WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Yesterday evening, we hosted the first of two parent/teacher conference nights. We have our final conference time this Monday, November 20th from 4 - 6:30PM. Conferences are being held by appointment only. Report Cards were published to your X2 Aspen page on Tuesday. Please remember that teachers are available for extra help every Wednesday from 1:03PM. There are also teachers available in the Media Center every time students have a study hall. Please utilize these extra help opportunities!

This coming Wednesday will be an Early Release Day. We are once again returning to an alternative activity day that we are calling ‘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 if they haven't done so already, as activities will fill up fast. The sign ups will close at 5pm on 11/21. Students must be registered for at least the first two sessions if you are planning on attending the pep rally during the last session.

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!

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Helping Students Access Their PSAT Scores

• Remind students who are using BigFuture® School to access their scores on the mobile app.

• Students who entered their cell phone numbers have been asked to create an account and have the ability to access their scores.

• Schools will be provided with a PDF of the student score report, which will be distributed to students.

• Juniors will receive score reports during Seminar (11/29-12/8)

• Freshman & Sophomore distribution TBD

As always, students can utilize a personal College Board account to view their scores online at studentscores.collegeboard.org.

Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report video: Students and families may watch this video for information on how to access your scores and how to understand your scores.

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WHS Drama will be presenting its fall musical, "Annie" on November 17th and 18th at 7:00 PM, and November 19th at 2:00 PM in the Walpole High School Auditorium. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit https://our.show/whsdrama/annie-2023. We hope to see you there!

The Work Study Program is seeking donations of new or gently used hand tools relevant to various trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, automotive, and more. Donations can be dropped-off in the main office at Walpole High School or a donation pick up can be arranged. Every tool donated is a step towards securing a brighter future for our students.

For more information, or to arrange a donation pick up contact James Connolly at jconnolly@walpole.k12.ma.us

Starting in November the Nurses will be conducting Postural Screenings for 9th grade only. If you would like to opt your student out, Please call the Health Office or email the nurse's

Kbyda@walpole.k12.ma.us

Hwhite@walpole.k12.ma.us

See the attached document below regarding Class Dues. You may also send payment in with your student.

Class Dues

The following scholarships are now available:

AFL-CIO Scholarship- due by 12/22/2023

massaflcio.org/scholarhips

Big Y Foods, Inc. Scholarship- due by 2/1/2024

bigy.com/community/scholarships

Walpole Historical Society Scholarship- available for students pursuing studies in history, library science, archaeology, historical anthropology and any field pertaining to conservation, restoration or preservation of historical materials.

Application can be found in the School Counseling Office

Congratulations to the speech team for competing at the Gracia Burkill Memorial Tournament at Natick High this past Saturday. This tournament focuses on Individual achievement, so schools were not ranked based on team overall points.

Congratulations to the following competitors and finalists:

Nirjara Akkole: 1st in Radio Broadcasting and also competed in Original Oratory
Bhakti Belle: 3rd in Dramatic Performance and 4th in Prose Reading
Shayna Jain: 5th in Informative Speaking and 3rd in Radio
Emeli Cruz: 5th in Poetry Reading and 6th in OO
Favor Nyende: 5th in Radio
Kaylee Ebb: 6th in Play Reading
Amritha Devaraj competed in Radio

Photography Club will meet Thursday November 30, 2023 after the holiday break. The theme is "Food Photos". Take some pictures of those meals over the holiday break. Can't wait to see some desserts, turkey, and stuffing pictures. Photography Club wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving week. See you all when you get back. As always follow our instagram: photography_whs123 and contact Mrs. D'Agostino if you are interested in our club.

November 20th is World Children’s Day. Please join us on Monday, 11/20 in the support of children’s rights by wearing blue: For every child, for every right.

UNICEF members will be selling blue ribbons for $1 at all three lunches next week and during parent teacher conferences on Monday, 11/20. Proceeds will be donated to UNICEF. We would love your support.

Interested in joining a club that helps provide impoverished children and families with necessities like proper nutrition and education? Join the WHS UNICEF Club Google Classroom page using the code: 6n53b2n

The WHS Humane Society is excited to announce the 2024 Pets of Walpole High Calendar fundraiser. Please submit photos of your pets (all types of animals are welcome and encouraged!) and purchase a copy of the calendar of your own. Calendars will be in before the Holiday break and all submissions and orders should be submitted by the end of November. All proceeds are donated to local animal shelters. Last year's calendar raised $800 for needy animals! We can't wait to show off your fur babies! Calendar Order Form

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

Recognition ads are due by January 31st. Purchase yours before November 30th for the Early Bird Discount.

Winter paperwork is now due. Family ID will close on Wednesday, 11/22 @ 11:30AM and will not reopen until Monday, 11/22 @ 6PM. If all paperwork is not turned in to the athletic office by the close of school on Wednesday, 11/22, athletes will not be eligible to tryout on Monday, 11/27. Nothing will be collected on Monday, 11/27.

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

Walpole High School

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