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With the 2025-2026 school year in full swing, here are seven changes to be on the lookout for.
Seven changes for the 2025-2026 school year
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
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
Led by sophomores Sazie Wrentmore and Ryan Frutman, Wayland High School’s Women’s Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. The club is dedicated to providing a safe environment where all girls at WHS can feel comfortable and validated.
Women’s Club creates a safe space for girls at WHS
Preseason Preview: Golf
Preseason Preview: Golf
Preseason Preview: Football
Preseason Preview: Football
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
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
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she rates the Bayao cafe located in Quincy, MA. Will this Hong Kong diner pass the test?
A taste of Hong Kong: Bayao Cafe
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
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Class of 2017's collegiate athletes: Player Profiles

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes: Player Profiles

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
June 18, 2017
A recap in WHS sports during the 2016-2017 school year.

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
June 18, 2017
Class of 2017's collegiate athletes

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
June 18, 2017
Seniors honored at Senior Awards Night (20 photos)

Seniors honored at Senior Awards Night (20 photos)

Anika Das and Kyle Chen
June 3, 2017
Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (photo/video)

Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (photo/video)

Kate Balicki, Anika Das, Natalie Hsu, and Abby Mitty
May 21, 2017
Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (55 photos)

Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (55 photos)

Anika Das, Kate Balicki, and Abby Mitty
May 19, 2017
Class of 2017 define "senior slump"

Class of 2017 define “senior slump”

Masha Yakhkind and Anika Das
May 19, 2017
The Play's the Thing (32 photos)

The Play’s the Thing (32 photos)

Anika Das and Veronika Golod
May 8, 2017
Girls' lacrosse defeats Weston (30 photos)

Girls’ lacrosse defeats Weston (30 photos)

Hannah Rice and Anika Das
April 12, 2017
The coed dance is typically the largest part of the show. This year, coed is set to have at least 40 dancers. "My favorite part of working on the senior show is watching it all come together and seeing people getting excited about it," 2017 graduate and show director Tommy Geiger said.

A look at the making of Senior Show

Anika Das
March 28, 2017
WW '17: Trivia Night (14 photos)

WW ’17: Trivia Night (14 photos)

Abby Stoller and Anika Das
February 13, 2017
Girls' basketball beats Weston in annual Coaches v. Cancer game (58 photos)

Girls’ basketball beats Weston in annual Coaches v. Cancer game (58 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Anika Das
January 23, 2017
Sophomore Meghan Walsh is working on a project for her Innovation Realization class. Students in the class are working on inventions that will be showcased this Friday in B226. “The coolest part really is that when you’re done with the class you can look back and see the business you helped start or the new product you invented,” senior Evan Chinman said.

Winter Innovation Expo to be held Friday in Makerspace

Anika Das and Olivia Waldron
January 12, 2017
Pictured above is WPS Superintendent Paul Stein. Stein recently announced his retirement from WPS Superintendent of Schools at the end of this school year. The WPS School Committee is starting their search for a new superintendent.

WPS school committee announces start of superintendent search

Anika Das, Joyce Wu, and Nathan Zhao
December 23, 2016
Above is a compost bucket in the Commons. WHS' Green Team recently introduced these stations to lunches. "“It’s something everyone can do so easily, and we can help our environment at the same time. What else can you ask for?” said senior Callie Junkin.

WHS green team introduces composting in Commons

Anika Das, Olivia Waldron, and Abby Stoller
December 16, 2016
Pictured above are two students walking down the orange carpet at pre-prom. WSPN interviewed Instagram user @waylandpromposals to learn more about why they created their account.

WHS administration proposes new prom rules

Olivia Waldron, Anika Das, and Joyce Wu
November 22, 2016
Boys' soccer defeats Waltham (34 photos)

Boys’ soccer defeats Waltham (34 photos)

Hannah Rice and Anika Das
November 9, 2016
SADD holds Halloween dance (38 photos)

SADD holds Halloween dance (38 photos)

Hannah Rice and Anika Das
October 31, 2016
Boys' soccer defeat LS

Boys’ soccer defeat LS

Jackie Stoller, Anika Das, and Abby Stoller
October 14, 2016
Girls' soccer falls to Concord Carlisle (23 photos)

Girls’ soccer falls to Concord Carlisle (23 photos)

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
October 12, 2016
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