WHS eNotes

May 3, 2024

Message from Mr. Imbusch

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

If you are someone who gets a wonderful, restful night’s sleep every night, then count yourself lucky. If, however, you are like me and either struggle to get to sleep or to maintain that sleep through the night, then I encourage you to listen to this podcast. In it, Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., professor of neuroscience and psychology and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses the essential role that sleep plays in our overall health. After covering the basics in episode 1, the second episode explores how to improve one’s sleep. Each episode is long, but well worth listening to.

A reminder that our 2024 Summer Program brochure can be found here. There are a few enrichment courses that might be of interest to students - Get it Done (Fast-Forward your College Application), College Essay Workshop, and Film-Making. Also, we have added Common App Supplements and Supplemental Essays that will run in August.

Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

PAC Reminder - Help say THANK YOU to the WHS Staff!

The PAC is excited to host the Staff Appreciation luncheon on May 17th to celebrate the wonderful WHS teachers and staff.

We thank those of you who have already made donations to support this fun annual event. As we do not participate in traditional fundraising efforts, our budget comes directly from the generous WHS community. Thank you for your help in showing the staff how much they are appreciated!

It’s not too late to make a family donation. Simply Venmo @Whs-Donations (include “PAC - staff appreciation” in the notes) or drop a check (payable to WHS PAC) at the office.

We’ll decorate the cafeteria and purchase delicious sandwiches, salads, and desserts from a local restaurant. As an additional token of appreciation, all staff members will receive a gift card. The staff looks forward to this special event every year.

With sincerest thanks,

Kathy Falvey, Eileen Heffernan, Nancy Niles

PAC Committee

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WHS Drama Club

WHS Drama will be giving their final performance of the year, our annual Cabaret fundraiser, on Friday, May 10th at 7PM in the WHS Auditorium. "To Broadway, With Love" will be an evening of love songs from across Broadway history from the musicals Frozen, Little Shop of Horrors, Newsies, Wicked, Hamilton and more. Tickets go on sale May 1st, and are a suggested donation of $10. We hope to see you there!

Walpole HS Music Department presents…

“Enchanted Melodies: Disney at the Pops”

WHS Annual Pops Night

Friday, May 24th @ 6:30PM

WHS Gymnasium

This is a fundraiser to benefit the Michael Falker Scholarship Fund. Michael Falker was a long-time music teacher in Walpole and was known for his belief that all students should have access to quality musical experiences. The Scholarship Fund is a means to continue his legacy in Walpole schools.

There will be desserts provided and beverages for sale. In addition, there will be raffles for a variety of items. Doors will open at 6:30pm for guests to peruse the raffle items and purchase beverages. Music will begin at 7:00PM.

Tickets prices: $8 presale $10 at the door

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/WHSPopsNight

K-12 District Art Show

The Walpole Public Schools, grades K-12, are exhibiting artwork for the entire month of May at the Walpole Public Library. Please stop by to admire the work and meet the artists and teachers!

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Walpole Labor Day Road Race

Registration is now open for the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race!

Don’t miss this wonderful Walpole tradition. Sign-up now for the 5K, 10K, or Youth Mile. All proceeds support the 200+ athletes in the Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal. If you register before August 15th, you’ll also receive a free race t-shirt! Can’t join us live? No problem. We have virtual editions for both the 5K and 10K races. For additional information and to register online, please visit www.walpoleroadrace.org.

See you on Race Day - Monday, September 2nd!

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National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is collecting eyeglasses on behalf of the Walpole Lions Club’s Recycle for Sight Program. Used glasses are cleaned, repaired and classified by prescription, then distributed free to needy people in the United States and around the world. There are collection boxes near the main office and in the cafeteria. Prescription glasses in any condition may be donated along with hearing aids. More information can be found here: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/explore-our-clubs/eyeglasses-and-hearing-aids-recycling

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Message from School Counseling

The Counseling Department is excited to offer a College Application Essay Workshop to Juniors on May 15th at 1:10 pm. Admissions Counselor, Kate Diamond, will be offering tips and tricks, advice, and brainstorming ideas to help you craft a unique and impressive application essay. Please sign up here: Essay Workshop so we can plan a space.

Summer Programs

Looking for something to do this summer? There are many Pre-College Summer Programs available to high school students. Please visit the Summer Programs site for a list of opportunities. Please note that this is continually being updated.

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Soles4Souls

Please consider donating any type of new and gently used shoes to help those in impoverished countries and the environment by keeping them out of land fills. There is a drop-box in the high school lobby where you can place the shoes. For more information on Soles4Souls, please check out their website here: http://soles4souls.org/ . Thank you!

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WHS Speech and Debate Team

The speech and debate team is excited to share two updates:

We are thrilled to announce that Speech President Nirjara Akkole '25 is heading to NCFL Nationals in Chicago this Memorial Day weekend. She has moved up from first alternate and is now representing Walpole and Boston in the event of Original Oratory!

Also, save-the-date for our next restaurant fundraiser at Chipotle in Norwood on 5/11. See attached flyer for details!

Thanks for the support!

Emily Murray

Head Coach of Walpole Speech and Debate

WHS Best Buddies

The last Best Buddies meeting of the school year will be on Monday, May 6th from 2:10-3:00 pm in the Health room.

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Humane Society

The Humane Society will be collecting donations for local shelters. We will be collecting towels, paper towels, unopened dog/cat food, gently used collars and leashes, gently used toys, dog beds, sanitizing wipes and other pet supplies. There will be a box in the front lobby for donations. All monetary donations are making a difference at local shelters, like the sponsoring of a puppy cage through the Great Dog Rescue of New England.