WPS Superintendent Updates
Kindergarten Registration 2025-2026
WPS 2025-2026 Kindergarten Pre-registration will be open from January 2 through January 31, 2025. To pre-register a kindergarten age-qualified* child, a parent or legal guardian must complete the online registration form (scroll down to kindergarten pre-registration).
If you are unable to drop off documents at your neighborhood school during the day, the Superintendents’ Office (135 School Street, Room 204) is open on Monday and Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
*Kindergarten age-qualified children are those who turn five (5) years old before September 1 of the school year for which they are pre-registering.
If your child is currently enrolled or receiving special education services through Daniel Feeney Preschool Center, you do not need to submit the online registration form, birth certificate, or proof of residency. However, you will need to provide the elementary school with a copy of your child’s latest physical.
To find out more about registration, click here.
Scholarship Recipients and 2025 Application Reminder
Congratulations to our Fales, Leach, Roger, and Kunde Scholarship recipients! All students will soon receive notification letters regarding their scholarships.
The Walpole Scholarship Foundation 2025 Application is open. The application is due by February 1, 2025.
Sealing History: Walpole's 300th Anniversary Time Capsule Event
This week, the Walpole 300th Committee concluded the year-long 300th Anniversary Celebration with a special event at the Walpole Middle School. A time capsule containing a variety of artifacts was placed within the wall of the new school, marking a lasting tribute to this milestone. Additionally, the contents of the Town Hall time capsule from 1974 were on display, offering a glimpse into the town's history.
8th Graders Take the Senate Floor: A Hands-On Civics Experience
This month, as part of their Civics curriculum, our 8th-grade students embarked on an engaging, hands-on learning experience at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Acting as U.S. Senators, students crafted amendments and provisions for a bill on climate change. Representing their assigned senator’s state and political party, they carefully considered the needs and priorities of their constituents. After working in subcommittees and debating on the Senate floor, the final bill was passed with 52 "aye" votes to 33 "nay." This unique experience not only deepened students' understanding of the legislative process but also helped them develop essential critical thinking and collaboration skills.
Student Voices in Action: Driving Change at WHS
Health Office Reminders
When we return in January 2025, please remember if your child is ill with a fever (greater than 100), they need to remain at home for 24 hours without the use of an antipyretic (Tylenol, Motrin, fever-reducing medication). If your child has a viral stomach illness with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, please keep them home for an additional 24 hours after symptoms have subsided. If your child has been diagnosed with an infection requiring antibiotic treatment such as strep throat, conjunctivitis, or impetigo, they must be treated with the antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
Please refer to the WPS Health Services website for more information. This site also contains links to forms (i.e. medication administration, over-the-counter medication, consent forms), medication policies, and information regarding illnesses, concussions, and injuries.
As always, please feel free to contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns regarding your child.
Snow Days
The Superintendent of Schools is ultimately responsible for the final decision to cancel school based on various weather-related factors and information received from the Department of Public Works. In the event of school cancellation or delayed opening, a recorded phone message will be sent to each family's phone contact, broadcasted through Channel 4, 5, 7, and Fox 25, Twitter, posted on the Walpole Public Schools app and district website, and an email will be sent to all families. As a reminder, DESE does not allow any district-wide remote learning days to replace a snow day, and therefore, any snow days will be made up in June.
Job Openings
The following are job openings available at WPS:
LTS Grade 5 Boyden
Extended Day Assistants
LTS Speech/Language Pathologist
Click here to apply or contact Laurie Sylvia, Human Resources Coordinator at hr@walpole.k12.ma.us.
Walpole High School Renovation Project
The Walpole High School Renovation Project website features latest updates including floorplans, the project timeline, and a detailed FAQ section. If you have any questions after reviewing the FAQ, scroll to the bottom of the page to submit your inquiry.
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
While school meals are free for all students this year, it is very important for families to still complete the Household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing this form may entitle your child to other benefits such as waived or reduced fees for bus transportation, college applications, SATS, or other community programs. The application can be found here. Questions can be directed to Maria Hall, Food Services Director at mhall@walpole.k12.ma.us or calling 774-315-5640.
Additionally, families may consider applying for SNAP, the federal nutrition program that provides eligible residents with monthly financial assistance to purchase groceries. More SNAP information can be found here or by calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.