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WHS eNews ~ November 7, 2025

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (04:00 PM)
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WHS eNews ~ November 7, 2025

Wayland High School entrance under a vibrant sunset sky.
The words 'Dates to Remember' are displayed in a colorful, stylized design.
November 11 - Veterans' Day, No School
November 26 - Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 12:15 p.m. Dismissal
December 10 - Super Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Dismissal
December 22 - January 2 - Holiday Break, No School
January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School
February 16 - Presidents' Day, No School
February 17 - Lunar New Year, No School
February 16-20 - Winter Break, No School
February 25 - Super Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Dismissal
April 3 - Good Friday, No School
April 20 - Patriots' Day, No School
April 20-24 - Spring Break, No School
April 29 - Super Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Dismissal
May 25 - Memorial Day, No School
June 5 - WHS Graduation
June 17 - Tentative Last Day for Students
 

Reporting Student Attendance

If your student will be absent from school, there are a couple ways to report this information noted below which should include reporting the students full name (first and last name) as well as the reason for the absence.
If your student will be tardy to school, please use the same procedure as above. If tardy due to a medical appointment, we kindly ask for a note provided by the doctor's office. All students should come to the main office to sign in upon arrival to school.

If your student will be dismissed from school, please use the same procedure as above. In addtion to an email or a phone call, students may bring in a note to provide to the main office first thing in the morning. All students should come to the main office to sign out before leaving school.
 

WHSTE Presents Head Over Heels

The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble is thrilled to present our Fall Musical HEAD OVER HEELS. The title is a hilarious, high-energy musical comedy (fresh from Broadway in 2019) set to the beat of the iconic hits by The Go-Go's. This dazzling Elizabethan adventure of love, identity, and self-discovery will have you dancing in your seat and grinning from ear to ear!

Performances:
Thursday, November 20 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 - 5:00 p.m.

TIckets: $20 for Adults, $12 for Students/Senior Citizens
 

Boston Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Many Wayland Orchestra students in grade 8-12 attended the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Open Rehearsal on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Thanks to a generous grant, 70 students were immersed in the Toru Takemitsu Requiem for strings, the Dvorak Violin Concerto in A minor with Midori soloing, and Dvorak Symphony No. 7 under the baton of Nodoka Okisawa.  

Wayland resident members of the BSO, Cathy Basrak, Steve Lange, Jim Markey, and Cindy Meyers, came out during intermission to meet the students.
 

Senior District Festival Auditions

Senior District Festival auditions were held at Concord-Carlisle High School on November 1. Wayland had 21 students selected from the most competitive pool ever of over 1100 auditionees. The following students earned a place in the Band, Orchestra, Chorus or Jazz Band. They will join together with students from the Eastern MA geographic district January 9 and 10, 2026 to rehearse and perform in concert. 

Students who scored in the top 50% of their section also earned a recommendation to audition for the MA All-State festival (indicated with *).  

Please join us in congratulating all of these students on this outstanding accomplishment!

Maggie Agyeman*, soprano, chorus
Radha Biswas, oboe, orchestra
Aadith Charry, cello, orchestra
Odarjyo Cook*, guitar, jazz
Katherine Francis*, soprano, chorus
Natalie Garibaldi, viola, orchestra
Madeline Hartford*, soprano, chorus
Kevin Jia*, viola, orchestra
Jubin Kim, cello, orchestra
Aman Kumar, clarinet, band
Rachel Lei*, violin, orchestra
Alexander Lu*, cello, orchestra
Elijah Maali-Pohl*, string bass, orchestra
Jeffrey Mao*, viola, orchestra
Maereg Million*, string bass, orchestra
Cyriaque Schaff, violin, orchestra
Doyun Shin*, viola, orchestra
Elyse Shiozaki Ta*, violin, orchestra
Julia Shiozaki Ta, cello, orchestra
Eric Zhang*, violin, orchestra
Max Zhuang, violin, orchestra
 

Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy

The World Languages and Cultural Studies Department announces their annual language proficiency testing.

For more information regarding the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, click here.

Pleas see this document for important information regarding the testing.
The Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy is displayed in a circular design.
 

Class News

Click the link below for the latest news for each class.

Animated figures hold up colorful letters spelling the word 'NEWS'.
 

News from WHS PTO

Gift Your Child

The High School PTO has only reached 75% of our fundraising goal. We can’t do it without your support! Click here to DONATE today.

Your donation helps us support academics, clubs, and events throughout the school. Gift Your Child and your school today!
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The Insider's Guide

The Insider’s Guide - It’s not just for 9th grade parents. It’s for any parent who wants a bird’s-eye view of WHS.

Get all the inside information with THE INSIDER’S GUIDE. Learn all about campus culture, extracurriculars, social activities, course selection, exams and an overview of the college application process.

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The WHS PTO logo features a circle of connected figures and the text 'WHS PTO'.
 

Counselors' Corner

Click this link for news and important information from our Counseling Department.