Deborah Romeo, Principal Courtney Rowley, Assistant Principal Rebecca Speicher, Assistant Principal of Student Services |
Dear WMS Families,
As we work together to support your child’s growth and learning, your voice is one of our most valuable resources. We are deeply committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and enriching environment for our students, and we rely on your unique insights and feedback to help us continuously improve the middle school experience.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts through this survey. We are grateful for your time, partnership, and dedication to our students' success. The survey will be open through Friday, June 5th.
As we enter the final four weeks of the 2025-2026 school year, WMS continues to buzz with vibrant learning experiences for all of our students. This week’s "Learning Bright Side" shines a spotlight on our 8th-grade English Language Arts classes.
Walking through our hallways, you can hear students enthusiastically reciting excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, lifting each other up with encouragement and constructive feedback. Inside the classrooms, they are deeply engaged in reading the text, analyzing the complex relationships between characters, and comparing Shakespeare’s original work with a modern film adaptation. These rich classroom experiences build our students' background knowledge, comprehension, and literary analysis skills. To celebrate their hard work and deepen their learning, this unit will culminate in a trip to Boston to see a live production of Romeo and Juliet!
As we move toward the end of the year, we will continue to share the rich learning experiences that our students are having at WMS. As always, our doors are open. Whether you have questions, concerns, or simply want to share in the excitement of the school year, we encourage you to reach out.
Deborah, Courtney, and Rebecca |
- Wednesday, May 27th: Rising 9th Grade Sports Information Night 7:00 PM at WHS Auditorium
- Friday, May 29th: 8th grade to Boston for the production of Romeo and Juliet
- Tuesday, June 2nd: 8th Grade Field trip to Boston
- Wednesday, June 3rd: 8th grade to Worcester for WooSox game
- Thursday, June 4th: WMS Chorus Concert 7:00 PM at WMS
- Friday, June 5th: Honors Chambers Orchestra, Jazz Band and Select Chorus tour the elementary schools; return time 2:00 PM
- Monday, June 8th: WMS Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM at WMS
- Tuesday, June 9th: WMS Band Concert 7:00 PM at WMS
- Thursday, June 11th: 7th & 8th grade Orchestra, Band and Chorus attend all-day Music Festival
- Friday, June 12th: 8th grade Kimball Farms trip
- Monday, June 15th: 6th grade Orchestra to the The Children's Way 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Thursday, June 18th: Field Day for 6th and 7th grade students (rain date Monday, June 22nd)
- Thursday, June 18th: 8th Grade Step Over Day to WHS
- Thursday, June 18th: 8th Grade Dance at WMS 7:00-9:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 23rd: 8th Grade Moving on Ceremony at WHS
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Wednesday May 27th: Rising 9th Grade Sports Information Night 7:00pm at WHS Auditorium
Heath Rollins, Athletic Director, will present important introductory information about sports at WHS for rising 9th grade families and their students. Athletes who participate in fall, winter and spring sports are encouraged to attend. Fall coaches will be present to meet with students and families and Wayland Boosters will be in attendance for parent networking. |
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Moving On Ceremony will be held at Wayland High School (WHS)! This move allows us to comfortably accommodate our large 8th-grade class and, most importantly, allows us to invite two family members per student to attend.
Event Details - Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location: Wayland High School Theater
Morning Logistics & Arrival To ensure a smooth start, please note the following timing:
- Drop-off (8:15 AM – 8:30 AM):
- Bus Students: Will be dropped off directly at WHS.
- Car Drop-off, Walkers, and Bike Riders: Please ensure your student arrives at WHS during this window.
- Supervision: 8th-grade homeroom teachers will be on-site to greet and supervise students upon arrival.
- Guest Entry: The theater doors open at 8:40 AM for family members.
- Ceremony Start: The ceremony begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
- Note: If you arrive after 9:00 AM or if the theater reaches capacity, the ceremony will be simulcast live in the WHS Commons.
