Community Spotlight 2026-27
Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we share upcoming community events,
enrichment activities, resources, and fundraisers all in one convenient place!
Upcoming Events
🎭 Weymouth High Theater Company Proudly Presents "The SpongeBob Musical" 🌊🍍⭐
Tickets are now available for the multiple award-winning Weymouth High Theater Company's production of "The SpongeBob Musical!" This bright, fast-paced, funny, family-friendly night of entertainment with the most talented kids around will surely bring smiles to faces! Come join us and have "The Best Day Ever!" Shows run at Chapman Middle School on Nov. 20, 21, & 22.
🏀 ELKS NATIONAL HOOP SHOOT 🏀
The Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest is being held on Saturday, November 21 at Weymouth High School. The contest is free and open to children ages 8-13. Registration is at 9:30 AM and the contest will be held from 10:00-12:00. Learn more here!
🏀 WJBL WINTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!🏀
Looking for a basketball program this winter? WJBL has a program for everyone!
1st & 2nd Grade: Junior Wildcat Instructional
3rd - 8th Grade: Town Basketball
9th - 12th Grade: Anzalone League
For more information or to register click here!
🏀 WJBL Junior Wildcat Instructional Basketball Program🏀
Junior Wildcat Instructional Basketball is a fun 8 week learn to play program for children in grades 1 and 2. The cost is $150/player.
WHEN: Every Saturday December 5th through February 6th (except 12/26 & 1/2).
1st GRADE: 8:30-9:20 AM 2nd GRADE: 9:30-10:20 AM
🏀 WEYMOUTH GIRLS' BASKETBALL 🏀
Weymouth Girls' Basketball is being held on Saturdays in January and December at Abigail Adams!
GRADES K-1: Intro to Basketball: 8AM, $125/player
GRADES 2-3: Mini League: 9AM, $125/player
GRADES 3-10: Winter Recreation, $175/player
🪢 EXPLORE SCOUTING IN WEYMOUTH 🪢
Come make new friends and try new things with scouting in Weymouth! Adventure starts here!
PACK 19: Grades K-5, Co-ed
Meets every other Monday 5:30-6:30 PM at Moose Lodge: 175 Howard St, Braintree
Check out the Pack 19 Facebook Group!
TROOP 19: Grades 6-12, Boys
Meets every Monday 6:30-8:15 PM at Moose Lodge: 175 Howard Street, Braintree
Check out the Troop 19 Facebook Group!
👖 WHS FREE CLOTHING GIVE-A-WEY 👕
The Free Clothing Give-A-Wey will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 9 AM - 1 PM at Weymouth High School in the Maroon Cafeteria. Donations may be dropped off on Friday, November 6 from 3-7 PM in the Maroon Cafeteria. Donations of all seasons, styles, and sizes are encouraged! Please contact Ann Harrington with any questions (781) 331-4663.
🎁 WHS 56th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR 🎁
Weymouth High School will be hosting their annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Entry is $3 per person with proceeds benefitting the Class of 2027. Stop by and get some holiday shopping done while supporting over 100 local vendors and artists. We hope to see you there!
⛄Chapman Winter Craft Fair 2026 ⛄
🥗 New Menu at the Wildcat Café! 🥪
The Wildcat Café has launched their 2nd menu of the year with all the tasty goodness available starting on November 4th! Head over to Weymouth High School and enjoy a sit-down lunch all prepared and served by Weymouth Culinary CTE students. The café is open most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the school year from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM.
For up-to-date information, you can visit the Wildcat Café & Bakery Website!
Community Events
🗽 2026–2027 Elks Americanism Essay Contest (Grades 5–8) 🗽
All 5th through 8th-grade students are invited to enter the annual Elks Americanism Essay Contest by writing a 300-word essay on this year's theme, "Explain a Constitutional Right or Privilege and How It Affects You and Your Family."
National prizes awarded per grade division include $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place. Submissions are due to our local lodge by December 15, 2026, and must be submitted with a completed official cover sheet. Please review the full details and guidelines to participate!
🧶 KNITTING DROP IN CLASSES🧶
Kids ages 12+ are invited to drop in to the library for knitting group!
