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Visit often to learn about News, Events, and Happenings Around Weymouth!!!

Neighborhood school placement starts with early Kindergarten registration

REGISTER BY APRIL 1, 2025

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN REGISTRATION: www.weymouthschools.org/kindergarten

Children turning 5 on or before August 31, 2025, are eligible for Kindergarten enrollment this September; proof of Weymouth residency is required.

The Weymouth Middle School Wrestling Club capped off their season with an extra week of hard work, leading up to an intrasquad Maroon vs. Gold match. Led by coaches Jones and Shea, the student-athletes got the chance to battle it out, celebrate their season, and enjoy one last competition together.

The team also honored the memory of their late teammate by proudly wearing Jack Murray Memorial Wrestling T-shirts, keeping his legacy alive in the sport he loved. It was an awesome event, and the buzz around Weymouth Wrestling just keeps growing.

"Be Like Jack"

I am proud to announce that Weymouth High School has been recognized as one of 19 schools in Massachusetts to receive the Honor of being a Unified Champion School from the Special Olympics! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to inclusion, and it highlights our efforts in creating a school culture where students of all abilities thrive together.

As a Unified Champion School receiving National Banner recognition, we have met 10 national standards of excellence developed by a national panel of leaders from Special Olympics and the education community. These standards reflect our dedication to providing inclusive sports, education, leadership, and community engagement opportunities for all students, both with and without intellectual disabilities.

We will celebrate this remarkable achievement and continue to inspire others to foster an inclusive environment for all students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lisa Stokes

https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/youth-and-schools/unified-champion-schools

All Levels and Abilities Welcome ~ Basic Swimming Skills Desired

If interested, contact: whsswimboosterclub@gmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

COMING SOON!

Watch for information about the Fall Sports Meeting

We all know how valuable our Crossing Guards are in keeping our students and families safe as they arrive and depart school each day!

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day: Thursday, March 20, 2025

This is your chance to show your appreciation to folks who do so much for so many!!!

"Crossing Guards are a constant presence throughout the school year. They are a friendly face to greet families in the morning and send them off in the afternoon. They are out there rain or shine, heat or bitter cold."

Crossing Guards are outside—rain or shine—to keep students safe during arrival and dismissal. If you think your Crossing Guard goes above and beyond for your school and should be considered for our Crossing Guard of the Year Awards, please nominate them using this form.

Keep in mind that the number of nominations for a specific Crossing Guard does not increase their chances of winning Crossing Guard of the Year. We recommend that communities work together to craft thoughtful responses.

*Your school must be an SRTS partner for you to participate.

*Nominations are due by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

• CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE CROSSING GUARD
• DOWNLOAD CROSSING GUARD THANK YOU CARD #1
• DOWNLOAD CROSSING GUARD THANK YOU CARD #2
• Crossing Guard Flyer – English
• Crossing Guard Flyer – Spanish
• Crossing Guard Flyer – Portuguese
• Crossing Guard Flyer – Haitian Creole

The winner(s) of our Crossing Guard of the Year Award(s) will be announced in late April and will also be recognized at our annual Safe Routes to School Award Ceremony in June. We can’t wait to read all about what makes your Crossing Guards special!

Massachusetts Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Annual Awards Ceremony: Monday, June 2, 2025

Massachusetts Safe Routes to School

A national STEM competition freely accessible to students in grades 7 - 12 who attend schools located within the United States. "Inspiring the next generation of space innovators"

Propose a space biology experiment - the winner will have their DNA Experiment on the International Space Station!

Immediate family members of persons employed by Boeing, miniPCR bio, New England Biolabs, or the ISS U.S. National Lab may not participate in Genes in Space.

CONTEST DETAILS: https://www.genesinspace.org/us-contest/

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://www.genesinspace.org/apply/

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2025

Scoring Criteria

https://www.genesinspace.org/?mc_cid=a70e5d5895&mc_eid=b0fbf3ff36

Consider hosting a presentation at the Commander Randall T. Boyd, Jr. Planetarium at Weymouth HIgh School located at 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190

Evenings & Weekends available

"Tour our Solar System"

Additional topics potentially available upon request

$400 per 1 hour presentation

• Fee includes presentation, presenter and custodial costs

Contact: Donnie Norton at dnorton@weymouth.ma.us

"Shoot for the Moon ~ even if you miss, you will land among the Stars"

Students can create a fiction or nonfiction essay on sports or choose from one of the following topics:

Great Moments in Sports: Write a narrative essay (fiction or nonfiction) about watching or playing in a great Boston sports moment.

Game Changers: Write an essay on what sports figures have had the biggest influence on you. This can be a player, coach, broadcaster, family member or friend.

Sports in Society: Write an essay about the benefits sports can have on a community or personal development. Provide examples of how sports have benefited you or your community.

Defining Sport: Recently, competitions such as dancing, cheerleading, e-sports, and many others have gained popularity. Is there a competitive activity that you enjoy that you believe should be considered a sport? Write an essay on your definition of sport.

