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WHS eNews ~ January 30, 2026

Posted Date: 01/30/26 (04:00 PM)
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WHS eNews ~ January 30, 2026

Wayland High School entrance under a vibrant sunset sky.
The words 'Dates to Remember' are displayed in a colorful, stylized design.
February 16 - Presidents' Day, No School
February 17 - Lunar New Year
February 16-20 - Winter Break, No School
February 25 - Super Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Dismissal - Bag lunch available
April 3 - Good Friday, No School
April 20 - Patriots' Day, No School
April 20-24 - Spring Break, No School
April 29 - Super Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Dismissal
May 25 - Memorial Day, No School
June 5 - WHS Graduation
June 18 - Tentative Last Day for Students (1 snow day)
 

MMEA All-State Music Festival


Ten Wayland High School musicians have been selected for the prestigious 2026 MMEA All-State Music Festival. The following students earned scores in the top 50% of their section for the MMEA Eastern District Senior Festival in order to receive a recommendation to audition for All-State. The All-State audition consists of sight-reading, scales and prepared music selections.

Name - Instrument/Voice - Ensemble
Margaret Agyeman - Soprano - SATB Chorus
Odarjyo Cook - Guitar - Jazz Band
Katherine Francis - Soprano - SSAA Chrous
Madeline Hartford - Soprano - SSAA Chrous
Alexander Lu - Cello - Orchestra
Elijah Maali-Pohl - String Bass - Orchestra
Jeffrey Mao - Viola - Orchestra
Maereg Million - String Bass - Orchestra
Elyse Shiozaki Ta - Violin - Orchestra
Eric Zhang - Violin - Orchestra

These exceptional students will be representing WHS at the festival in Worcester on March 20-21, 2026. 

Congratulations to all!
 

The CHAT Hour with CGN

Friday, February 6
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
WHS Lecture Hall AND Zoom
(A Zoom link will be provided at a later date.)

CGN is an integrated college and career solution that leads students and families through the entire college and career planning process. Tailored to each student’s goals and interests and powered by AI, CGN is the perfect complement to traditional college planning software such as Scoir and Naviance. CGN curates high quality content from over 300 experts - authors, admissions deans, college presidents, family therapists, financial aid experts, etc - sharing their insights and industry knowledge about this journey. Learn about the CGN Roadmap, a step-by-step guide through the college and career process. And learn about Eva, a conversational AI chatbot trained on CGN’s expert content to ensure high-quality, trusted answers available 24/7.  
 

CAPA's Annual College A Cappella Concert

Friday, February 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Wayland High School Auditorium

Join us for a fantastic night of music and fun featuring S#arp Attitude of UMass, Nor'easters of Northeastern and Dear Abbeys of Boston University, as well as WHS' very own T-Tones, Madrigals and Muses. You won't want to miss it! Tickets on sale next week at whsarts.org.
 

Conversations, Not Confrontations

February 10, March 10, April 14, and May 12 - 7-8:30 p.m.
First Parish - 225 Boston Post Road, Wayland (in person only)
Facilitated by Jamele Adams
Sponsored by Wayland Public Schools and the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Join us for a community conversation series that will build your skills for engaging in conversations across differences, both online and in person.

Parents and other adults who live, work, worship or send children to school in Wayland are all invited whether you speak up often, tend to hold back, or fall somewhere in between.

Registration is required. Attendance at all four sessions is encouraged but not required. REGISTER HERE.
 

Super Wednesday ~ February 25


Our next Super Wednesday with a 12:15 p.m. early dismissal will take place on Wednesday, February 25. A grab and go lunch will be available.

Class News

Click the link below for the latest news for each class.

Animated figures hold up colorful letters spelling the word 'NEWS'.
 

PowerSchool

Our New Student Information System

What can I view in PowerSchool?
  • Class schedules
  • Grades
  • Attendance
  • Class assignments, due date and missing assignments
  • Report cards (only the high school can view historical grades)
  • Teachers names and email addresses
How do I access it?
Once you have an account set up, you can login via the web interface or the mobile app.

Where can I find the mobile app?
How do I sign up?
Go to parentsquare.com and register for an account with your email address.

Where do I login on the web:
What do I do if I have trouble logging in?
You can submit a support ticket using the Google Form at: https://forms.gle/592Fqm8e1kePE7Pb8

What if I can’t login?
If you have difficulty with the login and/or registration process, reach out to your building’s Instructional Technology Support specialist and they can help you get set up.
 

News from WHS PTO

The Insider's Guide

The Insider’s Guide - It’s not just for 9th grade parents. It’s for any parent who wants a bird’s-eye view of WHS.

Get all the inside information with THE INSIDER’S GUIDE. Learn all about campus culture, extracurriculars, social activities, course selection, exams and an overview of the college application process.

Join PTO's Facebook Group

We will share important information and reminders. Join here
The WHS PTO logo features a circle of connected figures and the text 'WHS PTO'.
 

Counselors' Corner

Click this link for news and important information from our Counseling Department.