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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Weekly Breakdown Episode 16: Quarter 3 and COVID-19 Testing

Weekly Breakdown Episode 16: Quarter 3 and COVID-19 Testing

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly February 9, 2021

In this weekly podcast, WSPN’s reporters Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown and Jackie Cahaly break down each week’s news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. wspn · Weekly Breakdown 16: Quarter...

ICYMI: Week of February 1- Traveling, snow days, potato mystery

ICYMI: Week of February 1- Traveling, snow days, potato mystery

Taylor McGuire February 8, 2021

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: Staff reporter Brasen Chi looked...

Following the suspicious appearance of two baked potatoes on the Wayland Public Library lawn, Library Director Sandy Raymond shared a social media post that quickly gained national attention from Stephen Colberts The Late Show. I thought it was cool that our town was represented on such a famous show, sophomore Dylan Wood said.

Potato mystery sparks national coverage

Genevieve Morrison and Charlotte Thirman February 4, 2021

In the early hours on Thursday, Jan. 14, Wayland Public Library Library Director Sandy Raymond found two baked potatoes outside the library. This puzzling appearance has sparked confusion amongst the Wayland...

After garnering responses to the remote learning day on Thursday, Dec. 17, Superintendent Arthur Unobskey along with the Wayland School Committee have decided to preserve traditional snow days, but if inclement weather is frequent in the following months then remote learning days are likely in place of the traditional snow days.

News Brief: Wayland superintendent’s update on snow days

Taylor McGuire February 2, 2021

After the decision to make Thursday, Dec. 17 a remote learning day for all students due to inclement weather causing power outages for multiple families, Superintendent Arthur Unobskey along with the Wayland...

Wayland Public Schools will hold a traditional snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 2.  Since this is a traditional snow day rather than a remote learning day, this day will be made up at the end of the year.

BREAKING NEWS: Wayland Public Schools to have a traditional snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 2

Taylor McGuire February 1, 2021

On the evening of Monday, Feb. 1, Wayland Superintendent Arthur Unobskey sent an email out to Wayland families and staff informing them that the Wayland Public Schools will have a traditional snow day...

The Wayland High School Computer Science club comes together to plan for their upcoming hackathon. It will take place on Friday, March 26, and all the planning is completely student run. This is the first time the people in the club have to make a hackathon, junior Eric Xie said. I think were doing well. Theres a lot of work put into this, and we hope it doesnt go to waste.

WHS Computer Science club plans hackathon

Brasen Chi February 1, 2021

The Wayland High School Computer Science club, led by juniors Eric Xie, Andrew Boyer and Kevin Zhao, is creating its very own virtual "hackathon," an event where many people come together and code. If...

ICYMI: Week of January 25- Missing midterms, Winter One-Acts, Healthy Living

ICYMI: Week of January 25- Missing midterms, Winter One-Acts, Healthy Living

Taylor McGuire February 1, 2021

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: Staff reporters Genevieve Morrison...

Monday, Feb. 1 will have a special bell schedule with an early release at 1:15 p.m. This decision was made due to an upcoming snowstorm.

News Brief: Special bell schedule for Monday, Feb. 1

Meredith Prince February 1, 2021

Due to today's snowstorm, WHS is running a special bell schedule with shortened classes, which is pictured to the right. Principal Allyson Mizoguchi noted to students and families in Cohort A that they...

In an email to the students and faculty of Wayland High School, the WHS Student Council announced the virtual Winter Week schedule for the year of 2021.

News Brief: Winter Week schedule and events

Taylor McGuire January 31, 2021

Although Winter Week 2021 will be quite different than years prior, the Wayland High School Student Council has collaborated with Administration to plan an exciting and virtual week to allow students to...

Student Council will hold a school-wide viewing of The Social Dilemma, next Wednesday, Feb. 3. There will be two viewings, one for 9th and 10th graders, and one for 11th and 12th graders.

News Brief: Winter Week viewing of “The Social Dilemma”

Meredith Prince January 29, 2021

The Wayland High School Administration and Student Council have announced that as part of Winter Week, they will hold two viewings of the Netflix documentary, "The Social Dilemma." These viewings will...

With the hybrid schedule limiting classes to meet in-person only twice a week, many classes have had to adapt from how they had run prior to COVID-19. Some classes dont meet online whereas others try to use their time to the fullest. This schedule forces students and teachers alike to be flexible, and I think thats the most important part, junior Jasper Scherz said.

The aftermath of WHS classes affected by COVID-19

Brasen Chi January 28, 2021

With COVID-19 causing a massive change in the WHS normal school schedule and students being in-person only two days a week, many teachers have been forced to alter their curriculum. The Connect class,...

As a part of Kindness Month during December at the high school, many students opted to write thank-you cards to their teachers which were provided by the Student Council. “Over the course of the week, weve gotten much participation from students, resulting in over 120 letters,” Student Council President Elizabeth Zhong said.

December Kindness: Keepin’ it kind at WHS

Isabella Ciasullo January 27, 2021

Despite this past hectic and odd December packed with COVID-19 worries and cramming in last-minute preparations for the holiday season, the WHS Student Council found a way to spread thankfulness throughout...

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