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last updated on 5/23/13 3:20pm
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ANNOUNCEMENTS for Students
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ANNOUNCEMENTS for Parents
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Day 8
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Students receiving undergraduate awards posted on the Main Office window
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4pm |
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Arlington
Catholic– 2:15 dismissal/2:30 bus
Girls Varsity Softball @ AMSA Charter
School –2:15 dismissal/2:30 bus
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5:45pm |
Boys JV Lacrosse @ Arlington
Catholic– 4:15 bus
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7pm |
Boys Varsity Baseball vs Randolph
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Things to know for students back to top
Free Wristband to get in to all events/games/rides!
Weston300 Field Day and Grand Celebration Concert Community Service
June 1st, 2013, 10am-9:30pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 2nd
We have a very exciting day planned and we need YOU!
Volunteer shifts: 9:30am-1pm, 12:30-4pm, 3:30-7:30pm.
Get your friends to volunteer, too!
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WHS Latin Scholars Earn Accolades in National Exam
Congratulations to Akiva Gordon for her Summa cum Laude, Gold Medal. In addition, six students received Maxima cum Laude, Silver Medals; 14 received Magna cum Laude; and six received cum Laude.
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Donate semi-formal and prom dresses and shoes
through May 31
Make the dream of going
to high school proms and dances a reality for girls who cannot afford to buy clothes for these special events. Any sizes or styles would be appreciated
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Sophomore Servers Needed at the Graduation Reception
Friday, June 7, 2013, 4-7:30pm
Town Hall
We need 40+ sophomores to help serve food
Sign up on Facebook or with a Sophomore Class Officers
This is a really fun event and a wonderful way to support the seniors.
You will receive 3-4 hours of community service.
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The National Honor Society and friends are sponsoring a
Blood Drive
Friday, June 14, 2013
9:30, 9:45, 10, 11, 11:30, 1, or 1:45
Please consider donating your blood to the MGH Bloodmobile
30-40 minutes of your time will saves lives.
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There's still time to...
Order your
2013 WHS Yearbook
Forms are available in the Attendance Office or
$85
Checks are payable to Town of Weston
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Volunteer to Face Paint/Tatoo
at 5th Grade Field Day
Monday, June 17, 2013, 8:30-11:40am
Rivers School
No prior experience needed. Creative flair a plus!
Community service hours available.
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 May-June Guidance Newsletter
on-line
Community Service deadline 6/4 for seniors and 6/10 for undergrads
SAT and ACT test dates and more...
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Top stories for parents
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May is Teacher Appreciation Month. Celebrate by honoring an employee with a WEEFC STAR Award
 Honor a special teacher or any other WPS employee who made a positive difference with a WEEFC STAR Award. Honor one or multiple employees by making a single tax-deductible donation to WEEFC. All proceeds from this program are used to fund professional development grants. Download a form to mail, or purchase a STAR Award online now.
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BWMPO Year-End Celebration All are encouraged to attend. Let's celebrate the achievements of our students and meet and greet other families. Please bring refreshments to serve 8-10 people. Contact Cheryl Antoine (617) 407-7464 or Elizabeth Nagarajah (617) 590-0549 with questions or for details. Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:30–9pm 12 Baptist Church, 160 Warren St, Roxbury, MA (Note that his location differs from the PTO Calendar)
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Calling All Volunteers! Weston 300 Field Day and Grand Celebration Concert- Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10am-10pm. We have a very exciting day planned, and to make all of this happen we need YOU! Volunteer shifts include: 9:30am-1pm, 12:30-4pm, 3:30-7:30pm. Jobs will include helping with activities, games, parking management, WHS tours, the concert and more. To volunteer, contact Jane Shay at weston300volunteers@gmail.com with your time preference.
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WHS 2013-15 Improvement Plan on line This plan was presented by the WHS School Council to the School Committee on
May 16, 2013. This plan discusses Advisories, the Bridge Program, School Start Time, disciplinary and attendance changes, and the effect of Restorative Practices and Library Learning Commons on school culture. Posted 5/20/13
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Parent Feedback Sought for District Long-
Term Plan It is now time to gather community feedback to create the next Long Range Plan. Your confidential responses will be collected and analyzed. The survey will be on line until June 1st. Your input is important. Please take the 8-10 minute survey, which closes June 1.
