• August 29WHS to begin classes Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021
  • April 12WSPN wins NSPA Online Pacemaker Award
  • March 21WSPN wins 2021 Gold Crown Award from the CSPA
  • January 21Order your 2021 yearbook! Use the link https://www.yearbookordercenter.com
  • October 16Wayland High School to offer free lunches for all students for the entire 2020-2021 school year
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As the pandemic reaches its one-year mark, people are becoming more eager to find the 'light at the end of the tunnel' by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. But, as the Town is no longer receiving vaccine doses, it may become difficult for residents to get be inoculated. “A lot of people thought ‘I don’t care, I will go anywhere.’ I would’ve gone at two o’clock in the morning to get vaccinated,” math teacher Hannah Marton said. “I just wanted to get vaccinated and a lot of people are the same way.”
News Brief: Wayland Health Department suspends COVID-19 vaccinations
In a survey sent out to Wayland High School students, students thought of one word or phrase that describes or commemorates the past year. Among the most common words were unprecedented, Zoom and social distancing.
COVID-19: One year later
Three months into hybrid learning, students are learning how to adjust to a new style of schooling.
WHS students reflect on hybrid learning experience
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, the coronavirus infiltrates the life of some WHS students. Junior Ryan MacDonald felt the effects first hand as he contracted the virus and had to spend almost two weeks in quarantine.
WHS students share their experiences with COVID-19
An emergency town meeting between the Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, school committee, town administrator, and other public health officials was held today to discuss how Wayland Public Schools would return to school on Jan. 4. After several hours of discussion, each board suggested to superintendent Arthur Unobskey that WPS should remain in hybrid format unless the school does not have sufficient medical coverage. All schools except the middle school, which will be remote, will hold in person classes on Monday.
All schools but the middle school to be hybrid on Monday, Jan. 4
Two soap dispensers rest on the sink after being ripped off from its usual place.
Popular TikTok trend “devious licks” causes destruction in school bathrooms
Wayland High School seniors gather outside on the first day of school for a class picture. In the upcoming year, many members of the class of 2022 will face the stressful college application process, in addition to spending one last year with their grade. “I’m looking forward to the last year with our grade,” senior Sidney O’Rourke said. “Obviously I hope things are somewhat normal just because the last two years have not been at all. I’m looking forward to just senior events, hopefully, they’ll be fun, even with Covid.”
The class of 2022 tackles senior year and the college preparation process
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of August 29 and September 5: First day of school, summer jobs and Texas’ Senate Bill 8
Wayland Swim and Tennis club lifeguards gather in the pool. Many WHS students started working this summer at many different places, including WSTC.
WHS students stay busy over the summer
Many wait in line to get COVID-19 tested. The US requires people returning from international locations to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before arrival.
Traveling during a COVID-19 summer: Year two
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of August 29 and September 5: First day of school, summer jobs and Texas’ Senate Bill 8
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of June 7: College precalculus final controversy, Class of 2021’s class night and WHS students summer plans
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of May 31: Supreme Court Case, no finals and art for charity
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 24 – Wrap students, signing day and the need for students to be vaccinated
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 17 – Spring sports, turf fields and new mask mandates
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 27: Memorial Day Ceremony and Senior Week
Weekly Breakdown Episode 27: Memorial Day Ceremony and Senior Week
Weekly Breakdown Episode 26: Rivalry Games and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 26: Rivalry Games and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 25: Senior Assassin and Boy Scouts
Weekly Breakdown Episode 25: Senior Assassin and Boy Scouts
Weekly Breakdown Episode 24: April Break And Town Elections
Weekly Breakdown Episode 24: April Break And Town Elections
The Youth 4 Period Equity Organization will hold a rally outside the Massachusetts State House Thursday, Sept. 23 from 4-6 p.m. to raise awareness for the I Am bill. “[The ‘I AM Bill’] is an expansive measure that would ensure free menstrual care to public schools, shelters, prisons and jails across Massachusetts,” Youth 4 Period Equity Co-Founder Hannah Swichtenberg said.