- Carpooling is encouraged, and if you live close to WHS, please consider walking.
Students are welcome to leave with their families immediately following the event. |
We want all of our middle school students to comfortably and responsibly use the restrooms at the middle school.
In the last week at WMS, we have seen an increase in students not following expectations in the restrooms.
We expect all students to: - Use the restroom appropriately (ie: throwing trash in the barrel, using resources provided appropriately, clean up after themselves)
- Have a pass from class to use the restroom.
- Use the restroom only when needed and not as a time to meet up with friends.
- Use the restroom and return quickly to class (typically 3-5 minutes) so that they don’t miss out on important instructional time.
- Report to an adult if they see inappropriate behavior in the restroom.
- Remember that their actions have an impact on other students’ sense of comfort and safety in the restrooms.
- Remember that their actions, if not meeting expectations, have a negative impact on the WMS custodial staff that works so hard to maintain our building.
We appreciate the time you will take to review these expectations with your child. Thank you for your partnership. |
Did the chance get away from you when school pictures came around? Do not fret, Hayward is offering one last opportunity to grab that time honored moment in their middle school year.
Please note: Wayland Middle School has two GALLERY CODES…one for the original Picture Day (10/22/25 - 9132325) and a different one for Retake Day (12/5/25 - 9134541). Each student is assigned their own PERSONAL PIN. If parents need this information, please have them email info@haywardphotography.com. |
Earlier this winter, several of our 6th- and 7th-graders put their problem-solving skills to the test in the New England Mathematics League (NEML) contest.
We are incredibly proud to share that our students didn't just participate; they excelled on a regional and league-wide stage.
🏅 6th Grade Highlights Competing against 38 different schools, our 6th-grade team demonstrated impressive teamwork and logic.
Regional Ranking: 3rd Place
Overall League Ranking: 8th Place
Individual Standouts: A special shout-out to Sihyun Kim and Aiden Teng, who ranked among the top 6th-grade students in the entire league!
🏆 7th Grade Highlights Our 7th-grade team climbed even higher in the standings, competing against a field of 34 participating schools.
Regional Ranking: 2nd Place
Overall League Ranking: 4th Place
Individual Standouts: Leo C. earned a spectacular tie for 1st Place among all students in the league! Owen W. also joined the league's top scorers with an outstanding performance.
Congratulations to all of our participants for representing Wayland Middle School so well. We look forward to seeing what these bright minds tackle next! |
Caregivers of 8th grade student(s):
Hayward Photography will be taking an 8th grade group photo on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:50AM prior to students leaving for the Woo Socks game. Please see the link below to preorder an 8x10 photo for $12.50.
Use code WMS8S26
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Get excited for the 8th grade dance!
Please use the attached link to RSVP for your student as this will help the PTO to determine food/drink quantities needed. Also, we need volunteers to assist with the set up/break down of the dance. Parents do not stay for the dance as it is chaperoned by staff. Thank you!
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WYFS is excited to bring our community together through a seasonal clothing swap initiative. We are currently accepting gently used clothing for all ages and sizes. Our goal is to hold two seasonal swaps, Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer, to help ensure access to essential, weather-appropriate attire for everyone. Starting the week of May 18th, a donation bin will be available at Wayland Middle School. Thank you for helping us make this effort a success!
Together, we can support one another—one outfit at a time! |
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 |
Please find below the upcoming schedule for the MCAS testing in May for WMS students. |
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! |
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. |
Artist: Norah Worby Grade: 6 Medium: Colored Pencil & Acrylic |
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Contact: Andrea Winkler - PTO President |
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Join our amazing group of volunteers! We have several board and committee positions available that fit many different schedules. Please fill out our short survey if you would like to volunteer. You can view the various roles and descriptions within the document.
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Stay up to date on school news, events and helpful reminders. Look for “Wayland MS PTO” and request to join. |
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