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As spring begins with flowers blooming and rain coming and going, some are experiencing seasonal allergies or hay fever due to the emerging pollen in the air. However, studies have shown that the pollen count has been increasing in recent years, which could play a factor in why some are experiencing more intense allergic reactions.
The return of pollen and how it affects seasonal allergies
This April break, several students who take French and Latin will be traveling to France and Italy as part of the World Language Department field trips. Students on the France trip departed from Boston Logan Airport left on Monday, April 14, while students on the Latin trip will travel on Thursday, April 17.
World language trips take learning from the classroom to the country
ICYMI: April 7 - Inundation District, spring orchestra concert and the "Houthi PC small group" leaks
ICYMI: April 7 – Inundation District, spring orchestra concert and the “Houthi PC small group” leaks
On Tuesday April 1, Boston Globe journalist and Boston University professor David Abel answered questions about his award-winning film “Inundation District.” The film delved into the risks of extreme floods the Seaport region of Boston is facing amidst commercial development. Abel was inspired by his climate studies that revealed grave statistics. “I have covered report after report after report with projections about how our seas are likely to rise over the coming decades,” Abel said. “And it would seem, as I would get each new report, that the worst case projections would only get [more] dire. That left me feeling like this was a really significant story that needs to be told in ways that are hard to just tell in print.”
“Inundation District” dives deep into Seaport’s flooding problem
ICYMI: March 31 - Town Election results, #TeslaTakeDown and boys varsity lacrosse
ICYMI: March 31 – Town Election results, #TeslaTakeDown and boys varsity lacrosse
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
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
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
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
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
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Junior Peter Caputa started PCV Detailing in his sophomore year of high school. Since then, he's looked to grow his business in a number of ways. "I'm always trying to get more customers," Caputa said. "I've even knocked on people's doors to see if they'd like a car detail."
Beyond the books: How junior Peter Caputa started his own business
Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The opioid epidemic in the U.S. has resulted in stigma that has shaped society’s view on addiction. “Everyone’s got to be a little aware about [drug addiction] and look out for one another,” New York citizen Michael Hage said. “[Addiction] doesn’t discriminate.”
“The Miracle Drug”: Narcan combats the side effects of an overdose
The “Main Event” station is one of the varying stations that hosts different food options for students at WHS prepared by the cafeteria staff. The "Main Event" station changes each day depending on what the hot lunch is.
Behind the scenes of school lunches
Keep eyes on WHS junior Sophia Beckett in the 2025 spring softball season. Beckett is a junior captain of the varsity team.
Sophia Beckett pitches to success
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Junior Peter Caputa started PCV Detailing in his sophomore year of high school. Since then, he's looked to grow his business in a number of ways. "I'm always trying to get more customers," Caputa said. "I've even knocked on people's doors to see if they'd like a car detail."
Beyond the books: How junior Peter Caputa started his own business
The “Main Event” station is one of the varying stations that hosts different food options for students at WHS prepared by the cafeteria staff. The "Main Event" station changes each day depending on what the hot lunch is.
Behind the scenes of school lunches
Keep eyes on WHS junior Sophia Beckett in the 2025 spring softball season. Beckett is a junior captain of the varsity team.
Sophia Beckett pitches to success
Senior Bianca Crosby-Bernal founded and runs the Lend a Paw club at WHS. “As I got older, I started becoming more interested in animal shelters and volunteering there,” Bernal said. “I realized that so many shelters across the nation are going through mass euthanasias and that was just so heartbreaking to me. I wanted to step in and help anyway I could, so I decided to use resources around me and create a club that could eventually help with this situation.”
