Deborah Romeo, Principal
Courtney Rowley, Assistant Principal
Rebecca Speicher, Assistant Principal of Student Services
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Dear WMS Families,
It is hard to believe that we are in the last two weeks of the 2025-2026 school year! On behalf of the administrative team, Ms. Rowley, Assistant Principal, and Ms. Speicher, Administrator for Student Services, and myself, I want to thank you for your steadfast support, your innovative ideas, and the countless conversations you have had with us about navigating the middle school experience with your students.
The end of the school year always brings a wave of mixed emotions. For some students, the excitement of summer means they might temporarily forget the routines they’ve followed all year. For others, saying goodbye is really hard; instead of talking about how they feel, they might show some anxiety or sadness. And of course, many are just eagerly looking forward to those slow, sunny summer days.
By staying tuned into what our adolescent learners are truly experiencing, we can help them navigate these natural ups and downs and finish the year on a positive note. This resource from the Child Mind Institute could be helpful Mental Health Fitness: 5 Skills Every Child Can Build. In it, you will find resources and information related to supporting our students in understanding feelings, relaxation skills, understanding thoughts, managing intense emotions, and mindfulness.
And lastly, if you haven’t yet had the opportunity to enjoy our performing arts groups, this week is your final chance for this school year. The WMS Spring Orchestra Concert is tonight, Monday evening at 7:00 PM at the middle school, and the WMS Spring Band Concert is Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the middle school. Hope to see you there!
The WMS staff and I are thankful for your unwavering support of our students and of our school community. 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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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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Good news Parents and Caregivers of our Wayland Middle School students. A few extra yearbooks were ordered in case some of us got behind the ball and missed the original ordering window.
Please use the link to get on the list for the extra yearbooks. Additiionally, 8th grade students will be given priority for distribution.
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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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It is with great honor and pride to shout out Peter Curran, our very own Wayland Middle School Art teacher, making it into the big time with his talent, creativity and hardwork.
We offer below, an excerpt from the published book What Artists Do _ TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K-12 Choice-Based Art Classes, the work and energy Mr. Curran put into his students and classroom to keep Art an integral part of public school education.
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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: Andrew O'Halloran
Grade: 6
Medium: Colored Pencil, Watercolor & Acrylic
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Contact:
Andrea Winkler - PTO President
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The PTO is treating WMS staff to a year-end lunch to say thank you for a wonderful year and celebrate the start of summer! The lunch is being catered by Yo Boca Taco, though we need some additional contribution (paper goods, drinks, desserts). Please sign-up here if you can drop-off donations (non-perishable donations on 6/15-16, and perishable donations at WMS by 12pm on 6/17). Thank you to everyone for supporting our staff through the year!
Sign-up here → https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA4A722A6FB6-64462152-202526
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RSVPs were due June 5th
It is not too late! Please use the attached link to RSVP for your student 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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We are currently looking to fill the following roles:
Communications Team
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Graphic designer - Use PTO Canva account to update and create graphics to promote events (1-2 hrs per month)
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Social media - Schedule posts to communicate updates via WMS social channel (~1-2 hr per month)
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Website - Update contact list prior to new school year and be available for minor updates/questions
Staff Appreciation Team (1-2)
Coordinate events throughout the year to celebrate and thank our staff. Collaborate with the Staff Appreciation Chair and with other team members.
7th Grade Class Reps (2)
Work with the house leaders and Staff Appreciation team to organize a potluck dinner for the staff for Back to School Night. Work with the house leaders to organize the Holiday Helpers Thanksgiving gift basket drive. Help with other activities as needed (i.e. field day).
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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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