WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Yesterday evening, we hosted the first of two parent/teacher conferences. We have another conference time this Monday, November 24th from 3:30 - 6:00PM. Conferences are being held by appointment only using these links. Report Cards were published to your X2 Aspen page on November 12th. Please remember that teachers are available for extra help every Wednesday from 1:34PM. There are also teachers available in the Media Center every time your student has a study hall. Please utilize these extra help opportunities!

This coming Wednesday will be an Early Release Day. We are once again running an alternative activity day that we call ‘Timberwolf Wednesday’ for both students and staff. Our staff have offered many different activities for students, and there will be a Pep Rally held in the gym for all those students who want to attend. Students should sign up as soon as possible after 2:30pm today if they haven't done so already using the link above, as activities will fill up fast. Students must be registered for at least the first two sessions if you are planning on attending the pep rally during the last session.

For anyone dealing with a child who is exhibiting School Avoidance, this article in Psychology Today provides some sage advice. “Though not an official mental health diagnosis, the research on school avoidance indicates its roots are usually in emotional issues, largely anxiety-based”.

This weekend, our very talented Cheerleaders have qualified for the State Championships which takes place at Worcester State University. I want to wish them the very best of luck!

Finally, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. I hope you are able to find time for some rest and relaxation, and you get to enjoy some quality time with friends and family.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

The WHS Work Study and Innovation Career Pathway Programs are looking for business partners! If you or someone you know works for or owns a business that would be interested in hosting a student intern, please fill out this form. We are looking for partners in all fields of work – trades, doctors, accountants, engineers, etc!

Please contact James Connolly (jconnolly@walpole.k12.ma.us) with any questions. Feel free to visit the Work Study and Innovation Career Pathways websites to learn more .

Attention Seniors: The following scholarships are now available. Please check the scholarship list found on your SCOIR drive.

James Lavoie Essay Contest

The Larry Rooney Jr. Memorial Scholarship

AFL-CIO Scholarship

Big Y Foods Inc. Scholarship

The Stephen Philips Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Walpole Metco Fall Newsletter is out!

Enjoy!

Who: Middle & High School Students
Where: Chez Vous Skating Rink
11 Rhoades St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
When: Friday, December 12, 20205
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come skate, laugh, and connect with friends from across our communities!

This event is free, and food will be provided.

Transportation:
Buses will transport students from Walpole Middle School and Walpole High School to Chez Vous Skating Rink.

Because this event is for students only, parents are not required to attend.

Please note: Walpole students will return to WMS or WHS and must be picked up by a parent/guardian by 2:45 pm

WHS sign up link WHS Google Form

News from the World Language Department November 2025

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 (class of 2026) with testing dates in December; 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 1322 inside room 1321 in the World Language Wing).

Link to application.

Next week the nurses will start the state mandated screenings for all 9th &10th grade students (vision, hearing, height, weight, & posturals) If you would like to opt your student out of these screenings please email Nurses

Hwhite@walpole.k12.us

Kbyda@walpole.k12.ma.us

Congratulations to Walpole Speech for an awesome first tournament in Massachusetts at Mrs. Murray’s alma mater, Natick High School.

Bravo to all students who placed:

Aaron Arora- 5th in Informative Speaking and 5th in Programmed Oral Interpretation
Anna Pileggi- 3rd in Children’s Literature and also competed in Play Reading
Cara Coyne and Vanshi Shroff- 5th in Duo Interpretation
Amy Issa- 4th and Top Novice in Radio Broadcasting
Vivian Leong- 5th in Radio Broadcasting

A huge thank you to all our parent judges and drivers: Amit Arora, Helen Coyne, Selva Ramamoorthy, Michael Smith, Sadna Singh, and Charles Young!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The speech and debate holiday gift card raffle basket is on sale! Support Walpole Speech and Debate by purchasing raffle tickets from team members! We will also be selling at some lunches during the first two weeks of December, or pop by room 2124 to purchase!

Best Buddies will have their next meeting on Monday, December 1 from 2:05-3:00pm in the cafeteria.

UNICEF Club created blue ribbons to sell this month in honor of World Children's Day. The ribbons will be sold during lunch blocks 11/18-11/25 and parent-teacher conferences for $1 each.

For those interested in joining UNICEF Club, our google classroom code is: 6n53b2n. Make sure to follow our instagram to see updates: @unicef.whschapter

The WHS National Honor Society is collecting gently used coats of all sizes now until December break to support Coats for Kids and Families. Please drop off donations in the box in the main lobby.

It's time to send in your pictures and order your copy of the 2026 Pets of Walpole High Calendar! Enjoy displaying hundreds of adorable pet photos and support local animal rescues at the same time! Due by 12/10 with calendar delivery in time for December break. Makes a great gift!

Click here for details: Calendar order form and photo submission

The WHS Chamber Orchestra 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.

"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!"

Please check in with our Class of 2026 Information site for ALL info regarding Senior year, including Yearbook due dates and updates!

The Photography Club will not be meeting for 2 weeks so enjoy your Thanksgiving Break. Over the break the theme is Food! So take pictures of the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and all those delicious pies and desserts. Pretend you are Food Network's next photographer and take a great picture of all the food you will hopefully be feasting on in the next two weeks and make it look like a professional food picture.

The Photography Club will also be running its annual Photography Contest. The contest will run from November 25 - December 16th. The theme is "Bug's Eye View" Think of yourself as a bug really small and on the ground. How does a bug see up above? Bug's Eye View is getting your camera low to the ground and creating an image by making the subject appear much larger.

If you would like more information contact jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us

Follow our instagram to see the pictures from the club: @@photography_whs123

Don't forget to check out Timber Talk! Walpole High School's student run recap of all the sports we can fit into our show.

Timber Talk s1e7 10 21 2025

Please like and subscribe so we can build our viewership.

YouTube channel:

WHS Timber TV - YouTube

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 needs to be administered at WHS before the winter tryouts. Please reach out to your coach if you have any questions regarding ImPact testing.

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/

Email: dstmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpolehighADSM

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