SUBMIT ONLINE: https://www.sportsmuseum.org/education/willmcdonough-writing-contest/

or MAIL to: Will McDonough Writing Contest | 100 Legends Way | Boston | MA | 02114

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM & MORE INFORMATION

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2025

• First Place Essays will be hung in The Sports Museum at TD Garden for 1 year
• First Place Recipients and their families will attend a ceremony at TD Garden along with tickets to a Boston Celtics game
• Second Place Recipients will receive a Kindle

Questions? Contact Tim Burke at tburke@sportsmuseum.org

OPEN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

Wildcat Den Hours:

Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fridays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Weymouth High School

1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190

781-337-7500, x-21060

Enter through Gold Security Entrance - Door #36, with Photo ID

• Weymouth Food Pantry
  When affording groceries becomes tough, we’re here to help. The Weymouth Food Pantry distributes more than 840,000 pounds of food per year to residents in need. Find a pop-up pantry location in your neighborhood. Everyone struggling to afford groceries qualifies. We’re here for all of us. For more information and pantry calendar, visit: www.weymouthfoodpantry.org/

• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program)
  WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. For more information, visit: www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
  SNAP is a government program that provides a sliding scale of income designated for food to low-wage working families, low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and other individuals with low incomes. SNAP can help you expand your healthy food budget and explore opportunities to support your wellbeing and education and employment goals. SNAP is administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).
  SNAP benefits include:

1. Monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food
2. $20 a month put back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local produce via the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)
3. SNAP Path to Work free education and training opportunities
4. Free nutrition education classes and resources
5. Connections to other kinds of help, like utility discounts, free school meals and discounted admissions to many Commonwealth museums and cultural institutions via EBT Card to Culture
   For more information, visit: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/

• Wellspring Multi-Service Centers
  Our mission is to provide support and skills to people facing challenges to their well-being in order to help them achieve independence and self-sufficiency. Our programs, available in our Hull and Weymouth locations, reach beyond providing emergency services and help people become more independent, productive members of their communities. Our comprehensive, wrap-around approach is specifically designed to address all of the factors contributing to or hindering individuals’ paths to independence such as food and housing insecurity, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, help navigating assistance programs, and ESOL programs.
  For more information, visit: https://wellspringmultiservice.org/

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

All Welcome!

Sincere thanks from Weymouth Public Schools for the kind generosity of Weymouth Rotary to WPS!

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

One Sunday per month

4/13

Chapman Middle School, 1051 Commercial Street. Weymouth, MA 02189

Click here for more information

Sunday, March 16, 2025

12:00 - 3:00 pm

FREE

Join the DevTech Research Group for an in-person birthday party to celebrate 10 years of ScratchJr play and learning!

For this free, in-person event at the DevTech lab on Boston College’s campus, children (of all ages!), families, educators, and more are invited to learn about and play with ScratchJr. The event will include tutorials, arts and crafts, games, storytelling, and educator and family resources, as well as a Q&A session with co-creators Marina Bers and Mitch Resnick. Attendees will leave with a ScratchJr project they love, some ScratchJr swag, and a smile on their face. Light refreshments will be provided.

All registrants will be sent an email about parking and finding the DevTech space one week prior to the event.

Additionally, stay tuned to our socials for sneak peaks at some brand new ScratchJr activities!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Two Part Workshop: March 17, 2025 and March 24, 2025

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

*Via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Presented by Riverside Trauma Center

In this two part workshops, Riverside Trauma Center will present a foundational understanding of trauma that custodial grandparents or their grandchildren (ages 0-12 years old) may be experiencing. Attendees will learn about different types of trauma, characteristics of traumatic responses, and risk and protective factors that can influence how an individual responds to trauma.

Part two of this series will focus on self-care during periods of high stress for caregivers. A discussion about toxic stress will lead to a better understanding for caregivers of how to manage periods of stress, "re-set and re-think" unique experiences of stress, and examples of how to regulate and combat stress will be presented.

March 18, 2025

6:30 pm

Tufts Library | Room 138 | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

6:30 - 7:15 pm - Seed Swap

7:15 pm - Local Market Gardener Cindy Courtney will provide instruction on seed starting and growing

8:00 pm - Planning meeting for Sustainable Weymouth Club - share your ideas, interests and thoughts

Come and gather seeds for your garden!

If you have seeds to contribute - great, but not necessary to participate!

Swap gardening stories and knowledge and learn helpful tips.

Please bring envelopes or containers for carrying the seeds home - limited envelopes available

Questions? Contact Mary Farrell at 774-454-4402 (call/text) or email at marpfarr@hotmail.com

Thursday, March 27, 2025

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

In Person Event

Quincy Family Resource Center | 1120 Hancock Street | Quincy | MA | 02169

Shelagh O’Donnell is an attorney in the Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids (MHAP).