Lend a Paw Club: Bianca Crosby Bernal’s passion for helping animals
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Keep eyes on WHS junior Sophia Beckett in the 2025 spring softball season. Beckett is a junior captain of the varsity team.
Sophia Beckett pitches to success
This year, 8th graders have been pulled up to make JV girls lacrosse and softball teams possible. “I think the group of girls on our team from the 8th grade class are really strong,” JV softball coach Mark Norton said.
Middle schoolers take the field to fill JV squads
The boys varsity lacrosse team lost 13-4 in its home opening game against Shawsheen Valley Technical High School.
Game recap: Boys lacrosse falls to Shawsheen in home opener
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
Competing to secure a spot in the beginning of the race, Wayland and Weston runners surge ahead at the start of the 800 meter race.
Track and field races into first away meet of the season
Preparing to swing, sophomore Ryan Frutman positions herself in a ready-stance. This stance is vital for a powerful swing and strong contact with the ball.
Softball falls to Belmont in home opener
Behind the goal, Junior Armaan Desai holds the ball in the offensive zone.
Boys lacrosse falls short to Natick
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.
Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's Annabelle Hage and Sadie Alongi reflect on the limitations of homework, and whether too much can be harmful for students.
Beyond the limit: When homework goes from helpful to harmful
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang discusses the "Houthi PC small group" leaks.
Opinion: National security isn’t a text thread
Join WSPN's Chloe Zilembo as she talks about her experience with "senioritis" and why students need to combat it.
The slippery slope of senioritis
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
WSPN's Kate Goodman reflects on the benefits history classes would gain from open discussions on current events.
Opinion: Time to talk, history classes should cover current events
Join WSPN’s Kate Goodman and Molly Bergeron as they talk with this month’s artist of the month: Abby Peredna.
Artist of the Month: Abby Peredna
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
Join WSPN’s Vanessa Taxiarchis and Jillian Mele as they interview March’s Fashionistas of the Month: seniors Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral.
Fashionistas of the Month: Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral
Join WSPN reporters Nina Gandhi as she talks with this month’s artist of the month: Samantha Taurisano.
Artist of the Month: Samantha Taurisano
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Competing to secure a spot in the beginning of the race, Wayland and Weston runners surge ahead at the start of the 800 meter race.
Track and field races into first away meet of the season
From left to right, junior Ben Pyhtila, sophomores Aadith Charry and Owen Chislett play their cello instruments. Junior Jubin Kim also plays the cello and has been playing the instrument since third grade. "I think that [the cello] is a good balance between a high instrument versus a low instrument, and I just really like the rich sound that it makes," Kim said.
WHS Orchestra harmonizes for their spring concert
Preparing to swing, sophomore Ryan Frutman positions herself in a ready-stance. This stance is vital for a powerful swing and strong contact with the ball.
Softball falls to Belmont in home opener
Behind the goal, Junior Armaan Desai holds the ball in the offensive zone.
Boys lacrosse falls short to Natick
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.
Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and easter celebrations
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Graham Henrich: Ready to begin his journey as a cadet at West Point
Graham Henrich: Ready to begin his journey as a cadet at West Point
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
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Tonight at the Town Building there is a meeting to discuss the food service operation at Wayland Public Schools. The School Committee hired Edvocate to assess Wayland's food service and see if it is the most efficient.