Youth 4 Period Equity, because periods don’t stop during a pandemic
What's Going On With Wayland's Water?
What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?
Here is a list of the top ten things Wayland High School students need to know going into the 2021-2022 school year.
Ten Things to Know About the 2021-22 WHS School Year
As classes come to a close Thursday, June 17, WSPN's Jonathan Zhang summarizes the 2020-2021 school year.
2020-2021 Year in Review
A collection of Wayland High School's MVP Club handouts. The district's Healthy Relationship Task Force focuses on ensuring healthy relationships in the district. It was formed after the Dear Wayland Instagram account, which highlighted anonymous stories of sexual assault in Wayland, went viral in summer 2020.
The Healthy Relationships Task Force concludes for the school year
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
The Social Media Epidemic
The Social Media Epidemic
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak
The Wayland Warriors started off their season with a huge 40-6 win over Hopkinton. They will face off against Amesbury this upcoming Friday.
Game Recap: Wayland takes down Hopkinton in season opener
WSPN's Aditya Weling discusses the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and its wider impact on the team.
Warrior Weekly: Cam Newton’s release and its wider impact
Natick High School junior Jake Blatnica received USA Today's Special Olympics Athlete of the Year Award.
Natick athlete bounces back to sports with a USA Today Special Olympics award
WSPN’s Emily Roberge discusses Simone Biles withdrawing from several of her Olympic events, and how her decision changed the conversation of mental health in sports.
No‌ ‌pain,‌ ‌no‌ ‌gain:‌ ‌How‌ ‌Simone‌ ‌Biles‌ ‌brought‌ ‌the‌ ‌conversation‌ ‌of‌ ‌mental‌ ‌health‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌forefront‌ ‌ ‌
Senior Garrett Spooner runs with the ball and performs a maneuver to dodge the opponent who is actively trying to steal possession.
Pre-season Success: Boys Soccer beats Pentucket 6-2
Senior football captain Nick Dresens readies himself for his opponents' next play. For the past three years, Dresens has been a largely unstoppable defensive force for the Warriors.
Athlete of the Month: Nick Dresens
Senior Luke Tacelli prepares for the upcoming season. The football season was pushed back due to COVID-19.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Tacelli
Senior Eric Zhang attempts to overtake the attacking player without violating the COVID-19 restrictions. Zhang was a starting center back, a position which he has played for only two years. “When I moved to varsity, I moved from a midfielder to a defender,” Zhang said. “It was probably due to a shortage of defenders and an abundance of midfielders. No one wants to play center-back. You simply don't get a lot of recognition and you missout on being able to dribble, shoot, and the other more fun aspects of soccer. So getting into the mindset that I had to do my job and could only do my job was hard at first.”
Athlete of the Month: Eric Zhang
Sophomore Jason Shu watches an ongoing meet before it’s his turn to race.
Jason Shu: Another set toward success
Boys varsity lacrosse captain Michael Lampert cradles the ball as an opposing player attempts to steal the ball. He runs while using his size to his advantage, looking for an opening to throw the ball for a play. “I would say my biggest challenge has been people doubting my size,” Lampert said. “I have overcome this by doing extra workouts to show people that I can use my size to my advantage.”
Athlete of the Month: Michael Lampert
WSPN's Aditya Weling discusses the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and its wider impact on the team.
Warrior Weekly: Cam Newton’s release and its wider impact
WSPN's Aditya Weling picks apart the top contenders for this years NBA playoffs. With this year being far from normal and filled with countless injuries, many teams are looking to step up and bring the hardware back to its city.
Warrior Weekly: NBA playoffs
WSPN's Gabe Likerman and Max Brande lay out the events and picks from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Warrior Weekly: NFL Draft first round breakdown
WSPN's Gabe Likerman discusses the top ten quarterback prospects entering Thursdays draft.
Warrior Weekly: Top QB prospects in 2021 NFL Draft
WSPN's Dante Coppola reviews some of the bigger deals that happened during this year's NHL Trade Deadline.
Warrior Weekly: Biggest moves of the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline
Two soap dispensers rest on the sink after being ripped off from its usual place.
Popular TikTok trend “devious licks” causes destruction in school bathrooms
Student Council President Luciano Sebastianelli and Vice President Devin DiCarlo make their first day of school speech as they inform everyone on what they're planning for the school year.
First day of school 2021
The ninth-graders stand in line as everyone begins to enter the high school building for the start of orientation.
Welcome, Class of 2025! Ninth-graders come together for freshman orientation