Knitting and More: Tuesdays from 6-7 PM at Fogg Library
In Stitches Fiber Arts Club: Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM at Tufts Library
🦅 VETERANS DAY PARADE🦅
The Town of Weymouth Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11 with events beginning at 9:30 AM.
🏃🏻♂️ DREAMCATCHER 2026🏃🏻♀️
The Dreamcatcher Classic Thanksgiving Day Road Race is being held on Thursday, November 26 at 7:30 AM at Weymouth High School. For more information or to register click here!
Community Resources & Programs
💫 STRONG & STEADY: AN ONLINE EVENT FOR OLDER ADULTS & THEIR CAREGIVERS 💫
South Shore Health's Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team is hosting an informative virtual discussion on Wednesday, November 18 from 10-11:30 for older adults and their caregivers on ways to reduce risk of common injuries while maintaining safety and independence. For more information email Sharon. To register, click here!
🎒 FOOD PANTRY BACKPACK PROGRAM🎒
The Weymouth Food Pantry has partnered with Weymouth Public Schools to continue the Backpack Program, which provides food to participating students weekly to meet their nutritional needs over the weekend. Bags include items such as juice boxes, granola bars, mac & cheese cups, goldfish crackers, and milk. The menu will vary weekly. School staff and volunteers will prepare a bag of food for each child and connect it to the student by Friday afternoon.
These bags are free, open to all students, and sponsored by the Weymouth Food Pantry.
Families can sign up for the program at any time by contacting their student's school and completing the permission slip linked here.
If you are signing up more than one child who attends different schools, please complete and submit a separate permission slip to each child's school. All families must re-enroll each school year so we can confirm current information, including any food allergies or dietary needs.
Weymouth residents are also encouraged to check out WFP’s pop-up pantry schedule here: Weymouth Food Pantry Calendar
🦃 HOLIDAY GIFT AND MEAL ASSISTANCE🎄
Below please find helpful resources for families in need of gift and meal assistance for the upcoming holidays. Many applications open in mid-October and more information can be found through the links provided.
*All applications must be submitted to the agency you are requesting support from.
Weymouth Public Schools staff are unable to submit applications on behalf of families*
Please complete this application for holiday gift assistance.
Weymouth Youth and Families will begin accepting applications mid-October.
All applications should be submitted directly to Weymouth Youth and Families at 1393 Pleasant St.
Please complete this application for holiday gift assistance
The South Shore YMCA will be accepting applications for the 2026 Holiday Assistance Program starting in October
For details, visit the Holiday Assistance Registration Page
Please call 508–238–2562 to apply
All requests are processed by phone
The phone line is open September-December
My Brother’s Keeper only accepts requests from parents in need. We do not accept second-hand requests from family, friends, or advocates
Gifts are delivered directly to homes sometime between December 1st – 24th
Log into the DTA Connect app/account and look for the Globe Santa application/link.
Complete the Globe Santa application online.
Write the requested explanation of why you are seeking holiday assistance ; do not submit specific wish lists or gift requests.
DTA verifies the family's information for Globe Santa.
If approved/verified, Globe Santa sends age-appropriate books and toys, with packages expected by December 24.
QCAP provides donated gifts to families with children, from birth to 12 years of age, who are members of our food pantry
Interested families should call QCAP at 617-471-0796 for membership information and program details
Thanksgiving and Holiday Meal Programs
Weymouth Food Pantry Holiday Meal Program
Weymouth Food Pantry’s Weekly Calendar
QCAP's Holiday Meal and Food Pantry
Interested in helping? Take a look at the ways to give back this holiday season…
Weymouth Youth and Families: Please call 781-331-1719 to donate
YMCA's Hope for the Holidays Guide to Giving
YMCA's How to Adopt a Child's Wish List
🔥UTILITY AND HEAT ASSISTANCE💧
Please contact agencies directly for information regarding eligibility and for further assistance.
Link to QCAP Heating Assistance Website
QCAP offers a range of Energy Programs that help people save money on their heating costs. Please find income eligibility requirements from the link here. For anyone who is not income eligible for fuel assistance, they can reach out to this link to the referral list Mass Good Neighbor Energy Fund.
