Current Announcements

Check out the links to the right for volunteer and job opportunities!

FastWeb Bulletins

The FastWeb website and newsletters provide great tips for all students on future planning and financial aid resources. You can search a huge scholarship database and get all kinds of financial aid tips and guidelines. So visit FastWeb's homepage at:: fastweb.com

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FBI Teen Academy - February 20

Interested in FBI & Law Enforcement?

On February 20, there will be an opportunity to spend the day with the FBI.

Interested? Contact Dr. Unobskey via email: arthur_unobskey@wayland.k12.ma.us for more information.

(posted 01/10/2020)
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The South Middlesex County Alumnae Chapter (SMCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to provide their 2020 Merit Scholarship Program Application. In an effort to recognize scholastic achievement and community service, SMCAC awards three 1-year scholarships to deserving Black high school seniors entering accredited institutions of higher education.

Applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2020. You may email questions to smcacscholar@gmail.com.

SMCAC Application information and Form

(posted 01/16/2020)
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Attention all Sophomores:

Sophomore Seminars will begin on March 11 (G Day) and run for three cycles to April 14.

Please check your schedule to be sure you have a seminar on your schedule starting quarter 3. See your counselor if you do not have a sophomore seminar on your schedule.

Counselors look forward to seeing you soon!

(posted 01/07/2020)
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Attention All Seniors:

The Wayland Scholarship Committee invites you to fill out an application. In order to qualify, you must have filed a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.

Download the application on the WHS Scholarship Website, or stop by Guidance to pick up a paper copy.

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.

(posted 01/07/2020)
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Brain Health Alliance

Brain Health Alliance, a not-for-profit organization focused on biomedical computing for brain health and brain disorders, continues to accept applications from high school, college, and graduate students to participate in our 2020 Brain Health Alliance Virtual Institute:

https://www.bhavi.us/

https://www.bhavi.us/BhaviProgram/Programs2020

https://www.brainhealthalliance.org/BhaviProgram/Programs2020

As a virtual institute with programs that focus on software and computing and that conduct all meetings by televideo conferencing, BHAVI invites applications from students interested in Brain Imaging And Computing Sciences (BrainIACS), who are enthusiastic brainiacs and who may reside anywhere in the world but who must have access to high-speed internet connections and the ability to telecommute and teleconference for participation in the virtual institute programs.

BHAVI 2020 will be the 7^th annual year of our program that we have been running since 2014. Our most successful high school student so far has been Teja Veeramacheneni who received $2000 as an STS Scholar and another $25,000 as an STS Finalist in the 2018 Science Talent Search. However, please note that Brain Health Alliance also offers annual prize awards for our own BHAVI students as described for the Mann Prize, Golub Prize, Keller Prize and Siegler Sisters Prize.

Students who participate in BHAVI are encouraged to learn how to pursue STEM research at a professional level with the goal of publishing research papers. A list of publications co-authored by our students can be found at

https://www.brainhealthalliance.org/BhaStemm/Papers

If you have any questions about our BHAVI 2020 program, please do not hesitate to call Dr. Julie Neidich at 949-973-7714 or Dr. Carl Taswell at 949-481-3121.

(posted 01/08/2020)
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Mattress Nerd has been paying attention to the many voices of students across the globe who have recently been calling for a change in our living habits and the way we consume and recycle.

They are working in an industry where new technology is being developed all of the time to ensure that mattresses will be longer-lasting and produced with more environmental materials, and we want to ensure that our readership understands the options available to them to be mindful with their mattress disposal.

They would love to hear from more students with a dedication to sustainability and conscientious buying so we can build on our own knowledge and be a contributor to offering an insight on how people can live more environmentally friendly.

The best essay will be awarded a $1000 scholarship for their contribution to this important cause. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.mattressnerd.com/scholarship/.

(posted 12/02/2019)
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Interested in Studying in Holland?
Great affordable university opportunities. Check it out.

HollandUniversityFair

Study in Holland Informational Fair

(posted 11/07/2019)
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Youth in Philanthropy
Priority deadline to apply is November 15; rolling admissions follow.

The Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program is an experiential leadership development program designed to empower and educate local youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists – those who give their time, talent, and treasure for the common good. As participants of YIP, students learn about needs in our community, visit local nonprofits, and grant up to $10,000 to nonprofits benefiting youth.

This free, 17-week program is for high school students who live or learn in MetroWest. YIP spring programs begin in January and run through May 26. For more information about YIP and to apply, visit yipmetrowest.org.

(posted 09/20/2019)
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SENIORS!

Reminder to all Seniors:
Please remember that you must request your transcripts and letters of recommendation in Naviance at least one month in advance of your deadlines.

Also, for January 1 deadlines, you must request records by the end of the day on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Because the Guidance Office is closed over the Thanksgiving and the December holidays, we need time to process the many requests we receive. Please see your counselor with questions.

(posted 10/23/2019)
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SENIORS!

Reminder to all Seniors:
Due to an ESchool update over the December holiday break, we will not be able to submit transcripts and letters at that time.

Please remember to request transcripts and letters prior to Nov. 26 for any January 1 deadlines.

(posted 10/23/2019)
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SENIORS!
Attention Seniors:

--> The Wayland Scholarship applications will be available in Guidance and on the high school and guidance website soon.

--> To be eligible for the Wayland Scholarships, you must submit a FAFSA.

--> Once the FAFSA is filed, you will receive via email a "Student Aid Report" (SAR) that will include your "Estimated Family Contribution" (the EFC). This information is required to complete your Wayland Scholarship application.

--> The deadline to apply for the Wayland Scholarship has yet to be determined and applications cannot be accepted or processed without the EFC or if you miss the deadline.

--> For more detailed information on the Wayland Scholarship Committee process and applications, please visit the Wayland High School Scholarship Link

(posted 02/26/2018, updated 9/20/2018)

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INTERESTED IN STUDYING ABROAD FOR THE SUMMER OR SCHOOL YEAR?

Change the world a person at a time. For more information please take a look at this informational sheet: AFS Scholarships

For questions,
contact Jody Pongratz at japongratz@gmail.com

(posted 10/02/2017)

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Data backup is the responsibility of ALL students.

It is very important that everyone backup ALL important data from your MacBook Air over the weekend to Google Drive, Dropbox or with Time Machine.

Here is a link to info regarding your built in backup utility: Time Machine
Time Machine is the built-in backup that works with your Mac and an external drive or Time Capsule (purchased separately). Connect the drive, tell Time Machine to use it. Time Machine automatically backs up your entire Mac, including system files, applications, accounts, preferences, email messages, music, photos, movies, and documents. Time Machine keeps hourly backups for the past 24 hours, daily backups for the past month, and weekly backups until your backup drive is full.

Here is a link to info regarding Google Drive

Here is a link to info regarding Drop Box

If you have any questions, feel free to come see a GENIUS student in the Media Center.

Please see the Community Service and Job Announcements.

We are excited to announce that Wayland High School will host a TEDx event in early May 2015. The event will feature Wayland student speakers and artists. We need you!!

The TEDx experience is about bringing big ideas to our community to spark connection and deep conversation. A vibrant mixture of online and live content captures the essence of a TEDx event. We think it’s a pretty cool event that you will enjoy. We have lots of ways for you to be involved – from being a speaker, artist, volunteer and team member. Please contact Gabi Ragazzi at gabiragazzi98@gmail.com for more information or if you already know you want to get involved. We are actively looking for speakers and performers – please contact us!

We are excited to announce that Wayland High School will host a TEDx event in early May 2015. The event will feature Wayland student speakers and artists. We need you!!