By Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello

Friday, May 1st @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6th @ 3:30 PM

Saturday, May 9th All Day @ Stoughton MA

As part of our clean up before the April break, we will clean out WMS’ Lost and Found. There are many water bottles, hoodies, and jackets in our Lost and Found at this time. Please ask your student(s) to check the Lost and Found to see if any missing items belong to them. Also, if you are in the building, please check the Lost and Found; the Lost and Found is found opposite the entrance to the library. On April 17, items in the Lost and Found will be cleaned and donated when possible or discarded.  

Dear Caregivers, 

We are reaching out to you about the upcoming Postural Screenings that will be taking place on April 28th, 30th and 31st. All students, in all grades, are required to receive an Annual Postural Screening (as per MDPH regulations) unless caregivers/guardians provide written notice to OPT-OUT of the POSTURAL SCREENING. This can be through email (Laurie_Hojlo@waylandps.org), fax (508-358-3816) or a hand-written note with your signature on it, brought to the health room. 

The purpose of this is to screen for early signs of possible spinal problems in children grades 5-9. It is not a diagnostic service but a program to identify young people who should have further medical evaluation. 

If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to take the child to a physician for further evaluation as a precaution. The majority of students exhibit no findings. Students should wear whatever they are comfortable in, as long as we can view their entire back. This will permit more accurate observation of the back.The screenings will be done by R.N.s in a private area.

Most physician offices include a postural screening as part of an annual physical exam. This is something you can look for on your student’s annual physical exam report given to you. If you have already ‘opted out’ your student this year, you do not have to do so again. However, the deadline to opt out is April 27th.

Please feel free to contact the health office for any questions. 

Thank you, 

Noreen D’Amico, BSN, RN 

Laurie Hojlo, BSN, RN 

Community Health Nurse 

Phone# 508-358-3809 

Fax # 508-358-3816

We have begun planning for the 2026-2027 school year.

For incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, if you have a request or would like to share any information with us about your child's placement for the next school year, you must do so NO LATER THAN Friday, May 1st by emailing Holly Nino (holly_nino@waylandps.org).  

Requests made after May 1st may not be honored as changing team placements after this date will impact other students.

A few notes:

An email from Wayland Public Schools Transportation Office was sent to parents/caregivers on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for students in grades K-11 for Wayland bus routes (please check your Spam).  

Please complete the registration form for each student, indicating whether that student will need school bus transportation for the 2026-2027 year. School Bus Registration closes on June 30, 2026. 

Note: METCO and Kindergarten transportation registration will be communicated on a later date. 

Questions??: please contact Wayland_Registration@waylandps.org

Dear Families & Staff,

We would like to provide clarification regarding recent updates to the federal childhood immunization schedule. You may have seen recent reports indicating that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had modified its universal recommendations for several childhood vaccines.

There are currently no changes to the state-mandated vaccinations required to attend school in Massachusetts. In the United States, school immunization requirements are determined at the state and local level, not by the federal government. Students in Massachusetts must continue to provide documentation of required immunizations (unless a valid medical or religious exemption is on file). Wayland Public Schools remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. We align our policies with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which continue to recommend a full range of vaccines to protect children from preventable diseases.

We encourage parents and caregivers to discuss their child’s immunization status with their pediatrician during their annual physical exam to ensure they are fully protected and in compliance with Massachusetts law.

Parents and caregivers who have questions regarding their child’s specific records or the state requirements may contact your school nurse.

For more information about school immunization requirements, please visit the Mass.gov School Immunizations page.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools healthy and safe.

Laurie Hojilo, WMS school nurse

Noreen D’Amico, WMS school nurse 

Deborah Romeo, WMS principal

The 6th and 7th Grade Community Service Clubs are partnering with 8th grader Selin Yardibi and Project 351 to do a collection for CradlestoCrayons.

Please consider donating gently used clothing for ages newborn to twelve. There is a box in the lobby at WMS for all donations.

Thank you in advance for considering and donating!

When: 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.