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ANNOUNCEMENTS for Students
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ANNOUNCEMENTS for Parents
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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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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8:45am |
Boys & Girls Crew @ Lowell Invitational
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11am |
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Pembroke HS
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12pm |
Girls JV Lacrosse vs. Pembroke HS
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11:30am -11pm |
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Things to know for students back to top
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 Order on line
$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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Run for Student Council!
(five representative positions open per class)
To run for student government office you must attend one of these elections meetings
Tuesday, May 21, 7am or 3pm
Assistant Principal’s Conf Rm:
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Top stories for parents
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
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Help Make Bouquets and Boutonniers for the Class of 2013- Friday, June 7, 2013 9-11:30am. You do not 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. Town Hall Auditorium
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Town Meeting Continues Mon, May 20, 2013, 7:30pm 
Article 17 passed, approving the design of a traaffic light at the intersection of Wellesley St and Brown St in front of the MS driveway. 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 We are switching to a new system so once you fill in the membership form 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. |
 THANK YOU to all the parents who contributed the great raffle prizes and to those who contributed their time, energy and help to make this year's prom a success, especially Eve D'Amato for her love, time, creativity and energy as our Prom Goddess! It was an evening filled with fun, friends and dancing! The Monday morning Rising Senior Breakfast Boot had a great weather, great spirit and a great turnout!
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Pre ordered Graduation Announcements available Main Office
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Come together against Underage Drinking Tougher laws and greater awareness have reduced teen fatalities due to intoxication and Weston has made progress controlling underage alcohol consumption. This is an important issue, especially during Prom and
Graduation season. Call parents who are hosting underage  drinking to express your concern and displeasure; and clearly communicate to students that attendance at these parties is not permitted. Teens who have regular and open communications about important issues with their parents are more likely to try to live up to their parents’ expectations and less likely to drink, use drugs, or engage in early sexual behavior.
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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. To access the course:
1. Visit: http://highschoolparents.alcoholedu.com
2. Under New User type: 12westonparent
3. Click “Sign Up”!
If you do not want your child to participate in the AlcoholEdu for High School surveys, or if you have any questions about AlcoholEdu for High School please contact Mitch Finnegan, Director of Wellness Education, at 781-786-5955, or by email.
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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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Donate concert attire that your child will no longer need, to the next Weston Friends of Music clothing sale....ie black pants, suits,  tuxedos, skirts, and dresses; white button-down shirts and blouses; pep band fleeces. The WFOM sale of gently worn concert attire will occur in the Fall, to support the Weston music program. Collection box in the WHS band room, or arrange for clothing pick-up. Thank you all!
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Students learn about sexting Each of the grades in their respective class meetings on Wednesday, April 30, learned about the  issue of sexting, best described as depicting and sending photos of a sexual nature over the internet or via cell phones. See Principal Parker's letter to parents about the issue at WHS and resources to talk about it with your child. Posted 5/6/13 |
Volunteer for the Graduation Reception Friday, June 7, 2013 Town Hall
Each year the sophomore class hosts the reception immediately after graduation. This is a perfect event to introduce the community to the class of 2015 and continue a fine tradition for when our kids graduate. Generally 1000+ people attend the reception so we need many volunteers.
1. Please click the links below to...
2. Follow the prompt to Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer to sign up manually, please contact Mary Jean.
Thank you so much!
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WHS faculty and staff recognized on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Individuals were honored for years of service and retirement in an annual event that showcases WHS students, who inspired with their
.jpg) speeches and entertainment. Senior Amanda Ivey was the student speaker this year. The WHS Theater Company performed scenes from the Spring musical, Hairspray. Posted 5/4/13
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Buy a WEEFC STAR Award as a Farewell Gift
 As Seniors prepare to graduate, consider honoring 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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2013 Graduation Guide
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Upcoming Events for Parents back to top
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Sat, 5/18 |
Help Beautify the WHS Courtyard Purchase a plant from The Country Garden Club of Weston's Annual Plant Sale "Garden Mania" 9am- 1pm The Garden Club will plant it for you! Josiah Smith Tavern |
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Mon, 5/20 |
School Committee Meeting 8-9:30am (Tentative-will not be held if Town Meeting goes to 3rd night.) Case House |
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Town Meeting Continues Starting with Article 22 7:30pm Auditorium
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Tues, 5/21 |
Senior Wildcate Night Senior athletes will be honored for their efforts and accomplishments throughout their time at WHS. Invitations will be sent to seniors who participated in a
sport during their senior year. There is no cost for senior athletes, but there is a charge for each additional guest for dinner. All senior athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend. 6:30pm Auditorium
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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. These forms are also available in the main office. 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 may be emailed or mailed 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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Fri, 6/7 |
Help Make Bouquets and Boutonniers for the Class of 2013- . You do not 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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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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Mon, 5/20 |
Independent Study Presentations |
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Deadline for Student Council Officer and Assembly Emcee speeches and nomination forms to Mrs. Cooper 3pm
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Tues, 5/21 |
Student Council Rep Election Meetings 7am and 3pm Asst Princ Conf Rm
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Senior Wildcat Pride Night Senior athletes will be honored for their efforts and accomplishments throughout their time at WHS. Invitations have been sent . RSVP by 5/16. 6:30pm Auditorium
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Wed, 5/22 |
All grades meet to hear Student Council Officer and Assembly Emcee speeches Auditorium Activity Block
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Thurs, 5/23 |
Make-up AP Computer Science Exam For students taking both AP Computer Science and AP Spanish. 7:30am
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Voting for Student Council Officer and Assembly Emcee positions Assistant Principal’s Conference room Lunch Blocks
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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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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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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 8:30-10:30am (Seniors assemble at 8am) Gym Reception following Cafeteria
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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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