Link to Interfaith Social Services Website
If you need financial assistance with rent to prevent eviction, utilities to prevent shut-off, budget counseling, and more, please call 617-773-6203 ext.16 at 9am on Monday-Thursday mornings.
Link to MA Good Neighbor Fund
The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month's energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance.
Link to Comcast Internet Essentials Website
You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs like the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and others. Internet connection is provided for $9.95 per month with no activation fees and no equipment rental fees.
Fundraisers
💲 FUNDING THEIR FUTURES💲
TruNorth Bank has partnered with WPS to support our students! For every GetReal Checking account opened at TruNorth Bank, the bank will make a $10.00 donation to Weymouth Public Schools!
🍨 WILDCAT CHURRO SUNDAE 🍨
👚 TEXTILE RECYCLING👖
💫 Thank You to Our Athletic Sponsors! 💫
We are pleased to recognize the generous support of our athletic sponsors,
RAZ, Inc., Wildcat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, SEANFIT, The Fruit Center, ConvenientMD,
New England Smile Orthodontics, The Current South Shore, Manet Contracting LLC,
Lorusso-Bristol Stone Corp., Bethoney Builders, Players Sports Bar & Grille, Cape Cod Lumber, Magnitude Strength & Power, Weymouth Rotary, South Coastal Animal Hospital, College Hype,
iLearn Wellness Group, Keohane Funeral Home, Weymouth Street Hockey League, EZ Disposal,
North Weymouth Civic Association, Plowguys of Weymouth, Previte’s Marketplace, First Student, and Whalley Computer Associates. See a complete list of all sponsors »
Interested in becoming a sponsor and making a difference for our Wildcats?
Visit weymouthschools.org/sponsorships to learn more!
WHS CTE Community Offerings
Community services offered by Weymouth High's Career & Technical Education Programs
📐 Architectural Drafting & Design
Students in our Drafting & Design program provide professional-quality renderings, 3D printing, and CNC machine services. Whether you’re visualizing a project, creating a prototype, or need precision cutting, our students work to bring your ideas to life. Projects are quoted individually based on scope, with a minimum fee of $10.
🚗 Automotive Technology
Our Automotive Technology students offer maintenance and repair services for vehicles 10 years old or newer, all under the supervision of certified instructors.
Services are billed hourly using industry-standard estimates, with parts priced at cost plus a small markup. Vehicles are dropped off for service; no waiting appointments.
🛠️ Construction
Our Construction Technology program takes on select interior and exterior projects that align with curriculum goals. Students complete work under instructor supervision.
Projects are quoted at material cost plus a service fee, giving students real-world construction experience while supporting community needs.
✂️ Cosmetology: Wildcuts Salon
The WHS Cosmetology Salon, Wildcuts, offers hair and beauty services by student stylists supervised by licensed instructors. Open by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the salon provides a professional experience while supporting hands-on learning in the beauty industry. Services include hair cuts & color, facials, manicures, and brow waxing/tweezing.
🧑🏻🍳 Culinary: Wildcat Café & Bakery
The student-run Wildcat Café & Bakery at WHS serves freshly prepared baked goods and delicious café-style lunches on most Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the school year. Operated as a learning environment, the café offers a limited daily menu; all tips directly support student activities and scholarships.
👶 Early Childhood Education
Our WHS Early Childhood Education program serves children from infancy through age five in a licensed, on-site learning center. Students gain hands-on experience supporting children’s development while working alongside licensed educators. Community families are welcome, with priority enrollment for WPS staff and student parents.
⚙️ Metal Fabrication
The Metal Fabrication program creates custom metal projects such as fire pits, signage, seasonal décor, and functional items. Students design and build each piece using modern fabrication equipment, including a new press brake. Projects are priced by materials plus a small service fee, with quotes provided in advance.
🎨 Graphic Communications
Students in Graphic Communications gain hands-on experience in graphic design and print production, working with industry-standard software and professional printing processes. The program focuses on real-world design skills, portfolio development, and industry certifications.