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Junior Class Bouquet and Boutonnier Workshop Help make the flowers for the Class of 2013 graduation. You don't need to be a florist or be naturally artistic. There is a job for everyone! It will be fun and the more the merrier! Contact Karin Ott to volunteer. Friday, June 7, 2013, 9-11:30am. Town Hall Auditorium
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 WPS invites you to celebrate Weston's 300th anniversary. Join us at Weston High School on Saturday, June 1, 10am-9:30pm. Fun for all ages. Rain date, Sunday, June 2, 2013 |
Renew your PTO membership for 2013-2014 at Membership Application O nce you fill in the membership form in our new system you won't have to do it in subsequent years. You'll receive an email confirmation with a login and password. Save this
information for your future reference. Your PTO is a vital link between parents and schools, facilitating communication and learning within the community, as well as providing volunteers and resources to enhance school programs. By registering before the end of this school year, you will receive the 2013-2014 School Calendar/Directory AND e-calendar download in August. Thank you for your support! Please contact Liz Darling with any questions.
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WHS Track team raises $2,200+, all of which will be
donated to the Boston Marathon One Fund. 90 high schools and 1,170 athletes participated in events during the annual Twilight Track Meet on Sat, May 11, the largest turnout ever. Posted 5/9/13
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Frosh and Soph Parent Course on Alcohol As part of the school's Health Education curriculum, we ask that parents take an online course regarding alcohol consumption. AlcoholEdu for High
School Parents is available online 24 hours a day. Access the course, Inpute New User type: 12westonparent and click “Sign Up”! To exclude your child from the AlcoholEdu for High School surveys, or for other program details, please contact Mitch Finnegan, Director of Wellness Education, at 781-786-5955.
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Weston HS ranked #1 in GoLocalWorcester's 2nd Annual Massachusetts' Top High Schools 2013.
Posted 5/8/13
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Upcoming Events for Parents back to top
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Thurs, 5/23 |
BWMPO Year End Celebration Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
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Fri, 5/24 |
Deadline to exclude student info from PTO 2013-14 Directory Deadline to submit an Exclusion form and Second Address form. If you do nothing, your listing will be included in the Directory in the standard default format
with the information on record. [Note: To change last year’s Directory information, contact the Main Office, not the PTO.] Forms are available in the Main Office. Emailed or mail to Weston PTO, c/o Melissa Galton, 171 Ridgeway Road, Weston, MA 02493. For questions send an email.
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 HS Film Festival This event has been posponed to June 1, as part of the Weston300 events. |
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Fri, 5/31 |
Deadline for Seniors to settle Food Service accounts. Negative balances may affect graduation. Positive balances will be refunded after graduation or may be transferred to a sibling's account.
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Sat, 6/1 |
Weston300 Field Day and Grand Celebration 10am-9:30pm Weston HS and Fields
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Mon, 6/3 |
School Committee Meeting 7pm Case House |
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Wed, 6/5 |
Weston/METCO Senior Appreciation Celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. 3-4pm Media Center
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Thurs, 6/6 |
Senior Class Day
Serniors receive awards and recognition. Parents may park in the faculty/staff lots. 8:45-10:45am Gym
Reception following Location TBD
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Fri, 6/7 |
Bouquet and Boutonnier Workshop for the Class of 2013 graduation. You don't need to be a florist or be naturally artistic. There is a job for everyone! It will be fun and the more the merrier! Contact Karin Ott to volunteer. 9-11:30am Town Hall Auditorium
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Graduation Ceremony There are no tickets, rain or shine. Outdoor seating is unlimited. In the event of foul weather, the ceremony will be moved to the WMS gymnasium, which also has unlimited seating. 5:15pm Weston Town Green
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Tues, 6/11 |
BWMPO Year End Celebration All are encouraged to attend. Let's celebrate the achievements of our students and meet and greet other families. Please bring refreshments to serve 8-10 people. 6:30–9pm 12 Baptist Church, 160 Warren St, Roxbury, MA (Note that his location differs from the PTO Calendar) Contact Cheryl Antoine (617) 407-7464 or Elizabeth Nagarajah (617) 590-0549 with questions or for details |
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Recent News click below to view item back to top
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Multi-Media back to top
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March 2013 Edition
on line
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 Get the messages you want from WHS with myGrapevine.
Select the topics of interest and when and how you want to receive your messages.
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 WHS on Cable TV
Weston Media Center is membership supported. Please join!