Topics covered:

• Transition Planning and the IEP
• Transition Goals and Service
• Chapter 688

Questions? Contact Juan Li at jli@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 ext.141

Current Opportunities

...More Current Opportunities

The Friends of Holly Hill Farm strives to provide healthy, organically grown food for the local community, and to foster good stewardship of the land by educating all ages about the practices of conservation and sustainable farming in a welcoming environment.

• Non-Profit, Organic, Educational
• Farm Stand: Harvest List / Online Store
• Learning on the Farm
• Winter Workshops
• Summer Programs

236 Jerusalem Road | Cohasset | MA | 02025

781-383-6565

info@hollyhillfarm.org

All Welcome!

Saturday, March 29, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cohasset High School | 143 Pond Street | Cohasset | MA | 02025

FREE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - or SCAN the QR Code on the flyer

Friends of Holly Hill Farm and Cohasset Public Schools are excited to offer this local event that will bring together middle and high school students from around the South Shore to explore, share, and learn from one another about what sustainability means to them and how they address it!

Students, school environmental clubs, groups, and local organizations are encouraged to sign up today and attend!

This free event will feature:

• Local sustainable organizations like CSCR, The Spare Studio, South Shore Permaculture,
  and more!
• Vermicompost and Bokashi demonstrations
• Soil analysis with microscopes
• School garden tour
• Seasonal tastings
• 'Zine making with upcycled art supplies, and art supply collection with The Spare Studio
• More!

Click Here for Flyer

Questions? contact Gabrielle Barron at gabrielle@hollyhillfarm.org or 781-336-6421, x-1

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Doors open at 5:15 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Eventbrite Link

House to House For Heroes Program

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Volunteer Arrival: 8:30 - 9:30 am

Ceremony: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Weymouth High School | Gold Cafeteria | 1 Wildcat Way | Weymouth | Ma | 02190

Learn about benefits available to Veterans

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is hosting a House to House for Heroes veterans outreach on Saturday, April 5th in Weymouth and we are looking for volunteers to join this great event.

Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4AA22A1FDC25-54985725-house

Volunteers will help Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the NCSO thank our veterans and make sure they know about important resources and new benefits they earned and deserve. Once volunteer assignments and packets are handed out, we will go door-to-door to meet with Weymouth's veterans.

If you are a veteran and live in Weymouth, but are unsure if you are registered as a veteran, please contact the Town of Weymouth Veterans Service Office at 781-340-2405.

If you would like to volunteer or provide contact information for a Veteran,

please contact: Jamie Nista, Community Engagement Liaison, Norfolk County Sheriff's Office

at 781-751-3341 or JNista@NorfolkSheriffMA.org

Additional Resource: Weymouth Veterans Connections / Resources page

The H.O.P.E. Center, established in April 2024, is a welcoming environment where anyone can find help and hope for their future. Working with our staff, each client receives a personalized plan for success and the support needed to achieve their goals. From assistance in obtaining basic needs to peer support groups to education and employment assistance, the H.O.P.E. Center is here to guide you.

A program of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, the center's services are free and available to anyone seeking assistance and guidance, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, age, economic status, or background.

• Recovery support groups
• Employment and career services
• Housing assistance resources
• Community events and workshops
• Partnerships with local organizations
• Assistance in finding treatment

For more information, contact Cheryl Portman at 781-751-3393, info@hopecenterma.org

2015 Washington Street | Braintree | MA | 02184

https://hopecenterma.org/

HOPE Center / Facebook

April 17, 2025

Erin Entrada Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author and winner the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space. She is a professor of children’s literature in the graduate fiction and publishing programs at Rosemont College and on the faculty at Hamline University. She lives in Philadelphia, PA.

Kwame Mbalia is a New York Times bestselling author and a former pharmaceutical metrologist. His debut middle grade novel, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, was a New York Times bestseller and awarded a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. A Howard University graduate and a Midwesterner now in North Carolina, he survives on Dad jokes and Cheezits.

A laugh-out-loud YA romance... When Pacy Mercado and Cecil Holloway spot each other during the first week of freshman year, it’s love at first sight followed by days of yearning and stress and misguided advise...welcome to freshman year! But as they spend time together, they realize that the other person might be just what they need . . . that is, if they can figure out how to be themselves and embrace the mishaps, mistakes, and hilariously awkward interactions that make up their imperfectly perfect love story.

Personalized and autographed copies of this book are available for purchase at Chapman for $20.00, cash and checks accepted. Email Kate McCue-Day at kate.mccueday@weymouthschools.org

MassEducate covers the full cost of tuition and fees for all eligible students.

Students may qualify for an allowance of up to 1,200 for book and supplies.

Ages 17+

Reach out to your community college’s financial aid office for additional information on the application process, or to the Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070.

While MassEducate and MassReconnect have separate guidelines, this page summarizes the combined benefits and requirements of the two programs.

Full MassEducate Guidelines (PDF): Applied to all other eligible students

https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/masseducate.asp

MassReconnect funds free Community College certificates and degrees including all costs related to tuition, fees, books and supplies.

