MCAS Block Schedule

TUESDAY MAY 19	MATH	7:30	11:12	11:21 D 12:13 A 1:11 F
WEDNESDAY MAY 20	MATH	7:30	11:12	11:21 D 12:13 B 1:11 G

MCAS Schedule

TUESDAY MARCH 31	ELA Long Composition	7:30	11:12	11:21 D 12:13 A 1:11 E
WEDNESDAY APRIL1	ELA Language & Literature	7:30	11:12	11:21 D 12:13 F 1:11 A
THURSDAY APRIL 2	ELA Language & Literature	7:30	9:47	9:56 B 10:54 D 12:13 C 1:11 F

NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO SCHOOL - MONDAY MARCH 2, 2009 - SNOW DAY

Notes for the Noteworthy

"Notes for the Noteworthy is a group dedicated to recognizing individuals for being outstanding human beings. We take time to write notes of thanks, using pens and paper, to show our appreciation for these deserving people to show that we care and that they make the school community a better place.

Nominations are welcome and if you have someone special in the Wakefield Public School System in mind (ex. student, teacher, faculty) either email their name and reason for nomination to: notes.for.the.noteworthy@gmail.com or see Ryan Coburn or Mr. Patrick Brennan."

Funny Pic of the Day (2/8/09)

Ryan Coburn appearing to stand in snow as seen on WHS's main website page.

That Was Cool

Going to school only to see that the entire senior parking lot is empty and that there are only two cars in the faculty parking in front of school.

RB Hyppolite Headed to UCONN

Before even heading out on a visit this weekend, Wakefield, Mass. athlete Martin Hyppolite made a decision. In fact, the 6-foot-1, 215-pounder committed on Thursday night.

“I gave my verbal commitment to Connecticut on Thursday,” he said. “They came out and offered me before Christmas and I was the only running back they offered this year. They said they wanted me.

“I like the facilities, they are great and everything is brand new. They seem to be an up and coming program and that’s where I want to be at, Division I, Big East.” - Yahoo!

Congrats, Martin!

Two Cool WHS Announcements

“Newspaper Club will now meet Mondays after school in Ms. Farrell’s room—Room 1217. The first meeting will be January 26^th. If you were thinking about joining, now is a good time. All are welcome!

Attention Juniors: Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 – 2010 Banking Program. Applications are available in Guidance, Business Office or at the bank. Please see Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Carlson or your guidance counselor if you have any questions. Applications period ends Friday, Feb. 13.

First, as the co-editor of the WHS exPRESS, I have to say the Newspaper Club is a great extra-curricular activity. We are always looking for new members to assist with (but not limited to): photographs, articles, layout design, and advertising.

As a Banking officer, I also highly recommend applying! It's an amazing program. You learn and do so much.

"It's Fun To Do Bad Things"

Arrest: A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested at Wakefield High School during a drug investigation. The youth was charged with possession of a Class D (marijuana) drug with intent to distribute; and a drug violation near a school or park.

I think he's taking health second semester...

Midyear Schedule

You probably already knew this, but just in case:

Tuesday, January 20 Day 1

B Block Exam 7:45 – 9:30

C Block Exam 10:00 – 11:45

Wednesday, January 21 Day 2

E Block Exam 7:45 – 9:30

F Block Exam 10:00 – 11:45

Thursday, January 22 Day 3

A Block Exam 7:45 – 9:30

D Block Exam 10:00 – 11:45

Friday, January 23 Day 4

G Block Exam 7:45 – 9:30

Make-up Exams by Teachers 10:00 – 11:45

2 Hour Delay (Maybe More?)

Wakefield Public Schools has a two hour delay scheduled for Monday, December 22nd due to icy road conditions.

In the event the weather conditions worsen, school may need to be canceled. If this occurs, the local news stations will be contacted to disseminate this information to the community.

Please check the list of school closings in the A.M. - Wakefield Public Schools

How could conditions possibly worsen?

