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WHS eNews ~ November 14, 2025

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (04:00 PM)


WHS eNews ~ November 14, 2025

Wayland High School entrance under a vibrant sunset sky.
The words 'Dates to Remember' are displayed in a colorful, stylized design.
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
 

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

Wednesday, November 19 ~ 4 - 8 p.m.
Framingham Location

Wayland High School's Language Department is running a Chick-fil-A fundraiser to help support the Language Scholarship Program.

Join us for a Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A Framingham. Use code "wayland" in the app or tell us in-store. A portion of your meal will help support the scholarship program.
 

Wayland Community Action Network

WaylandCAN Fundraiser
Saturday, December 6 ~ 7 - 11 p.m.
Sandy Burr Country Club

The Wayland Community Action Network (WaylandCAN) invites you to join us on December 6 for a fundraiser at Sandy Burr. The High School Jazz band will lend their talents to the evening, and much of the proceeds from the evening will go towards a community sourced mural on the side of the town pool.

Every dollar raised supports WaylandCAN’s mission to build a Wayland where every voice matters. Funds will also help create a mural of hope at the Wayland Community Pool — transforming pain into art & unity. 

You can also donate if you are unable to attend! 


There will be live jazz music by the WHS Jazz Band along with a DJ and dancing. Cash bar and appetizers as well as a silent auction.
 

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
 

DECA Club

The DECA club is looking for volunteer judges for their District 10 Conference coming up in December. Two dates -- 12/10 and/or 12/11.

Location:
Boxborough Regency Hotel
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, MA

If you have any questions, contact Karen Shaffer at kshaffer@email.medfield.net.
 

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

Late Night Post-Prom Party

Calling All Volunteers!

We have a trio of leaders for the Late Night post-prom party! Thank you to Lisa Goodman, Erin Mueller, and Dina Antun for stepping up to Chair the committee. The first in-person meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18th. If you would like to volunteer and/or attend this meeting, please email LateNightWHS@gmail.com for the location and more information. You may also sign up HERE to volunteer.

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.

Join PTO's Facebook Group

We will share important information and reminders. Join here
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.