Courtney Rowley, Interim Principal

Rachel Scott, Interim Assistant Principal

Rebecca Speicher, Assistant Principal of Student Services

Dear Wayland Middle School Families,

It has been a vibrant and inspiring couple of weeks at WMS! From the stage to the classroom and beyond, our students have had extraordinary opportunities to showcase their talents, engage in joyful learning, and strengthen our community. Across every event and classroom activity, we see our core school values—Belonging, Empathy, Respect, and Trust—brought to life by our students, staff, and families. I want to take a moment to share a few highlights and celebrate the incredible work happening across our school.

Having had the privilege of attending our school production of Alice in Wonderland, I am overflowing with pride for our extraordinary students and dedicated staff. Our student actors brought Wonderland to life with energy, talent, and incredible stage presence, while our student tech crew worked flawlessly behind the scenes to manage lighting, sound, and set transitions with remarkable precision. This magical production was a true masterclass in Trust and collaboration. Producing a show of this scale fosters a deep sense of Belonging for our young artists. 

Learning was on full display—and full of energy—at our Pirate-themed 6th Grade Math Night! It was a fantastic evening featuring incredible participation from our students and families, reflecting the strong Trust and partnership we share between home and school. From colorful parrots to exciting prize challenges, the event showed our community just how fun and creative math can be while cultivating a warm sense of Belonging for our 6th graders. Seeing the joy on our students' faces was an absolute highlight of the week. Events like this take immense planning and energy, and we are deeply grateful to our Math Department for their dedication and hard work in hosting such a memorable night for our students.

We were also fortunate to welcome storyteller Valerie Stephens for a captivating cultural enrichment assembly. Through interactive storytelling, our students explored history through rich folktales and real-world stories, broadening their perspectives and deepening their capacity for Empathy. I was immensely proud of our student body throughout the assembly. They demonstrated remarkable Respect for our guest—they were attentive, responsive, and knowledgeable, representing WMS at its best. A sincere thank-you goes to the WMS PTO Cultural Council for funding and bringing such enriching cultural programming to our school community.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, support, and shared dedication to these core values. Together, we continue to make Wayland Middle School such a wonderful place for our young people to learn, grow, and thrive.

In partnership,

Courtney Rowley

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