MassReconnect is available to students who:

• Are age 25 or older as of the first day of classes
• Have been a resident of Massachusetts for at least one year
• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent but have not previously completed a postsecondary degree
• Have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Are enrolled in 6 or more credits for an associate degree or certificate program at a community college

MassReconnect Guidelines

https://www.mass.gov/doc/fy-2024-budget-recommendation-budget-brief-massreconnect/download

Donating your car to the Weymouth Career and Technical Education (CTE) Automotive Program is an incredible way to support students in their journey to becoming skilled professionals in the automotive industry. Here's how your donation can make a difference:

• Donating your vehicle provides CTE students with additional real-world, hands-on experience. They can work on actual car systems, diagnose issues, perform repairs, and gain experience with modern automotive technologies. This is a vital part of their education, as it helps them bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical skills.
• By donating a newer vehicle, you ensure students are working with the most up-to-date automotive technologies. This prepares them for today's fast-evolving automotive industry and makes them more competitive when entering the workforce or pursuing certifications.
• Students will advance their knowledge of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance, developing the skills they need to succeed in the automotive field. These skills are required for industry certifications that can boost their careers.
• The hands-on work with your donated vehicle aligns with the competencies students need to earn recognized certifications, essential for securing high-demand, high-wage jobs in the automotive sector.

DONATED VEHICLES MUST BE NO OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD.
It is desirable for vehicles to be as new as possible to provide students with the most up-to-date technology for learning purposes.

TITLE MUST ACCOMPANY DONATION

Contact Sam DePina at samuel.depina@weymouthschools.org

Building Readers Newsletter: Elementary School Level

Helping Children Learn Newsletter: Middle School Level

A quick read newsletter (publishes September through May) is packed with proven, evidence-based, ready-to-use school success ideas for parents, tailored to the ages of their students!

Help your child to succeed through these valuable resources!

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) helps your school community organize customizable programs and events that encourage students, parents, teachers, and the local community to choose active, healthy, and safe modes of transportation. Encouragement builds student excitement about active transportation through safe walk, bike, and roll days as well as in-school activities. Planning school and community events is essential to involving both students and adults in the SRTS Program.

The MWRA School Program is pleased to announce we are again sponsoring a Poster and a Writing Contest. Please be advised that there are two separate contests. Students in Gr. 3-8 may enter both contests, but should NOT combine poster and writing into one entry.

This year’s topic is: MWRA at 40!

POSTER CONTEST

Students are being asked to use their creative skills to create a poster highlighting one or more of the projects that MWRA has been involved with since its creation in 1985.

Posters will be judged in 4 categories:

• Grades K-2
• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• Grades 9-12

WRITING CONTEST

Students are being asked to write an essay, story, or poem highlighting one or more of the projects that MWRA has been involved with since its creation in 1985.

Writing will be judged in 2 categories:

• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8

All entries must be postmarked by Tuesday March 12, 2025

Early entries are encouraged!

Entries should be mailed to:

MWRA School Program

2 Griffin Way

Chelsea, MA 02150

Attached are all the necessary forms and information pertaining to the contests. Additional information can be found at www.mwra.com and follow the link to the School Program page.

If you would like a contest packet including a flyer you can post in your classroom, please email jacqueline.collins@mwra.com.

We hope that you will consider participating and look forward to seeing all the entries.

If you have a winner, you will be notified via email by mid-April 2025.

All winners along with their teachers and families will be honored at an Awards Ceremony at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum at the end of May (details to follow).

The Parent/Professional Advocacy League, Inc. (PPAL) is a statewide family organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well being of children, youth and families through support, education, and advocacy.

Friday, March 21, 2025

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Virtual on Zoom: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FREE

Who is this workshop for?

PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.

Secondary transition planning is a formal process to prepare students with special needs for life after high school. It’s a process to help students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) decide what they want to do after high school. It also helps them figure out how to get there. The purpose is to help teens prepare to be independent young adults. Parents attending this workshop will learn about: Key Transition Laws, Transition Timelines, Transition Planning Activities and Forms, Transition Assessments, Community Services & Supports, Post-Secondary Transition Options.

If you plan to apply for college financial aid, you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA. The FAFSA doesn’t become available until December 1st this year, but there’s one thing you can do now: get your FSA ID. The FSA ID is your FAFSA log-in, and both the student and at least one parent will need one. MEFA has a guide to help you figure out who in your family needs an FSA ID (see link below). Check out the info below to learn more about what the FSA IS is, who needs one, and how to get one.

MEFA: Who Needs an FSA ID?

MEFA: The Big Deal about the FSA ID

Creating and using the FSA ID

* MEFA - Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority

Visit often for Scholarship Opportunities - Updates are ongoing!

