WHS Principal’s Newsletter

October 24, 2025
Dear Families,
There is certainly a lot of excitement in the building for our Homecoming events this weekend. Friday night home games begin with our Girls Varsity Volleyball Team playing top-ranked Chelmsford at 4:00pm, our 4th ranked girls Field Hockey team playing 3rd ranked Lincoln-Sudbury at Sprague, and of course our WHS Football team will play against league leading Natick at 6:00pm. 
Saturday afternoon will be full of fun activities on the field run by our student clubs and some of the sports teams. The events may be targeted towards younger kids in town but they will be fun for anyone who is young at heart. Please come out and support our students as they give back to our community with all their Raider spirit. 
Saturday evening the Homecoming Dance kicks off at 6:30 and will run until 9.  The event is sold out. Please make sure you enter at the correct entrance for your class. 
Thank you to all the volunteers, chaperones, coaches, our colleagues at WPD and the Middlesex Sheriff’s department for helping us make sure everything goes smoothly at the game and the dances. A special thanks to Leah Marshall, Julie Caparco, Collin Shattuck and Melissa Mack for all their work behind the scenes to schedule and coordinate all three events. It wouldn’t happen without the four of you.  

 

Senior Photo Submissions for WHS Wellesleyan Yearbook

Hello Senior Students and Parents –
Please note: Senior submissions for the WHS Wellesleyan Yearbook will be slightly different this year. 
We’ve created a Google Form where Seniors will be able to upload their baby photo, and add a text entry for “Most Memorable” and “Happiest When” moments. We have also included the option for seniors to submit their own portrait from an outside photographer if not using the school’s photographer (Prestige Portraits).
These submissions must be in by 11:59PM on Friday, 11/21/25. Another email will go out in the coming days detailing the customary SENIOR ADS published in the yearbook. 
Please email Tom Denman (denmant@wellesleyps.org) with any questions.

 

Homecoming 2025: Football, Community Events, School Dance

It’s Here – HOMECOMING Weekend at WHS!
  • Friday 10/24 @ 4 PM: Girls Varsity Volleyball Team 
  • Friday 10/24 @ 6 PM: Football Game “Under the Lights!” Enjoy raffles and a chance to kick a field goal at halftime (see below). Bring the whole family for a fun night out.
  • Saturday 10/25 @ 11 AM–2 PM: Community Day on Hunnewell Fields with 20+ clubs and teams running games, raffles, food trucks, music, and activities for all ages.
  • Saturday Evening @ 6:30p – 9:00p WHS School Dance: Tickets are sold out!
Get Involved:
  • Parent volunteers needed—sign up here.
  • Follow us on Instagram: @WHS2025HoCo
  • Donate on Venmo: @WHS-Homecoming (all funds support student activities).
Many Thanks – Wellesley Homecoming Committee

 

Halftime Field Goal Challenge

Join us on Friday, October 24th at the Homecoming football game for the Halftime Field Goal Challenge!
Tickets are currently on sale through Venmo (@WHS-Homecoming). Please include your full name and grade (or “Community”) in the comment, or your tickets will not be counted properly. All participants need to complete this waiver and email it to caparcoj@wellesleyps.org or bring it to room 448 by Thursday, 10/23 at 2:30 in order to participate. Tickets will be sold through Venmo, but can be purchased with cash at the game! If purchasing with cash at the game, please bring a signed waiver with you in order to participate. The following are the prices: 
1 ticket: $2
5 tickets: $5
15 tickets: $10
Each grade and the community group will have two kickers selected. Ticket sales close at the end of the first quarter, and names will be drawn in the second quarter.
Kick with a chance to win amazing prizes! Everyone who participates receives a consolation prize!
Go Raiders! 
— WHS Homecoming Committee

 

AP EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The registration deadline to order AP Exams is fast approaching. Please complete the three-step registration process by October 31st at 11:59 PM to avoid any late fees.
  1. Join their AP class on MyAP: Use the join code provided by your AP teacher in class.
  2. Change Exam Order Status: in MyAP change status from “Undecided” to “Yes” if you intend to take the exam.  
  3. Pay for the exam: Go to the WPS Online Payment website to pay the $99 exam fee.
See the AP Registration Instructions and Deadlines document or the AP Exam section in the WHS Standardized Testing Padlet for additional testing information.
When and how do I see my exam scores from Step Up Day?
  • Scores are typically released about two weeks after testing.
  • Create a College Board accountVery important: Use your PERSONAL email not your Raiders email. Once an account is created, your scores can be linked to it based on personal information like your name, date of birth, and the school you attend.
  • Use the BigFuture® School app: If you entered your mobile number on your test sheet, you can download and sign in to the BigFuture® School mobile app to access your scores
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Culver or Anne North in the Main Office.

 

Notes from the WHS Library

  • Ever wonder about the books teens are reading? 
  • Ever read a popular YA book and wished you had someone to discuss it with?
The librarians at Wellesley High School host a monthly Book Club for parents where we read YA books and discuss. If you are interested in participating please email us at whslibrary@wellesleyps.org
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at the Wellesley Free Library Cafe (1st floor) at 7:30pm to discuss Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
The Wellesley Free Library has copies available for check out.
Any question can be emailed to whslibrary-group@wellesleyps.org.

 

WHS Calendar – Upcoming Events

Homecoming Weekend Events
Friday, Oct 24: Wellesley vs Natick Football (Home Game)
Saturday, Oct 25: Community Day & WHS Dance
Wednesday, Nov 5: Early Release Day
Wednesday, Nov 5: Q1 Ends
Friday, Nov 7: Coffee with the Principal @ 9:00a

 

WHS/WPS Online Resources and Calendars

 
A double rainbow arches across a cloudy sky above a high school scoreboard.
Here’s a great sight before homecoming weekend. A double rainbow!
 
Next week we’ll have pictures for you from our annual senior Halloween parade. It’s always one of the highlight events for our students. A quick reminder to all our seniors to keep the costumes appropriate. 
Have a great Homecoming Weekend everyone. 
Best, 
Jamie

 
 
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WHS Principal’s Newsletter for 24 October 2025