News Brief: WiFi issues cause MCAS rescheduling

Kyle Zhang and Emily Davids

May 20, 2026

Sophomores took the first of the two mathematics MCAS sections on Tuesday, May 19. On Tuesday night, students and families received an email from Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi stating that the second session will be moved to a future date due to “significant internet issues.”

On Wednesday, May 20, WiFi issues caused the rescheduling of the mathematics Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) for Wayland High School sophomores.

Sophomores took the first of the two mathematics MCAS sections on Tuesday, May 19. On Tuesday night, students and families received an email from Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi stating that the second session will be postponed due to “significant internet issues.” Mizoguchi also stated that a new date for MCAS will be announced by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 20.

According to a statement provided by WPS Technology Director Jenn Judkins, the disruption was a result of a fire that caused fiber damage on the Framingham-Wayland line. Verizon, WHS’s service provider, anticipates full restoration by 1:00 p.m..

The statement also said that for the time being, Wayland High School is operating on a smaller “temporary failover line” and to expect slowdowns throughout the day.

WHS began to experience internet issues beginning near the end of the day on Tuesday. The inconsistent internet is ongoing and according to Instructional Technology Specialist Marc Lefebvre, the issue will most likely be resolved before Thursday, May 21.

The outage is expected to impact classes that rely on technologies, however classes should be able to run regardless.

“The teachers here know what good instruction looks like, and that doesn’t require the internet,” Lefebvre said.

*This is a developing story subject to updates

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Kyle Zhang, Copy Editor

Kyle Zhang, Class of 2028 is a second year reporter for WSPN and copy editor for News and Opinion. Kyle plays soccer for the WHS JV team and swims for the Wayland Swim and Dive team. Kyle enjoys spending time with friends, playing violin and eating good food.

Emily Davids, Staff Reporter

Emily Davids, Class of 2028, is a first year reporter for WSPN. Emily plays volleyball and softball for WHS. She also plays viola in the school orchestra and is a member of the Muses, one of the school’s a cappella groups. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking and going to the beach.

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Caroline Kiernan, Class of 2027, is a first year reporter for WSPN. Caroline runs cross country, is on the swim team, and plays lacrosse for WHS. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music and traveling. Contact: [email protected]