Senior Garrett Spooner runs with the ball and performs a maneuver to dodge the opponent who is actively trying to steal possession.
Pre-season Success: Boys Soccer beats Pentucket 6-2
What's Going On With Wayland's Water?
What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?
Junior Haley Melvin goes up for a layup as a Bedford player attempts to block the ball from entering the net.
Photo of the Week
Senior captains Porter Moody and Noah Lee celebrate a shot made by Moody. Both players have been a strong addition to the team for multiple years.
Photo of The Week
During Spirit Week, juniors Luciano Sebastianelli, Ryan MacDonald and Zach Mittelsteadt all come to school dressed in clothes for their favorite holiday.
Photo of The Week
Junior Garrett Spooner waits for ref to blow his whistle, signaling the start of the game.
Photo of the Week
Photo of The Week
Photo of The Week
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “The Magpie Murders” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.
Bryn’s Books: “The Magpie Murders”
Quiz: Can WSPN guess your favorite season?
Quiz: Can WSPN guess your favorite season?
'Nobody' is a dramatic movie about a supposed normal citizen, but what happens when he's pushed to the edge and his past is unveiled?
Movie Review: Nobody
The DJ attracts the most people when he plays 'The Cotton Eyed-Joe,' a jig everyone seems to know by heart. Seniors Darcy Foreman and Becca Lieb lead everyone in the dance, standing in the front with their colorful gowns.
Where are they off to? WHS senior map
WHS theatre preforms Leonard Bernstein's New York outside on May 21, May 22 and May 23.
WHSTE’S New York: Theatre amidst the pandemic
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder
Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder
Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong
Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong
Junior Jett Peter initially grew an interest in art when he was in elementary school, but he developed a much better understanding after taking art classes at the high school for three years.
Artist of the month: Jett Peter
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: And then there were three
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: The craziness has started
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: New season, new drama
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: The finale
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: who is still standing?
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month for November are juniors Ryan MaCdonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves. “My best fashion advice is to not worry about what other people think and to have confidence in what you wear,” Barris said.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levi's and
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and
Sarah Davis
In the first installment of Jonathan's Journal, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses his journey to finding his passion for journalism and his advice for other still struggling to find a passion of their own.
Jonathan’s Journal: Finding your passion
WSPN's Emily Roberge discusses the implications of Kanye West's controversial inclusion of Marilyn Manson and DaBaby in his recently-released, Donda album.
Heartless: How Kanye West’s “Donda” collaboration ignores the stories of survivors
WSPN's Aditya Weling discusses the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and its wider impact on the team.
Warrior Weekly: Cam Newton’s release and its wider impact
WSPN's Genevieve Morrison discusses the dangers of new law, Senate Bill 8, which severely restricts abortion in Texas.
Opinion: Texas’s Senate Bill 8 is a work of evil genius
Guest writer Prash Subbiah discusses the dangers of senior citizens holding public office.
Opinion: In public service, retirement shouldn’t be a choice
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what it's like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
In the latest installment of ABC, American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the importance of Chinese New Year and what it means to Chinese students.
ABC: Chinese New Year
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang responds to a comment made on a prior article.
ABC: My response, heart to heart
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
What's Going On With Wayland's Water?
What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Asians On Air
Asians on Air Episode 6: Asian-Americans and Music
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E9: The Pandemic Stadium Experience ft. Josh Schreiber
Half Hour Hook S2E9: The Pandemic Stadium Experience ft. Josh Schreiber
In celebration of the touchdown ran by junior running back Shayne Sutton, senior Dylan Derubeis flashes his Warrior spear. For the next fall football season, the team will be receiving new and improved jerseys, so the players cherish the last moments in this iconic black and orange attire.
Wayland football routs Bedford 38-7 (highlights)
Wayland Sports Chat: S3E6
Wayland Sports Chat: S3E6
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Taylor McGuire

