Yearbooks are on sale now! The time to order is running out! We encourage families to order now so their student is guaranteed a yearbook.

Our school will be putting in our order this week, so after Friday, yearbooks will be on a first come first served basis until sold out. Generally, the "extras" run out quick and we wouldn't want any student to miss out if they desired to have a Yearbook.

To order, follow this link jostens.com/getybk

Thank you for supporting your student and our entire school community! Enjoy the memories.

Following the February break, all WMS students will participate in a lesson on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While we don’t have all the answers when it comes to AI, it has become embedded in so many tools that it is time for us to provide all of our students with a learning experience on AI Literacy & Student Expectations. 

We will share with our students the following nuanced message. “As we integrate new technologies into our classrooms, we recognize that artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for learning, creativity, and efficiency. However, responsible use of AI is essential to ensure academic integrity, critical thinking, and meaningful learning experiences.”  

We will be explicit with our students about WMS expectations. They are: 

Academic Integrity Matters – Any work you submit must be your own. Using Artificial Intelligence to complete assignments without teacher approval is considered academic dishonesty.

Subject-Area Guidance is Key – Different subjects may have different rules for AI use. Always follow your teacher’s instructions regarding when and how AI can be used. If no instructions are provided, assume that AI is not to be used for your work. 

We thank the members of the WMS Technology Committee for creating the resources that teachers will use with students, Ms. Dirmeikis, Ms. Reed, Ms. Sands, Mr. Kotin, Mr. Fernandez-Davila, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Reddington and Ms. Chisholm. Special thanks to Ms. Monahan for her leadership of this group as well as her leadership in providing professional development to the staff in preparation for the session with our students. 

The purpose of spring conferences this year is to discuss student skills across content areas and to celebrate student learning.  Conferences will be driven by a reflection completed by each student related to specific student skills as well as the sharing of a “memorable piece of work”. 

Student skills are critical to the development of successful and increasingly independent learners and as such, students benefit when educators and caregivers discuss students’ strengths and areas for growth in these skill areas.  Student choice and reflection on a “memorable piece of work” creates a window into what motivates a student and what makes a student feel successful at school in an authentic way.  It is important to note that “work” is broadly defined as a performance (in PE, drama, chorus, band, or orchestra) or a piece of work (an artistic creation, an assessment, a piece of writing, a project, etc) in order to honor all learning at school.

Conferences for parents and caregivers will occur after school on March 18th and March 25th with conference time slots beginning at 2:30 and ending at 5:00 on both days.  

On Thursday, March 12th, caregivers will receive a link to their student’s homeroom appointment calendar to sign up for one, ten-minute conference with their student’s homeroom partners on either March 18th or March 25th.  Parents and caregivers will also have the option to have the conference in-person or virtually; if possible, we would love to see you at the middles school.   All appointments and any changes must be done before 12pm on March 17th.   

Families, staff and administrators have noted an increase in challenges to our drop off/pick up protocols since the arrival of the cold weather compounded by the recent snow storm. Safety is the number one priority in the drop-off/pick-up circle.

In these times when more students are being driven to school due to the inclement weather, it is critical that everyone follow the procedures outlined below.  

 

Thank you very much for your partnership in maintaining the safety of our students as they arrive at and depart from WMS. 

For your reference, linked here are the complete WMS Traffic Procedures.  

When: March 10, April 14, and May 12, 2026

Where: First Parish, 225 Boston Post Road, Wayland – in person only

Who: For parents and other adults who live, work, worship or send their child(ren) to school in Wayland.

Cost: Free

Facilitator: jamele adams

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

About: Ever find yourself avoiding a conversation because it feels too awkward, too charged, or too likely to go sideways? This four-session workshop is an invitation to do the opposite—with skill, confidence, and care.

Together, we’ll build practical tools for real-life and online conversations, especially with people whose experiences or perspectives differ from our own. In a supportive, low-stakes setting, you’ll practice showing up with curiosity, self-awareness, and empathy—even when things feel uncomfortable or you don’t agree.

The series will be led by jamele adams, a gifted educator, facilitator, and community peacemaker. Across four in-person sessions, participants will practice empathetic listening, learn from one another, and build trust and connection. Participants will also help shape the series by choosing the discussion topic for each session, ensuring the conversations reflect what matters most to the group.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with concrete, usable tools for engaging across differences—without losing connection or respect. Whether you’re deeply experienced in these conversations or just beginning, you’ll find a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and grow together—and to strengthen the fabric of the Wayland community.

This program is sponsored by the Wayland Public Schools and the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) and is made possible through the generous support of the Lydia Maria Child Fund of First Parish in Wayland.

Questions: Email chairHRDEIC@wayland.ma.us

Thank you to all that have donated books for the book swap! Although the drive has ended, any books that would like another home at the middle school, continued donations are always welcome.