Click here for complete current program listing
Comcast Channel 9 & Verizon Channels 45
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Important Publications
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Looking Ahead for Students back to top
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Fri, 5/24 |
Make-up Biology Exam For students taking both AP Biology and AP Music Theory. 11:30am
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Advisory Day Schedule - Day 1
7:30-7:35 Homeroom
7:35-8:45 A1
8:50-10:00 C1
10:05-10:30 Advisory (25 minutes)
10:35-12:20 D1- Lunch block
LUNCH
•10:35-11:05 Class Block 11:10-12:20
•11:13-11:42 Class Block 10:35-11:10 and 11:45-12:20
•11:50-12:20 Class Block 10:35-11:45
12:25-1:35 H1
1:40-2:50 F1
2:50 Buses Depart
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HS Film Festival This event has been moved to June 1, as part of the Weston300 events.
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Mon, 5/27 |
No School -Memorial Day |
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Memorial Day Ceremony HS Band performs in ceremony and parade. 10am Town Hall |
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Tues, 5/28 |
Deadline for Student Council Representative speeches and nomination forms to Mrs. Cooper 3pm
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Undergraduate Awards Ceremony Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors receive departmental and university book awards. 7pm Auditorium |
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Wed, 5/29 |
All classes hear Student Council Representative speeches Class meeting locations: Freshmen-Black Box, Sophomores-Gym; Juniors -Auditorium Activity Block
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Thurs, 5/30 |
Voting for Student Council Representatives Assistant Principal’s and Principal’s Conference rooms Lunch Blocks
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Fri, 5/31 |
Deadline for Seniors to settle Food Service accounts. Negative balances may affect graduation. Positive balances will be refunded after graduation or may be transferred to a sibling's account.
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Last Day to Donate semi-formal and prom dresses and shoes Make the dream of going
to high school proms and dances a reality for girls who cannot afford to buy clothes for these special events. Any sizes or styles would be appreciated
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Sat, 6/1 |
Weston300 Field Day
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Tues, 6/4 |
Senior Internships End
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Wed, 6/5 |
Senior Yearbook Breakfast 8:30-10am Cafeteria
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Rehearsal for Senior Class Day 10am-12pm
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Weston/METCO Senior Appreciation 3-4pm Media Center
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Thurs, 6/6 |
Senior Class Day 8:45-10:45am (Seniors assemble at 8am) Gym Reception following Location TBD
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Class Day Schedule
All Classes meet for 45 minutes
7:30 - 7:35 Homeroom Period
7:35 – 8:20 First Block
8:20-8:40 Homeroom
8:25 – Junior Homerooms to the Gym
8:30 – Sophomore Homerooms to the Gym
8:35 – Freshmen to the Gym
8:45-10:45 Class Day Activities
11:00–12:20 LUNCH– Third Block
11:00-11:30 First Lunch: Class 11:35-12:20
11:28-11:57 Second Lunch: Class 11:00-11:25 and Class 12:00-12:20
11:50-12:20 Third Lunch: Class 11:00-11:45
12:25-1:10 Second Block (Note: Block Rotation Change)
1:15-2:00 Fourth Block
2:05 - 2:50 Fifth Block
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Fri, 6/7 |
Graduation Rehearsal 9-11:30am
Weston Town Green
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Assemble dressed for Graduation
WHS Parking Lot 4pm
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Graduation Ceremony There are no tickets, rain or shine. Outdoor seating is unlimited. In the event of foul weather, the ceremony will be moved to the WMS gymnasium, which also has unlimited seating. Town Hall Reception follows ceremony. 5:15pm Weston Town Green
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Fri, 6/14 |
NHS Blood Drive Please donate your blood to the MGH Bloodmobile. 30-40 minutes of your time will saves lives. Sign up in TEC or email for an appointment at 9:30, 9:45, 10, 11, 11:30, 1, or 1:45
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WHS Theater company Act V
6-10:30pm St Julia's
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Mon, 6/17 |
Volunteer to Face Paint/Tatoo at 5th Grade Field Day No prior experience needed. Creative flair a plus! Community service hours available.
Rivers School
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Tues, 6/18 |
Last Day of Classes |
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Wed, 6/19 |
Review Day |
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Thurs, 6/20 |
Review Day |
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Fri, 6/21 |
Exams Begin The daily schedule is as follows:
7:35-8:45am- Optional study/reading period
(breakfast available)
8:50-10:50am- Morning assessment
11am-12:45pm- Study/reading period
(Lunch available)
12:50 to 2:50pm- Afternoon assessment
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Fri, 6/28 |
Last day of school! Every block meets for 27 minutes, and students are dismissed for the summer at 11:45 |
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