, here are the MCAS 2026 dates:

Math: 5/13 and 5/14

STE (8th grade only): 5/18 and 5/19

Civics (8th grade only): 5/27

April is School Library Month

Did you know…

• There are approximately 7,995 books in the physical library collection with over 2,478 books checked out this school year.

• Students and staff have access to eBooks and audiobooks in SORA through the Massachusetts Library System Commonwealth eBook Collection.

• Encyclopedia Britannica and some of the Gale Databases are provided to the school for free through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and a grant from the Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) because the school has a licensed librarian on staff.

• The school librarian provides information & digital literacy instruction, collaborates with classroom teachers, and curates resources.

Students can come to the school library for book suggestions and research help during homeroom, Flex Block, and most days during lunch block.

Families who are interested in playing football in high school are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will be hosted by Coach Sullivan, and attendance is expected for both parents/guardians and students.

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.

Parents of 8th grade students, please send in a baby/toddler picture (up to age 5) of your child for the yearbook. You can upload the photo using the link below. We prefer .jpg files. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Wyman or Mrs. Langwell.

Link from 2026

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.

We are continuing our Special Olympics Unified Sports Program at Walpole Middle School into April and May. We are switching things up a bit!

We will be playing Cornhole and then alternating the following week with Capture the Flag!

We will play in the gym until the weather gets warmer.

• Wednesday, April 29- Cornhole
• Wednesday, May 6- Capture the Flag
• Wednesday, May 13- Cornhole
• Thursday, Cornhole Tournament: May 21, 2026 from 3:15- 4:45 in West Bridgewater

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.

May

6 - District Art Show

12 - WMS School Council Meeting, 2:45-3:45

12 - WMS PAC Meeting, 7-8 PM

13 - MCAS Math - Session 1

14 - MCAS Math - Session 2

15 - WMS Field Day

15 - Early Release Day; 11:30

18 - MCAS STE (Grade 8 Only) Session 1

19 - MCAS STE (Grade8 Only) Session 2

25 - Memorial Day No School

26 - Incoming 6th Grade Parent/Guardian Information Night; 6-7 PM

27 - Grade 7 Blue to Museum of Fine Arts

28 - Grade 7 Orange to Museum of Fine Arts

29 - Grade 7 Green to Museum of Fine Arts

June

2 - WMS Band Concert, Grades 6,7,8; 7-8 PM

3 - WMS Orchestra Concert, Grades 6,7,8; 7-8 PM

4 - WMS Chorus Concert, Grades 6,7,8; 7-8 PM

10 - Incoming 6th Grade to visit WMS

11 - Grade 8 to Canobie Lake Park

16 - WMS Talent Show

17 - Grade 8 Promotion Ceremonies by Team; 8:15-11:15 AM

17 - Grade 8 Dance; 6-8 PM

18 - Last Day of School, Early Release Day, Term 4 Ends

Find the month's school menu here.

Our lost and found has grown exponentially with lots of sweatshirts, jackets, and loads of water bottles and other items. Please retrieve any lost items before they are donated! Thank you.

Please be sure to visit the Virtual Backpack for upcoming events such as:

Principal

Walpole Middle School

Website: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/wms
Location: 625 Washington Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 660-7226