Taylor McGuire, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Taylor McGuire, Class of 2022, is a third year reporter and co-editor-in-chief of WSPN. She is one of the directors of Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble, and she is also the co-editor-in-chief of the Yearbook Club. Outside of school, she loves to spend as much time as possible with her family and friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Taylor McGuire
Two soap dispensers rest on the sink after being ripped off from its usual place.

Popular TikTok trend “devious licks” causes destruction in school bathrooms

September 15, 2021
Quiz: Can WSPN guess your favorite season?

Quiz: Can WSPN guess your favorite season?

September 10, 2021
The Youth 4 Period Equity Organization will hold a rally outside the Massachusetts State House Thursday, Sept. 23 from 4-6 p.m. to raise awareness for the I Am bill. “[The ‘I AM Bill’] is an expansive measure that would ensure free menstrual care to public schools, shelters, prisons and jails across Massachusetts,” Youth 4 Period Equity Co-Founder Hannah Swichtenberg said.

Youth 4 Period Equity, because periods don’t stop during a pandemic

September 8, 2021
Here is a list of the top ten things Wayland High School students need to know going into the 2021-2022 school year.

Ten Things to Know About the 2021-22 WHS School Year

August 30, 2021
A group of senior girls gather together for a golden hour photo shoot.

Class of 2021’s Class Night

June 12, 2021

Wayland residents vocalize their opinion at Annual Town Meeting (video)

May 17, 2021
Junior Eliya Howard-Delman gives the camera a thumbs up while walking into school. Howard-Delman decided to show her school spirit by wearing her Wayland Girls Soccer hoodie.

[Photo] WHS returns to all-in school (gallery)

April 27, 2021
With WHS going all-in on April 27, the amount of cars in the student parking lot will double. Likewise, WHS students are concerned about the likely increase in traffic incoming and outgoing to and from the high school.

Parking lot drama: Considering the effects of going all-in

April 26, 2021
While some AP exams will take place in person, some classes are still taking their tests online. Wayland High School students can now download the 2021 Digital AP Exams app using Self Service to get prepared for their test.

BREAKING: Students can now download the 2021 Digital AP Exams app

April 13, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of April 5- Course selection process, gun laws, “Dadish”

April 12, 2021
Many WHS teachers have received their COVID-19 vaccines, but the process came with obstacles. With so few appointments available, some teachers had to wake up early, drive to far locations and simply be available if an appointment opened up at anytime. “The first round was hard when they were only being offered through CVS,” WHS French teacher Sara Langelier said. “It was very difficult to get an appointment because the sites were just backed up and you had to get up really early in the morning in order to get on.

[Photo] WHS teachers voice the obstacles associated with getting their vaccine

April 14, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 29- Unsafe water, Athlete of the Month, “Promising Young Woman”

April 5, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 22- Dr. Seuss, recruitment challenges, Love Alone

March 29, 2021
The Wayland School Committee unanimously voted to enact an Anti-Racism Resolution for the Wayland Public Schools that will act as a promise to ensure that WPS feels like a safe and equitable environment for all students, regardless of race.

Anti-Racism Resolution: A promise for equity at WHS

March 25, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 15- All-in schooling, Dudley Chateau, NFL offseason

March 22, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 8- One year of COVID-19, DCL All-Stars, concert-less orchestra

March 15, 2021
Timeline of COVID-19 in Wayland

Timeline of COVID-19 in Wayland

March 13, 2021
In a survey sent out to Wayland High School students, students thought of one word or phrase that describes or commemorates the past year. Among the most common words were unprecedented, Zoom and social distancing.

COVID-19: One year later

March 13, 2021
Gallery: Before and after COVID-19

Gallery: Before and after COVID-19

March 13, 2021
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[Photo] WHS department heads share the ways their department has been affected

March 13, 2021
After many months of planning and practicing, the TEDxYouth Wayland speakers will be presenting their talks virtually on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 p.m.

News Brief: TEDxYouth Wayland webinar event

March 11, 2021
Musicians from Wayland High School's band and orchestra have been selected for the All-Eastern ensembles. The three WHS students selected were juniors Joshua Zhang and Angela Yan, along with senior Mingle Li.

WHS musicians qualify for All-Eastern Music Ensemble

March 11, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 1- In-person school, Persona 5 Strikers, All-Star draft

March 8, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of February 22- Venmo Challenge, Fall II, “Soul”

March 1, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of February 8- FBI, Chinese New Year, climate control

February 15, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

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

February 8, 2021
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

February 2, 2021
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

February 1, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

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

February 1, 2021
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

January 31, 2021
Junior Jake Moser is pictured with his SMASH Volleyball club team at one of their tournaments. He started playing volleyball freshman year and immediately knew he enjoyed all aspects of the sport.

Jake Moser: There’s a lot of respect in volleyball

January 25, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 18- Winter Week, demise of Democracy, NFL wildcard weekend

January 25, 2021
The Family Promise club, started by junior Maeve Myles and sophomore Elena Liu, is running a cleaning supply drive for Family Promise MetroWest. Donations can be dropped off in a bin outside the Wayland High School main office. “As a club, we strive to help others and support local homeless families through the Family Promise Metrowest organization,” Myles said.

