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WHS eNews ~ May 1, 2026

Posted Date: 05/01/26 (04:00 PM)
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WHS eNews ~ May 1, 2026

Wayland High School entrance under a vibrant sunset sky.
The words 'Dates to Remember' are displayed in a colorful, stylized design.
May 25 - Memorial Day, No School
June 5 - WHS Graduation, 6 pm
June 23 - Last Day for Students, 12:15 pm Dismissal
 

Keeping Kids Safe & Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Adults

Thursday, May 7
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required - Log in begins at 6:00 pm

This presentation is for adults who wish to learn how to keep kids safe online. Content is inappropriate for young children.

Topics covered:
  • Social Media 101 & Digital Footprint
  • Protecting Against Online Predation
  • Gaming
  • Types of Sextortion - Sexually Motivated, Financially Motivated and Violence & Control Motivated
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence
  • Victim Support & Resources

Please contact Karen Legace at USAMA.PSCOutreach@usdoj.gov  with questions.
 

2026 Graduation Yard Signs & Banners

The 2026 Graduation Yard Sign and Banner sale is back for expedited orders! The store will be open through Friday, May 8.

Click this link to place an order!
 

WHSTE Presents their Spring Play - RADIUM GIRLS

Thursday, May 7th - 7:00 pm
Friday, May 8th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 9th - 5:00 pm

The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents Radium Girls, by D. W. Gregory.

The play is a gripping, fast-paced drama based on true events, following a group of young factory workers who take on a powerful corporation after discovering that the luminous paint they were told was harmless is slowly killing them.

Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students.

More information is at WHSTE.com.
 

EMPOWER '26 Youth Summer Program

We are excited to be offering 2 weeks of EMPOWER this summer and the Introduction of a NEW 3rd Week of offerings! 

EMPOWER is available for students entering grades 7-12. EMPOWER incorporates game play, problem solving and educational experiences to strengthen youth skills and offer new opportunities.

Week One will run from July 13-17
Week Two will run from July 27-31

EMPOWER focuses on teaching youth:
* Communication Skills
* Problem Solving 
* Collaborative Work Skills
* Identifying and Addressing Community Norms
* Campaign Development 
* Using Data to Tell Your Story 
* The Power of the Youth Voice

We currently have 15 open spots for each session. The program is free of charge. If you have youth that would be interested in participating, we are happy to have them. We will register youth on a first come/first served basis. We ask that any youth registering, commit to the entire program and are available for all sessions during the week. 

We ask that you talk with your youth prior to registering for the program and answer all questions together.

StoryCore Youth Summer Program

StoryCore will run from July 20-24, 2006 from 10AM-2:30PM at WHS. StoryCore is for rising 7th-12th grade Wayland Students

In addition to EMPOWER, we will be partnering with our good friends at the Great Meadows Health Collaborative to bring you a week dedicated to the craft of storytelling, visual arts and capturing your experience with how substances have made an impression on your life. For this session your experience with substances could be from witnessing and being impacted from peers, friends, and/or family interactions with substances (alcohol, nicotine, opioids, etc.), first hand experience, community norms, or any other intersections you have experienced. You absolutely DO NOT need to have ever personally engaged with substances to participate in this session.
Through the art of storytelling and the creative expression of visual arts, we will assist participants in organizing their stories, sharing their message, connecting with audiences and encouraging reflection, action and change. 


If you have any questions about the application process, EMPOWER, or the StoryCore Programs, please send an email to J Verhoosky or call Youth & Family Services at (508) 358-4293.
 

School Bus Registration for the School Year 2026-2027 is OPEN!


An email from Wayland Public Schools Transportation Office was sent to parents/caregivers on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for students in grades K-11 for Wayland bus routes (please check your Spam).  

Please complete the registration form for each student, indicating whether that student will need school bus transportation for the 2026-2027 year. School Bus Registration closes on June 30, 2026. 

