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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first Wayland School Committee meeting of the year took place from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Sept. 10
During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
With a Hopkinton player sprinting towards him, junior quarterback Mikey Johansson looks to his right to hand off the ball to junior captain Brajae Walton. Along with having several successful throws, Johansson was able to achieve a touchdown in the final quarter.
Football comes up short to Hopkinton
Junior Willa Suratt reaches for the ball to block it at the net. Suratt has been on the varsity team for two years.
Girls volleyball loses to Wellesley in hard-fought game
Running with the ball, senior Kane Chen beats a Natick defender to the ball, being in Natick's defensive zone.
Boys Soccer falls to Natick for their first loss of the season
Advancing up the field, junior Melina Antun takes the ball from a Newton South player.
Field Hockey battles Newton South to a draw
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Annabel Orcutt as she discusses fashion with Ava Adelson.
Fashionista of the Month: Ava Adelson
Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
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A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.

Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond

Reva Datar and Vanessa Taxiarchis • March 5, 2025

On Wednesday, March 5, Wayland High School and middle school students saw a swastika symbol spray painted outside the pool building en route to school in the morning. The swastika has now been covered. This...

ICYMI: Feb. 24 - Hospital waiting times, NBA trade deadlines and February's Fashionista of the Month

ICYMI: Feb. 24 – Hospital waiting times, NBA trade deadlines and February’s Fashionista of the Month

Marissa Mendoza • March 3, 2025

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. Features: Staff Reporter Karis Tam...

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.

Wayland Police Department warns residents of reported break-ins

Jeffery Zhang, Annabelle Hage, and Shawnie Loveless • February 14, 2025

The Wayland Police Department (WPD) informed residents of three break-ins along and near Route 30 on Jan. 30. According to police, these break-ins occurred during early evening hours. Reports detailed...

ICYMI: Feb. 3 - Lunar New Year celebration, Model UN and the boys varsity hockey senior night

ICYMI: Feb. 3 – Lunar New Year celebration, Model UN and the boys varsity hockey senior night

Marissa Mendoza • February 10, 2025

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 Natalie Greenaway and...

A dancer at the Lunar New Year celebration spins and dances to erhu music. The erhu is a traditional chinese instrument that uses a bow and two strings, and this involves the use of oversized flowing sleeves.

Wayland High School hosts annual Lunar New Year celebration

Kyle Zhang and Fiona Peltonen • February 7, 2025

Welcoming in the year of the snake, the Lunar New Year celebration took place at Wayland High School (WHS) on Sunday, Feb. 2. The lunar calendar is used all across Asia and is based on the cycle of the...

ICYMI: Jan. 27 - Partial budget freeze, earthquake and winterweek

ICYMI: Jan. 27 – Partial budget freeze, earthquake and winterweek

Marissa Mendoza • February 3, 2025

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: Co-Editor-in-Chief Reva Datar...

The Mentors in Violence Prevention program speak to the junior class at Wayland High School. Some juniors thought that the presentation was meaningful. “I thought that all of the information was super important to know,” junior Anish Vishwanathan said. “It’s definitely something all students should be sure to pay attention to.”

From bystanders to MVPs: Mentors in Violence Prevention speaks to the junior class

Jeffery Zhang and Molly Bergeron • February 1, 2025

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program at Wayland High School (WHS) talked to the junior class about the importance of standing up for healthy relationships. WHS seniors...

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.

Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area

Emma Zocco • January 27, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 28, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland. Although considered rare, earthquakes do occur on the east coast, and can be felt...

Since October, Wayland Public Schools has been experiencing a partial budget freeze due to the rise in certain services and inflation. "I'm hopeful that sort of the impact of the partial freeze hasn't been felt or realized by our students," WHS Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. "That's the most important thing that everybody's sort of working on."

WPS leaders and educators navigate ongoing partial budget freeze

Reva Datar, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2025

Since October, the Wayland School District has been in the midst of a partial budget freeze. The freeze was put into place after the district identified a $1.4 million budget shortfall due to expenses...

ICYMI: Jan. 21 - Water main break at Claypit Hill, PowerSchool breach and Meta no longer fact checking

ICYMI: Jan. 21 – Water main break at Claypit Hill, PowerSchool breach and Meta no longer fact checking

Marissa Mendoza • January 27, 2025

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: Editor Marissa Mendoza broke...

Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break

Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor • January 22, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Assistant Principal Laura Cole sent out an email announcing that Claypit Hill Elementary School experienced a water main break this morning. Around 600 Claypit students are expected...

ICYMI: Jan. 13 - The TikTok ban, snowfall predictions and holiday gift drives

ICYMI: Jan. 13 – The TikTok ban, snowfall predictions and holiday gift drives

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor • January 21, 2025

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 Olivia Green and Staff...

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