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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
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
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
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
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
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
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
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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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