WEYMOUTH INFORMATION HUB / Scholarship Page

A source for Opportunities and Resources

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:

https://www.weymouth.ma.us/weymouth-scholarship-committee/pages/about-the-scholarship-fund?fbclid=IwY2xjawG8SW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSWvrjFYleBnYaZ0p7m_TpsJwn1lWEyYi4_7C90m6o0JROcnhUnnCtFoyg_aem_nQp0TLL2WrRYjPEMYiLVSw

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

(10) Ten $10,000 Scholarships Awarded

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025

* Note: All applications must be picked-up and returned IN-PERSON

** Applications available for IN-PERSON pick-up between February 14 - April 5, 2025

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A HOCKEY PLAY TO APPLY

Applications for scholarships are available at:

Pilgrim Skating Arena | Pro Shop | 75 Recreation Park Drive | Hingham | Massachusetts | 02043

This is the 51st consecutive year that Pilgrim Skating Arena is awarding
scholarships to high school seniors planning to further their education.
Pilgrim has granted 579 merit-based scholarships totaling $2,262,500.00.

You do not need to be a hockey player or figure skater to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship is awarded based on merit, not financial need.

Interested seniors must sign for their application in person when picking up at
Pilgrim’s pro shop. All applicants are required to sign the log sheet.

When returning the completed application, in person, you are required to sign the log sheet.

Some strong considerations include:

• Academic Accomplishments
• Essay
• Extracurricular Activities
• Community Service

Applications will be judged by members of the Pilgrim Scholarship Committee of the Pilgrim Skating Arena.

Questions? Contact Jack O'Donoghue, CEO, 781-740-6660 or scholarship@skatepilgrim.com

https://www.skatepilgrim.com/pilgrim-scholarship-program

The Weymouth Rotary Foundation provides scholarships to further the education of graduating students from Weymouth schools, both private and public.

• (4) $5,000 for College

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 14, 2025

The Weymouth Rotary Foundation will award scholarships at the 2024 Frank Meissner Scholarship Program. These awards are available to all graduates, including Career & Technical Education students. The scholarships will be granted to high school seniors who most exemplify the Rotary International ideal of "Service Above Self". A student's involvement in community service as a VOLUNTEER will weigh heavily in the final decision. Voluntary community service can be through church groups, scouts, or other service organizations.

Qualified applicants must be a graduating student of Weymouth High School or South Shore Christian Academy and a resident of Weymouth. All eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Be sure to:

1. Fill out each section completely. DO NOT LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK!!

2. BE CLEAR, CONCISE AND DETAILED. For the sections on Voluntary Community Service, Compensated
Summer and After-School Work and School Extra Curricular please include:
a. THE NUMBER OF HOURS SPEND IN EACH ACTIVITY (weekly, monthly, etc.)
b. How long (the number of years, when, and if you are still involved, etc.)
c. Your capacity in the service, activity or work (an officer, worker, observer, etc.)
d. Do NOT list an activity in more than one category

3. In the section on academic standing, if known, include:
a. Your class rank - GUIDANCE WILL FILL IN THIS INFORMATION
b. Grade point average as of the last marking period
c. Any quantitative evaluation, honors, awards, advanced placement, etc.

4. Do NOT put your name on the application except in the first part of the application. Your Guidance Department will assign the application a number code, as scholarships are chosen on the basis of the submission qualifications and merit.

5. Do NOT reference a Rotarians' name, as that will disqualify the application.

6. DO provide as much information as possible - the more information you can give about yourself, the better the chance you have of being named a recipient of a scholarship.


Scroll: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1INAiwH8wcOraEKr5lyBXxrLsOq28wEhz/view?usp=sharing


The awardees will be selected by the Weymouth Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee

If you are awarded a scholarship, you are requested to attend the Weymouth Rotary Scholarship Awards Presentation on a Monday evening in May 2025. Funding will be provided upon successful completion of your first year of college and/or upon submission of receipt for Equipment/Tools of the Trade and/or State Exam and/or State License. You will be notified of the details you need to comply.

NOTE: One submission per applicant

WPS sincerely appreciates Weymouth Rotary's kind generosity!

Over the years, they have donated $475,000+ towards Scholarships!!!

Thank You for your kind consideration to support our students!

Weymouth Public Schools welcomes support for enrichments and activities to enhance learning experiences for our students.

Support from our community, local businesses, and individuals can help our students reach their full potential and create a brighter future for our community. Together, we can provide the enriching experiences that prepare our young scholars for success in all aspects of life.

Contact: Betsy Harris at 781-335-1100, x-28331 or elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org

You are invited to participate in the Weymouth High School Credit for Life Fair

"Teaching students how to manage finances"

The Credit for Life Fair is a reality check for life beyond High School.
Students visit various booths representing line items on a budget and learn the real costs of living along with the challenges of balancing a budget.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

8:00 - 11:00 am

Students: Session 9:00 - 10:30 am

Set-up and Breakfast will start at 8:00 am

Weymouth High School, Gold Cafeteria

1 Wildcat Way | Weymouth | MA | 02189

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Students will be using an electronic format.

Zoom Training will be available for volunteers - date to be determined

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS!