Bummer

Last year on December 17, we got a 90 minute delay for a very low amount of snowfall. Not the case this year even though we did get about 1-2 inches. Not very surprising, eh?

5 DECA Gold Medalists At Districts

The District IV DECA Conference turned out to be very successful as five WHS students placed first in their respective categories on Tuesday, December 16 at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford. The team of Nick Blauvelt and Kaela Petralia competed as a group in the Financial Analysis category and won gold. The team of Kristen D'Alelio and Charlie Doyle competed as a group in the Buying and Merchandising category and won gold. In the individual Accounting Applications category, Glen Maganzini won gold. The five will travel to the Copley Hotel in Boston for the three day State Career Development Conference held annually in March. The three other students who did not place will also compete in the State Conference, but as Quiz Bowl entrants.

Snow Day Update

No, no, no. First, we're going to have school tommorow. However, when there is a delay:

Delayed openings will be 2 hours this year. Students will report to homeroom at 9:30 AM. - WHS Update

Rachel's Challenge Coming To WHS

Wakefield High School will present the inspirational Rachel’s Challenge program to the student body and community on Tuesday, December 16. Through a grant from the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV), two student assemblies and a student leadership training will be held during the school day. An evening parent/community program will also be offered.

Rachel’s Challenge is a national campaign designed to help schools become safe and responsive places for all students to learn, grow, and achieve. The program is based on the writings and life of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine School shootings in 1999. Through the values and ideas communicated in an essay titled “My Ethics, My Codes of Life”, written just weeks before her death, students are inspired to accept 5 challenges that further the values of kindness and compassion in their school and community. The code of ethics communicated in this essay challenges students to identify and live these values in hopes that it would start a "chain reaction". The student leadership training gives schools guidance to help sustain the positive momentum inspired by the program. - WHS Update

I didn't know what this program was until yesterday, but it looks like it will be really really good judging from its website and what people have told me.

WHS Faculty Top Students, 49-46

In a fun-filled game -- albeit hardly as 'epic' and 'magical' as DJ James DiNanno called for it to be -- the WHS Faculty got the win over their student counterparts last night at the Charbonneau Fieldhouse, 49-46. Early on the game was quite close; the lead changed hands several times. In the final minutes, however, the faculty was able to take a commanding lead thanks to the inside skills of Mr. Cummings, who ended up suffering an ankle injury. The Warriors did rally behind from as many as twelve points, making the score about even. They couldn't seal the deal, despite a strong effort from a plethora of the players.

Stars
- Mr. Robertson: Who says that you can't be awesome at both tennis and basketball? Robertson scored a few baskets, ran well, and was pretty much everywhere on the court.
- Mr. Cummings: A force on the inside -- especially at the end when the faculty needed him most.
- James Beaton - Athletically manhandled basically everyone.

Wakefield High School Makes Top 50

Wakefield Memorial High School was rated as the #39 best public school in Massachusetts according to Boston Magazine. WHS scored 39th for Cost Efficiency and 32nd for Academic Performance. The average SAT score is 1544, which isn't all that high compared to the #1 school, Concord-Carlisle, which averages 1797.

WAKEFIELD

39

32

Average SAT: 1544

August 22 WHS News

All incoming freshmen are invited to an orientation on Wednesday, August 28 at 9:30 AM in the Field House. Learn about WHS, tour the building, take ID photos, and meet administrators, guidance counselors and class advisors. Pizza will be served courtesy of the PTSA.

Students new to WHS who are in Grades 10-12 are invited to attend their own oerientation session on Thursday, August 29 at 10 AM in the Guidance Office.

Orientation is spelt wrong. I'm sorry, but ever since the Yearnbooks error, I can't help but notice these things.

It's Corrected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yearbook supplements are currently available in the Main Office. - WHS Update

Yes! About time!

WHS website no uses proper grammars

Yearbooks are now sale.

In other words, contact Ms. Suzanne Chase if you'd like a yearbook.