[Photo] News brief: Family Promise club holds cleaning supply drive

January 24, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 11- Superintendent finalists, Asians on Air, biking to Philadelphia

January 18, 2021
Despite the fact that Wayland High School will not be conducting their annual midterm exams this year, Winter Week will still be happening to give students a chance to relax after finishing their first semester. “We are operating a school in a global pandemic, many high schools would cancel and avoid the challenge of planning something like this,” Cole said. “So if anything... I hope the Wayland High School community is grateful to the students and teachers who are working to make this week happen.”

[Photo] Winter Week to occur despite no midterms

January 18, 2021
Following the announcement that current Superintendent Arthur Unobskey would no longer be working in Wayland after the 2020-2021 school year, the School Committee has worked hard to narrow the applicants down to a final three. The finalists will be able to virtually visit Wayland and converse with parents, faculty and students over Zoom, and a final decision will hopefully be made by the middle of January 2021.

Get to know the WPS superintendent finalists

January 13, 2021
Yearning for a taste of what real entrepreneurs experience, Wayland High School seniors Cassie McGonagle, Kathleen Tobin and Mia Mazokopos ventured out and started their very own flower farming business.

WHS seniors plant the seed for entrepreneurship

January 12, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 4- COVID-19 testing, accepting the election, food insecurity

January 11, 2021
Since the curriculum of many classes has been altered this year due to COVID-19, WHS will not be holding midterms in the 2020-2021 school year. “I think that the upsides to having no midterms this year is that we don’t have to spend weeks studying for them,” sophomore Allie Chase said.

[Photo] Altered curriculum forces WHS to not hold annual midterm exams

January 26, 2021
As an added safety measure, The Wayland Public Schools will be offering an optional COVID-19 testing program where students and staff can be tested weekly starting in late January.

COVID-19 testing program to begin in schools in late January

January 5, 2021
Since COVID-19 regulations are going to limit the amount of attendees at the annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game, the girls basketball team has faced difficulty in raising money for the American Cancer Society and has had to turn to alternatives for fundraising.

Girls varsity basketball fundraises for the American Cancer Society

December 26, 2020
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, we've gotten much participation from students, resulting in over 120 letters,” Student Council President Elizabeth Zhong said.

[Photo] December Kindness: Keepin’ it kind at WHS

January 27, 2021
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of December 14: Snow storms, drive-in performances, socialism

December 20, 2020
Due to inclement and severe weather warnings, Superintendent Arthur Unobskey has made the decision to have all classes be remote tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 17.

BREAKING NEWS: All classes to be conducted remotely on Thursday, Dec. 18

December 16, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of December 7- Wrestling season changes, free periods, “Megan is Missing”

December 13, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 30- MLB free agency, COVID-19 concerns, winter favorites

December 7, 2020
The Wayland School Committee decided to have Cohort B attend school in-person on Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 in order to equalize the amount of days that each Cohort goes to school in-person. With this change, Cohort B will only miss one day in-person compared to Cohort A.

News Brief: Cohort B to attend school in-person on Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22

December 6, 2020
Due to COVID-19 cancelling many fundraisers in the final months of the 2019-2020 school year, the WHS class of 2022 lost significant funding for their prom. In order to make up for this loss, the junior class will be selling pre-portioned cookie dough for $20. “This fundraiser and any that we carry out this year is to make up for those lost opportunities,” Zhao said.

WHS Class of 2022 selling pre-portioned cookie dough

December 3, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 23- Spirit Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees

November 30, 2020
On Wednesday, Nov. 25, students and faculty will log onto their advisory's Zoom to participate in virtual Spirit Day.

News Brief: Spirit Day schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 25

November 24, 2020
This past weekend, Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, the WHS Speech and Debate team competed in multiple tournaments and found success in each.

News Brief: Wayland’s Speech and Debate team furthers its success

November 23, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 16- Winter sports, pumpkin munchkins, Spirit Week

November 22, 2020
With COVID-19 cases rising in schools, 134 Massachusetts schools will begin a rapid testing program in order to ensure that students can remain learning on campus safely.

News Brief: Wayland to start COVID-19 testing in December

November 19, 2020
COVID-19 has cancelled many of Wayland's normal activities such as school dances and sports game, but the student council did not let the pandemic take away the WHS tradition of Spirit Day and the activities during the week leading up to the event. Unlike this picture from two years ago, Spirit Day will be fully remote this year. “It's going to be similar in spirit but very different in execution,” Student Council Vice President Porter Moody said.

Spirit Week alterations amidst COVID-19

November 19, 2020
Current WHS Nurse Jennifer McLeod is leaving her position at the end of this week, but she is to be replaced by Nurse Basbas who has been working throughout the Wayland district for the past three years.