• Fill out the registration form

• If sponsoring, print and complete the Sponsorship Payment Form, and return to Betsy Harris

• Tax ID # 04-6001363

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: WEYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT FORM: https://rb.gy/ns6d5

• Print form, fill out and return with payment

Mail check & sponsorship form to: Betsy Harris, Community Relations Liaison

Weymouth Public Schools

89 Middle Street

Weymouth, MA 02189

781-335-1100 x-28331

elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org

Sponsorship Benefits

Weymouth High School Credit for Life E-Program | Thank You Sponsors Slideshow
(Note: Under construction, will populate as registrations are received)

You are encouraged to share this opportunity with anyone you think would be interested

PLEASE HAVE EACH VOLUNTEER REGISTER SEPARATELY

Thank you in advance for your registration and your kind generosity of time and/or donations!

Invitation

Seeking Sponsors

Thursday, May 1, 2025

(Rain Date: Friday, May 2, 2025)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Weymouth High School

Sgt. Jeffrey Mullin Football Field

1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190

Participants will be Weymouth K—Grade 12 Student-Athletes

Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities can,
with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports.

~ Choose to Include ~

Click Here for Sponsorship Form: https://bit.ly/3QJp528

(Print, fill out form and return with payment to Betsy Harris)

Contact: Betsy Harris at 781-335-1100, x-28331, elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org

Thank you in advance for your kind generosity!

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Rain Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

(Set-up is available at 4:00 pm)

Weymouth Early Childhood Center

89 Middle Street | Weymouth | MA | 02189

This special event celebrates the Kindergarten transition, which can be challenging for children and families. This is a big step for children transitioning from home to preschool or from another setting into a new school environment. We would like to provide every Kindergarten student with a book and t-shirt.

Each "Class of" consists of approximately 400-450 students.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Activity Station Host:
  1. Fill out the Station Host Registration Form: https://forms.gle/RwtoHPogrVzVEs6n9

• Resource Providers are invited to bring information to share and promote their organization.

• Sponsorship Available
  2. Click here for Sponsorship Benefits: https://bit.ly/3XodMjB

• 3. Print and fill out the Sponsorship Payment Form: https://bit.ly/4iI4c3p and return to:
  Betsy Harris, Community Relations Liaison
  Weymouth Public Schools
  89 Middle Street
  Weymouth, MA 02189
  
  Make check payable to: Weymouth Public Schools

Please provide table cover. Access to Wi-Fi is not available. No access to electricity.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING A BANNER AND/OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS!

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ANYONE YOU THINK WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING.

Questions? Contact Betsy Harris at 781-335-1100, x-28331, or elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org

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March 23, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Webster Timber Lanes | 460 Bedford Street | Abington | MA | 02351

• $30 / Bowler
• $120 / Lane (up to 5 people)
• $15 / Non-Bowler

• 2 hours of Bowling
• Shoe Rental
• Pizza Buffet
• Water / Soda

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

We would like to extend out heartfelt gratitude to each and every person who took the time out of their busy schedule to share their valuable career experiences with WHS students. You engagement and insights into your professional journeys has been inspiring and educational for our students.

The success of this valuable program could not be achieved without your participation. By sharing your unique career paths, lessons learned, and personal anecdotes, you have provided a wealth of knowledge and guidance for our students as they seek to navigate their professional development.

Chris Antonellis | Nicole Baglione | Kellie Bedoni | George Berg | Bridget Boursiquot
Jessica Bradway | Alanna Butler | Larry Cassesse | Ken Chao | Jason Cullen | Kim Cummings
Aimee D'Avignon | Jennifer Davis | Hillary Deshler | Sara Devine | Tyler Doktor | Steven Evitt
Nik Fahey | Matthew Feld | Paloma Fernandes | Steve Flaherty | Thomas Fratolillo

Maggie Giusti | Joe Guiducci | Tim Harrington | Joseph Hiltz | Barbara Jacobs | Stacy Justino

Dan Kelly | Leah Klein | John Lambiasse | Lori Lee | Sheriff Patrick McDermott
Hannah McEachern | Jennifer McEacher | Rick McLeod | Andreanna Medina | Paul Meoni
William Moore | Mike Moran | Matthew Morgan | David Northus | Jason O'Brien
Senator Patrick O'Connor | David Odierno | Emily Olsen | Carrie Palazzo | Joseph Peters
Michele Prevost | Sally Price | Kelly Quinn | David Ricci | Dr. Scott Rosner | Jackie Saba
Mariam Salazar | Elizabeth Sauro | Melanie Snyder | Dana Szymczuk | Brian Tomasetta
Nancy Varallo | Mikaela Walsh | Colleen West | Dileepa Wijayanayake | Chris Wong

2024-2025 WPS: WHS Career Speakers Photo Album

Submit your hiring opportunity and we will share it with our students, staff and community members.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR HIRING OPPORTUNITY

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OPEN POSITIONS

Are you interested in pursuing a career in education?

