Deborah Romeo, Principal
Courtney Rowley, Assistant Principal
Rebecca Speicher, Assistant Principal of Student Services
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Dear WMS Families,
As we enter the month of June, WMS teachers continue to offer our students exciting and novel learning experiences. Our Bright Sides this week includes one of these experiences.
From mid-May through the end of the school year, our 8th-grade science students are participating in an immersive environmental economics simulation called Power Up. Set in the fictional town of Reglietta, this deck-building game challenges students to work in collaborative "household" groups to manage budgets, weigh short- and long-term financial gains, and navigate the complexities of community decision-making. Using classroom currency, "Gabarees", students must strategically invest in various energy sources, modern technologies, and civic actions. For the first simulation, the houses met with an energy executive who presented a high-stakes proposal that would impact the entire population. Taking on the roles of various town stakeholders, students engaged in a structured debate using the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework to evaluate the proposal. This engaging simulation builds academic skills, critical thinking, and has real-world applications.
Last week, we shared with you the WMS Caregiver Survey 2025-2026. As we work together to support your child’s growth and learning, your voice is one of our most valuable resources. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts through this survey. The survey will be open through Friday, June 5th.
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
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Tuesday, June 2nd: 8th Grade Trip: "Boston Day" including the Boston Memorials and State House
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Wednesday, June 3rd: 8th Grade Trip: "Worcester Day" including WooSox game.
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Thursday, June 4th: WMS Chorus Concert 7:00 PM at WMS
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Friday, June 5th: Honors Chambers Orchestra, Jazz Band and Select Chorus tour the elementary schools; return time 2:00 PM
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Monday, June 8th: WMS Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM at WMS
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Tuesday, June 9th: WMS Band Concert 7:00 PM at WMS
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Thursday, June 11th: 7th & 8th grade Orchestra, Band and Chorus attend all-day Music Festival
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Friday, June 12th: 8th Grade Trip: "Celebrating Our Successful Year" at Kimball Farms.
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Monday, June 15th: 6th grade Orchestra to the The Children's Way 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
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Thursday, June 18th: Field Day for 6th and 7th grade students (rain date Monday, June 22nd)
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Thursday, June 18th: 8th Grade Step Over Day to WHS
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Thursday, June 18th: 8th Grade Dance at WMS 7:00-9:00 PM
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Tuesday, June 23rd: 8th Grade Moving on Ceremony at WHS
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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
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Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
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Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Location: Wayland High School Theater
Morning Logistics & Arrival
To ensure a smooth start, please note the following timing:
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Drop-off (8:15 AM – 8:30 AM):
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Bus Students: Will be dropped off directly at WHS.
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Car Drop-off, Walkers, and Bike Riders: Please ensure your student arrives at WHS during this window.
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Supervision: 8th-grade homeroom teachers will be on-site to greet and supervise students upon arrival.
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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.
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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.
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The time is upon us and many school related activities are happening in quick succession. In hopes of keeping everyone organized and informed, the PTO has created an outline of the upcoming 8th grade events. Please find below the flier that details the dates, time and pertinent information of each event.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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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: Yara Kheir, Olivia Ingwersent, Gabi DeFrancesco & Charlotte Duffy
Grade: 8
Medium: Acrylic, Wood, Board
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Contact:
Andrea Winkler - PTO President
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Please RSVP for your student this week
Please use the attached link to RSVP for your student by June 5th so the PTO can ensure there is enough food and beverages for all students. Also, the PTO would greatly appreciate assistance with the decoration set up and break down of the dance. Parents do not stay for the dance as it is chaperoned by staff. Thank you to those that have already signed up!
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Don't miss your opportunity to be heard -- share feedback on your child's experience at WMS this year. Please respond to the WMS caregiver survey here by this Friday, June 5. The WMS and PTO leadership teams will use this feedback in planning for the next school year. Thanks to all who have responded thus far, your feedback is greatly appreciated! |
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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