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As an added safety measure, The Wayland Public Schools will be offering an optional COVID-19 testing program where students and staff can be tested weekly starting in late January.

COVID-19 testing program to begin in schools in late January

Taylor McGuire January 5, 2021

As an added safety precaution for COVID-19, The Wayland Public Schools plan to launch a voluntary COVID-19 testing program for K-12 students and faculty. This program is not in place of other safety measures...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 11: Holiday Travels and Superintendent Search

Weekly Breakdown Episode 11: Holiday Travels and Superintendent Search

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly January 5, 2021

In this weekly podcast, WSPN’s reporters Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown and Jackie Cahaly break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. wspn · Weekly Breakdown 11:...

After former librarian Pam Millers retirement, WHS found Kassie Wright to fill her librarian position. Wright is very glad she was able to fulfill this position in such a new and different time. 
“I have always wanted to work in a library, so I am beyond excited, to say the least,” Wright said.

A new face in the Library Media Center: Meet Kassie Wright

Julia Raymond January 5, 2021

After many years at WHS, former library assistant Pam Miller has retired. Filling Miller’s position will be Kassie Wright, who will be working alongside Joanne Schmidt in the Library Media Center. Wright...

With one quarter of hybrid learning finished, students had some differing opinions on how it went. [Hybrid] is alright, sophomore Colby Hanson said. There isnt much to do to resolve these problems beside wait until the pandemic is over.

Students’ reactions to a full quarter of hybrid learning

Brasen Chi and Isabella Ciasullo January 5, 2021

With a full quarter of hybrid learning finished as of Nov. 13, students’ opinions on the hybrid learning model are very mixed. Some students feel that the school should go back to an all-remote learning...

An emergency town meeting between the Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, school committee, town administrator, and other public health officials was held today to discuss how Wayland Public Schools would return to school on Jan. 4. After several hours of discussion, each board suggested to superintendent Arthur Unobskey that WPS should remain in hybrid format unless the school does not have sufficient medical coverage. All schools except the middle school, which will be remote, will hold in person classes on Monday.

All schools but the middle school to be hybrid on Monday, Jan. 4

Joanna Barrow January 2, 2021

All Wayland Public Schools except for WMS will continue to learn via the prior hybrid model on Monday, Jan 4. The decision was ultimately made by superintendent Arthur Unobskey after a joint emergency...

Since COVID-19 regulations are going to limit the amount of attendees at the annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game, the girls basketball team has faced difficulty in raising money for the American Cancer Society and has had to turn to alternatives for fundraising.

Girls varsity basketball fundraises for the American Cancer Society

Taylor McGuire December 26, 2020

For the past eight years, the girls varsity basketball team has competed in the "Coaches vs. Cancer" game where the money raised from the concession stand along with from game tickets is donated to the...

Since it would not be safe to conduct all Spirit Day events in person, the WHS Student Council worked out a way to still hold a fun yet safe Spirit Day: virtually. Students had mixed reactions to this plan, but most students were happy they got to have any sort of event. “I’m thankful that we could at least have a Spirit Day in general,”  freshman Mia Mee said.

Virtual Spirit Day garners mixed reactions from students

Genevieve Morrison and Charlotte Thirman December 23, 2020

Although WHS could not hold its traditional Spirit Day pep rally and activities in-person, the WHS Student Council was determined to still hold some form of event in which students could have fun and express...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 10: Cohort Switch and Santas Ride

Weekly Breakdown Episode 10: Cohort Switch and Santa’s Ride

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly December 22, 2020

In this weekly podcast, WSPN’s reporters Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown and Jackie Cahaly break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. wspn · Weekly Breakdown Episode...

ICYMI: Week of December 14: Snow storms, drive-in performances, socialism

ICYMI: Week of December 14: Snow storms, drive-in performances, socialism

Taylor McGuire December 20, 2020

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Taylor McGuire summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: Editor Taylor McGuire updated...

Due to inclement and severe weather warnings, Superintendent Arthur Unobskey has made the decision to have all classes be remote tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 17.

BREAKING NEWS: All classes to be conducted remotely on Thursday, Dec. 18

Taylor McGuire December 16, 2020

Because there is a large snow storm on its way, Superintendent Arthur Unobskey made the decision to pivot to remote learning for all students on Thursday, Dec. 17. "The roads will likely not be passable...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 9: Holiday Celebrations and Girl Scouts

Weekly Breakdown Episode 9: Holiday Celebrations and Girl Scouts

Jacqueline Cahaly, Ellie Smith, and Deirdre Brown December 15, 2020

In this weekly podcast, WSPN’s reporters Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown and Jackie Cahaly break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. wspn · Weekly Breakdown Episode...

ICYMI: Week of December 7- Wrestling season changes, free periods, Megan is Missing

ICYMI: Week of December 7- Wrestling season changes, free periods, “Megan is Missing”

Taylor McGuire December 13, 2020

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Taylor McGuire summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. Features: WSPN's Jonathan Zhang reported...

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