Junior Assistants: Age 14+

Pay Rate: $15.25 per hour

July 7 - August 14, 2025

Weymouth Early Childhood Center | 89 Middle Street | Weymouth | MA | 02189

and Chapman Middle School | 1051 Commercial Street | Weymouth | MA | 02189

Assist with the following Special Education programs:

CEP | TLC | Life Skills | SAIL | LBLC | Post Grad

Submit Letter of Application to: Kay Levine at kathleen.levine@weymouthschools.org

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott

781-751-3509

youth@norfolksheriffmna.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://youthleadershipacademy.campbrainstaff.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ncsoYLAropes/posts/pfbid034e4XGTnFjc3HVPat56pHw6WahDLgd5sGNj1yt5jjsye3L1Kek1exL3xBDsGJBL1kl

This program is for teenagers 15 to 17 years old that have demonstrated leadership potential. Ideally you will have completed at least one season of the Academy in previous years, but this is not a requirement if you are recommended to us.

If this is your first year as a Peer Leader you will spend your first week training with other Peer Leaders learning the games, activities, philosophy and theory of group development along with the proper use of the high ropes course and how to safely belay. The second week you will be assigned to a group under the supervision of our staff.

Returning Peer Leaders are assigned to a group straight away.

The weeks you choose do not need to be back-to-back. You can attend training at the start of the summer and return and work with a group in August for example. This is an unpaid, volunteer position which is a great addition to your resume. You will learn important leadership skills and make new friends. If you have any questions on the application process please contact the Academy Office.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

1:00 - 3:00 pm

MassHire South Shore Career Center | 1515 Hancock Street | Quincy | MA | 02169

10+ Employers

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Professional Healthcare Workers are in demand!

These positions offer great opportunities for individuals who want to start a career in the medical field.

MassHire grants are available for income-eligible or unemployed / underemployed individuals who are seeking employment. Must register as a member of MassHire Career Center. MassHire also provides job placement assistance to program participants.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3.24.25

https://masshiregreaternewbedford.com/phlebotomy-technician-training-inquiry/

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Questions? Contact Deb King at dking@masshiress.com

Hiring Crew Members and Shift Leaders!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Competitive Wages | Daily & Weekly Tips | Secret Shopper Bonuses | Free Meals | ...and MORE!

Visit: careers.hydeparkventures.com

Questions? Contact Lorena Nunez, District Manager at 781-350-8286 or Lorena@hydeparkventures.com

Hiring Lifeguard Positions

• Earn great pay
• Spend your summer at the pool
• Work with your friends
• Earn extra cash with referrals
• Learn how to save a life
• Management positions available
• Boost your resume
• Help out your community

Apply Online at www.highsierrapools.com/employment

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Questions? Contact Andrei Nirsa at 617-514-0550 or ANirsa@highsierrapools.com

JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE!

April 18, 2025

4:00 - 7:00 PM

High Sierra Pools | 70 Kendle Street | Unit 101-102 | Boston | MA | 02119

Learn how to save a life!

Now Hiring!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Weymouth High School CTE Co-op Employer Opportunities

Now Accepting Registrations!

Weymouth High School has Career Technical Education (CTE) students who would make a wonderful addition to your team.

By filling out this form, your job will be shared with Weymouth High School teachers, students and Samuel M. DePina, our Director of Career Technical Education & Cooperative Education.

Co-operative Job Opportunities provide students with practical skills and knowledge in various fields.

Weymouth High School is a comprehensive school offering a ten program Career and Technical Education Department including Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Drafting and Design Technology, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communication, Information Technology, and Metal Fabrication. All ten programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and as such, are closely monitored by the DESE.

Questions?

Samuel M. DePina

Director of Career Technical Education & Cooperative Education

CTE Office: Gold, Room 2032 | Weymouth High School

781-337-7500 x 25203 | (617) 840-9008

Schedule a Meeting with Mr. DePina

WHS CTE Drafting and Design Program is pleased to offer a range of professional services to our community. Our skilled and dedicated team of students and teachers work collaboratively to provide high-quality Renderings, 3D Printing and CNC Machine Services tailored to meet your specific needs.

There will be a minimum of $10 fee, however pricing will be customized for each project, taking into account the complexity and scope of the request. Please submit the Estimate Request Form to receive a personalized quote and consultation on how we can bring your ideas to life.

Services include:

• Renderings: Our expert designers will create stunning visual representations of your project, helping you visualize your concept in vivid detail.
• 3D Printing: Turn your digital designs into tangible objects with our state-of-the-art 3D printing technology. We can create prototypes, models, and functional parts to suit your requirements.
• CNC Machine Services: We offer precision cutting and shaping of various materials using our advanced CNC machines. From intricate designs to complex patterns, we deliver accurate and professional results.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS OF SAMPLES

For more information on our services or to discuss our project, please fill out the form below and you will be contacted.

We look forward to collaborating with you and turning your ideas into reality.

