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The Wayland Police Department have issued a warning on the rise of scammers during the holiday season. “Hang up [the phone]. if you get a text and you do not know who it's from, just delete it. Don't click on any links, nothing,” Wayland police chief Edward Burman said. “Every single one of them is a scam.”

Police department issues warnings about holiday scams

Annabel Orcutt December 21, 2024

As the holidays draw closer, the Wayland Police Department (WPD) has issued a warning to residents about the rise in scammers. Police Chief Edward Burman recommends immediately reaching out to the WPD...

WHS’s Connect Program ran its annual holiday gift drive to fulfill the wishlist of children enrolled in the Dorchester based non-profit daycare organization, the Yawkey Center. This drive brought the town together and impacted both the students in Connect, as well as the greater Wayland community. “You could see how helpful the town was and how our community came together and wanted to help out a community that wasn't our own [and] kids who were less fortunate than we were,” senior and Connect Program member Jordynn Lee said.

Connect Program hosts annual Holiday Gift Drive

Shawnie Loveless and Fiona Peltonen December 20, 2024

The Connect Program hand delivered gifts to every child enrolled at the Yawkey Center, a non-profit daycare organization in Dorchester, on Thursday, Dec. 12. The event not only impacted the center, but...

BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York

BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York

Olivia Green December 20, 2024

What you need to know: On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged with the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson. Thompson was fatally shot in his torso and...

A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.

Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House

Ainsley Jay December 19, 2024

The Wayland Museum and Historical Society held their 44th annual Holiday Open House at the Grout-Heard House Museum from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Holiday Open House is a multi-partnership...

ICYMI: Dec. 9 - Wayland Boy Scouts, Holiday Marketplace and election reflection

ICYMI: Dec. 9 – Wayland Boy Scouts, Holiday Marketplace and election reflection

Marissa Mendoza December 16, 2024
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
WHS alum Thomas Creavin practices the clarinet alongside his bandmates the Monday before Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Creavin is part of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Marching Band.

WHS alum Thomas Creavin marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ainsley Jay December 14, 2024

On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Minuteman Marching Band performed in the streets of New York City. The college marching band was one of 11 bands selected to...

Join WSPN’s Marissa Mendoza, Edge Wheeler, Ainsley Jay, Bowen Morrison and Sofia Ciciarelli as they cover seniors’ involvement in the election and the viewpoint from a WHS educator. “[The election is] a really toxic environment,” WHS history teacher Katherine Bassen said. “It would be disingenuous for me to say, ‘oh, everything's going great.’ Obviously it's not, right?”

One month out: A reflection from student voters and educators on the election

The morning after the 2024 Presidential Election, you walk into WHS unsure whether or not the environment has shifted. You enter the commons before school and you observe the setting of students. Nothing...

ICYMI: Nov. 30 - Spirit Day, A Cappella and winter sports preview

ICYMI: Nov. 30 – Spirit Day, A Cappella and winter sports preview

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor December 9, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN’s Maddie Zajac and Staff...

Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.

Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds

Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac December 7, 2024

Wayland High School will host its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair in the high school commons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event will be backed...

ICYMI: Nov. 25 - Color Blast, powderpuff mic'd up and Wayland Boosters

ICYMI: Nov. 25 – Color Blast, powderpuff mic’d up and Wayland Boosters

Marissa Mendoza December 2, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo...

Sophomores created a banner promoting sustainability to help the Earth. This years Color Blast event strived to use more sustainable materials in displays to reduce WHS’s eco-footprint

“It’s important to be thoughtful about what you're throwing away at the end, so that we can make this event really fun and a community driven event while reducing the amount of waste we're creating,” Student Council advisor John Keene said.

Color Blast 2024: Balancing fun and sustainability

Fiona Peltonen, Carolina Sdoia, Ryan Chase, and Mack Young November 27, 2024

This year the Wayland High School Student Council (STUCO) hosted its annual Color Blast spirit week event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25. Each grade was assigned a wing to decorate that corresponded...

WaylandCAN, a nonprofit focused on building community in Wayland held an event on Tuesday Nov. 19 at Loker Elementary School. 

“I've never seen a community come together and be vulnerable like that in front of [others] where people were not only sharing, but getting emotional and the respect was incredible,” Wayland resident Stuti Bhargava said.

Creating space for change: WaylandCAN hosts conversation for a stronger, more inclusive community

Chloe Zilembo, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Wayland Community Action Network, also known as WaylandCAN, held an event at Loker Elementary School where members of the community discussed town issues and topics of interest. WaylandCAN...

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