Please Note: METCO and Kindergarten transportation registration will be communicated on a later date. 
 

Conversations, Not Confrontations

May 12 - 7-8:30 pm
First Parish - 225 Boston Post Road, Wayland (in person only)
Facilitated by jamele adams
Sponsored by Wayland Public Schools and the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Join us for a community conversation that will build your skills for engaging in conversations across differences, both online and in person.

Parents and other adults who live, work, worship or send children to school in Wayland are all invited whether you speak up often, tend to hold back, or fall somewhere in between.

Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
 

Junior Parents/Guardians

Late Night
May 16, 2026
Wayland High School
11:30 pm - 1:30 am

RSVP
Juniors do not need to attend the Prom to attend Late Night. However, all Prom attendees need to RSVP (including non-junior dates)  indicating whether they will be attending Late Night. REGISTER HERE

VOLUNTEER
Late Night is run by volunteers! Parents from all grades are welcome and we encourage sophomore and freshman parents to volunteer as a way to “pay it forward” and see what this special night for students is all about. VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE.

DONATE
Late Night is free to all Junior students and their Prom dates, but is 100% funded by families and local businesses. $27.00 per student is strongly suggested to help defray the cost of Late Night. All donations are eligible for corporate match. DONATE HERE.
 

Join SEPAC

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

  • Advocate for students with special needs
  • Provide information about IEPs, 504 plans and services
  • Collaborate with District leadership
  • Build a strong, supportive parent community

For more information, click this link.
Questions? Email waylandsepac@gmail.com
 

Revolution Prep ACT & SAT Practice Exams


Wayland Student Press Network (WSPN) has partnered with Revolution Prep to offer digital SAT and ACT practice exams that students can take at home.

Revolution Prep is offering $20 SAT and ACT practice tests to be taken proctored or as wanted. All proceeds go to supporting the Wayland Student Press Network. 

Click on this link for more information including links to register.

Class News

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

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

Counselors' Corner

Counselors' Corner

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

News from WHS PTO

Prom Late Night Volunteers Needed


We are seeking volunteers for our post-prom Late Night event. This includes help with set-up, clean-up, and chaperoning. We especially encourage sophomore and freshman parents to volunteer as chaperones as a way to "pay it forward" and support this special night for students.

Click this link to sign up.

Thank you!

Late Night RSVP for All Juniors

All WHS Juniors and invited guests must RSVP for Late Night and fill out their own form. Juniors may attend Late Night whether they attend Prom or not.
Who must fill out an RSVP form?
  1. All WHS Juniors
  2. Invited guests that are in the freshman, sophomore or senior class at WHS
  3. Invited guests that are not students at WHS
Important info:
  • Students may not attend Late Night unless they are registered!
  • The registration form must be completed with a parent/guardian to sign acknowledgements and waivers
 

Join WHS PTO in 2026-2027


We are looking to fill a few roles for the WHS PTO Board for 2026-2027.

President - Jen Pearlman (current president) will be happy to support you as you learn this role 
Vice President 
Staff Appreciation Chair
Communications Chair

Please contact WaylandHighPTO@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved or learning more about these roles.
 

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'.

PowerSchool

Our New Student Information System

What can I view in PowerSchool?
  • Class schedules
  • Grades
  • Attendance
  • Class assignments, due date and missing assignments
  • Report cards (only the high school can view historical grades)
  • Teachers names and email addresses
How do I access it?
Once you have an account set up, you can login via the web interface or the mobile app.

Where can I find the mobile app?
How do I sign up?
Go to parentsquare.com and register for an account with your email address.

Where do I login on the web:
What do I do if I have trouble logging in?
You can submit a support ticket using the Google Form at: https://forms.gle/592Fqm8e1kePE7Pb8

What if I can’t login?
If you have difficulty with the login and/or registration process, reach out to your building’s Instructional Technology Support specialist and they can help you get set up.