Laura Mahoney

Drafting & Design Instructor

781-337-7500 Ext. 22037

laura.mahoney@weymouthps.org

Bakery Hours: 9:30 am - 12:45 pm most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Wildcat Cafe Hours: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

(dependent on school schedule)

Weymouth High School | 1 Wildcat Way | Weymouth | MA | 02190

Enter through Door # 36 with Photo ID

https://whs.weymouthschools.org/academics/career-technical-education/community-offerings/wildcat-cafe-bakery

Click Here for most current menu offerings

• Open February 5th and February 7th (Closed on Feb 6th)
• February 12th through February 14th
• February 26th through February 28th

• 11:45AM - 1:00PM

CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABLE SERVICES AND PRICE LIST

Hours: 11:45 am - 2:00 pm

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (dependent on school schedule)

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

781-337-7500, X-21052

jennifer.mcneil@weymouthps.org

Hair | Hair Color | Skin | Nails | Wax/Tweeze

Automotive Technology Work Request

WHS CTE Automotive is accepting repair jobs! Submit your work request for consideration. The Teachers will review the request and then schedule an appointment if your request can be accomodated.

• Per DESE guidelines, we are unable to service any vehicle over 10 years old
• Payment is expected upon completion of service (at pick-up)
• Teachers will provide an estimate and update costs prior to and during the service (if it increases)
• Please remember that this is a teaching environment. While a completion time/date will be given, there may be circumstances beyond our control that may delay progress. These may include, but are not limited to, supply change chain challenges in receive parts.

WHS CTE Graphics Communications can help with most of your print needs!

• Professional Color Digital Press

www.spedchildmass.com

CLICK HERE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

Providing Training, Fostering Collaboration, and Promoting Programming to Increase Students’ Health and Safety

Phone | (781) 587-3409

https://massachusettspartnershipsforyouth.com/

Friday's at 9:50 am. Water adjustment, fun and games! Sign up TODAY! https://www.weyrec.com/.../0ac6d32a-eb76-45c6-823d...

The Quincy Family Resource Center is available to support you, offering individual support for families, referrals for services, assessments, and groups in person or on Zoom. If you need any assistance, please contact Jackie Walorz at 617-481-7227 x166 or email jwalorz@baystatecs.org Any schedule changes will be posted on our website and social media pages.

QFRC Monday-Friday Hours of Operation

Monday 9am-5pm

Tuesday 9am-7:30pm

Wednesday 10am-6pm

Thursday 9am-7:30pm

Friday 9am-5pm

2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month: 9am-12pm

New Programs Offered in March

BOOK NOOK - Every 4th Saturday of the month - 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Ages 5 - 10

Reading in English and Spanish

Questions? Contact Marisol Velazquez at 617-481-7227, x-149 or mvelazquez@baystatecs.org

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• Nurturing Fathers - Tuesdays (12 sessions) via Zoom, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
• Parent in Recovery Group - 3.5.25 Start Date for 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
• Life Out Loud - Ages 16 - 24, Starting 3.27.25 for 1st & 3rd Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
• Special Education Workshop: Transition Planning - 3.27.25, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Active Parenting

• Museum Passes | Event Calendar
• Downloadable eBooks & eAudiobooks
• Photo Album | Suggest a Purchase
• Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter
• Weymouth High School Yearbooks

March 11, 2025: Tufts Library | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

Click Here to Register

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Grades 4 - 12 are welcome to come try different flavors of Peeps!

March 19, 2025

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Tufts Library | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

Available to Grades 4 - 12

Click Here to Register

Teens and tweens are invited to join fellow teen Antonio to learn all about aerospace careers and topics!

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March 26, 2025

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Tufts Library | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

Available to Grades 7 - 12

Click Here to Register

Explore budgeting, savings and more ahead of Financial Literacy Month

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April 8, 2025

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Available for Grades 4 - 6

Tufts Library | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

Click Here to Register

4th through 6th graders are invited to register for our LED mini golf program hosted by One Up Games!

Register online and drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:45.

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April 12, 2025

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tufts Library | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

Available to Grades 7 - 12

Click Here to Register

Join local teen author Rebecca Chisam for a chat all about her experience being a teen author during our Indie Author Day.
Learn how Rebecca balances school, writing and life as well as her suggestions for you to
publish your own book!

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April 30, 2025

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Tufts Library | 46 Broad Street | Weymouth | MA | 02188

Available to Grades 4 - 6

Click Here to Register

Join our tween book club for those in grades 4-6.

Make new friends, talk about the books you’ve read lately, and eat snacks!

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Teens at Tufts: March Events

Check back for future offerings!

It is the responsibility of the Weymouth Public Schools to identify any child ages 3-22

years who may have a disability who is either a resident of Weymouth or who attends a

private school within the geographic boundaries of Weymouth even if the student is

not a resident of Weymouth. This also includes students who are homeschooled.

If you suspect that your child may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for

special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost.

For more information about evaluation, eligibility, and services

contact the WPS Special Education Department at 781-335-1460 x20316

Letter from Margaret Verlicco, Psy. D., Executive Director of Student Services

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