News Brief: School Committee hosting forum with Edvocate

Mia Senechal
April 27, 2015

“I Too Am Wayland” video deferred from advisory

Mia Senechal
March 17, 2015

Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed on Tuesday, January 27

Mia Senechal
January 26, 2015
On Friday morning, students protested the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

News Brief: Students protest against police brutality

Mia Senechal
December 19, 2014

Wandering Backpack: Nicole Haghdoust

Mia Senechal
October 21, 2014

Wandering Backpack: Robert Yuan

Mia Senechal
September 22, 2014
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: Maddy Schwartz

Mia Senechal
June 11, 2014
Pictured above is Dana Sharry. Sharry, a current member of the EBM and Wellness staff, plans to participate in a graduate assistantship at University of Miami after the end of the school year. “Whether I am teaching or working in another field in the future, a graduate degree is something that I’m also pursuing, so this is a great opportunity for me to hit both of those goals,” Sharry said.

Sharry to pursue job opportunity at University of Miami

Mia Senechal
April 29, 2014
The food department is now piloting a new program where students order food during the day then pick it up after school. "If this takes off and I have 50 kids buying [food], then I’ll introduce new staffing for the coming year to keep it going,” Cheryl Judd, the director of the food service department, said.

After school food pickup program launched

Mia Senechal
April 15, 2014
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Students, teachers react to PARCC tests

Mia Senechal
April 3, 2014
PARCC

Bryant named language head

Mia Senechal
April 1, 2014
This Thursday, the WHS mock trial team advanced to the "Elite Eight" round of the Massachusetts Bar Association High School Mock Trial Program’s championship bracket. Tomorrow, they will face Marshfield High School, whom the team lost to last year. "I know that all of the returning members really want this one to prove that we can beat these guys and take the extra step we weren't able to take last year," member Nat Gordon said.

Mock trial team advances to “Elite Eight” bracket

Mia Senechal
March 10, 2014

Windows in the Commons tinted

Mia Senechal
March 10, 2014
PC desktops were taken out of physics classrooms last week, "Like anything, you’re used to doing it a certain way but then things change. We just have to learn to accommodate. It does make our lives slightly harder, but its not a deal breaker," science department head Kenneth Rideout said.

Desktop computers removed from science classrooms

Mia Senechal
March 5, 2014
Mia Senechal bemoans the heartache of Valentine's Day.

In pursuit of Romeo: one girl’s quest for purpose in life

Mia Senechal
February 13, 2014
Pictures above is a quote Jennifer McGuinn wrote on her whiteboard the day after an unnamed student was caught cheating.

Teacher enforces new policy to combat cheating

Mia Senechal
January 22, 2014
Above, Middle School students and faculty wait in the field house as students wait to be picked up by parents.

Breaking News: Middle School closed due to main water pipe burst

Mia Senechal
January 16, 2014
Pictured above is room B138, which was closed due to a water leak.

Leak found in math wing

Mia Senechal
January 13, 2014
Pictured above is part of the decoration display set up by Delaney's advisory this past Wednesday as part of their community service day. "No matter how well-intentioned the display creators were, or how lovely people might find the display to be, there can be no doubt that this is a Christmas display consisting of elements of Christian symbolism,” wrote Ritchie in a memo written to faculty Thursday.

Ritchie asks students to alter holiday decorations

Mia Senechal
December 13, 2013
Pictured above is Anagrams Twist, played on a Google Nexus 7. Junior Eli Bucher is currently working on developing a version of Anagrams Twist for Android devices. "It's creative problem solving," Bucher said

Eli Bucher: It’s creative problem solving

Mia Senechal
November 25, 2013
In two weeks, WHS is planning to propose the removal of weighted GPA. If successful, students beginning with the Class of 2022 will not be reported on by this metric.

Ritchie enforces new no homework policy for Thanksgiving break

Mia Senechal
November 24, 2013
The class of 2016 will be selling tickets this Tuesday for the first Student-Faculty basketball game.

Student-Faculty basketball game to be held Tuesday

Mia Senechal
November 9, 2013

Breaking News: Teacher slips on puddle caused by ceiling leak

Mia Senechal
October 15, 2013

Pam’s Run supports Neighborhood Brigade

Mia Senechal
October 4, 2013

JV field hockey players asked to remove psych shirts

Mia Senechal, Thomas Chan, and Angela Park
September 26, 2013

News Brief: Drain installations outside math and English wings

Mia Senechal
September 23, 2013
From June 15 to 16, Wayland residents will celebrate Wayland's 375th anniversary.

Wayland Residents to Celebrate 375th anniversary

Mia Senechal
June 14, 2013
Above, the class of 2012 celebrated graduation last year. In past years, graduation expenses have exceeded one hundred dollars. This year, steps have been taken in an attempt to lower this cost. “We think it’s important for this fee to be affordable for everyone," principal Patrick Tutwiler said.