News Brief: Nurse Basbas to replace Nurse McLeod starting next week

November 18, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 9- Favorite restaurants, controlling parents, NBA draft preview

November 15, 2020
The Wayland High School class of '24 has had to get creative with ways to campaign for the class officer elections. Students often made Instagram accounts where they posted endorsements, polls and explained reasons why they are the best fit candidate.

[Photo] Freshmen utilize social media to campaign

November 19, 2020
In a world where many feel that there is still gender inequality throughout many countries, the United Nations campaign, Girl Up, tries to fight these inequalities and make the world a better place for women.

Girl Up: Women committed to making a difference

November 10, 2020
WSPN has partnered up with Revolution Prep to run a practice ACT exam on Saturday, Nov. 21. The cost for the exam is $20, and registration is open now.

News Brief: WSPN to administer practice ACT test

November 9, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 2- Presidential election, healthy living, fall recipes

November 8, 2020
With Election Day finally here, much is bound to happen in the coming days. News editor Taylor McGuire will be updating this article whenever something happens within or due to the election, so check back for live updates!

LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election 2020

November 3, 2020
After two days of solely remote learning, Cohort A students will return to on campus classes on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

BREAKING NEWS: On campus classes to resume on Tuesday, Nov. 3

November 2, 2020
Superintendent Arthur Unobskey sent an email to WHS families informing them that Cohort A should not come in for on campus classes on Monday, Nov. 2 as there is a new suspected case of COVID-19.

BREAKING NEWS: WHS to be fully remote on Monday, Nov. 2

November 1, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 26- First positive COVID-19 case, Trunk-or-Treat, the Bachelorette

November 1, 2020
WHS has identified its first positive case of COVID-19.

BREAKING NEWS: WHS confirms first positive case of COVID-19

October 28, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 19- Free lunch, DearWayland, Halloween countdown

October 26, 2020
Students at Wayland High School are able to get free lunch from the school for the entire 2020-2021 school year. Students must place their order ahead of time in an order form that will be sent out electronically prior to the school week.

News Brief: WHS to offer free lunch for all students during the 2020-2021 school year

October 22, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 12- New sports package, election concerns, fall activities

October 19, 2020
Wayland High School students and faculty will be following the special schedules shown above on Thursday, Oct. 15.

News Brief: Special bell schedule on Thu. Oct. 15

October 14, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 5- NFL veterans, AP computer science course, schedule alterations

October 12, 2020
On Thursday, Oct. 8, Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi sent out an email detailing the schedule changes for the week of Oct. 12.

News Brief: Schedule alterations for the week of Oct. 12

October 8, 2020
Due to the strong winds that came through Wayland on Wednesday, Oct. 7, many students' powers have gone out, and are not expected to be back. Because of this, classes will not be held on Thursday, Oct. 8.

BREAKING NEWS: Classes cancelled Thur. Oct. 8 due to power outages

October 7, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of September 28 – Presidential debate, Study Buddies, WHS eSports team

October 5, 2020
News editor Taylor McGuire asks students their opinions on the 30 minute lunch break that is given during the remote schedule for the first month of the 2020-21 school year.

MOTS: Do you think that 30 minutes is a long enough lunch break?

September 30, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of September 21- Dangerous partying, fall sports, most protective masks

September 28, 2020
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of September 14- Remote learning, BIPOC Instagram account, Markey’s victory

September 21, 2020
An administrative team comprised of people of color who either attends or have attended WHS has recently made an Instagram account for people of color from Wayland to share their stories of racism and to be heard. “It’s important to recognize that [racism] is happening even if it’s not happening to you,” Administrator B said.

BIPOC Wayland: Page to unfold racism in Wayland

September 18, 2020
WHSRemote makes it easy for students to input their class information in the settings screen.

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September 18, 2020
WHSRemote shows students what period they are in at any time during the day on the home screen. Students can also access all of their meeting links from WHSRemote.

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September 18, 2020
Wayland High School senior Mingle Li has created a website called WHSRemote in hopes of helping students stay organized during this time of remote learning.

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September 18, 2020
On Aug. 31, Wayland High School Principal, Allyson Mizoguchi, sent out an email to WHS families detailing the reopening plan for the fall of 2020.

Summary of WHS Fall 2020 Reopening Plan

September 14, 2020
Senior Kayla Poulsen stands out of her decorated car, while smiling at the camera.

Senior rolling rally: A final goodbye (68 Photos)

June 23, 2020
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