PTSO Guest Speaker - Dr. Malcolm Astley

December 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the WHS Library
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T he PTSO welcomes Wayland resident,  Dr. Malcolm Astley, to speak with WHS parents on Wednesday, Decem ber 9th at 7:00 p.m.  in the WHS library.  In 2011,  Dr. Astley's daughter Lauren, a Wayland High School graduate, was a victim of teen domestic violence, murdered by  her former high school boyfriend.   The circumstances of Lauren's death were featured in a "48 Hours" documentary entitled "Loved to Death",   

Dr. Astley will be speaking about his efforts to raise awareness of teen domestic violence and to promote dynamic educational programs, particularly those fostering the development of healthy teen relationships.   Please note:  Dr. Astley will also be addressing faculty and students in separate presentations.

For more information about Dr. Astley's efforts and the fund established in Lauren's name, please visit:   https://laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org.


Thank you Officer Rosenberg and Sgt. Spencer!

If you missed the Guidance Coffee on Friday, Mr. Favulli invited Officer Evan Rosenberg and Sergeant Brian Spencer of the Wellesley Police Department to speak with us about the role of School Resource Officer and how the WPD supports our students at WHS.  If you have any questions for Officer Rosenberg, please contact him at (781) 235-2293 Ext.7129 or by email at 

As a reminder to parents, the WHS website provides families with a comprehensive list of community resources.  From the WHS Home Page, please go to the "Wheel of Social and Emotional Supports" under the "Students" drop down menu. 


"Most Likely to Succeed" - 
Pre-register now!

Please join us for a screening of the award-winning film "Most Likely to Succeed" in the WHS Auditorium on Monday, December 14th from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.   

Admission is free, but please  CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE SHOWING. 

The Wellesley Public Schools in partnership with the Wellesley Education Foundation invite you to attend a screening of the award-winning film Most Likely to Succeed, a documentary which Superintendent Dr. David Lussier describes as "incredibly thought-provoking in its examination of the underlying assumptions that have guided the development of public education in the U.S., as well as its questioning of whether these same assumptions are still relevant today as we prepare our students for a rapidly changing, interconnected world."


Guidance Calendar Update 

The evening presentation "The College Experience for Students with Learning Differences" originally scheduled for September 30th has been rescheduled for December 15th @ 7:00 pm in the WHS Library.

We are excited to welcome back two WHS alums as they share with us their experience and perspective on accessing college supports, resources, and accommodations.  This presentation is appropriate for any family interested in learning more about academic support at the college level. 

Thank you!
Mr. Favulli and the Guidance Department Team


Deadline to Submit Sr Yearbook Ads Extended to Dec. 16th!!



This year's deadline has been EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 16th. The information needed to create your ad can be found by CLICKING THIS LINK. 



Juniors and Seniors Invited to the Wellesley Cotillion

The Wellesley Cotillion, a formal event open to all high school juniors and seniors who reside in Wellesley or attend WHS will be held Saturday, January 9th 2016, 7:30-11pm at the Dorothy Quincy Suite in the newly restored Back Bay Events Center on Boylston Street in Boston.  

For more information, please visit wellesleycotillion.weebly.com or "like" us on Facebook at:  facebook.com/WellesleyCotillion2016.  If you have any questions, please contact the Wellesley Cotillion Committee at [email protected] .

Thank you,
Co-Chairs, Gina Francis and Cynthia Westerman

Please note:  The Wellesley Cotillion Committee is a non-profit group of parent volunteers from the town of Wellesley. For over sixty years, residents and businesses have come together to support the Wellesley Cotillion. For additional information or to make a donation, please contact a committee member.