A look at graduation expenses

Mia Senechal
June 9, 2013
One of the laptops from the 1:1 initiative WHS implemented this year is shown above. The technology department will be taking the laptops over the summer to be upgraded from Lion to Mountain Lion. "Everything is synced really well, so you can put your notes, everything that you can run here and sync it up to iCloud is done much better the lion," said Mary Barber.

Students’ 1:1 laptops to be collected at end of year

Mia Senechal
June 3, 2013
Based on feedback from students and faculty, the advisory program has been modified for the upcoming year. "We knew that it was going to be a really first tough year,” Mizoguchi said. “Going into that, we were wide open and receptive the entire time.”

Water fountains contaminated, hydroplidius spreads

Mia Senechal
April 1, 2013
Above, teams prepare for the annual Boston Firs

Robotics team makes regional semifinals of competition

Mia Senechal
March 25, 2013
Above, junior Jesse Hoopes and seniors Nick Condry and Austin Wong (left to right) play on their basses for Honors Sinfonia Orchestra. Each year, orchestra students who want to play at a more advanced level can audition for Honors Sinfonia.

Musicians prepare for Honors Sinfonia auditions

Mia Senechal
March 12, 2013
Wayland schools combine to play in annual Band Fest (25 photos)

Wayland schools combine to play in annual Band Fest (25 photos)

Mia Senechal
February 12, 2013
Above, many WHS mock trial team members prepare to attend a mock trial seminar at Harvard University.

Mock trial team moves on to championship bracket

Mia Senechal
February 8, 2013
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) talked to the sophomores about how to support LGBTQ youths and understand their difficulties. One of the speakers, Ethan Sobel, spoke about his struggles with coming out in high school and college. “It wasn’t okay in the locker room, it wasn’t okay in the orchestra and it wasn’t okay in the classroom,” Sobel said.

WW ’13: PFLAG speaks about supporting LGBTQ youths

Mia Senechal
February 7, 2013
On Friday, February 1, the Wayland girls' swim team claimed the title of DCL champions.

News Brief: Girls’ swim team named DCL champions

Mia Senechal
February 5, 2013
Police officers were present at Friday night's Wayland versus Weston basketball game at Weston High School in response to the escalated Wayland-Weston rivalry shown on Facebook and at Wednesday night's Wayland versus Weston hockey game. “Some of my guys who were at the hockey game heard people saying, ‘We’ll get you on Friday,’” Weston Chief of Police Steven Shaw said.

Police present at basketball game as Wayland-Weston rivalry heats up

Mia Senechal
February 3, 2013
The Daddios perform at Winter Week 2012. Comprised of several Wayland Parents, The Daddios band played musics of all different genres. WHS students discussed their perceptions of how winter week has changed.

WW ’13: Parents perform as the Wayland Daddios

Mia Senechal
January 29, 2013
Mia recommends making these yummy Chocolate Haystacks. But remember, don't touch the hot chocolate!

25 Days of Cookies: Chocolate Haystacks

Mia Senechal
December 23, 2012
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Students discuss end of the world

Mia Senechal
December 20, 2012
On December 4, each advisory group will be participating in a community service project.

News Brief: Advisory groups give back to the community

Mia Senechal
December 3, 2012
WHS Voice: Dodgeball, Spirit Day and Thanksgiving

WHS Voice: Dodgeball, Spirit Day and Thanksgiving

Mia Senechal
November 20, 2012
As Spirit Day approaches, students will adjust to the new rules and regulations because of the new advisory system.

Spirit Day adjusted with new advisory program

Mia Senechal
November 15, 2012
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Community responds to nutrition policy

Mia Senechal
November 4, 2012
Maria Arenas moved to the United States from Colombia with her family 14 years ago. This summer, Arenas and her family went back to Colombia to visit her extended family. Above, Arenas (second to right) is pictured in Colombia with her sister (second to left), cousins and family friend.

Maria Arenas: The real joys in life do not come from money

Mia Senechal
October 9, 2012
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